Press report 30th December 2014
Ilford AC had 14 hardy club runners contesting the annual Boxing Day cross country handicap held over 3.3 miles of a very muddy traditional course at Chigwell Row last Friday.
Rachel Halpin, in training for this years London Marathon, showed her intent by running well above expectations heading home the field in a total time of 32.49 ,net 29.49, over a minute ahead of 2nd placer Declan Cullen, 33.50, 27.20. Neil Crisp was 3rd in 34.02, 23.02.
The fastest net time of the day was posted by Ilford’s rising young star Ahmed Abdulle whose 20.42 was achieved in full training attire and 6 seconds faster than mentor Tom Gardner , 20.48, times good enough toplace them 9th and 10th respectively.
Members entered into the xmas spirit of the event with many runners sporting festive garb including reindeer antlers and Santa hats.
Three other club runners, Mel Jones, Natalie Crisp and Rob Sargent also ran the course acting as guides for those unsure of the route.
Other performances were 4th Billy Green 34.33, 29.33, 5th Doris Gaga 34.58, 33.58,6th Julia Galea, 35.01,33.31, 7th Jenni Sheehan 35.05, 26.05, 8th Kevin Newell 35.09,22.09, 11th Paul Emery 36.15, 28.15,12th Di Crisp, 36.15,30.15, 13th Peter Spelman 40.15, 33.15, 14th Pam Jones 40.57, 40.57.
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