South of England Masters Cross-Country Championship There was a small squad in action for Ilford AC at the South of England Masters Cross-Country Championship at the weekend at Claybury Park, Woodford. This was the second successive week that the club had raced at this venue, however the course was different and conditions on this occasion were wet with soft going making the running energy sapping. The deleted squad, due to injury, illness and other commitments, was reduced further in the first race, the Men M50-69 event, when Andy Catton had to put up with a calf injury. The club still managed a team result as Steve Parker led home the team in 80th spot in 47m 04secs for the 10km …Read More

ESSEX VETERANS CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP There were 15 runners from Ilford Athletic Club in action in the Essex Veterans Cross-Country Championship held on a cold morning at Claybury Park, Woodford. All races were over a testing 3 lap 8km course. There were 3 individual medallists for the club along with strong team performances. Spencer Hempstead was always up in the leading group of the M40 race and sealed the bronze medal in a sprint finish in a time of 29 mins 11 secs. he was backed up by Steve Philcox in 19th with 30m 45s and Peter Clinch in 22nd in 30m 58s. Next home was Neil Crisp in 26th position with 31m 11s and the team was completed by Tont …Read More