Running This week Ilford athletes push their own personal limitations and it ‘reigns’ rewards. Crown to Crown 5k Langdon hills, Basildon Wedneday 5th Sept Last race of this year’s popular off road 5k series hosted by Pitsea Striders. The 5k course has a reputation for being one of the toughest around and in particular the finish which is located on a grassy meadow which can only be reached via a long gruelling steep uphill slog! Gary Coombes was the sole Ilford runner and in slightly wet conditions ran very well to secure 3rd place in 18:18. In fact the first 3 runners were unchanged from the previous race held in August. Essex 10km Cross Country Series Weald Park Saturday 8th …Read More