Dacorum AC - Track and Field / Cross Country

23/06/2026

🚨🌞 DACORUM AC TRAINING UPDATE – TONIGHT’S SESSION 🌞🚨

Despite the extreme weather conditions, we have received confirmation that the following training groups will continue as scheduled tonight:

✅ Pole Vault
✅ Sprint Groups 2 & 3
✅ Long Jump 2
✅ 300m/400m/Hurdlers
✅ Middle Distance Group
✅ Discus & Hammer Groups
✅ Development Group

❌ Rob’s High Jump Group is cancelled.

All athletes attending training are reminded to:

💧 Bring plenty of water and stay hydrated
🧴 Apply and reapply sun cream
🧢 Wear a cap/hat where possible
☀️ Take extra care in the heat and listen to your coach’s guidance

Please look after yourselves and your fellow athletes during these challenging conditions. We look forward to seeing everyone safely at training tonight.

20/06/2026

💜💚 Good luck, Sullivan McAlinden! 💚💜

Also competing today at the Novuna UK Athletics Championships at the Alexander Stadium is Dacorum AC’s Sullivan McAlinden.

Sullivan will line up in Heat 4 of the Senior Men’s 100m at 1:41pm, taking his place amongst some of the country’s fastest sprinters on the biggest domestic stage of the season.

With Louise Martin (U18 400m Hurdles) and Sara Kennedy (U20 100m) also representing Dacorum AC this weekend, it is a fantastic achievement for the club to have three athletes competing at the UK Athletics Championships.

Everyone at Dacorum AC would like to wish Sullivan the very best of luck today. We are incredibly proud of everything he has achieved and look forward to cheering him on.

📺 Watch live on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app from 11:35am to 7:30pm.

Go well, Sullivan! 💜💚

19/06/2026

🏃‍♀️💜Good luck, Louise Martin & Sara Kennedy! 💚🏃‍♀️

Everyone at Dacorum AC would like to wish Louise Martin and Sara Kennedy the very best of luck tomorrow as they compete at the Novuna UK Athletics Championships at the Alexander Stadium.

🔹 Louise Martin (U18) will be competing in the 400m Hurdles
🔹 Sara Kennedy (U20) will be competing in the 100m

To qualify for and compete at the UK’s premier athletics event is a fantastic achievement, and we are incredibly proud of both athletes.

📺 You can watch all the action live on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app from 11:35am to 7:30pm.

Best of luck, Louise and Sara – everyone at Dacorum AC will be cheering you on every step of the way! 💜💚

17/06/2026

💜💚 RISING TO THE OCCASION 💚💜

On Saturday 13th June, Dacorum AC’s U18M athlete Teddy Murphy took on the challenge of competing at the inaugural Highgate Harriers London 5000 event at Parliament Hill.

The London 5000 was launched this year to fill the void left by the famous Night of the 10,000m PBs, which has taken a hiatus to allow its volunteer team a well-earned rest. The new event retained the same electric festival atmosphere, with close crowds, live music, flames on the home straight, pacing lights and Wavelight technology all helping to create the perfect environment for fast racing.

Competing in the U20 Men’s 3000m race, Teddy was the youngest athlete in the field, lining up against a strong group of older U20 athletes. With the entry standard set at a rapid sub-8:20, Teddy’s previous PB of 8:35.63 was outside the qualifying mark. However, organisers recognised his potential and accepted his entry, confident that racing against higher-calibre opposition could help him raise his performance.

Fully kitted out in the event sponsors’ New Balance race kit, Teddy rose to the occasion. Making the most of the high-quality field and the pacing lights, he produced an outstanding run to finish 6th and smash his personal best, stopping the clock at 8:29.39.

Taking more than six seconds off his previous best against such strong opposition is a fantastic achievement and further evidence of Teddy’s continued progression. 💜💚

Congratulations Teddy on a superb performance and a well-deserved new PB. 👏🏃‍♂️🔥

17/06/2026

Dacorum AC High Jumpers Shine at BIG on Tour Birmingham

Three of Dacorum AC’s talented high jumpers travelled to the BIG on Tour meeting at the University of Birmingham Athletics Track, Munrow Sports Centre, Edgbaston, on Sunday 14th June. This was a high-calibre event, with athletes required to achieve demanding entry standards to secure their place in the competition.

Representing the club were U18 Jesse Grinyer (Pool B), U20 George Ball (Pool A) and U20 Dahlia Corp (Pool C), with all three producing outstanding performances that reflected the hard work, commitment and dedication of both the athletes and their coach, Rob.

Competing in Pool B, Jesse Grinyer enjoyed a superb competition, clearing a new personal best of 1.96m to secure an excellent 2nd place finish. His clearance represented a remarkable 5cm personal best improvement, highlighting the progress he continues to make and rewarding the hard work he has put into his training.

