Press Report 29th September 2015  

Sep 292015
 
Press Report 29th September 2015

Valentines Park 5k Sunday 27th September 2015 Ilford AC fielded one of their stronger squads in the 7th and final race of the East London FiVe Interclub Series (Elvis) held at Valentines Park and hosted by East London Runners last Sunday. Held over the traditional two lap 5kilometre course 236 runners enjoyed the warm September sunshine producing some very fast times with the leading 2 runners going sub 16 minutes and the top 7 cracking the 17 minute barrier. Ilford’s men’s team was strengthened by the appearance of 2 talented youngsters, Ahmed Abdulle and Usamah Patel who had both raced the day before at the County Cross Country Relays butnevertheless put in excellent performances. It was Abdulle who led the …Read More

  Press Report 22nd September 2015  

Sep 212015
 

Ingatestone 5 Sunday 20th September Some very pleasant running conditions greeted a field of 121 runners who lined up for the 31st running of the iconic Ingatestone 5 Road race last Sunday.The race was founded by Ilford AC legend Howard Williams back in the 1980’s andthe Club recognised his legacy by providing a turnout of 10 runners as well as the Officials team who assisted the Ingatestone Boys Club in this annual charity event. Sam Rahman brought the Ilford men home in a time of 28.59 in 6th place withSteve Philcox, 7th in 29.03 and Neil Crisp 19th in 30.44 closing  the team to 3rd place. Bradley Brown was 42nd in34.57 and Ernie Forsyth 83d clocking41.36. The Ilford Ladies placed …Read More

  Press Report 15th September 2015  

Sep 152015
 
Press Report 15th September 2015

PLESHEY HALF MARATHON Sunday 13 September On a bright sunny Sunday morning Ilford AC’s endurance squad enjoyed yet another successful outing at the Pleshey half marathon near Chelmsford which once again doubled as the Essex half marathon championships, as they won 6 county medals The race, run on a gently undulating and well marshaled rural route from the picturesque village of Pleshey, saw the welcome return of New Zealander Blair McWhirter to the Ilford ranks following a spell working aboard. Blair picked up where he left off winning the race and the Essex title in a years best od 1hr 11mins 18 secs. He was supported by the in form Sam Rahman who attacked the race to set a new …Read More

  Press Report 8th September 2015  

Sep 082015
 
Press Report 8th September 2015

Wissey Half Marathon Oxborough, Norfolk Sunday 6 September A small squad fro Ilford Ac’s endurance squad travelled to the village of Oxborough in Norfolk for the Wissey Half Marathon which incorporated the British Masters Championship. The race was held on quiet rural roads on an ideal morning for running. Terry Knightley was the first home for the club in 98th spot with Ihr 35mins 35s which placed him 8th in the M55 group in the British M<asters (BMAF). Next home was Steve Parker with 1h 40m 00s for 124th and 11th in the same age group. while group coach Rob Sargent finished in 1h 49m 45s for 153rd and 7th in the M60 BMAF category and won him the bronze …Read More