Result for the Marathon du Mont Blanc, 25-Jun-2017
Well done to Imran Ali on completing this iconic marathon, with eye-watering and calf-straining elevation (see picture below).
Results for various parkruns, 24-Jun-2017
A week ago, Sphinx numbers at parkrun were down due to the Iceland extravaganza. Nevertheless, we had Vicky Brewin as a first-timer at Shepton Mallet and Alex Bartlett as a first-timer at Woodley.
Results for the EMGP Weedon 10k, 20-Jun-2017
7 Sphinx runners took on the ups and downs of Weedon 10k on a hot evening.
A Timms Tour of Iceland
Thanks (and belated birthday wishes) to Jackie Timms for the following photos from the Sphinx trip to Iceland:
Results for the Midnight Sun Run Half-Marathon, 23-Jun-2017
Thanks to Lisa Abbott for the following report and photos:
Team Sphinx went international at the the Reykjavik Half Marathon in Iceland fielding the biggest team in the race, 21 to be precise. Running alongside were honorary Sphinx Dave and Pip Abrams. Amo’s wife also ran the 5K. After a late flight the previous night and a day of excursions for some it was hard to get motivated whilst watching the wind and rain lash against the apartment windows. The Midnight Suzuki Midnight Sun Run began at 9pm and we set off amongst 3000 other runners from 51 countries. Proudly sporting the famous blue and yellow we were the envy of nationalities everywhere.
The route itself was mostly scenic with a the a hint of Milton Keynes. 13.1 miles of daylight, 12.8 for the boys who took a short cut so they could get to the thermal spa first. It was great to see Anthony O’Brien make his long distance comeback. With hypothermia on the horizon post race we all settled cosily into the thermal pools and warmed our vocal cords with a Happy Birthday sing song to ‘The twins’ Jackie and Mark. The trip itself was a real bonding experience for everyone and a great way for everyone to get to know each other. The ‘butt’ of the jokes was the developing romance between ‘Fintaaaan’ and Paul ‘Carbloading’ berry last seen skipping off into the midnight sun. The warnings of just how expensive Iceland is can be confirmed, £50 to drink a litre of Strongbow made me feel borderline classy for the first time in years. Rumours were rife on this trip, from Pete Morgan getting a round in to Mitch being mis informed and dressed for a trip to Hawaii instead. Saturday night meant party night with a big group meal, some birthday cake and too much alcohol in some Irish bar. This led too an all nighter for some, a laminate skidding competition, a middle of the night yoga session by the sea and an early night for Mark! If there were awards they would go to Andy Mac, Fi and Mitch for all their efforts organising such a big group. Also a shout out to Chrissy and Chris who were fabulous spectators. Next Sphinx international trips are Lanzarote Nov 2017 (contact Phil Wilson) and Norway Jan 2018 (contact Andy Mac)
Result for the Colshaw 10k, 25-Jun-2017
New member Craig “Craigy” Spencer made his Sphinx debut in the Colshaw 10k, wearing the blue and gold colours well.
Results for the Arden 9 (WRRL), 18-Jun-2017
17 Sphinx runners completed the 6th race in the Warwickshire Road Race League, over the unusual distance of 9 miles.
Results for the Notts 10, 18-Jun-2017
Mitch and Jackie Timms and Kathryn Stuart completed this 10 mile race in hot conditions and were rewarded with beer!
Results for the EMGP Harborough 5, 13-Jun-2017
7 Sphinx runners completed this one-lap rural race and enjoyed Foxton Locks as well! Well done to Tom Marchi on taking first place in his category.
Results for various parkruns, 17-Jun-2017
Well done to Craig Robinson on a new PB at Coventry and to Alex Bartlett for a new PB and 3rd place at the excellently-titled South Oxhey.
The parkrun cup/tournament continues apace, with the quarter-finals line-up almost complete:
Vicky O’Brien-v-Anthony O’Brien
Al Harris-v-Andy Hales
Wayne Broadbent-v-Pawel Langer
Darren Hallet or Pete Whitehouse-v-Craig Robinson