April 2023
Announcement: In memory of Steve Shanks
We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the sudden death of Steve Shanks on his way home after completing the London Marathon on Sunday 23 April. Steve was a civil servant who moved to London from the Midlands in 2011 to work in operations at the London 2012 Olympics. He moved near to Poplar and […]
Race report: London Marathon 2023
London Marathon, what a day! Almost 70 VPH&THAC runners conquered the iconic course and battled through the bad weather whilst being cheered by fellow club members continuously dotted along the course. Congratulations to all those who finished the race and make sure you enjoy that well deserved rest and post race treat! We hosted a […]
Race report: London Mini Marathon 2023
Today the juniors started off the Marathon weekend with the GB road race champs / Mini marathon. Our athletes represented 3 Boroughs. The stand out performance came from Aneirin Lessard with a 23rd in the U13B.
Race report: Friday Nights Under the Lights 5k, Battersea Park
Some fast running at the Friday night 5k last night! Especially well done to Richard Bartram for 14.58 and James Hotham for a 15:00 dead (rounded up!) with presumably a mad scramble for the line! Other results: Link to event organiser page and latest results here.
Race report: SEAA 6/12 Stage Road Relays, London Olympic Park
VPH&THAC were presented with another chance to toe the line with the best running clubs in the region, with the opportunity to progress to the National Road Relays, the marque annual event. The 2023 relays took place on our doorstep in the Olympic Park. We were able to select our fastest available runners from a […]