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Results for the Headley 5 Mile Fun Run, 01-May-2017

May 8, 2017

Thanks to Alex for the following report:

I did the Headley 5 Mile Fun Run in Hampshire with my sister Vicki and brother-in-law James on the May bank-holiday Monday. It was a 5 mile cross-country race through a hilly wood, so was hard work. Vicki came 3rd female in her age group and James came 3rd male in his age group, which they were both really happy with.

I did it in 37:45, which isn’t bad, considering the course and that I had Silverstone 10k the following day. It was an enjoyable race all round, with all the spectators really encouraging everyone, and the free chocolate and drinks at the end were appreciated.

Result for the Lichfield half-marathon, 07-May-2017

By Rob in News

May 8, 2017

Imran Ali completed this half-marathon is under 2 hours in warm and sunny conditions, in the process completing Mitch’s 8 races in 9 days challenge.

Results for the Market Drayton 10k, 07-May-2017

By Rob in News

May 8, 2017

11 Sphinx runners completed this popular and well-organised 10k race, with the incentive of Prosecco at the end!

Results for the Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon, 07-May-2017

By Rob in News

May 8, 2017

Thanks to Mitch for the following report:

Yet another superbly well organised event today. Cool to start, but soon warmed up. Great support on route, especially on the lap around the town. Five water stations and plenty of water for those doing both laps for the full marathon. Talking of which, bumped into Hamilton at the start and Jackie and I ran the first 4 miles with him. He was having a ‘rest day’ today, just doing the full marathon, following his recent spate of midweek ultras. Lost count of the number of times the mere glimpse of a blue and gold vest prompted the question “Where’s Imran today?”. Fortunately, on this occasion, I knew the answer, as he was doing the Lichfield half marathon, thereby joining Jackie and myself in completing 8 races in 9 days (just over 56 miles). Well done mate, I’m sure your ‘Bookface’ public will be delighted at your achievement J Time for a rest now……

Btw, interesting medals, picturing Puck, the hogoblin in Act 2 Scene1 of Shakepeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and citing his quotation “I’ll put a girdle round the earth in forty minutes”. Good quiz question that……

Results for various pakruns, 06-May-2017

By Rob in News

May 7, 2017

We had the first showdown of the Sphinx parkrun competition as captain Wayne beat some bloke called Rob.

Well done to Lore Paterson, Wayne Broadbent, David West and Isabel Robinson on PBs at Coventry.

Elsewhere, the Carvers were first-timers at Market Harborough.

Results for the Pembrokeshire Coastal Trail Race, 29-Apr-17

By Rob in News

May 6, 2017

Well done to Phil Wilson, Bryan Pears and Stuart Banbrook. Thanks to Phil for the following report:

Myself, Bryan and Stuart took part in this event. There are various distances you can enter. 10k, half, marathon and ultra. A cottage was booked and we had a long weekend near Haverfordwest with our wives in support plus Garry & Karen. The race is on Saturday which allows for plenty of rehydration time. The event started and finished in the pretty coastal village of Little Haven. Obviously each distance maximises the use of the coastal path with its ups and downs. There are 4 checkpoints on the ultra and you have to carry safety gear. This was not needed as the day was quite calm.

Results for the EMGP Silverstone 10k, 02-May-2017

By Rob in News

May 5, 2017

Thanks to Mitch for the following report:

15 Sphinxees took part in the first race of this year’s East Midlands Grand Prix competition. A breezy evening, but dry throughout (and very firm underfoot!) made for good running conditions.

Well done to Tom, who finished first in his age category and to Kev N. and Jackie who were 5th and 10th in their respective age groups. And congratulations to Wayne Broadbent who wore slicks and took the racing line throughout to roar home and achieve his fastest ever 2 lap time (42:10), though pole position and pride of place went to Alex (on a traffic free course!), who was closely followed by Kev D. 4 down and 4 to go for Imran, Jackie and myself as we attempt to complete 8 races in 9 days J Roll on Monday!

Thanks to those who drove. Next race in the series Friday 12th May http://mcs.open.ac.uk/mkac/emgpblisworth.htm