WHIFF OF SUCCESS Ilford AC sent a strong squad to Lee Valley on a mild Saturday afternoon where they contested the 86th Annual Enfield Open 7 Miles Walk, along an “out-and-back” course beside a canal, which was completed 3 times. The course took its 63 participants alongside a large large Sewage Works Works, and what little breeze there was unfortunately blew in the walkers’ direction! With 3 noted International, led by London Olympian Dominic King (Colchester Harriers) easily filling the frame, a serious race was on for 4th spot – which was claimed by FRANCISCO REIS, a former winner of this long established race, in 57 minutes and 46 seconds. He was well backed up by Captain STEVE UTTLEY who …Read More
Ilford AC Press Report – 5/11/2012
Inter Club Vets match at Loughton The main fixture of the weekend for the Ilford AC endurance squad was the ladies team completing in an Inter Club Vets match at Loughton. The 5 mile course was soft on the foot after recent rains and proved to be testing to the competitors. Breege Nordin crossed the line as the leading Ilford runner in 6th spot in the ladies division in 38 mins 21 secs followed closely in 8th by Dianne Crisp with 38m 33s, Nicola Hopkinson finished 13th on 41m 13s and Sally Gillam completed the team with 44m 01s. They combined to just pip Loughton and Eton Manor for 2nd by a much younger Victoria Park Harriers team. Pam Jones …Read More
2012 Road Times So far – 04/11/2012
Final Standings for VLM 2013 Points
Ilford AC Press Report 30/10/2012
It was a busy weekend for the endurance squad of Ilford AC, with runners in action at 4 different venues. The main events was the Tiptree 10 mile road race, which incorporated the British Masters Championships. The race was held on a chilly morning in light rain over a potentially fast rural course. It was a good day for the club as they brought won 3 individual and 3 team medals. First home for Ilford was Malcolm Muir in 10th, pace in a field of nearly 500, in 56 minutes 19 seconds to take silver in the M35 category. Next up was Kevin Newell in a personal best time of 59m 35s for 20th to win the bronze medal in …Read More