Essex Cross-Country League – Hockley Saturday 11 January The penultimate round of this winters League was held at Hockley on Saturday in very wet and muddy conditions. The courses were shorter then usual due to the tough going. There was a poor showing from the senior men of Ilford AC, who fielded only 4 runners in the 4 mile event. Paul Holloway showed good form coming home 39th in 26 mins 48 secs, while Bradley Brown ran the second half of the race well to move up to 71st with 29 mins 49 secs. Chris Togwell turned out for the team for the first time in a few years finishing 78th in 30m 30s, and Steve Cheal completed the team …Read More

Witham Boxing Day 5 Miles Three runners from Ilford AC took part in this traditional Christmas event. Bradley Brown was satisfied with his time of 32mins 06secs for 53rd place while Nicola Chester recorded 44m 36s for 216th overall. Carol Muir was close behind in 221st with 45m 16s. Report by Hank in the Bushes Chingford League – Alexandra Palace The fourth round of this winters Chingford League was held on a traditional cross-country course in the grounds of the historical Alexandra Palace. The race was held on the old racecourse and featured mud and plenty of standing water and a tough climb upto the Palace buildings on each of the 3 laps of the 8.5km event. A couple of …Read More