A seasons round-up of our track races, by Coach Annette 💚

Eastbourne track on Wednesday 18th September,  provided an opportunity to celebrate the awesome performances seen at the summer club races 🎉🎉

Throughout the series the organisers have been keeping a keen eye on the effort, commitment & determination on display. Here goes for a run down of those receiving accolades 🥇🍻

Those who completed in all possible races received medals for their commitment. Well done to Chris Shoult, Maria Smith, Graham Pearson, Carl Barton, Tina Macenhill, Tracy Erridge, Andy Moore, Finley Greck, Holly Bamford & Poppy Croucher- Maria and Carl, I’ve got your medals!!! 🥇🥇

Oscar Croucher, Jacob Coppins & Amie Coppins also received medals as juniors competing in the 800m race- it was great to have you join us for your first experience of track racing & so pleased you came back for more! 🤩

There were an array of notable performances on display 👏👏

In the 5k Lee williams was awarded for his gutsy & strong run earning him a PB for the distance 🍻

Holly Bamford posted great times throughout the races showing great perseverance despite a shoe lace malfunction in the same spot on the track twice, hopefully those new laces will be more effective Holly!! 👟👟

Daisy and Roberto were recognised for providing us with a truly special moment as two club superstars crossed the line hands aloft in the 5k 👐👐

Also in the 5k, Graham Pearson impressed, achieving his quickest 5k in recent times-we could see how much that meant to you Graham 🤗

In the 3k Charlie Long provided an awesome performance off the back of her 100k ultra and amazingly achieved a PB!

Junior Ollie Hobden impressed in his 3k race and the relays, always displaying competitive running against junior team mate John Gilkes 👏👏

Maria Smith was recognised for her consistency across all races, demonstrating a solid pace and making it look effortless. 😉

Mark Pope impressed with a mighty strong performance to achieve sub 6 minutes in one mile race-great running Mark 🥳

Ryan Pocknell continues to provide some awesome performance, particularly impressing with his exciting sprint finishes 🏃🏼🏃🏼

John Gilkes delivers sheer joy and energy when he runs but especially his 800m relay finish with his Mum! They were both rewarded for that effort ☺️

Our 800m replay heralded the final medals being awarded with Graham purdye, Mick Husarz, Poppy Croucher & Simon Haddon all being just one second away from their guestimates for the race- they obviously know how to pace a race!!! 😉

Great job team- the track season will continue through the winter months on the 1st, 3rd and when they appear 5th Wednesday’s with the races resuming next spring 🌼 🌱 In the meantime we look forward to welcoming our juniors to the 1st track session of the month with some amended training for their little (but swift!) legs 😉

🖤❤️ Great work team and incredible performances by all 🙌