Bryan McSharry recorded his second PB in as many weeks at Coventry and Robyn McSharry was 1st lady across the line.
The Sphinx Coventry results had a pair of Wilkinson bookends, with Andy in 8th and post-hip-op Ian completed the 5km less than 6 weeks (I think) after his operation.
The next race in the EMGP series is the Rugby 6, next Wednesday the 13th May, 7.45 p.m. start, details: http://mcs.open.ac.uk/mkac/emgprugby6.htm Meet at Copsewood at 6.15 p.m. for car share. Please let Mitch know if you intend to meet at the club: mitch.timms@sphinx.org.uk
Alan Patrick recorded a sub-1:45 time at this half-marathon.
Paul Slatford finished in 8th place out of 131 runners.
12 Sphinx runners braved the elements for the first of this year’s EMGP races at the Silverstone F1 Circuit in Northampton. Probably some of the worst conditions that this paricular race has been run in – driving rain, howling winds (particularly on those parts of the course not enclosed by the stands) and temperature on the cool side to say the least! Nevertheless some creditable performances, not least by Mary Bench and Dave West, who managed to aqua-plane themselves to a PB. Well done also to the 3 Sphinx debutants at this event: David West. Pacharo Chinamulungu and Karen Winchester. And a warm welcome to newbie Jamie Richards who was making his club debut in the famous blue and gold. Great performances by Kev Naughton, 3rd in his age category and Andrejs Blakunovs who finished in an outstanding 16th place overall in a field of 1,067 runners – phenomenal! Next race at Rugby http://mcs.open.ac.uk/mkac/emgprugby6.htm next Wednesday at 7.45 p.m.
A group of 12 runners and supporting partners travelled to Geneva over the Bank Holiday weekend to take part in the Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef.(and Half. The course was flat countryside for most of the run with some off road sections made quite muddy from heavy rain in recent weeks. The last 6- 7 miles was on the shores of Lake Geneva. It rained throughout the race although it was still quite warm. Some ok times listed below. Good times had by all.
10 Sphinx runners completed the May Day Challenge described as:
A 13.5 mile event (approx) for walkers and runners, around the Charnwood countryside.
This circular route goes through some of Leicestershire’s best countryside, including Beacon Hill Country Park and Bradgate Park, situated within both the Charnwood Forest and The National Forest.
This is an undulating route, mainly on public footpaths, bridleways and the occasional country lane.
Jayne Phelps had a good day at the Lichfield half-marathon and achieved a PB. Well done!
The youngsters showed the way this week with 3 PBs. Bryan McSharry and Liam Hall set new PBs at Coventry, and Bilie Spawton set a new PB at Kingsbury Water. Well done to all!
Andy Wilkinson bagged a top 5 finish at Coventry (6 days after his sub-3hr marathon) and Alex Bartlett took in Northala Fields for the first time.
This is an absolute cracker, though not cheap. 13.5 miles, off road, great food en route and at the finish. Meet at Copsewood at 7.30 a.m. May Day for car share. http://www.woodhouse-may-day-challenge.co.uk Please let me know if you intend to meet at th club for car share. Regards Mitch
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