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Result for Birmingham Canal Canter Marathon, 18-Sep-2010

Four Sphinx AC runners ran this canalside marathon. The official website is (at the time of writing) lacking any indication of official results: http://www.birminghamfoe.org.uk/volunteer/birmingham-canal-canter Results were emailed in by Daz: Darron Handley 4:18:00 Steve Court 4:18:00 Pete Fahy 4:22:00 Bryan Pears 4:24:00 Well done lads!

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Result for Goodrich 10K, 12-Sep-2010

Ian Gower represented Sphinx AC in this race, which incorporated the latest BMAF race. Official results for the main race are here: http://www.wolvesandbilstonac.co.uk/?p=931 Pos No Time Name Club Cat MMAC area 78 36 00:39:40 Ian Gower Sphinx AC M40 MMAC

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Social – Chiefs of Police

Sphinx AC runner Mike Wall plays bass in an excellent Police tribute band. They’re playing in Coventry on Friday evening. Full details of the band can be found on their website: http://www.chiefsofpolice.co.uk/gigs.html I’ve been to see them and they’re excellent.

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Results for Nottingham half and full marathons, 12-Sep-2010

Ian Davies and Myles Davies participated in the Nottingham half and full marathons respectively. Official results are here: http://www.experianfestivalofrunning.co.uk/2010results.htm Half marathon: 221 338 Ian Davies M50 Sphinx AC 01:32:12 222 01:31:49 Full marathon: 584 10821 Myles Davies M40 Sphinx AC 03:59:08 594 03:57:25

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Results for Grandborough Handicap, 12-Sep-2010

Twenty-four Sphinx AC runners (including one perpetual guest) ran the last of the summer handicap series races today. The conditions were excellent and the course had a final sting in the tail (sting being the operative word)! 1 Mark Smith 29:14 2 Pete Hall (G) 32:29 3 Collin Taylor 32:33 4 Stuart Banbrook 32:35 5 Barrie Adams 33:07 6 Michael Wall 33:12 7 Steve Court 33:52 8 Mallory English 34:23 (first lady)

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Results for Coventry ParkRun, 11-Sep-2010

Fourteen Sphinx AC runners and guests ran today, with two PBs and two first-timers. Official results are here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/coventry/Results/WeeklyResults.aspx?runSeqNumber=31 3 Mark SMITH 17:56 VM40-44 76.67% New PB! 6 Ian GOWER 19:20 VM45-49 73.36% PB stays at 00:18:54 11 Jamie COZENS 19:37 JM15-19 69.84% PB stays at 00:18:01 12 Pete HALL 19:41 VM40-44 69.86% PB stays at 00:19:34 16 Joe DOWNING 20:34 JM14 70.50% First Timer! 22 Bernard BLUNDELL 21:20 VM40-44 64.

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Result for Helvellyn Triathlon, 05-Sep-2010

Bryan Pears took part in this event which while not the full monty includes a total ascent of 3,118 feetand tough enough for 21 people not to finish! Official results are here: http://www.trihard.co.uk/Helvellyn/Helvellynhome.htm Bryan finished 546 out of 602 finishers – Big Respect Bloke! 1 mile swim 38 mile bike ride 9 mile run (all up hill)

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Results for Wolverhampton Half Marathon, 05-Sep-2010

Mitch Timms, under an assumed name, and Jackie Timms ran this fast half marathon today, both getting PBs. Official results are here: http://www.chiptiming.co.uk/resultssearch2.php?order=gunpos&page=5 (Mitch) http://www.chiptiming.co.uk/resultssearch2.php?order=gunpos&page=10 (Jackie) Pos Bib Name Clock Chip Pos Cat CatPos 152 712 Mitch Timms 01:41:20 01:41:15 154 MH50 6 330 1360 Jackie Timms 01:51:33 01:51:03 334 FH40 8

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Grandborough Handicap – update

A post code for satnav users to next Sundays handicap race is on the handicap page. Follow directions to Broadwell Nr Rugby use post code CV23 8HH to take you to the start. Google maps will also provide directions. Please do not park in Hayway Lane as this is a residential area. Park along the road at the top of the lane and walk to the start.

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Results for Coventry ParkRun, 04-Sep-2010

Eleven Sphinx AC runners, plus two regular guests, ran this well-attended event today. There were four PBs, including Mike Wall‘s first sub-20. Official results are here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/coventry/Results/WeeklyResults.aspx?runSeqNumber=30 9 Ian GOWER 19:11 VM45-49 73.94% M 9 PB stays at 00:18:54 10 Pete HALL 19:34 VM40-44 70.27% M 10 New PB! 13 Mike WALL 19:56 SM30-34 65.05% M 13 New PB! 29 Martin JUDGE 21:15 VM55-59 73.57% M 27 New PB!

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