Road Running Press Report – 29th May 2013  

May 292013
 

Hatfield Broad Oak 10km

There were 14 runners from Ilford AC in Bank Holiday action in the Hatfield
Broad Oak 10km over a rural gently undulating course in warm sunshine. The
race was a sell out with 1500 entrants.

Spencer Hempstead led the Ilford challenge with an excellent 10th place in
34 mins 32 secs, which won him the first M40 category trophy. Next up was
Kevin Wotton in 30th spot in 37m 06 s with Kevin Newell one place and 3
seconds behind. Neil Crisp continues to improve after injury recording 39m
24s for 67th overall and 5th in the M50 age group while dependable Andy
Catton came home in 41m 01s for 99th and 10th M50.

Breege Nordin continues to show top form winning the F55 category in 43m
55s. This place as 21st female and 194 overall. Paul Emery was the only club
member to record a personal best time in the event with 46m 02s in 294th,
while Jenni Sheehan put in a good run for 310th in 46m 24s. Dianne Crisp
recover from a recent illness to finish 353rd and 8th in the F45 age group
in 47m 24s crossing the line alongside club coach Rob Sargent who was given
the same time.

Pam Jones recorded 57m 07s in 805th which places her number 2 in the country
for the distance in the F75 category and Carol Muir was delighted to finish
in 58m 19s continued her recent fine form. Natalie Felix finished in 66m 34s
and Julia Ridley with 74m 53s.

Report by Hank in the Bushes

Westminster Mile

On Sunday morning a series of races were held along the Mall and Birdcage
Walk over the classic distance of one mile finishing in front of Buckingham
Palace. On a fine day for running Sam Rahman of Ilford Ac put in a sterling
performance to record 4 mins 55 secs for 27th in a large entry, while Amin
Kolkai recorded 5m 02s. On the ladies side Krystle Balogun finished 7th with
the time of 6m 02s.

Report by the Man in the Park

London 10km

Billy Green was the only runner from Ilford AC in action in the London 10km
which was won by double Olympic Champion Mo Farah for the 5th year in a row.
Bill finished in 50m 57s.

Report by the Man still in the Park

Folkestone Coastal 10K Road Race in Kent

Terry Knightley was the sole Ilford Athletic Club Representative at Sundays
Folkestone Coastal 10K Road Race in Kent.

Held on a flat out and back course along The Seafront in warm conditions,
Terry Managed to finish 15th Out of 542 Runners in a time of 37 Minutes and
18 seconds and was also 3rd Male Veteran Over 50 to finish in a high quality
veterans field.

Report courtesy of Kim “The Blur”

  Ilford AC Press Report – SCVAC Match 2  

May 292013
 

SCVAC Match 2

The Vets team took to the track and field for match 2 on Monday 20 May at Lee Valley.

Malcolm Muir and Stephen Philcox pushed each other all the way in the 800m to place third and first in A and B string in times of 2.13.9 and 2.14.6 respectively, with Stephen gaining a new PB.

David Butler covered the 50+ category to come home second in 2.26.7 and John Batchelor in the 60+ age group also finished second in 2.48.0.

The 200m was covered by Henry Ricketts and Malcolm as A and B string where they placed sixth and fifth in 27.3 and 28.6 respectively.

Edward Skinner placed fifth in 30.5 in the 50+ age group and John Batchelor fifth in 34.0 in the 60+ athletes.

The 3000m was dominated by Ilford with Malcolm and Stephen placing first in A and B string in 9.26.1 and 9.45.6 with Stephen recording another PB.

David Butler completed the clean sweep of first places in the 50+ category in 9.59.2.

The non-scoring athletes of Kevin Wotton 10.19.4, Kevin Newell 10.24.0, Neil Crisp 11.02.6, Edward Skinner 12.24.4 and Rob Sargent 13.10.0 completed the sea of Ilford colours.

In the field events Wesley Clarke launched the hammer 40m 25 for second place A string. Peter Whiting’s effort of 21m 15 secured third place in the 50+ age.

The 4 x 400 relay team of Henry, Kevin W, Stephen and Malcolm brought the baton home in 4.11.6 for fourth place.

The team finished fourth on the evening an agonising 2 points behind Herts Phoenix caused by an error in not getting an athlete to compete in the 110 hurdles.

