Five Ilford AC runners were among the record finishers at this year’s London Marathon, all producing strong performances despite warm, sunny spring conditions which took their toll in the closing miles of the 26.2‑mile course.
Shamil Mohamed led the Ilford contingent home with an impressive time of 2:47.53, with Tomas Krukauskas close behind in 2:51.43.
Mike Perkins followed in 4:01.56, while Daniel Wheeler crossed the line in 4:24.30.
Steve Chissell also deserves special credit after battling through a hip injury that troubled him early on, yet still finished in a determined 4:33.49.
Away from the racing, Ilford AC was strongly represented by a large team of volunteers who played a vital role on the day.
From as early as 7am, club members were stationed in Deptford handing out Lucozade and ice to runners, providing crucial support as thousands took on the iconic event.
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