April 2017 – Ilford Athletic Club

ILFORD AC PRESS REPORT. 24th APRIL 2017

Apr 252017

*ILFORD AC PRESS REPORT. MONDAY 24th APRIL 2017* *London ‘Mini Marathon’* *Sunday* * April 23rd 2017* *Hick Shines at Mini Marathon* Ilford AC had 6 youngsters representing their borough in the prestigious London Mini Marathon race, where the best athletes from clubs around the country compete . Best performance of the day has to go to Matthew Hick. Matthew came 32nd in a high quality u13s race and ran 18:21, which was a personal best of over a minute and continues his impressive performances over the last few weeks In the u15s race Mungo Prior ran 17:56 for 84th, Farris Patel ran 18:33 for 102nd and Bradley Deacon 19:53 for 142nd In the u17s girls Jordan Hinds came an …Read More

Ilford AC Press Report. 17th April 2017

Apr 202017

*Southern Athletics League* *Saturday 15th April 2017* *Lee Valley* Lea Valley was the venue for the first Southern League fixture of the season. It was a tough start with two of the teams who had finished in the top four last season. Ilford’s team was mainly made up of promising youngsters, competing in the league for the first time. Star performer on the Woman’s side was Krystle Balogun who competed in five events. First up was a controlled victory in the 800m. After sitting in for the first lap, Krystle made her move along the back straight before kicking to victory in a time of 2.23.14. Next up Krystle tackled the 400m, which produced another first place in a time …Read More

Young Athletes Report 10th April 2017

Apr 112017

*Samuels break 36 year club record with Outstanding run* A small number of Ilford AC youngsters competed at the Havering open meeting on Sunday 9th April. Aaron Samuel, who has come off a great x country season had his mind set on breaking the Ilford AC club record that has stood for over 36 years. Appropriately the previous holder of the record was one of Aaron’s coaches Gary Floate. Aaron set off with an extremely fast first lap and was already 50 metres ahead of the field He continued his dominance for the remaining part of the race and sprinted down the home straight to win in an outstanding 4:20.3,half a second inside the previous record This performance ranked Aaron …Read More

Ilford AC Press Report April 10th 2017

Apr 102017

A fantastic weekend for Ilford AC with medals, P.B’s and records a plenty. Whilst medals are great I continue to thank everyone though that puts on an Ilford vest and competes. Well done everyone and thank you *British Masters 10km* *Sunday 9th April* Gravesend Cyclopark A squad of 10 Ilford AC travelled to Kent to take part in the British Masters 10km Championship held of 4 laps on the rolling Gravesend Cyclopath. This masters only event, restricted to athletes over 35 years old, had strong entry and was raced out on a sunny morning and saw Ilford return home with six medals, 3 individual and 3 team.. Best for Ilford was Terry Knightley who showed good form to finish 28th …Read More

Ilford AC. Press Report. Monday 3rd April 2017

Apr 042017

*PRESS REPORT. APRIL 3rd 2017* *Victoria Park 5 Road race* *Saturday 1st April* This was the 50th anniversary of this popular race. Ilford had one athlete 17 year old Ahmed Abdulle, who put in a excellent performance in taking 3rd place overall and first in the M17-18 division in a new Pb time of 25:36 *Woodford Green open track meeting Saturday 1st April * Krystle Bologun opening her account for the season dropped down in distance to run a 200m in 28:01.for 5th place *Braintree 5 (incorporating the Essex 5 miles Championship)* *Sunday 2 April* Ilford AC dominated the Essex 5 mile Championship at Braintree on Sunday taking 1st and 2nd places as well as the team title. On a …Read More