Junior Press Report. 26th February 2018  

Feb 262018
 
Junior Press Report. 26th February 2018

Saucony English National XC Championships Parliament hills Fields Saturday 24th February A small contingent of Ilford youngsters made their way to the “Home” of Cross Country last Saturday to take on the best young Cross country runners in the country. The course was a little drier than in previous years and the sun was out, but it was bitterly cold and the famed Parliament ‘hills’ always provide a challenge. In fields of over 500 runners Jak Wright battled well for a 170th place 17:43, followed shortly after by Bradley Deacon for 224th and 18:13 on the 4.5k course for the U15boys age category. Jordan Hinds continues to improve and was pleased with her 235th place in 24:59 in the U17 Women …Read More

  Ilford AC Press Report – February 26th 2018  

Feb 262018
 
Ilford AC Press Report - February 26th 2018

Saucony English National XC Championships Parliament hills Fields Saturday 24th February A small contingent of Ilford Athletes made their way to the “Home” of Cross Country last Saturday. The course was a little drier than in previous years and the sun was out but the hills remained the same!! In the Ladies race Launa Broadley & Sheila Sinclair, in their first National, started steady and completed the 8km course in 57:50 and 61:06 respectively. There were 1113 finishers. This was a huge achievement for both Ladies and is the culmination of an excellent Winters Training. They now look forward to a great Spring now!! In the Men’s race held over 12.5km, and after a very congested start, Malcolm Muir running strongly …Read More