Billy Green

  Press Report 5th March 2024  

Mar 052024
 
Press Report 5th March 2024

ROAD Tokyo Marathon Sunday 3 March Two runners from Ilford Ac ventured east to take part in the Tokyo Marathon, the first marathon major of the year. The race was a field of over 26000 and was run around the city centre on basically a flat course with a slight downhill in the first 5km. The race was won by Benson Kipruto of Kenyan in a course record of 2 hrs 2 mins 16 secs. Nick West was the first of the Ilford duo to finish in a new personal best of 4 hours 09 mins 41 secs after reaching halfway in 1 hr 59 mins. Stephen Parker passed halfway in 2 hours and 9 mins to finish in 4 …Read More

  Press Report 27th February 2024  

Feb 262024
 
Press Report 27th February 2024

Brighton Half Marathon Sunday 25th February Sunday saw the 34th edition of the Brighton half marathon and in attendance was husband and wife duo Tarik and Carlie Qirem. The 13.1-mile route, mainly along the seafront, takes in some of the city’s best-known sights, including Brighton Palace Pier, the Royal Pavilion and the colourful beach huts of Hove. The pair started the race together in almost perfect conditions. Tackling the only major hill in the race during the first two miles saw Tarik split off, demonstrating his London marathon training is paying off. Ticking off the miles and showing that her training is coming back after an eventful 2023, Carlie surprised herself and him by catching him up at mile 9. …Read More

  Press Report 20th February 2024  

Feb 202024
 
Press Report 20th February 2024

British Masters Indoor Championships Lee Valley 17/02/2024 After so many issues with injuries over the season, Krystle Balogun went into last weekend’s British Masters wanting to race well, but without too many expectations.. Competing in the 200m Krystle made an explosive start to the race, always being in contention of a medal, and not only did she exceed all her expectations but she finished with a silver medal and a personal best time of 26:48. Speaking afterwards Krystle was eager to dedicate her run to former club President and long serving club member  NICOLA HOPKINSON who sadly lost her long battle with cancer last week. Krystle said   “In the 10 years I’ve been in the club, she was a lovely …Read More

  Press Report 12th February 2024  

Feb 122024
 
Press Report 12th February 2024

ESSEX CROSS-COUNTRY LEAGUE Hainault Forest Saturday 12 February   The final round of this winter’s Essex Cross-Country League was staged by Ilford AC over a very muddy course at Hainault Forest, The club had a very good turnout of runners participating in this round throughout the age groups. First race of the day was the U13 boys and girls race, which was over a distance of approx. 3k. Barney Perkins ran a gutsy 13:26 for 20th place backed up just 12 seconds and 3 places later by Khalif Ali. For the girls, Hawaa Patel ran 17:22 for 24th female place. Next up was the U15 boys on an approx. 4k. Sam Horsley, who last week ran a brilliant 7th place …Read More

  Press Report 6th February 2024  

Feb 062024
 
Press Report 6th February 2024

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