Results for various parkruns, 25-Jun-2016
At Coventry, Fintan McSharry completed his 100th parkrun and Alexander O’Brien achieved a new PB. Elsewhere, Alex Bartlett ran the Colby parkrun for the first time.
Results for the Weedon 10k (EMGP), 21-Jun-2016
Mitch has supplied the following write-up of the Weedon 10k:
‘We done’ Weedon again then, 6 of us this time. Flat as ever. Course PB’s for Glassman (by 12 minutes), but only because he was injured last time (again) and walked most of it, and also for Laura by 4 minutes (now that’s what we proper athletes call genuine improvement Richards!). Nothing much else to report, except that Allen ‘Rockefella’ El-Sour is currently running at £26 a race for this year’s EMGP series. Thanks to Dave W. for driving.
Next and final race http://mcs.open.ac.uk/mkac/emgpmiltonkeynes10k.htm
Let me know if you want to car share from the club (5 definites so far).
Results for the Arden 9, 19-Jun-2016
Thanks to Lisa for the following communiqué:
There was a good turn out of Team Sphinx for The Arden 9. A slightly odd distance for some but the perfect opportunity for another social gathering. The late start on Fathers day meant a bit of a lie in and time to open presents for the fathers amongst us. Mitch aside who was feeling slightly concerned having not even received a fathers day text. This was soon resolved as (ailment free) Jamie and (£2 for an expresso Dave) stepped up as honoury sons for the day. A good show of Mitche’s ‘Go faster socks’ could only mean one thing, Mitch had now become style icon. They are now going on eBay for twice the value!
As we set off temperatures were soon on the up as well as spirits as we were one step closer to the pub. It was a great course which was well marshalled. As usual The legend that is Tim Numan was snapping away at mile 5. I couldn’t decide weather to work my face or flying feet so I did neither as my now bored Massey pacer ran off into the distance leaving just me, myself and I for the remaining 4 miles. I’ve been left wondering if we can fund Tim to do a photoshop course to make me more photogenic!
A few miles from home came the lake where there was an array sugar daddies with their rods at the ready. If this had been tinder I would have been swiping left and they’d have ended up in the lake.
This was Vicki’s longest run to date in preparation for a potential half marathon. She exceeded her own expectations and unleashed her inner athlete. Vicky didnt need a hand as she stormed the finish saying ” I’ve ran 9 mile for no medal” . The goody bag in itself was a little disappointing, if you were quick enough you were worthy of a banana where as the the lesser athlete ended up with a packet of buttons, a broken pen (if you were lucky) and some out of date sweets. We did receive a fab t-shirt though so all is forgiven! As we went off to local pub the White Lion we realised it had (aa) in the post code. A sign perhaps…
Results for various parkruns, 18-Jun-2016
Brian McSharry and Lore Paterson both achieved PBs at Coventry on Saturday; well done to both. Elsewhere, Alex Bartlett did Osterley parkrun for the first time, and the Timms’ and Steve Osmond ventured to Leamington and Daventry respectively.
Results for the Monks Kirby hc, 16-Jun-2016
We have the following report from Jackie and Chris, and photos from Dave Timothy:
A total of 40 runners took part in the Monks Kirby Handicap on Thursday 16th June, which included 3 guests. Fortunately, the rain held off again. Haven’t we been lucky?
The first to cross the line was the evergreen Tom Marchi, running as well as ever – What’s your secret, Tom? The fastest time was by Rob Wheatley, 30:41.
There were 7 first timers and 8 pbs.
Thanks to everyone who ran and all the marshals and helpers. Next race is at Birdingbury on 14th July.
Jackie and Chris
Results for the Harborough 5 (EMGP), 14-Jun-2016
Mitch has provided the following account:
4 of us made the trip to Foxton Locks for the Harborough 5. The photo shows us at 7.40 p.m., just five minutes before the start, with the cows in the background scurrying for cover. Probably something to do with the grey cloud directly above us that decided to unleash its full potential at 7.44 p.m. just as we were standing on the start line 🙁 Notwithstanding the torrential rain, we all got round in respectable times (but nothing that the handicap secretary needs to be concerned about ahead of Monks Kirby this Thursday) and Jamie actually had an injury free run (no spasms, cramps, pulled muscles, diarrhoea, constipation, scarlet fever, man/bird flu, chickenpox, broken nails, twisted eyelashes, etc., etc.). Thanks to Dave West for driving. Next race Weedon, 7.45 p.m. next Tuesday http://mcs.open.ac.uk/mkac/emgpweedon10k.htm Please let me know if you wish to car share from the club.
Results for the Two Castles 10k, 12-Jun-2016
17 Sphinx runners completed this popular local 10km along a point-to-point route, from Warwick Castle to Kenilworth Castle. Garry Barnes finished 2nd in his category and Laura and Fintan achieved PBs.
Pennine Way – Ian Cunningham
Ian has sent the following message: Just to update everyone I have completed 150 miles in 9 days but have made the decision not to continue any further this trip as I am having a lot of discomfort in my knees coming down hill and don’t want to risk getting stranded on the moors. Will return in the future to complete in the rest of the walk thanks for everyone’s support and sponsorship
Summer 5 photos & junior fun-run results
Thanks to Dave Timothy for the fantastic photos from the Summer 5 race: Junior fun-run results: http://wp.me/P4xBqi-27Y
Results for the Jersey half-marathon, 12-Jun-2016
Mitch has sent the following report:
5 Sphinx runners made the trip to Jersey for their annual half-marathon. A point to point course starting from St. Ouen in the west, then down and along the coast back to St. Helier, which made it a very scenic ‘links course’, so to speak. Misty and cool to start, warming up as the race progressed. Perfect running conditions and an overall downhill course made it a potential PB run, but 6 pints of the local Jersey ‘Liberation Ale’ the night before whilst watching the footie soon put paid to such wild thoughts. A great weekend though, already planning for the Reykjavik Half-Marathon August 2017 😀