Disturbing reports reach us that Mitch’s evil doppelganger was spotted in some thing called the Leicestershire Road Race League Markfield 10k, representing ‘South Derbyshire’. Rest assured that the relevant authorities have been notified.
Congratulations to Lore Paterson and Alexander O’Brien for their PBs at Coventry, and to Colin Piper for his PB at Rugby. Elsewhere, The Carvers were first-timers at Walsall Arboretum, and Vicky Brewin was a first-timer at Kettering.
7 Sphinx runners completed this local half-marathon in wet conditions.
Thanks to Garry Barnes for the following report:
Four sphinx boys along with two guests took a trip out to sun for a trot around the island of Malta. Both the marathon and half courses are flat with a couple of flyovers towards the end of the course that pinch the quads a little. Weather set fair with a gentle and welcome breeze. At the finish free pasta dishes, ice cream and lollies, and a cheeky little beer. Medal and tee of course!
Thanks to James Abrams for the following report:
Based in Grantham and starting and finishing at there football ground with 400m track around it. Was awful weather conditions, heavy rain for first few miles then winds up to 15mph. After a couple of steady miles the course went along a tow path for nearly 3miles (where normally you would think yes some “banking”time to be had here) but no the rain had turned that part of the course into cross country.with a narrow gap to play with or your going for a swim! Then at mile 6 you are greeted with Cliff Hill. Doubles in height over 1km! Then regain some momentum trying to forget the head wind and at Mile10 comes Casthorpe Hill. Think this one was even harder and wish I didn’t notice the road warning sign max gradient 12%! But it was a nice medal and t shirt,and just a post note: over 100 non runners who cried off! My chip time 1hour 38min 43
5 Sphinx runners braved the elements to complete the Round the Lakes 20 mile race.
A balmy March morning brought two PBs at Coventry: well doen to Barry Allen and Harry Lovelock. Also at Coventry, Kate McSharry completed her 100th parkrun and Thomas Ementon did his first parkrun. Elsewhere, Vicky Brewin made her first Daventry parkrun appearance.
Steve Colbourne opted for the 26 mile option of this challenge, around the Vale of Belvoir in Leicestershire.
Mitch Timms and Paul Gocher completed this 10km race around Draycote Water in windy conditions.
Thanks to Wayne for the following report (next year’s Nationals are likely to be at Parliament Hill, London):
8 sphinx and 2 ladies competed in this years national xc at Wollaton park ( Nottingham ) , with over 1000 in the senior ladies race (8km) over 2000 in the senior men’s (12km),
meant for a challenging day, with most of the course a combination of a swamp and a bog snorkelling event ,
With Allen achieving his pre race target of becoming a top 1000 finisher crossing the line in 1000th place ,
Due to injury Rachael was not able to run but top supporting points acheived ,
A great day out
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