In Pool A, George Ball produced a strong series of jumps, ultimately finishing 9th with a best clearance of 2.01m against a highly competitive field. Competing in one of the strongest pools of the day and achieving another 2-metre-plus performance is a testament to his quality and determination.

The standout result of the day came in Pool C, where Dahlia Corp showed she has well and truly put last season’s injury setbacks behind her. Dahlia delivered a fantastic performance to claim 1st place, equalling her personal best of 1.75m and taking the win in style. After the challenges of last season, this was an excellent return to top form and a well-deserved victory.

Congratulations to Jesse, George and Dahlia on their fantastic performances and achievements at this prestigious event. Each athlete represented Dacorum AC with distinction, producing results to be proud of against some of the country’s best high jumpers. Special congratulations also go to coach Rob (), whose guidance and support continue to help our athletes reach new heights.

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

💜💚 First 10K. First win. 💚💜

A huge congratulations to our U23 athlete Lauren Collis, who took on her very first 10K road race at the St Albans Half Marathon Event this weekend and produced a fantastic performance!

Lauren crossed the line in 43:40, finishing 15th overall and, even more impressively, as the 1st female finisher in the race. 🥇👏

The St Albans Half Marathon Event is one of Hertfordshire’s most popular running festivals, attracting runners of all abilities and creating a fantastic atmosphere around the streets of St Albans and Verulamium Park.

To step up and claim the women’s title in her debut over the distance is a superb achievement and a testament to Lauren’s hard work and commitment in training.

Well done, Lauren – we’re excited to see what comes next! 💜💚

12/06/2026

💜💚 Dacorum AC at the Watford Harriers Open Graded Meeting 💚💜

A fantastic evening of athletics saw our athletes competing across the 200m, 800m and High Jump, producing some excellent performances including 4 PBs and 2 SBs! 👏

💜 200m
🏃 Alex Gusman – 23.85
🏃 Daniel Green – 26.87 PB
🏃 Theodore Smith – 29.07

💚 800m
🏃 Obi Buckley – 1:59.24 PB 🔥
🏃 Lucas Oliver – 2:01.17
🏃 Connor Barr – 2:06.60
🏃 George Allen – 2:09.73 PB
🏃 Lily Johnson – 2:15.04 SB
🏃 Lauren Collis – 2:21.72
🏃 Anna Stokes – 2:25.25
🏃 Harry McDonald – 2:26.37 SB
🏃 Theo Carter – 2:33.59
🏃 Selima Head – 2:37.69

💜 High Jump
⬆️ Theodore Smith – 1.40m PB

Special congratulations to Obi for breaking the 2-minute barrier for the first time in the 800m.

Well done to all athletes who represented their clubs so brilliantly on the night. 💜💚

👏 4 PBs | 2 SBs | 10 athletes in the 800m

05/06/2026

🏆 DACORUM AC HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME 🏆

At Dacorum AC, we are committed to supporting our athletes as they progress through the sport and achieve their full potential.

Our High-Performance Programme (HPG) was established to provide talented athletes with the guidance, support, and resources needed to continue their development, improve their Power of 10 rankings, and ultimately work towards representing their country at senior level.

The programme is available to first-claim Dacorum AC athletes in the U15 to U20 age groups who compete in recognised athletics competitions.

⭐ HIGH-PERFORMANCE GROUP (HPG)

Athletes may be invited to join the programme by meeting one of the following criteria:

• Selection to represent their home country
• Achievement of English Schools National Standards
• Achievement of Dacorum AC HPG Standards
• Winning a medal at a National Age Group Championship
• Finishing in the Top 16 at the English Schools Cross Country Championships

Athletes who qualify will remain within the programme for the season they achieve the standard and the following season, subject to ongoing reviews.

Benefits include:

👕 Complimentary High-Performance Programme T-shirt
💪 Physiotherapy support
💆 Fully funded fortnightly sports therapy and massage sessions

🚀 ASPIRE PROGRAMME

Athletes who achieve Aspire standards, or those whose progression has been significantly impacted by injury, may be invited to join the Aspire Programme.

Aspire athletes also receive access to physiotherapy support and the club's funded sports therapy sessions.

🤝 PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TEAM

HPG and Aspire athletes benefit from fortnightly treatment sessions at the clubhouse, provided by:

• Matt Jarvis – Movement in Motion
• Doug Coleman – Venture Performance

For longer-term injury rehabilitation, the club works with:

Helen van Kempen
📞 07512 894672
📧 [email protected]

The High-Performance Programme reflects Dacorum AC's commitment to developing athletes and providing the support they need to succeed both now and in the future.

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our current and future HPG and Aspire athletes throughout the season.