A Hallett double-PB was achieved at Coventry as both Darren and Ruth registered new bests around the course. Also, for the second time in two weeks, Lucy Wheatley improved on her previous best.
Elsewhere, Steve Osmond ran for the first time at Daventry and the Anstisses, Gerry, Judith and Tom, ran at Norwich.
4 Sphinx runners completed this local half-marathon, which starts and finishes at Warwick racecourse. Conditions were pleasant.
We have the following reports from our captains; firstly, Fi:
In true Sphinx style I said I did not need directions or a Sat Nav in order to get to a race so with that in mind and after only one wrong turn the ladies arrived at Sutton Park for the road relays. The sun was out and also it seemed that most of Sutton Coldfield were out as well because the park was very busy. Thankfully we arrived just in time to see the men finishing putting up the tent……… we timed that well!!!
The relays for the ladies this year changed slightly which meant that instead of all legs running the same distance, this year legs 1 & 3 were 5 miles and legs 2, 4, 5 & 6 were 3 miles. Lisa started the team off then followed by myself, Laura, Helen, Vicky and Chris. Well done to all of the team you did brilliantly and we had a great time. No matter what Bergs says …… You are here to enjoy yourselves!!!
During the race the club tent next to ours produced a very good picnic which included a cool box with cider and beers. Well, Sphinx got serious envy so some of us headed to the pub within the park grounds and bought back post-race refreshments.
A massive well done to all the ladies and men who took part in the race as it is a hilly course and it was getting warm as well. There was a really good atmosphere at the race as usual with each Sphinx runner getting a massive cheer as we each approached the finish line.
Towards the end of the day it was decided by the officials that the last 3 legs of the mens race would have a mass-start because it was starting to get late in the afternoon. The rest of Sphinx stayed to watch Imran, Lee and Pete bring it home for the team. It was great to see all three men running together as they approached the finish line and keeping each other going. Imran even managed a smile and a thumbs up. Well done lads!!!
and Wayne:
On Saturday a small herd of sphinx completed the midland 12 and 6 stage relay at Sutton park. As this was to be a long day the new shelter got its 2nd outing. with lessons learned from last time it was fully up and home to cakes very quickly. Later to be replaced by a few re-hydrating cold beers.
the ladies had 2 long legs and 4 shorter 5km legs and the men had 4 long legs and then 8 5km legs, which took a little on the day moving of people about (which did then involve talking to a very fussy official, which was a challenge !!!!!) to make sure there was always the next runner waiting at the start , as no runner could do more than 1 leg.
well done to everyone who took part in a very enjoyable day with Pete running for the club for the 1st time and special thanks to Lee Timms for taking the honour of the last leg and for finding the event and asking if we can put a team together.
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 ***!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
9 Sphinx runners completed the 15 mile course up and down Oxfordshire country roads and lanes, in pleasant conditions.
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