Last night saw the third instalment of BMC regional races at the Tipton Track (DY4 0BS)
BRATs were out in force recording 5 Personal Bests and 2 Season’s Bests
Proceedings got off to a flying start in the first race (5000m) with Mark Ince leading BRATs
home in a solid season’s best, closely followed by Nathan Warren with a new PB and sub-17
performance in 16:56.67. Nathan himself was chased home by track debutant Thanos also
scoring a PB.
Next up was Molly Browne in her favourite event (not) the 1500m. Unperturbed Molly sliced a
massive 5 seconds off her PB and also claimed a new (to be confirmed) club record which has
stood for 14 years.
Abayomi dropped down to 800m and undaunted by the pace stormed around 2-laps to also
record a new PB in 2:14.43. (those 4 x 400m relay legs are paying off).
Bournville’s Henry Brocklehurst finished strongly to record his second sub-2 clocking this season
– and yes you’ve guessed it – another PB.
In the final race of the evening (5000m) three more BRATs toed the line. Dan Robinson led home
using the race as a warm-up for the big effort the BMC Loughborough Grand Prix this weekend but
Steve Dunsby was on full attack coming home in a seasons best of 16:14.36 just four seconds shy of a PB.
Unfortunately Martin Matthews had to cut it short due to a problematic achilles – but doubtless a wise
move from the experienced campaigner.
Full Results
5000m B
Mark Ince 16:15.72 (SB)
Nathan Warren 16:56.67 (PB)
Thanos Tsolakis 17:15.22 (PB) and track debut
1500m D
Molly Browne 4:43.86 (PB) and to be conformed new club record
800m E
Abayomi Adedimeji 2:14.43 (PB)
800m B
Henry Brocklehurst 1:59.02 (PB)
5000m A
Dan Robinson 15:51.62
Steve Dunsby 16:14.36 (SB)
Upcoming Meetings
BMC Opens
Tue 17th July @Tipton 800/mile/3000
Tue 14th August @Tipton 800/1500/5000
Warwickshire County Opens
Wed 4th July mile/3000
Wed 1st Aug 800/3000
Wed 5th Sep 1500/3000
All @ Cov. Godiva / Warwick Uni