| Monday 02 June 2008  Coombe Hill 3.75m race Sunday 1st June 2008 report and results
 Before you read this; please note I offered this report to others to write due to a conflict of interest but; my request was declined so...
Martin Bateman (me) takes the highly coveted Coombe Hill title from the locals with Paul Cuddihy taking third spot.
It was a perfect performance by myself leading the highly enjoyable and slightly mental race from almost the start to the finish up hill, through woods and down gulleys to earn my first victory in an all comers race of this kind.
The race starts uphill in sleepy, picturesque Wendover high street then departs the road onto the country along the ever steepening rigdeway trail. After a distance of over a mile and ascent of over 130 metres the route suddenly drops along a muddy, tree lined gulley. This takes all competitors to the foot of Coombe Hill and where the going gets tough, really tough. The ascent on grass is around 100m's or the height of 2 Nelsons' Columns with a running (when possible) distance of approx 300m's. From there on in it is a long but brisk decline through woods to the welcome sight of the finish in the Shoulder of Mutton pub car park.
The four to score team of Paul, Richard Jenkin, Brian Leach and I earned second spot behind Tring AC in the team race and more wine. Also competing for HAC was John Myall.
Performances: Martin 1. 24:02, Paul 3. 24:38, Richard 12. 27:27, Brian 31. 29.34, John 39. 30.38.
Martin BatemanonMonday 02 June 2008 - 20:45  Southern Womens League, 31st May, HarrowManita scoops three PB's
On a deceptively warm day Hillingdon’s women’s team made their way to the Banister stadium in Harrow. As expected most members at least doubled up their events and Manita Scullard managed a PB in all three, the 100m, 200m and long jump. The slightly dizzy and also concussed Tara McNally managed two PB’s in the High and Long jump, despite her affliction.[ Read the rest ... ] Emma GrantonMonday 02 June 2008 - 08:01 Sunday 01 June 2008 Michaela takes gold at UK inter-countiesOn bank holiday Monday (26th) in the UK Inter-counties athletics match Michaela Hutchison lined up for Middlesex in the 1500m. In the attrocious conditions, heavy rain and strong winds, she sensibly forced some of the other competitors to go to the front and lead for the the first three laps. With just 3/4 of a lap remaining she moved to the front and steadily pulled clear to take the gold medal from Phillippa Aukett, Sussex (silver) and Emily Adams, Surrey (bronze). This all the more impressive as Michaela is just returning to action following three months sidelined by injury. Emma GrantonSunday 01 June 2008 - 16:22 Thursday 29 May 2008 National Young Athletes League Round 2, Hillingdon Stadium, Sun. 18 May 2008 - Boys ResultsAfter their great start in Round 1, our youngsters beat 3 more clubs to consolidate their league position. Their were more solid performances all round, but the highlight was Jake Cronin's win in the Under 15 Boys 200m in 24.7. This was the only Grade 2 National Standard achieved by our Boys on the day. The girls results will be reported separately. HAC Boys results are attached. Full results may be found at: www.natyal.co.uk/results/southern.php[ Read the rest ... ] Doug MilsomonThursday 29 May 2008 - 16:40 National Young Athletes League Round 1, Hillingdon Stadium, Sun. 4 May 2008 - Boys ResultsCongratulations to our youngsters, who had a resounding win in Round 1 of the Young Athletes League. It was a great all round team effort, with most athletes filling in several events, but special mention must be made of Mathew Fayers, who broke the Club Record in winning the Under 15 Boys 1500 metres. His time of 4:20.5 is also a Grade 1 National Standard. The girls results will be reported separately. HAC Boys results are attached. Full results may be found at: www.natyal.co.uk/results/southern.php[ Read the rest ... ] Doug MilsomonThursday 29 May 2008 - 15:45 Sunday 18 May 2008 Hillingdon athletes perform on a higher level at Watford.Congratulations to Emma Grant & Richard Mann; they both produced personal best times at the prestigious BMC Grand Prix/PB Classic meeting at Watford.
Emma's time of 2.12.68 earned her 3rd place in the senior women's B 800m event. Richard also came 3rd in the junior 1500m B event with an impressive time of 4.06.88. Well done both of you!
Emma's full event results are here Richard's are here Martin BatemanonSunday 18 May 2008 - 21:04 Southern Men's League, Mile End 17th May 2008 Result, Report & RantSuccess is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration.[ Read the rest ... ] Martin BatemanonSunday 18 May 2008 - 20:52 Vets' Track & Field Fixture One 12 May 2008On Monday the 12th of May Hillingdon AC vets team had the first fixture of the new season under new captain Alan Butler reports Sean Butler.
The club had a great night only missing out to Herne Hill Harriers who won the evening with Hillingdon a close second.
We had some great performances and many club age records.[ Read the rest ... ] Paul LeppardonSunday 18 May 2008 - 19:11 St Albans 10k - 11th MayBrian Feldman and Bill Harding both ran in the St Albans 10K race last week. Brian came 1st in the MV60s (198th overall). Very hot day hence the slow times - undulating rural course[ Read the rest ... ] John HailstoneonSunday 18 May 2008 - 18:44 Monday 12 May 2008 Middlesex Track & Field Championships, 10-11th May 2008UPDATED RESULTS:
9 Gold, 8 Silver & 4 Bronze medals for Hillingdon Athletes at the Middlesex Champs.[ Read the rest ... ] Martin BatemanonMonday 12 May 2008 - 07:09  News Archive
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