Sam Rahman kicked off the week for Ilford AC last Monday evening when he ran the 800m at the Mile End Open Meeting. He reached the bell in 65 seconds and tired a little on the second lap to record 2m 14.59secs for 5th place in a quality race. The next night there was another open track meeting , this time at Woodford Green. On a breezy night the two Ilford runners in the 1500m were hampered by the wind. Steve Philcox recorded 4m 57s .35s and was almost matched by Tony Hyde in 4m 57.58s. Sam Rahman was in action again, this time in the 3000m. Sam ran a well judged race and picked up the pace in the …Read More

Springfield Striders Friday Night 5 miles Pleshey 26th June 2015 A handful of runners from Ilford AC made the trip to Pleshey on Friday evening to compete in the Springfield Striders Friday night 5 mile race. On a spectator friendly yet challenging 2 lap course Malcolm Muir was back in action despite still suffering from a stomach complaint. Clearly still some way below his best the Ilford captain still managed 3 rd place in a time of 28.38 to finish top male 40 runner of the night. Billy Green was next home in 64 th clocking 38.47 whilst the ladies were represented by Nicola Chester(96 th in 44.15 and Carol Muir 115 th in 48.17. Springfield’s Mark Newton led the …Read More

Woodford Green Open Meeting Ashton Playing Fields Tuesday 9 June The first Tuesday Open Meeting staged by Woodford Green was held on a blustery chilly evening and a handful of Ilford endurance runners in action. In the 800m Sam Rahman placed 3rd in heat 2 with 2 Mins 18.17 secs with Krystle Balogun giving her usual determined performance in 4th with 2m 20.23s Sam Rahman was back in action in heat 1 of a fast 3000m recording 10m 18.10s for 12th.In heat 2 Steve Philcox placed 2nd with 10m 33.57s and Kevin Wooton next home in 10m 41.51s while Bradley Brown finished in 12m 18.01s in 11th City of London Mile St Pauls London Sunday 14 June The City of …Read More