Billy Green

Press Report 26th July 2022

Jul 262022

Harold Wood 5km Elvis Series – Race No 5 Wednesday 20 July There was an outstanding performance from the Ilford AC ladies team at the 5th round of this years Elvis competition winning the match with three runners in the top 4 and all scoring six in the top 20 The race was mainly on grassland in the Harold Wood Park and adjoining area with a number of challenging climbs. The Ilford Ladies were led home by Neringa Masilioniene who won the race convincingly heading the ladies field from the start in 18 mins 58 secs, which placed her 18th overall in the field. Jordan Hinds was third female and 27th overall in 20 mins 07 secs and Sameena Ahmed …Read More

NERINGA MASILIONIENE

Jul 232022

Name: Neringa Masilioniene (née Aidietyte) Born: 05.06.1983 Date Joined: Early 2011 Personal Bests: 20 km race walking – 1:29.01 10 km race walking- 44:09 50 km race walking- 4:28:53 half marathon run – 1:18:33 First Club Race: honestly, can’t remember Favourite Race: they were all favourite where I achieved PB Notable Performances: World Race walking Cup in Taicang, China, where I first broke national 20 km race walking record Typical Weeks Training: Since retiring from professional athlete’s career and having kids I don’t have any scheduled training haha Favourite Sessions: After having kids every chance I get to go training is my favourite session:) Who is the most Famous Athlete you’ve seen: Usain Bolt, Fernando Torres, Ronaldo (Brasilian), Seb Coe …Read More

Press Report 19th July 2022

Jul 182022

INTERNATIONAL World Masters Tampere, Finland Jun 29-Jul 10 Krystle Balogun donned her first British vest as she competed at the highest stage of all in the World Masters Championships held in Tampere, Finland. Competing in the W35 category in her favoured event, the 200m, she qualified for the final with a season’s best performance of 25.92 into a slight headwind, a time that is just outside of her personal best. Despite being given an unfavourable Lane 8 in the final she ran true to form and finished a highly creditable 5th in a stacked final. A superb display of sprinting in her first international competition, she has her sights set on further competitions in the remaining 4 years/seasons left in …Read More

Press Report 12th July 2022

Jul 122022

Track Performance of the week undoubtably goes to Ahmed Abdulla who in the Milton Keynes 5000m, placing 8th, dipped under 14 minutes for the first time to achieve a PB time of 13:59. This achievement places him 3rd in the all-time list of 5000m times by an Ilford AC athlete. English Schools County Championships (Track) Manchester Sport City 8th and 9th July Two high performing athletes from Ilford’s young squad were selected to represent Essex schools in this prestigious high-quality event held this year in Manchester Sport City, The recent National Championships were held there only a few weeks ago. Oliver Blainey ran in 400m heats on Friday afternoon. He had been slightly hampered in the days leading up …Read More

Press Report 5th July 2022

Jul 052022

Ilford AC stalwart Carol Muir achieved a magnificent milestone on Saturday when she competed in her 500th parkrun at Valentines park in Ilford. This achievement is even more remarkable in that Carol has competed at 302 different parkrun locations over the last 12 years, regularly traveling the 4 corners of the United Kingdom to find a new venue. To support Carol on the day, 28 of her teammates supported her by volunteering at the event and 15 other Ilford AC members also ran in the event including 2 Ernie Forsyth and Andrew Catton running their first ever parkrun. Carol was pleased to finish under her target of 30 minutes, coming in on 29 mins 44 seconds in 111th place. Other …Read More