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Results for various ParkRuns, 14-Sep-2013

Sphinx AC were represented at just two ParkRuns this weekend. Notable performances: the number PBs attained by the McSharry family! Also, Paul Cozens got a course PB on his 50th ParkRun. Coventry 23 Sphinx AC runners/family/friends ran this weekend, with no first-timers and 5 PBs. Official results are here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/coventry/results/weeklyresults/?runSeqNumber=183 3 Ian Wilkinson 18:09 SM35-39 74.10% 3 PB stays at 17:27 4 Andy Wilkinson 18:13 SM35-39 72.83% 4 PB stays at 17:30 9 Paul Slatford 18:54 SM30-34 69.

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Results for Ross-on-Wye 10k & fun run, 08-Sep-2013

Dad’n’lad duo Nick and Joseph Gilkes were in Ross-on-Wye visiting relatives and participated in the local seniors’ 10k and kids’ fun run – which Joseph WON outright! Official 10k results are here (note the 4-minute gap between 1st and 2nd places!): http://www.rossonwye4acorns.co.uk/10k/results.asp 6 41:19 Nicholas Gilkes No fun run results are available – Nick said that they normally do an article in the local newspaper but nothing could be found at the time of writing.

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Results for Lichfield 10k, 08-Sep-2013

Six Sphinx AC runners made the trip into Staffordshire for this 10k, where Ashley Miles won a prize for his efforts. Official results are here: http://www.chipresults.co.uk/ GPos GTime Name Cat CPos CTime 5 35:51 Ashley Miles M35 5 35:51 87 42:46 Wayne Broadbent MSen 90 42:39 95 43:06 Luke Makins MSen 97 43:01 122 44:07 Mitch Timms M55 126 43:59 151 45:03 Andy Mcintosh M35 152 44:54 473 53:46 Amy Frank FSen 468 53:04 Photos!

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Results for various ParkRuns, 07-Sep-2013

As summer rapidly becomes a distant memory, the temperatures start to fall and running 5k around a park becomes a very pleasant activity! Sphinx AC had representatives in at least three events this weekend, with Colin Piper comfortably joining the “sub 20” club, and Kyza Derby and Ian Wilkinson taking 2nd and 3rd place respectively at Coventry. Coventry 27 Sphinx AC runners/family/friends ran this weekend, with no first-timers and 4 PBs.

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Results for various ParkRuns, 31-Aug-2013

With so many Sphinx AC runners taking part in Kenilworth half marathon, our presence at ParkRun was relatively modest this weekend. Coventry 21 Sphinx AC runners/family/friends ran this weekend, with no first-timers and 3 PBs. Official results are here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/coventry/results/weeklyresults/?runSeqNumber=181 11 Andy Wilkinson 19:34 SM35-39 67.80% 11 PB stays at 17:30 13 Paul Slatford 19:41 SM30-34 66.64% 13 PB stays at 18:12 14 Alfie Meade 19:44 JM14 71.88% 14 PB stays at 19:09 16 Rob Wheatley 19:59 SM35-39 66.

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Results for Kenilworth half marathon, 01-Sep-2013

