5 Sphinx runners completed the final run of the series. Overall, Lisa finished 10th and Mitch and Jackie both finished 2nd in their categories for the series. Both Nigel and Mitch completed all 6 races in the series.
Tony McCarroll, Mary Bench, Karen Timothy, Ian Ward and Hamilton Ngan completed this popular marathon, with Mary achieving a well-deserved PB.
Welcome to summer! The first handicap was held in glorious sunshine; just what Chris and I needed for our first experience of organising the handicap series.
I drove over from The Regency 10k in Leamington to find Chris and Fiona surrounded by people and the handicap ready to start. A total of 34 ran, which included 2 guests and 1 junior.
Our two guests, Vicky and then, Sophie, went off first, followed by everyone else. There was a difference of about 30 minutes between the first starters and the last, but for us, it went very quickly.
Everyone started; breathe a sigh of relief!! It was then that Chris and I realised that we were the only two on the finish line and started to panic about how we would record it all. But then, running up the hill towards us came Imran – our knight in shining armour. Phew, panic over.
Our guests crossed the line in first and second place. The first club runner back was Michael Gough, but as a junior was not eligible for the handicap trophy. The winner of the trophy was Steve Osmond who finished fourth.
In all, there were 11 first timers, and 9 p.bs. The result of the day was by Catherine Gough who took two minutes off the ladies course record. Well done.
Thanks to everyone who helped on the day, putting out the course, handing out numbers, marshalling and helping on the finish line. And thanks to everyone who ran.
Jackie and Chris
We have the following report from Fintan:
Kate , Robyn and me ran the Lincoln 10 Km today. It was Robyn’s first adult race. Its was a lovely sunny morning, good crowd , and finished in the castle grounds.
We have the following report from Lisa Abbott:
It was a chilly start to a Sunday morning as Mr Andy Wilkinson ( aka Johny one glasses) pulled into the club car park to collect his small entourage which consisted of Helen, Lisa and Massey Traitor Sophie. The ambience was set with the dulcet tones of Whitney Houston’s classic ‘I will always love you’ playing on the stereo. The doors locked and we knew there was no going back, we were on route to this year’s Regency 10k. It was a game of two halves, with a touch of cross country much to the delight of Helen and Jackie followed by much preferred tarmac for some of the others. It had been said that some of the mud had been a ‘ Wright hassle’ as we piled back into Andy’s car and headed towards the first club handicap of the season. It had been suggested that the pub was a welcome alternative by an outsider but we remained strong and united and turned out to support our club.
Thursday 21st April – 6.30 pm* *Please note early start time from the club. As part of this Thursday’s training we are offering all runners the opportunity to join us in the Bluebell Run. This is a guided run out to Brandon Woods where the bluebells are currently in full flower. The window of opportunity is very short so it’s now or never! Our guide will be local historian Steve ‘The Eggman’ Colbourne who has in depth knowledge of the local area.
Another parkrun Saturday, another top 3 finish for Andy Wilkinson, another new course for Steve Osmond and the extended Timms family debut at Coventry.
Friday’s quiz, excellently compered by Mitch and Pete and samosas by Suresh, raised circa £658 for the Brain and Spine foundation. Team Phillips send their thanks. PS – Well done to Sue and John, part of the winning team.
5 Sphinx runners completed this deceptively pronounced half-marathon in pleasant conditions.
All – because there are 2 football matches and a rugger match this coming Thursday, the changing rooms and showers will not be available. This is due to a backlog of games caused by matches being called off due to bad weather (wusses – doesn’t happen to cross-country races!!). Of course this probably means that it will be a bit crowded in the Club afterwards. I don’t know if this will happen on other Thursdays.
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