Posts from — July 2013

What a fantastic day we had with a mixture of wind, rain and sunshine reports Courtney Clarke. With a total of 8 Hillingdon girls picked to represent Middlesex we can safely say we were very proud. All 8 girls did well and represented Hillingdon with professionalism and great sportsmanship. Ambra, Anna, Celine, Demi, Emily, Harriett, Hollie and Rachel all put on a great show helping Middlesex to come 3rd. Results link.

The 4th WLAN Open graded meeting is on Wednesday 7th August at Perivale. Events 100m, 400m, 800m,  Long Jump, Hammer, Pole Vault & Discus. Entry form below. [Read more →]

Well done to the five Hillingdon AC athletes who competed in the undulating Wycombe Half marathon last Sunday 21st July. Matt Willis finished in 20th place in 1:25:44, Wesley Godfrey 85th in 1:36.25 (pacemaking for friend), Debbie Brown (451) 2:00:39, Lynsey Browne, who struggled over the last few miles with a foot injury, (532) 2:07:09, and Brian Feldman (575) 2:11:47. Full results are here

In addition Wesley also competed in the plan flat Dorney Dash 10K on Saturday finishing 13th in 37.22. Dave Newman was first V50 in 25th with 38.41 and Donna Nash V45 came 141st with 44.56

Full results here.

There is a new race in town and it’s called the Ickenham 5 and as the name implies, it is in Ickenham! A flat and fast 2 lap road race that starts and finishes in Swakeleys Park, Ickenham. It has got PB potential course written all over it.

This is not a HAC organised race but has been organised by Active Training World with HAC members, local runners, sports people and the local community in mind.

The organisers of the Ickenham Festival, are helping promote and assist the race and a large donation from any profits will be going to them for their chosen charities. HAC used to organise a very strong 5 mile race called the Hillingdon 5. That race is where the UK record time of 22.41 was set. Unfortunately the race fell by the wayside about 12 years ago. You’ll have to ask a senior club member why this was allowed to happen. Hillingdon is a sporty borough but lacks many events like the Ickenham 5  that I feel are open and appealing to all. This race could be a good promotional opportunity for athletics in Hillingdon and bring new members to the club. I hope as many of you will take part in this race which is open to those aged 15+ or share with your training partners and friends. Individual and team prizes up for grabs. The more entries the bigger the prizes. If you wish to help make the race a success on the day with marshalling or taking entries for example please contact me at mbateman@hillingdonac.co.uk

The race has a time limit of 1.30 hours and is made up of 2 laps so it wouldn’t be a big drain on volunteers time.

Entries open today, so don’t delay as there are only 500 places up for grabs. More information and how to enter is here.

On Saturday 13th July, the hottest day of the year to date, our u13/15 boys and girls made their their way to the final YDL match at Mile End reports Diane Gibbons. We had a superb team effort resulting in 25 personal bests and 2 club records broken. It was an amazing day with everyone working hard despite the very hot conditions. Unfortunately we were beaten by TVH who will gain promotion.
Also we have heard that 7 of our u13 girls have been selected to compete in the u13 intercounties match at Kingsmeadow on the 28 July. Celine Clarke (100,200), Dami Omojola(LJ), Anna Gizzi(1500), Hollie Acraman(800),  Ambra Beason(HJ), Emily Wilcock(JT), Rachel Miller(JT). What a fantastic achievement by them earning their Middlesex vest.  We wish them every success.

Results are are here.

Thanks to the Officials – Gavin Collett, John Bignell, John Doyle, Jim Leith, Phil Welch

Chill out, relax and take it easy at the:

CARIBBEAN NIGHT

HILLINGDON AC CLUBHOUSE

SATURDAY 03 AUGUST

For Hillingdon AC members and their friends. Caribbean food, Caribbean drink, Caribbean music. Tickets cost £5 in advance or £8 on the night. As a club fundraiser, all money generated will be reinvested in the club. Contact Paul Leppard at pleppard@hillingdonac.co.uk for tickets