In its short 3 year history, the midsummer relay at Penshurst Place hosted by Tonbridge AC has become an extremely popular fixture in the athletics calendar, and for me one of the favourite races of the whole year. Blessed for the 3rd successive year with glorious weather, the whole evening is just full of goodContinueContinue reading “Penshurst 2026”
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Penshurst midsummer relay 2025
The tremendous success of the 2nd running of the Tonbridge AC Midsummer relay at Penshurst on Wednesday evening would suggest that this event has already established itself as a firm favourite on the athletics calendar. This link goes to the report of last year’s inaugural race: https://onthesubjectofrunning.com/2024/07/05/o-t-s-o-relays/ Nearly 140 teams – a 50% increase onContinueContinue reading “Penshurst midsummer relay 2025”
o.t.s.o…..3 castles report
If you are harbouring any thoughts of having a go at an Ultra distance run, the 3 castles race would be a very good way to start. At 50 km it is at the shortest end of the ultra distance spectrum and is just a modest step up from the marathon – but that’s notContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..3 castles report”
o.t.s.o…..the 3 Castles update
Having decided on a whim to have a go at the 3 Castles ultra run 6 weeks ago, I’ve averaged just 28 miles per week since then, with the highest mileage week being 40 miles, and the longest single run being 17 miles (only just over half the race distance). So with just a coupleContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..the 3 Castles update”
o.t.s.o…..relays
I always used to really enjoy relay racing. They add an extra dimension to the already competitive nature of a race. I’m always conscious of the fact that if you have an off day, it’s not just yourself that suffers ! I mention this, having just run in my first relay race for many yearsContinueContinue reading “o.t.s.o…..relays”
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