Ilford AC Walking Section Press Report 11th Nov 2013  

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TEAM WIN FOR 4TH SUCCESSIVE YEAR Ilford sent a team to contest the 87th Annual Enfield Open 7 Miles’ Walk at Lee Valley on Saturday afternoon. On route to the venue it was windy with heavy rain descending and entrants assumed they’ be in for an uncomfortable afternoon with a drenching. As it turned out just minutes before the “off”, nothing could have been further from the truth as clouds passed and wind abated leaving faint sunshine, making perfect athletics conditions!From the start on a pleasant 3 times’ “out-and-back” course along a canal bank, Ilford’s Captain STEVE UTTLEY tucked-in behind the leading trio and was ready to pounce should any fail to maintain their pace. But that never occurred so …Read More

  Ilford AC Press Report Week Ending Sunday 3rd November 2013  

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Ilford AC Press Report Week Ending Sunday 3rd November 2013

Billericay Striders 10K Road Race Sunday 3 November Six members of Ilford AC took to the roads in the Billericay Striders 10k road race on Sunday 3rd November. In very windy but bright conditions the Ilford men claimed 3rd team in a field of 592 finishers. In this well organised and well supported race Kevin Newell sprinted over the line in 35:57 in 6th place to lead the team home. Hot on his heels in 7th place came Steve Philcox in 36:22 to finish as 2nd over 40 veteran followed by Super Veteran Terry Knightley in 39:35 for 27th position and 3rd over 50 veteran. New club member Dan Cogan finished in 85th place for 43:03. Nicola Chester lead the …Read More