Billy Green

Press Report 6th February 2024

Feb 062024

CHINGFORD LEAGUE Victoria Park Saturday 3rd February SENIORS The 6th and penultimate round of this season’s Chingford League was held at the traditional February venue of Victoria Park. The race was over 5 miles on a flat, fast figure of eight circuit of the park and Ilford AC had a large squad of 21 in action. The Ilford Ladies race in division 2 of the league and are currently challenging for promotion to the top league. Jordan Hinds ran a new personal best time of 32 mins 09 secs for 4th in the second tier and there was also a new best time for Anna Crawley in 7th spot with 33 mins 47 secs. Carlie Qirem placed 15th in 35 …Read More

Press Report 30th January 2024

Jan 302024

SOUTH OF ENGLAND CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS Beckenham Place Park Saturday 28 January Ilford AC sent a small team to this yearly championship again held at Beckenham Place Park in South London over a course which featured grassland, trail, mud and hills. The under 15 boys were represented by Sam Horsley and Ryder Islam. This was Sam’s first area championship. He started strongly in the front pack and held his position well finishing in a fantastic 7th place. He now looks forward to upcoming competitions where he will compete for the county. Ryder had a strong race taking 5 positions in the last 100m to finish in 95th place, his first top 100 placing in area champs. The club had …Read More

Press Report 23rd January 2024

Jan 232024

CHINGFORD LEAGUE Epping Forest Saturday 20th January The latest match in the Chingford League took place in Epping Forest on Saturday. First race of the day was the U13 race, and our boys continue to impress in the series. Barney Perkins continued his excellent form of late with a first place in a time of 07 mins 45 secs over the 2km course. Barney was closely followed and supported by Khalif Ali in 6th place in a time of 8.10. Elias Furreedan continued his improvement this season with another great performance in 43rd position in a time of 9.54. Both Barney and Khalif have great opportunities to finish in the top 3 of this Season’s competition at the final race …Read More

Press Report 16th January 2024

Jan 152024

Mercury 10 Epping Forest Saturday 13th January Saturday morning saw the 101st running of the Mercury 10 in Epping Forest. Incorporating tough muddy hills the race, whilst picturesque in places, is a real challenge for runners and one really only for the brave. This year saw a large field of 176 runners ready to take on the challenge, including 4 from Ilford AC. Leading the team home in 29th place was Seb Parris in 29th place in a time of 77 minutes 09 seconds. Seb was followed just 5 places later in 34th by Danny Holeyman in a time of 77 mins 49 seconds which was good enough to earn him 2nd place in the M50 category. There were 2 …Read More

Press Report 9th January 2024

Jan 092024

ESSEX CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP Gloucester Park Saturday 6 January The 2024 Essex Cross Country Championship was held in Gloucester Park Basildon over a wet muddy hilly course comprising several laps. First race of the morning was the U13 girls and boys who ran over an approx. 3.1k course. For the boys, both Khalif Ali and Elias Furreedan ran strongly for 40th place in 14 mins.34 secs and 58th place in 17 mins.51 secs respectively. For the girls Hawaaa Patel, on very limited training, ran well for 17 mins. 21 secs earning her 39th place. All 3 of our U13’s were making their Championship debuts for the club and have a promising future ahead of them. Next up was the U15 …Read More