2018 – Ilford Athletic Club

Juniors Press Report April 23rd 2018

Apr 232018

Wright sparkles in the London Mini Marathon Ilford AC youngsters continued their good early season performances by all running best times in the Mini Marathon 3 Mile race on Sunday. The course is the last 3 miles of the marathon course and a great experience for the young athletes . First up was the U15 Boys, where Ilford had 4 representatives, competing for their various London Boroughs First home for Ilford was Aaron Samuels, who came 8th position, in a high quality field. Aaron was with the leaders for the first part of the race but struggles in last mile , but still ran a big personal best of 16:24. Best performance of the day from an Ilford athlete was …Read More

Press Report 23rd April 2018

Apr 232018

VAC FIVE MILE WALK Battersea Park Tuesday 17th April There were eleven starters in the VAC five miles walk, which took place in good conditions at Battersea Park on Tuesday evening 17th April. One Ilford AC walker made the trip south of the river. Making his VAC debut, Sebastian Parris won the race comfortably in a time of 43.26 over 6 minutes ahead of 2nd place, he even had chance to ease off the pace in the final lap of three as the London marathon beckoned at the weekend. LONDON MARATHON Sunday 22nd April Ilford had a team of 9 in action at last Sundays London Marathon. The bright sunshine and clear blue skies made in a hot day which …Read More