Kevin Newell  

Oct 232021
 
Kevin Newell

For obvious reasons this is not the usual format for our ‘Who’s Who’ series, but if the club is going to have a record of our runners for future generations to read about then the records will be very incomplete without recording KEVIN NEWELL. Kevin was one of our top runners, and as you can see from the PB’s below competed in absolutely everything at the top level. Sadly on January 8th 2015 Kevin suffered a serious injury at work which means he will always need round the clock care and will never run again, but his presence and enthusiasm at races and training will always be missed by those of us who were around at the time. Event    …Read More

  Press Report 19th October 2021  

Oct 192021
 
Press Report 19th October 2021

Chelmsford Marathon incorporating The Essex County Marathon Championships Sunday 17th October On Sunday a Dynamic Duo of Ilford AC athletes had a very successful morning of racing at the Chelmsford Marathon which incorporated The Essex County Marathon Championships. The race of over 550 athletes was held On a One Lap Course starting at Chelmsford City Centre and then heading out to the surrounding country lanes and finishing back in Central Park in Chelmsford. First Home for the Club in 4th Overall position was Amin  Koikai in a superb time of 2 Hours 42 Minutes and 18 seconds to Win The Bronze County Senior Medal as well as winning Essex Gold in the Male Veteran Over 50 category. Following him home …Read More