April 2021 – Ilford Athletic Club

Ilford AC Press Report 27th April 2021

Apr 272021

Five intrepid Ilford AC middle distance runners competed at a local open meeting over various distances. Conditions on the day were cold and windy, which in theory meant times would be slower, however the Ilford squad proved otherwise. First up Joseph Grange (13) ran in the 1500m A race against numerous local rivals. Joseph finished in 6th place achieving a new PB of 4:33.90. Joseph’s dad and club team mate won the 600m later in the day setting a M40 British best time for 2021 of 1:23:88. Windy conditions did not stop Dylan Harrod from running a very fast U20s time of 1:31:26 placing 3rd.. Next up was two club teammates Jak Wright elder brother to Joseph and Bradley Deacon …Read More

Ilford AC Press Report 20th April 2021

Apr 202021

Essex Half Marathon Debden Sunday 18th April 2021 On Sunday club stalwart, Terry Knightley, was the sole Ilford AC representative at the Essex Half Marathon at Debden disused airfield in Saffron Walden in Essex. Over a three lap course around the old airfield designed in the shape of an aeroplane, Terry smashed the 26 Year Old Male Veteran Over 60 Club record by 1 minute and 13 seconds that was held previously by Ilford AC Great, Gerry Pells. Terry recorded a new Ilford AC Club MV60 record time of 1 Hour and 28 minutes and 31 seconds to finish 54th Overall in the race out of 256 runners that incorporated the socially distanced ‘Rolling’ Start. All finishers received a superb …Read More

Alison Sale

Apr 182021

Name: Alison Sale Born: 15th July 1965 Date Joined: May 2018 Personal Bests: 5K – 23:44 (at Hog Hill of all places!) 5M – 42.46 10K – 54:43 10M – 92:00 Half Marathon – 2:06:55 First Club Race: Witham MayDay 10 Mile in May 2018 – I`d just joined but hadn`t got my club vest yet, so am the odd one out in the photo. Favourite Race: I love all the elvis races, but Tiptree is another favourite & I really enjoyed the Stebbing 10 Notable Performances: Not sure I`ve had any, but I was very pleased to complete the Essex Champs 20 Mile last March as it was the furthest I`d ever run. Biggest Disappointment: …Read More

Ilford AC Press Report Monday 12th April 2021

Apr 122021

VAC Masters 5km Wimbledon Park Sunday 11 April The Veterans Ac organised a 5km masters b road race in and on the roads around Wimbledon Park which included a steep incline after a mile. The race had an interesting entrant, Andy Muray – not the famous tennis player but a runner from Dulwich. Tony Young and Rob Sargent from Ilford Ac entered the event and Tony produced a good performance finishing 49th in 21 mins 39 secs beating his previous personal best by 39 seconds. Rob placed 78th and was the 4th in the M65 age category to finish in 26 mins 17 secs. Blackheath and Bromley Open Bromley Sunday 11 April Three Ilford athletes represented the club at …Read More

Ilford AC Press Report Tuesday 6th April 2021

Apr 062021

Chingford League Redbridge Cycle Track Monday 5th April 2021. The Chingford League continues to pull out all the stops to get races on during these difficult times and on Easter Monday a series of races, to abide by current social distance measures, was held at the Redbridge cycle track. Ilford AC competed in the first race of the day at 12:10 and were up against Barking Roadrunners, Trent Park and Harold Wood. Despite challenging hills and cold wet weather Ilford AC athletes provided 28 of the 97 runners who took on the challenging 5k course. Ilford runners after months of no competition put in a great performance on the day placing 1st and 2nd and having 7 runners …Read More