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Benfleet pair crash out of 250 mile Thames Ring endurance race

9:40am Saturday 4th July 2009

ALTHOUGH neither of the Benfleet Running Club members who attempted the long-awaited challenge of the Thames Ring — a 250-mile non-stop run — were able to finish, they did themselves proud.

Basildon host latest round of Eastern Young Athletes League

2:40pm Friday 3rd July 2009

ATHLETICS: Basildon hosted the latest round of their Eastern Young Athletes League campaign in extremely warm conditions.

Horndon win for Whittaker

9:45am Friday 3rd July 2009

In very hot conditions, more than 550 runners set off for the two-lap course round the village for the annual Horndon-on-the Hill 10k. The race was won by Paul Whittaker, of Southend AC, who is coached by Thurrock's ex world record holder Mel Batty.

Town's youngsters hit top form

9:41am Friday 3rd July 2009

SOUTHEND AC youngsters have produced outstanding performances in Eastern Young Athletes and McCain’s Junior League matches.

Hurdlers get their GB vests

9:38am Wednesday 1st July 2009

TWO south-east Essex based hurdlers are jumping for joy after receiving international call-ups.

Yinka shows off medals he won at independent track finals

Medal winning smile — Yinka Sodipo

9:20am Tuesday 30th June 2009

NO wonder 10-year-old Yinka Sodipo is wearing a beaming smile.


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