Results for the Wallingford Thames Run 10k, 22-May-2016
Andy, Ninj and Jane completed this 10k with Andy summing it up as “Two laps, too far, not again”.
Results for the Cobra Classic 10k, 15-May-2016
Andy, Ninj and Jane completed this 10k around Halesowen, with Andy describing the course as “Fast first 5k, killer second 5k”.
Results for the Market Drayton 10k, 08-May-2016
4 Sphinx runners completed this 10k, with Andy Mc describing it as “Great course and great goodie bag”.
Results for various parkruns, 28-May-2016
Mitch has sent the following report from Delamere parkrun:
This has got to be my favourite of all the Park Run venues. A single lap of the stunning Delamere Forest, on meandering trails and tracks, made the 100 mile, 1 and 3/4hr trip all worthwhile. The pictures say it all….
Results for the Ryton 5 (WRRL), 26-May-2016
An excellent turnout of Sphinx runners for the WRRL Ryton 5, organised by Spa Striders, and our designated 5 mile handicap race. Well done to all and congratulations to those that set a new PB!
Results for Quad Kids (Rugby), 23-May-2016
14 Sphinx juniors took part in the four-event meeting at Rugby and all did well.
The next Quad Kids meeting is on the 13th of June at Pingles, Nuneaton.
Results for the Coventry Sprint Triathlon, 22-May-2016
Coventry Triathletes’ annual sprint triathlon took place last Sunday and there were a few familiar names. The triathlon consisted of a 400m swim, 20k cycle and 5k run.
Results for the Prague marathon, 08-May-2016
Steve Court has provided the following:
5 Sphinx runners and family flew to Prague in the Czech Republic last weekend to run the 2016 Prague Marathon. The run is mainly flat and goes through the picturesque old town and across the rivers many bridges, there are many cobbled sections and tram tracks to negotiate making for a tough run. Hot and glorious sunny conditions on the day meant times were a little longer than expected but we were all counted out and back again in time to take advantage of the many bars and cafes in the town. There is also a 4 * 10k ish relay option for those who would not fancy a full marathon and as the flight is only 90 minutes from the UK it would be an ideal location for a spring break.
Result for the Snowdonia half-marathon, 22-May-2016
Wayne has provided the following report:
That was a absolute monster of a half , having climbed over a mile right at the very start it continued to with constant changes in elevation all the way to 11 mile when the race organizers put in a pretty big sting in the tale, a mile climb over 1in 7 gradient, i managed too run about half way up before having to walk , hands on knees just trying to get some oxygen into me lungs, so no extra medal for me this time !!!! before a very steep and slippery descent back into the finish. Good luck to everyone who is running the Snowdoina full in October.( start doing hill reps and lots of them )
thrown into the mix was that famous north wales summer day ( it chucked it down and into a head wind all the way round ). even though it was the hardest half marathon i have run it was also one of the most scenic , going through forest, passed lakes and mountains in the backdrop.
my time was 1hr 55.37 and 21st in me age cat and 111th
Reminder: Ryton 5 (26/05), Northbrook 10k (10/07), Kenilworth half (04/09) and Rugby 10 (02/10) are designated Sphinx competition races
The Ryton 5, Kenilworth half and Rugby 10 offer the 5-mile, half-marathon and 10-mile handicap trophies respectively. Jackie Stuart will calculate a handicap time for everyone and the person that beats that time by the greatest margin wins the trophy. The first Sphinx man and lady at the Northbrook 10k will win the Bagley trophy. Each race can be entered via the following links: Ryton 5 – entry on the night only, first-come, first-served, print a form in advance (http://www.