Billy Green

Press Report 4th May 2021

May 032021

Ted Pepper Memorial off road 10k Bromley Monday May 3rd 2021 Bank Holiday Monday saw Ilfords Ex England International runner Andy Catton venturing down to Bromley for the Ted Pepper Memorial off road 10k. Race also doubled as the Southern Vets AC champs. An interesting one lap course, more grass and cross country than trail but pretty flat and at least with a bit of shelter from the chilly wind. Starting in waves of 15 Andy off to a good start but rather overcooked the first 5k going through in 22.20. The wheels then came off a bit at 8k due to his lack of race fitness but he managed to hold on for a pretty pleasing 46.18, which earned …Read More

Frieda Keane

May 012021

Name: Frieda Keane Born: 10 July 1963 Date Joined: April 2017 PBs: 5k- 27.29 5m- 45.26 10k- 57.35 10m- 1.36.55 Half Marathon- 2.08.38 20m- 3.32.10 Marathon- 4.48.22 First Club Race- Dagenham ELVIS in the pouring rain Favourite Race- Difficult- I like our Hilly 10, Parliament Hill and have a soft sport for the rather un-scenic Roding Valley Half Notable Performances- I finished the London Marathon without walking, and I also got 2 Essex Road Racing Medals which shows that even slow runners can win something (being older and turning up helps!) Biggest Disappointments- my disappointments don’t last long fortunately, though the whole of the last year was a disappointment racing-wise obviously. Typical week’s training- Monday short …Read More

Ilford AC Press Report 27th April 2021

Apr 272021

Five intrepid Ilford AC middle distance runners competed at a local open meeting over various distances. Conditions on the day were cold and windy, which in theory meant times would be slower, however the Ilford squad proved otherwise. First up Joseph Grange (13) ran in the 1500m A race against numerous local rivals. Joseph finished in 6th place achieving a new PB of 4:33.90. Joseph’s dad and club team mate won the 600m later in the day setting a M40 British best time for 2021 of 1:23:88. Windy conditions did not stop Dylan Harrod from running a very fast U20s time of 1:31:26 placing 3rd.. Next up was two club teammates Jak Wright elder brother to Joseph and Bradley Deacon …Read More

Ilford AC Press Report 20th April 2021

Apr 202021

Essex Half Marathon Debden Sunday 18th April 2021 On Sunday club stalwart, Terry Knightley, was the sole Ilford AC representative at the Essex Half Marathon at Debden disused airfield in Saffron Walden in Essex. Over a three lap course around the old airfield designed in the shape of an aeroplane, Terry smashed the 26 Year Old Male Veteran Over 60 Club record by 1 minute and 13 seconds that was held previously by Ilford AC Great, Gerry Pells. Terry recorded a new Ilford AC Club MV60 record time of 1 Hour and 28 minutes and 31 seconds to finish 54th Overall in the race out of 256 runners that incorporated the socially distanced ‘Rolling’ Start. All finishers received a superb …Read More

Alison Sale

Apr 182021

Name: Alison Sale Born: 15th July 1965 Date Joined: May 2018 Personal Bests: 5K – 23:44 (at Hog Hill of all places!) 5M – 42.46 10K – 54:43 10M – 92:00 Half Marathon – 2:06:55 First Club Race: Witham MayDay 10 Mile in May 2018 – I`d just joined but hadn`t got my club vest yet, so am the odd one out in the photo. Favourite Race: I love all the elvis races, but Tiptree is another favourite & I really enjoyed the Stebbing 10 Notable Performances: Not sure I`ve had any, but I was very pleased to complete the Essex Champs 20 Mile last March as it was the furthest I`d ever run. Biggest Disappointment: …Read More