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Results for Birdingbury handicap, 18-Jul-2013

In complete contrast to June’s race, the Birdingbury handicap was run in temperatures of 30 degrees which had more effect on some of the runners as can be seen from the finishing times. Even so 43 runners, including 1 guest, lined up to take part over one of the toughest courses in the series, with 17 experiencing the ups and downs of this demanding route for the first time. The heat and oppressive conditions didn’t prevent new PB’s being set by Dave Kelly, Adam Barnes, Kyza Derby, Wayne Broadbent, Sue Gough, Bryan Pears, Jane Edwards and Karen Timothy.

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Results for Wellingborough 5, 28-Jul-2013

Six Sphinx AC runners ran this friendly race in Northamptonshire. Official results are here (PDF): http://www.wdac.org.uk/downloads/results/welly5_results_2013.pdf Name No. Cat Gun Chip Pos GPos Quentin HENRY 249 SM 30:17 30:15 25 25 Mitch TIMMS 244 MV50 35:15 35:13 100 88 Andy MCINTOSH 250 MV40 36:23 36:08 124 105 Luke MAKINS 248 SM 41:02 40:50 183 148 Jackie TIMMS 245 WV45 41:15 41:06 187 38 Amy FRANK 247 SW 45:09 44:54 239 64

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Results for various ParkRuns, 27-Jul-2013

Sphinx AC runners had to visit neighbouring ParkRuns this weekend due to the Carribean Festival at Coventry Memorial Park. Brueton 2 Sphinx AC runners/family/friends ran this weekend, with 2 first-timers and no PBs. Official results are here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/brueton/results/weeklyresults/?runSeqNumber=157 60 Narinder Bains 22:18 VM45-49 64.05% 55 First Timer! 79 Jane Edwards 23:03 VW50-54 73.61% 8 First Timer! Kingsbury Water Park 6 Sphinx AC runners/family/friends ran this weekend, with 6 first-timers and no PBs.

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Results for Ripon triathlon, 13-Jul-2013

Four Sphinx AC runners took part in this triathlon in North Yorkshire, including the welcome return of Garry Barnes. The event comprised of a 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run. Official results are here: http://www.sportstimingsolutions.co.uk/triathlon_results_master.php?recordID=The%20Ripon%20Triathlon%202013 Pos No. Name Swim Bike Run Total 144 79 Garry Barnes 00:29:12 01:12:03 00:49:37 02:33:39 434 409 Stuart Banbrook 00:38:16 01:19:09 00:56:41 02:57:29 439 447 Craig Pears 00:33:58 01:26:16 00:54:05 02:58:00 483 446 Bryan Pears 00:40:40 01:25:29 00:51:46 03:01:28

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Result for Birmingham triathlon (sprint), 21-Jul-2013

Gerry Anstiss represented Sphinx AC in the sprint triathlon event in Birmingham over the weekend, finishing third in his category overall. Official results are here (PDF, may suffer long-term link rot): http://www.fun2tri.co.uk/birmingham/documents/Sprint_Male.pdf Pos Overall No. Name Gen Cat CatPos 264 01:46:50.55 540 Gerry Anstiss M 60-64 3/6 Stage Time Cat Overall 750m swim 00:20:44.20 5 253 T1 00:07:55.50 6 300 20k bike 00:42:39.00 2 189 T2 00:03:30.80 4 294

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Results for National Lottery Anniversary Run, 21-Jul-2013

Colin Piper and Hamilton Ngan represented Sphinx AC in this 5-mile race, finishing in the Olympic stadium. <p> Official results are here (you have to select the right race!) </p> <p> <a href="http://www.nationallotteryrun.com/Results/AdvancedSearch.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.nationallotteryrun.com/Results/AdvancedSearch.aspx</a> </p> <div> <tt>Name Pos ChipTime</tt> </div> <div> <tt>COLIN PIPER 894 00:35:43</tt> </div> <div> <tt>HAMILTON NGAN 1667 00:38:12 (possible PB)</tt> </div> </td> <td> <p> <img src="//lh6.googleusercontent.com/-f16l83scJ6s/UexPyoH3B_I/AAAAAAAAEm0/pruQCq5nrEc/s300/1.jpg" alt="" /> </p> <p> <img src="//lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Rrxjc0q6ibs/UexPymhG8gI/AAAAAAAAEmw/rD85Y2CWFro/s300/2.jpg" alt="" /> </p> </td>

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Results for Stratford Summer 6, 20-Jul-2013

Eight Sphinx AC runners ran this popular evening run around the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon. Tom Marchi took first place in his category. Official results are here (XLS): http://files.groupspaces.com/StratfordAC/files/811361/Full+Results.xls Pos Time GP CP Name Cat 17 36:10 17 13 Kyza Derby MSen 20 36:44 20 16 Andy Wilkinson MSen 35 38:40 33 23 Paul Slatford MSen 81 42:21 74 19 Narinder Bains MV40 87 42:40 78 39 Wayne Broadbent MSen 126 46:33 21 7 Jane Edwards FV45 190 53:45 148 1 Tom Marchi MV70+ 204 55:13 49 16 Lorraine Gordon FV35 Wayne Broadbent’s wife, Michelle, got some shots but the failing light means that they’re a bit blurry.

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Results for various ParkRuns, 20-Jul-2013

Sphinx AC runners took part in various ParkRuns this weekend, including the inaugural event at Kingsbury Water Park. Coventry 19 Sphinx AC runners/family/friends ran this weekend, with 1 first-timer and 1 PB. Official results are here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/coventry/results/weeklyresults/?runSeqNumber=177 9 Paul Slatford 19:17 SM30-34 68.02% 9 PB stays at 18:12 18 Pete Hall 20:11 VM40-44 69.20% 18 PB stays at 18:48 24 Rob Wheatley 20:48 SM35-39 63.78% 24 PB stays at 20:10 58 Phil Wilson 22:15 VM50-54 67.

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Results for Edgehill half marathon, 14-Jul-2013

Jane Edwards and Narinder Bains represented Sphinx AC in this half marathon in the Warwickshire countryside. Official results are here (PDF): http://www.thresholdevents.co.uk/running/edgehill-half/downloads/edgehill%202013%20results.pdf Pos Name Cat Gun Chip CP GP 90 Jane Edwards F45 01:57:31 01:57:06 7 21 91 Narinder Bains M40 01:57:31 01:57:07 27 70

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Sphinx juniors storm the Northbrook fun run!

Five Sphinx AC juniors did brilliantly at the Northbrook fun run, just prior to the seniors’ main race. Alfie Meade won! We’re awaiting confirmation of everybody else’s positions. Photos kindly provided by Julie and Darron.

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