Race report: Youth Development League, Dartford
The first U13/15 Youth Development League fixture of the season in Dartford. So good to see the club picking up momentum again after Covid. Great performance from all athletes. Photo extracts:
Race report: Assembly League – Race 2, Victoria Park
A big thank you to everyone that came along to the race last night for a great race and especially for joining us in a moments remembrance and celebration of Stephen Shanks before the race. Link to official results.
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 […]
Race report: Mike Penman Open 5 Mile
A great day of racing with 75+ participants, with strong teams from Dulwich, Eton Manor & East London Runners. An event to remind us all of our wonderful supportive community of London wide clubs. A respectful tribute to Mike Penman, our friend and dedicated club runner, a lovely man who was tragically taken from us […]
Race report: English Schools Champs 2023
Very proud of our SuperGirls Ruby James and Lyra McDonald. A historical Gold for the London Inter-girls team at the English Schools Champs in Nottingham. The girls were crucial to this achievement, coming 2nd and 3rd in the team!
Race report: Inter-Counties XC Champs 2023
The race was hosted at Prestwold Hall, Loughborough. with a small and determined group of VPH&THAC athletes competing at the prestigious Inter-Counties XC Champs. Juniors: A record number of 9 junior club athletes represented Middlesex county. Our top 3 results: Aneirin Lessard (29th U13B), Ruby James (33rd U15G) and Lyra McDonald (41st U15G). Seniors: A […]