Ilford AC’s walkers didn’t have to wait long into 2013 for an important race as a mild Saturday afternoon saw the Southern Area 10 Kilometres Championship staged over 7 undulating circuits of an “around-the-houses” course in South Croydon. The day didn’t start well as 2012 Champion FRANCISCO REIS withdrew on account of illness. With some members unavailable it provided opportunities for others to make team scoring positions. Much praise was heaped on Captain STEVE UTTLEY for his excellent 4th place in 53 minutes and 42 seconds, which was all the more commendable as 2 of those 3 competitors ahead of him were Olympians! Next Ilford man home was former Scottish International STUART BENNETT in 10th position closing 59.44, who by …Read More
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Essex XC Champs – Hadleigh 06/01/2013
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Photos from Essex XC Champs – Hadleigh
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Road Times 2012 – 31/12/2012
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Press Report -17/12/2012 – Essex XC Gloucester Park Basildon
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Essex League Gloucester Park Basildon 15 December There were 11 athletes from Ilford AC in action in the latest round of the Essex Cross-Country league last Saturday at Gloucester Park Basildon. The recent rains made the normal tough hilly course much tougher as the conditions under foot were very wet and boggy. The senior men raced over 8.1km, which included the hilly section, which features four tough climbs, on each of the 2 laps. Leading home Ilford A C was Tom Gardner on his first appearance of the season in 32nd spot with 31m 53s. Backing him up was Kevin Newell, in excellent country form, finishing 41st in 32m 47s while Steve Philcox came home 47th with 33m 21s. There …Read More