Breege Nordin competed as a guest in the Ladies match covering the 200m in 36.9 and the 3000m in 12.27.0. The times would have placed her fourth and second as a scoring athlete.

Thanks to Claire Levey who officiated with track timings.

Results are on power 10.

The next match is Monday 10 June at Lee Valley

Report Courtesy of Henry Ricketts

  Ilford AC Press Report – Great Baddow 10m  

May 212013
 

Great Baddow 10 miles

There were 3 Ilford members in the Great Baddow 10 mile race run on a rural
course around the village in good conditions. Spencer Hempstead put in a
strong performance to come home 5th in a large field of around 750 in 56m
47s. He was joined in the race by Tony Partridge (217th 77m 53s) and Declan
Cullen (274th 81m 36s).

Report by Hank in the Bushes

  Report for Vets League 29th April 2013.  

May 172013
 

A sunny evening at Lee Valley was the venue for the first match of the season for the Vets team.

The evening started on the track with the 100m. Henry Ricketts finished 5th in 13.1 and Peter Clinch also placed 5th in 13.2 in the A and B string. Edward Skinner in his first outing for the club finished 4th in 15.4 in the 50 plus category. John Batchelor covered the 60 plus category coming home in 17.1 for 6th place.

In the A string 400m Peter Clinch put in a fine performance with 56.7s for 3rd. Malcolm Muir covering B string also finished 3rd in 60.7. Eddie Skinner in his first 400m since school age performed admirably to finish 4th in 68.7.

Malcolm Muir battled all the way home in the 1500m to take 2nd in the 1500m in 4.25.8. Peter Clinch came in 7th in 4.54.4. Stephen Philcox running as a guest split the two scoring athletes with a run of 4.36.1 coming home 4th. Kevin Wootton representing Ilford for the first time finished in 4.49.6 for 9th, Kevin Newell finished 12th in 4.54.5 and Gary Floate 16th in 5.30.4 all as non-scorers.

David Butler came down an age group to compete as a 50 plus athlete to finish 3rd in 4.47.6. Neil Crisp ran as a guest to finish 6th in 5.15.4. John Batchelor finished 2nd in the 60 plus category in 5.35.2.

Francisco Reis dominated the 2000m walk to secure 1st place in 9.19.7. Stuart Bennett finished 2nd in the 50 plus category in 10.58.6.

In the field events Henry Ricketts leapt 5m exactly for 2nd, placed 5th in the discus with 23m 69 and 7th in the shot put with 8m 22.

Peter Whiting placed 5th in the long jump with 3m 68, 6th in the discus with 19m 49 and 5th in the shot put with 7m 81.

The mens 4×100 relay team of Kevin W, Henry, Malcolm and Stephen brought the baton round in 56.0 for 5th.

The men’s team on the evening finished 3rd.

In the ladies 1500m Breege Nordin and Diane Crisp ran as guests to finish 2nd and 4th in their age group in the times of 5.46.1 and 6.09.7 respectively. Is this the start of Ladies Vets team?

Thanks to Claire Levey who officiated with the track timings.

Results are recorded on power 10.

The next match is Monday 20 May at Lee Valley.

  Halstead Marathon (including Essex County Championship) -12th May 2013  

May 132013
 

HALSTEAD MARATHON (including ESSEX COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP)

Ilford AC bring home Gold, Silver and Bronze at the Essex County Marathon Championships

On Sunday 12th May three Ilford AC men bravely took on the challenge of the 19th Halstead And Essex Marathon in bright, but windy conditions. In what is described as the UK’s most picturesque Marathon they came home with some pretty outstanding results.[shashin type=”album” id=”117″ size=”large” crop=”n” columns=”max” caption=”y” order=”date” position=”center”]

Engaging in a battle royal with overall race winner Denys Olefir of Newmarket Joggers, Malcolm Muir superbly paced his race to duck under the 2:45 barrier and claim the Gold individual Essex county medal and 2nd overall finisher prize.

Terry Knightley charged home in 3:07:09 to claim the Bronze Veteran over 50 medal, his 61st Essex County medal and although Tony Hyde had a difficult race he did well to finish in 3:24:46 and successfully scoop his first Essex medal. Together the three man Ilford Team set out what they planned to do and achieved an Essex County Silver Team medal.

Race Report and Pictures by Kim The Blur