Competition is obviously at the very heart of athletics. We all find our own level at which we can compete, and to a large degree we often compete against ourselves in the quest for a new PB. It is fundamental to the sport.

So, the club committee wants to ensure that the type and format of competition we provide as a club aligns as closely as possible with what the current generation of athletes really want. We are not sure that this is currently the case, based largely on the declining level of support for league fixtures, most notably in the senior leagues, and where the fixture involves a lot of travel.

We need to hear your views – first and foremost, those of the athletes, but also of all other interested parties – parents, coaches, officials, and team managers.

The club is building its social media presence, making more use of the Facebook and Instagram accounts. Social media is a great way for members of the club to keep up with news, club success and information about upcoming fixtures. It would be great to get as many people behind this as possible, athletes and parents alike, so please do give us a follow:

  • Facebook: Bedford & County Athletic Club
  • Instagram: @bedfordandcounty

We will also need help from you, if you have any photos or news from any event that you would like to share, provided you have the athlete in the photo’s permission, please send them via a direct message on Instagram/Facebook or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Darren Kerr claimed the Bronze Medal in the British Masters  Athletics Federation Throws Pentathlon Champs at Horspath, Oxford in the M50-54 age group on 20th August.
 
This event consists of 5 different throwing events- Hammer, shot, discus, javelin and weight.
 
Darren achieved Personal Bests in his first 2 events- Hammer (47.82 M) and shot (9.75 M).
 
 

Congratulations to Jack Goodwin, who, after later another another fine season, has been selected to run for England in the Adidas Home Nations 5K in Cardiff on 12 August.  Jack has a 13:54.33 5000m to his name this year and set a 8:00.44 3000m PB at Watford last month.  Good luck for the race Jack!

Congratulations to Raph Boujou and Thaila-Jade Mason, who have both broken club records recently.  Raph improved his own Senior Men's 100m record to 10.01 seconds at the European Under 23 Championships in Finland on 13th July, whilst Thaila-Jade improved the Under 17 Women's Long Jump record to 6.00 metres at the Schools International in Grangemouth on 15th July.

Congratulations to John Eves, who has broken two M40 club records recently.  John's new marks are 8:43.61 for the 3000m, set at Watford on 28th June, and 15:07.21 for the 5000m, set at Finsbury Park on 21st July.

Congratulations to two athletes who have recently broken club records:

  • Etienne Maughan broke her own Senior Women's and Under 20 Women's 100m hurdles record with a time of 13.78 seconds at the British Championships last weekend.
  • Tennyson James broke the club's M65 100m record with a time of 13.5 seconds in the EMAC league match on 10th May.

Both athletes have now broken club records five times this year.

Congratulations to Etienne Maughan and Lyla Danobrega, who both set new club records at the English Schools Championships at the weekend.  Etienne's 13.98 seconds is a new club Senior Women's and Under 20 Women's record for 100m Hurdles.  Lyla's 5:06.16 is a new club Senior Women's and Under 20 Women's record for 1500m Steeplechase.  

Upcoming Events

22 Feb 2025
National Cross Country Championships
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath
08 Mar 2025
Inter Counties Cross Country
Wollaton Park, Nottingham
15 Mar 2025
British Masters Cross Country Championships
Tollcross Park, Glasgow
15 Mar 2025
English Schools Cross Country Championships
Ardingley Showground, West Sussex
30 Mar 2025
SEAA 6/12 stage Road Relays
Stantonbury Campus, MK (TBC)
05 Apr 2025
Bedfordshire AAA Open Meeting (including county championships 1500m)
Bedford International Athletics Stadium
12 Apr 2025
National 6/12 Stage Road Relays
Sutton Park
27 Apr 2025
London Marathon
London
03 May 2025
British Masters Open Road Relay Championships
Mallory Park
03 May 2025
England Athletics 10 mile Masters Championship
Mallory Park

 

 

 

 
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