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Posts from — July 2012

Fayers close to breaking the 4 minute barrier

On Saturday 28th July, running in the BMC Gold Standard Races at Oxford’s Bannister Stadium, Matt Fayers came second in the “A” mile race, finishing fast and only 0.25 seconds behind Craig Mottram of Australia (Bronze medallist at the World Championships 5K in 2005), ahead of many class athletes including David Bishop and Richard Weir reports Doug Milsom. In doing so he ran an astounding 4:01.53, which must be one of the best times ever for a British 17 year old and is a club U20 record and second best ever by any HAC athlete.
At the same meeting, Anupam Das came second in the D race in a PB of 4:26.39, also behind another Australian. He knocked 13 seconds off his previous best.
Rob Thompson also joined the PB gang by achieving 9:40.72 for the 3K steeplechase at the same venue. Full results here

July 30, 2012   Comments Off on Fayers close to breaking the 4 minute barrier

Roy’s Olympic Torch Lights up the Track

After Roy’s momentous torch carrying feat he kindly came down to the track last Thursday to carry through the promise of London 2012 to inspire a generation – Thanks Roy

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July 29, 2012   Comments Off on Roy’s Olympic Torch Lights up the Track

Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic Torch  came to Hillingdon on Tuesday 24th July and our very own Roy Cnuddle (right) had his moment to shine.

Photo taken by Barry Connell.

July 23, 2012   Comments Off on Olympic Torch Relay

Olympics at HAC

The clubhouse will be open on Friday evening from 7pm to watch the opening ceremony with fellow club members.

July 23, 2012   Comments Off on Olympics at HAC

Level 2 Officials course, October 13th, Perivale

A  Level 2 Officials course is organisied for October 13th at Perivale track.

The modules will be:

  • Starter/marksman
  • Timekeeper
  • Track
  • Field
  • H&S

And the timetable will look something like this:

9:30 Register
10:00 Generic Module for level 2
10:45 Discipline specific modules
13:00  Break for lunch, self supplied
13:30  Practical session outside
Track races short sprint, short hurdles, 800m
Field events long jump, high jump, discus.

To find out more about this and to also register for the course, please contact Paul Cuddihy at paulcuddihy@hotmail.com

July 23, 2012   Comments Off on Level 2 Officials course, October 13th, Perivale

SAL July 14 Walthamstow


After an initial downpour HAC were drenched in glory winning the match from local rivals Ealing, Orion Harriers and Heath side.
A great team effort saw wins and good performances across the men’s and women’s teams, track and field.

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July 15, 2012   Comments Off on SAL July 14 Walthamstow

July 5K training race 12th July

Well done to all who entered and thank you to Gavin and voulenteers who helped make it possible.

Full retsults can be found here.

The next race is on Thursday 9th August and instead of a quiz the Olympic athletics will be shown in the club house.

July 13, 2012   Comments Off on July 5K training race 12th July

RIP Don Taylor 1936-2012

We are very sad to report the death of Don Taylor earlier to-day.5.7.2012.
Don was a Life member of our club and a former International Athlete who held the British Record for the 10,000 metres at 28mins.52.4secs.from 1963 until 1965.
The club sends our condolences to his family.

There is to be a funeral and thanksgiving service for Don’s remarkable life to which you are most welcome to attend.

On Wednesday 18th July 2012 at 11 am  at St Martin’S Church, Church Road, West Drayton UB7 JPT

Don supported many charities but of them all, those closest to his heart were:

  • The Primary Club – The cricketers’ charity that raises money to provide sports and recreational facilities for the visually impaired – www.primaryclub.org
  • The Camphill Village Trust Ltd – A UK charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and special needs living in 11 communities throught the UK – www.cvt.org.uk
  • Hammersmith Hospital Kidney Patients’ Association – A Uk Charity for patients and carers of kidney patients at Hammersmith Hospital, London – www.hammersmithkpa.org.uk

If you would like to give something in Don’s memory for any of these charities please send your donation to Grimsteads Funeral Directors, Swan Road, West Drayton UB7 7JZ

July 5, 2012   Comments Off on RIP Don Taylor 1936-2012

WLAN Open Meeting details

Willesden meet on 11 July
6.30pm 3k Walk (to be confirmed), 7pm 100m, 7.15 400m, 7.30 200m, 7.45 3,000m
7pm Discus followed by Shot and Hammer
Venue: Willesden Leisure Centre, Donnington Rd, NW10 3QX.

Entry is £3 per event or £5 for two events.

July 5, 2012   Comments Off on WLAN Open Meeting details

Jubilation for Julia

Congratulations to Julia Bleasdale for her selection to compete for Team GB in both the 5000m & 10,000m at the Olympics.

July 3, 2012   Comments Off on Jubilation for Julia