At least 30 Sphinx AC runners took part in this very popular local half marathon. Conditions were bright and cool to start with, but the temperature rose quickly as the race progressed. The course was as undulating as ever but full marks to Kenilworth Runners – water stations a-plenty, enthusiastic and supportive marshals and top-notch organisation all round. Official results are here: http://www.kenilworthrunners.co.uk/races/kenilworth-half-marathon/kenilworth-half-marathon-past-results/2013.html Pos Name Chip Cat CPos GPos 34 Andy Wilkinson 01:24:42 MV35 11 31 37 Paul Slatford 01:24:52 Msen 16 34 44 Ian Wilkinson 01:26:08 MV35 17 41 103 Collin Taylor 01:32:46 MV45 25 88 107 Bryan Pears 01:33:13 MV45 27 91 122 Mitch Timms 01:34:34 MV55 4 104 (PB) 150 Stuart Banbrook 01:37:03 MV45 36 127 160 Philip Wilson 01:38:20 MV45 37 137 169 Colin Piper 01:38:42 Msen 37 143 163 Stuart Atkinson 01:38:47 MV35 60 140 162 Wayne Broadbent 01:38:48 Msen 35 139 195 Andrew Mcintosh 01:41:15 MV35 68 162 192 Narinder Bains 01:41:29 MV45 40 160 203 Steve Court 01:41:36 MV45 41 170 234 Hamilton Ngan 01:43:42 MV35 78 196 (PB) 242 Paul Cozens 01:44:29 MV55 13 201 (PB) 271 Sally Parkins 01:46:33 Fsen 19 49 276 Bernard Blundell 01:46:54 MV35 87 225 296 Anthony McCarroll 01:48:25 MV45 54 238 298 Jane Edwards 01:48:40 FV45 8 60 307 Alan Patrick 01:48:40 MV35 96 244 332 Peter Morgan 01:50:44 MV45 64 266 401 Jackie Timms 01:54:38 FV45 15 88 428 William Robertson 01:56:48 MV35 124 331 490 Bob Torley 02:00:43 MV55 32 377 538 Lorraine Gordon 02:05:30 FV35 53 138 578 Mark Moran 02:08:48 Msen 125 416 608 Fiona Quinn 02:13:06 Fsen 73 180 610 Christine Thomas 02:13:17 FV35 65 182 635 Myles Davies 02:19:10 MV45 99 443 694 Maggie Morgan 02:32:48 FV45 42 225 Richard Bagley and Darron Handley were spotted snapping away!

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Results for International Children’s Games, 14-Aug-2013

Joseph Gilkes and Alfie Meade represented Sphinx AC, Coventry and England in the international children’s games in Canada. Official (combined) results are here: http://windsortiming.com/LiveResults/2013/InternationalChildrensGames/index.php?Day=ResultsFull Joseph Gilkes High Jump 1.45m PB Long Jump 4.92m Alfie Meade 1500m 4:35.84 1st B final and a PB Nick Gilkes got some great shots: https://picasaweb.google.com/115162620488086162013/20130814InternationalChildrensGamesSet1NickGilkes# The official event photos are brilliant too, and include shots of our lads in action: http://www.flickr.com/photos/95053810@N03/sets/

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Results for various ParkRuns, 24-Aug-2013

Sphinx AC runners were present at a number of ParkRuns this weekend, with a few course PBs being earned. Andy Wilkinson WON the Coventry event. Brueton 1 Sphinx AC runners/family/friends ran this weekend, with no first-timers and no PBs. Official results are here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/brueton/results/weeklyresults/?runSeqNumber=161 67 Paul Cozens 22:39 VM55-59 67.84% 62 PB stays at 22:38 (one second!) Coventry 21 Sphinx AC runners/family/friends ran this weekend, with no first-timers and 2 PBs.

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Results for Moulton 10k, 25-Aug-2013

Six Sphinx AC runners took part in this 10k race in Northamptonshire Official results are here (PDF): http://northamptonroadrunners.co.uk/Downloads/Moulton10KResults2013.pdf 59 Maxwell Kmicic SM-28 42:50 71 Luke Makins SM-36 44:03 100 Wayne Broadbent SM-45 46:02 105 Mitch Timms MV50-16 46:24 106 Andy McIntosh MV40-32 46:25 192 Bob Torley MV50-30 54:42

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Results for Belper Rugby Rover 30k, 18-Aug-2013

Dave Kelly represented Sphinx AC in this tough off-roader in the Peak District. Official results are here: http://www.belperrufc.co.uk/Rugby%20Rover%202013/ResultPage4.html 195 3:15:57 David Kelly Sphinx AC M50 Dave said: Over 2,300ft of climbing across 30K of the peak district on a warm, sunny day. Very tough and some dicy conditions in places, but got through unscathed. A great low key event with plenty of Jelly Bay stops to keep fuelled up.

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