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Results for the Oakley 20, 03-Apr-2016

April 4, 2016

Thanks to Steve Court for the following report:

7 Sphinxes ran this tough 20 miler in good weather. Course very undulating, not easy but 20 miles done

There was also plenty of other reports – the following from Lisa:

Oakley 20 miler done and dusted in 3 hours and 13 mins. Last 3 miles were absolute torture. Nearly started crying at mile 17, laughed hysterically at something unfunny at mile 18 and contemplated throwing myself under a truck at 19. Somehow managed to finish after almost taking a wrong turn a 19 and a half. Hanging up my long distance laces. Not even a medal for my efforts but nice hoodie. Enjoyable day with the team!

And Helen:

Whoo hoo Oakley 20 done! Would love to say that was easy but I’d probably be struck with lightening lol

And Mark:

Oakley 20 kicked my ***!

Quiz night on 15-Apr-2016

By Rob in News

April 3, 2016

A reminder that our Sphinx AC quiz-masters extraordinaire, Mitch and Pete, have a quiz on 15th April, all in aid of the Brain and Spine Foundation. Details attached. LONDON’S CALLING QUIZ FLIER

Results for Coventry parkrun, 02-Apr-2016

By Rob in News

April 3, 2016

It was all about Coventry as 16 Sphinx runners/family/friends completed the 5km course, with Lisa Abbott and Lucy Wheatley registering new PBs – well done!

Results for the Massey Easter 5, 27-Mar-2016

By Rob in News

March 28, 2016

15 Sphinx runners completed the first race in the 2016 Warwickshire Road Race League, the Massey Easter 5. Conditions were on the windy side and the course had to be altered due to an unexpected settlement of travellers. Michael and Catherine both finished 3rd in their categories.

Results for various parkruns, 26-Mar-2016

By Rob in News

March 27, 2016

The Easter weekend brought some parkrun tourism, with Lore taking in Greenwich parkrun for the first time, Ella Preston debuting at York and Steve Osmond being a first-timer at Doncaster South Park.

Results for the Ashby 20, 20-Mar-2016

By Rob in News

March 24, 2016

10 Sphinx runners completed this popular spring race, with Mary taking 6 ¹⁄₂ minutes off her previous best – to quote her “Hill work is paying off!”. Also, Garry finished in 9th place in his category.

Results for the Banbury 15, 20-Mar-2016

By Rob in News

March 23, 2016

9 Sphinx runners completed the 15 mile course up and down Oxfordshire country roads and lanes, in pleasant conditions.

Results for various parkruns, 19-Mar-2016

By Rob in News

March 22, 2016

Well done to Monika on her PB at Coventry. It was also good to see Alex at Coventry after being given the all-clear to run. Kathryn was second lady on her debut at Bedfont.

Results for the Mash March Madness 10k, 05-Mar-2016

By Rob in News

March 16, 2016

Jackie Stuart reports on a recent race:

On Saturday 5th March I drove over to Cannock Chase to take part in the first of a series of 3, 10k trail runs. Each run is held at a different place on the Chase; the next two are in June and October.

This was a trail run so the ground was very uneven, all covered in stones, mud and water. Fortunately it wasn’t raining but it was extremely cold. My toes and fingers were numb before I’d even started. I joined the start line and saw Jayne. After some instructions from the organisers we set off.

I had decided to take it very carefully because I’d sprained my ankle during the week and it was black, blue, painful and swollen; any sensible person would have decided not to run – but hey, how many runners are sensible! Once I got into the run it eased and I was able to complete the route without stopping.

I’ve already signed up for the next two runs, and from the entry list I see that Jayne has too. Why don’t you join us!

Results for Newton’s Fraction half-marathon, 13-Mar-2016

By Rob in News

March 15, 2016

Andy, Ninj, Jane and the Timms’s completed this half-marathon, complete with historic quote above the bar (see pictures). I can imagine Mitch, with his quiz-master’s instinct, posed the question of how the quote links to a famous English rock band.

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