Young Athletes Report 26th January  

Jan 262016
 

ESSEX SCHOOLS CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS HILLY FIELDS COLCHESTER Four of Ilfords emerging young middle distance squad representing Redbridge competed at County Schools Cross Country Championships last Saturday. Opening the account was the ever improving Mungo Prior placing an excellent 7th place in the Junior boys. His training partner Farris Patel was less fortunate taking a tumble in the race but picked himself up to finish in 17th place. Junior girl Jordan Hinds who is more at home on the track had an outstanding run in 9th place. Senior boy Ahmed Abdulle continued his good form adding the Essex schools title to his Essex clubs one. The squad are now in good shape for the SOE cross country champs on the 30th …Read More

  Press Report 12th January  

Jan 122016
 
Press Report 12th January

Essex Cross-Country Championships Claybury Saturday 9 January 2016 Ilford AC’s Ahmed Abdulle produced a marvellous run in wet and slippery conditions to take the Essex under 17 title at Claybury Country Park on Saturday. Staying with the lead group on the first lap the Ilford man started to make his move on lap 2 with Woodford’s Canaan Solomon in close pursuit. Ahmed judged his finish to perfection coming home with 9 seconds to spare and well clear of the rest of the field. The Senior mens team were at full strength for their 12km championship with Tom Gardner continuing his good form coming home in a storming 13th in 41m 37s to lead the Club to an excellent 5th place …Read More

  Press Report 5th January  

Jan 052016
 
Press Report 5th January

Ilford AC 10 MIles Cross Country “Race for Kev” Hainault Forest Monday 28th December Over 150 runners from all over the county mixed with runners from local clubs to pay tribute to Ilford athlete Kevin Newell as Ilford AC successfully hosted their 10 miles cross country event (“Race for Kev”) over a very muddy traditional 3 lap course at Chigwell Row on Bank Holiday Monday. Kevin sustained a serious brain injury when falling from a ladder last January and now requires full time care. Competitors responded in typical fashion to the call with the tribute event raising a substantial donation to Kevin’s charity. With the unseasonal weather continuing the beautiful sunny day that greeted the runners did little to disguise …Read More