Billy Green

Press Report 26th November 2018

Nov 262018

Bass Belle 10 Miler Bassingbourn Sunday November 27th Sunday saw the 5th running of the Bass Belle 10 miler, so named as Bassingbourn is known for the famous air plane called the Memphis Belle. The route is a flat, fast course consisting of 8.5 miles on the road and 1.5 miles on grass track. The course is described as being perfect for runners making their debut at the distance which is exactly what Ilford AC runner Ray ‘sparra’ Everingham was setting out to achieve. Sparra joined the club earlier this year at our Wednesday beginner / improvers nights having never done any running before. Through the year he has now represented the club at various distances, including Cross country, culminating …Read More

Press Report 19th November 2018

Nov 192018

SEAA London cross country championships 2018 Parliament hill 17th nov 2018 Ilford AC fielded 3 senior men for the regional championship fixture. The sun was out and the wind was non existent. Ideal running conditions. The team lined up together at the base of the iconic hill for the plus 10km race. Over 1700 athletes took to the course from all age groups so the ground for the last race of the day was fair to middling. The 439 strong mens field completed 3 large loops and 1 small loop to rapturous applause from a healthy crowd on the steep hills. Alex Richards was first home for the club in an impressive 40th spot with a time of 38.44. Tom …Read More

Press Report. 13th November 2018

Nov 132018

CHINGFORD LEAGUERedbridge Cycle Circuit, Hog HillTuesday 6 NovemberThe second race of this winter’s Chingford League was held at the Redbridge Cycle Circuit over the usual challenging circuit, which slows times.. There were six runners from Ilford AC in action, running as guests or for their second claim club and gave some impressive performances.Gary Coombes showed good form coming home 13th in 18 mins 17 secs, with Seb Parris giving a storming run for 23rd with 18 mins 53 secs. Alan Pearl was 89th in 22 mins 26 secs and Tony Young crossed the line in 24 mins 04 secs for 115th. Trevor Robinson recorded 24 mins 51 secs for 121st and Jim Huddart, who is in the M70 age category …Read More

Press Report 6th November 2018

Nov 052018

Thames Meander Marathon and Half Marathon Kingston Upon Thames Saturday 3rd November The Thames Meander Marathon and Half Marathon is a ﬂat scenic riverside trail marathon festival on an out and back course of the Thames path starting and finishing near the YMCA in Kingston Upon Thames. On Saturday Ilford AC sister and brother, Anna and John Crawley, ran with Anna opting for the Half and John the full marathon. Both went into their races with disappointing previous runs at the distance in the back of their minds. Anna’s aim was to get under 2 hours after missing out on that at the recent Great North run. She ran a steady race with a time goal in mind which she …Read More

Press Report 29th October 2018

Oct 292018

Essex League Hockley 27th October 2018 SENIOR WOMEN Seven ladies from Ilford AC took part in the Senior women’s race, which was their first race back in the top division after promotion last season. Leading the ladies home, in her first ever cross country run for the club was Amy bird who finished in a very good time of 30:54 over the 6.6k distance for 38th position. Backing Amy up to complete the scoring team of 4 was Breege Nordin in 32:03 for 51st, Carlie Qirem in 32:20 for 54th and Nicola Hopkinson in 34:15 for 74th. On the day this was enough for 9th position Also putting in good runs for the ladies on the day were Anna Crawley …Read More