Senior Press Report 29th September 2020  

Sep 292020
 
Senior Press Report 29th September 2020

SENIORS REPORT The Essex Way The Essex Way is a 10 stage relay race covering 81 miles through Essex from Epping to Harwich. The last leg finishing at the lighthouse in Harwich is traditionally well attended by Ilford AC members, many of whom have run previous legs, to cheer on the teams last runner. This year with the actual race cancelled, several  Ilford AC runners ran various legs of the race throughout September, culminating in 10 runners running leg 10 together on the last Sunday of the month. Setting off at staggered intervals to comply with new racing regulations the team set off from Ramsey to the Harwich Lighthouse on a very blustery morning, so much so that only 400m …Read More

  Youth Press Report 29th September 2020  

Sep 292020
 

YOUTH REPORT   Harrow open track meeting Thursday 24th September 2020   Several of Ilford youngsters went to Harrow last Thursday, in what was a well organised open meeting of middle distance races. First up was recent recruit Rhys Edwards in the 800m, staying slightly off the pace and going through 800m in 61 seconds, Rhys looked really strong along the back straight and was still moving through the field at the finish. He was rewarded with new pb of 2.03.54   The other three athletes ran in the 1500m. Jordan Hinds was in race 4 and by this time of night the temperature had dropped slightly. Jordan has never been a fan of the cold, but managed to run …Read More