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There were several impressive performances in the World Triathlon championships, but Ruth Miller’s 15th place in her age group stood out (that’s 15th in the whole wide world), and there were also strong showings from Martin Potter and Jackie Wastell in the worlds, and from Rob O’Grady and Clare Miller in the London Duathlon. In all, 78 of our members competed last week – triathlon, duathlon, half marathons, cross-country, track and field, fell runs and parkruns.
Read MoreThe weekend saw Heathsiders hoofing it round Victoria Park by the dozen in search of Middlesex 10k glory. Elsewhere, there were boozy marathons and double glory for team McCrossin in the tri that wasn't.
Read MoreThe bank holiday weekend was pretty quiet race-wise, but I think it was quality over quantity in this case, with first places achieved in the The Last Friday of the Month 5k in Hyde Park, and two Parkruns, and in numerous races in the LICC, and some very impressive run/cycle/swim efforts in the Thames Turbo Series sprint triathlon, an excellent 3k swim and a satisfied customer in the Canterbury Half.
Read MoreRoad races take centrestage in this week’s report due to a fine first place finish for Katy Webster in the Pride 10k and the team prize for our men in the Burnham Beeches Half Marathon, while talented youngster Darnell Plummer competed in the Southern Counties championships.
Read MoreIt’s not every week that we get to lead our report with an announcement that we have produced a world champion, but that’s exactly what happened in Ottawa, Canada when our very own Clare Miller won the world age group gold medal in the World Duathlon Championships. Well, we didn’t exactly produce Clare, but she is one of us and she did brilliantly. And when we say ‘age group gold medal’ we’re talking the 25 to 29-year-olds. Yeah, Clare is the fastest under-30 duathlete in the whole wide world.
Read MoreOn the recent surge of cycling popularity, Captain Chris had this to say, via Facebook: "Today, Chris Hartley, member of London Heathside, will be running. Remember running?" Just imagine how peevish he's going to be when the cross country season kicks off and half of us are away mountain biking.
Read MoreThere was a clutch of triathlons (the collective term, or perhaps that should be a triumph of triathlons) this weekend (well Milton Keynes and Zurich), some impressive performances on the track and various road races ranging from 5ks to half marathons which kept many Heathsiders busy in the past week. There were also some cycling sportives to add to the mix.
Read MoreIt was yet another hot weekend and Heathsiders were out competing at Parliament Hill track in the SAL, Elspeth was first lady in the Deal 10k, and Clare Miller was first lady by some 15 minute margin at the Grafham Water duathlon. In the SAL the club is still in relegation zone.
Read MoreU13 Darnell Plummer qualifies for the National Champs in the 100m, Howard Gold makes his middle distance tri debut, Tom Aldred sets a new course record in the club handicap – all this and more in this week’s race report.
Read MoreThere is just a scattering of results to report this week, lots of shorter races including a great result from Tammela who ran a 5k back in her home town in New York State. At Milton Keynes Clare Miller had a great run in the NSPCC Half Marathon, finshing in 88min23sec and placing third woman in what must have been very tough conditions. There was also the Regents Park 10k where despite soaring temperatures Rob Bowler achieved a PB. Daniel Szajna reports that the youngsters had great races at the Battersea park relays on Monday night with Miron, James and Daniel coming in third among the senior men, and Alex, Charlie and David storming first place in the Under 16's. Dan Madams and Steve Monaghan also ran the 5k on Monday, coming in 10th and 12th amongst a high quality field.
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