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Results for Northbrook handicap, 03-Jul-2013

Eight Sphinx AC runners ran as guests at the latest of Northbrook’s 5k handicap races. Official results are here: http://northbrookac.org.uk/results/hcaps/2013/resultshcap_data.htm Pos Time Name 12 20:29 Wayne Broadbent 22 26:41 Caroline O’Brien 31 23:21 Jane Edwards 59 22:43 Mitch Timms 60 22:43 Bernard Blundell 62 22:26 Nigel Bassnett 63 27:38 Fiona Quinn 68 27:03 Laura Pibworth Sorted by time: 20:29 Wayne Broadbent 22:26 Nigel Bassnett 22:43 Mitch Timms 22:43 Bernard Blundell 23:21 Jane Edwards 26:41 Caroline O’Brien 27:03 Laura Pibworth 27:38 Fiona Quinn

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Result for New Forest 10, 14-Jul-2013

Darina Brejtrova represented Sphinx AC in this race in “beautiful countryside but the weather made it almost an unbearable drag”. Official results are here (PDF): http://www.chromedaisy.co.uk/nf10/results/2013NewForest10.pdf Pos GunTime Name Cat ChipTime 689 01:58:58 Darina Brejtrova F35 01:58:28 Darina says that a write-up will follow!

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Results for various ParkRuns, 13-Jul-2013

Sphinx AC were represented at multiple ParkRun events over the weekend. The searing heat and the prospect of Northbrook’s 10k event the next day explains the reduced numbers and more relaxed times. Coventry 21 Sphinx AC runners/family/friends ran this weekend, with no first-timers and no PBs. Official results are here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/coventry/results/weeklyresults/?runSeqNumber=176 5 Andy Wilkinson 18:24 SM35-39 72.10% 5 PB stays at 17:30 9 Alfie Meade 19:15 JM14 73.68% 8 PB stays at 19:09 12 Nick Gilkes 19:38 VM40-44 71.

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Results for Northbrook 10k, 14-Jul-2013

37 Sphinx AC runners took part in baking hot conditions today. Official results are here: http://www.northbrookac.org.uk/results/10k/2013/10k_sub_data_all.htm 22 37:38 Kyza Derby SM 23 37:53 Andy Wilkinson M35 38 39:11 Quentin Henry SM 40 39:21 Paul Slatford SM 56 40:53 Nicholas Gilkes M35 68 42:29 Adam Barnes SM 76 42:56 Michael Wall SM 86 43:23 Wayne Broadbent SM 96 43:47 Kevin Naughton M45 108 44:26 Mitch Timms M55 109 44:26 Colin Piper SM [2-minute PB]

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Results for various ParkRuns, 06-Jul-2013

Coventry ParkRun was cancelled this weekend due to the Godiva Festival. Did Sphinx AC take a week off? Fat chance – we took this as an opportunity to spread the Sphinx AC love to other events in the region. Braunstone (Leicester) 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/braunstone/results/weeklyresults/?runSeqNumber=140 69 Bernard Blundell 22:23 VM40-44 62.84% 64 PB stays at 21:52 Brueton (Solihull) 3 Sphinx AC runners/family/friends ran this weekend, with 1 first-timer and 1 PB.

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Results for Desford 7 mile, 07-Jul-2013

5 Sphinx runners made their way to Desford for this 7 mile road race in the Leicestershire countryside, an event organised by Desford Striders. Unfortunately only 4 of us finished, with Ash having to retire with a foot injury after 3 miles (he did do his first mile in 5:09 though!). In very warm conditions Quentin Henry finished an excellent third in 44:45 and Mitch Timms was 17th and 2nd M55 in 52:29.

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Results for Desborough half marathon, 30-Jun-2013

Ashley Miles and Mitch Timms represented Sphinx AC in the inaugural running of this event. The winner finished in an impressive 71:47, with Ashley Miles finishing 3rd overall and first veteran. Janine Miles and Fiona Quinn ably supported! Official results are here (PDF): http://www.laptrackerpro.com/images/results/desboroughrapid/Desborough%20RAPID%20Half%20Marathon%202013%20-%20Overall%20Results.pdf Pos No. Name Gun Chip 3 218 Ashley Miles 1:19:56 1:19:51 32 217 Mitch Timms 1:41:20 1:41:15

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Results for Milton Keynes 10k (EMGP) and series, 02-Jul-2013

Milton Keynes 10k 10 Sphinx AC runners made their way down the M1 for the last in this year’s EMGP Series, the Milton Keynes 10K. This event has to be one of the highlights of the annual running calendar (not!). The Milton Keynes course is at best non-descript; grey and geometric, it is a series of paths and underpasses with 90 degree turns, starting and finishing in a field. It is however a popular event, mainly because it’s prize-giving night.

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Results for Coombe Abbey festival of running, 30-Jun-2013

Mary Bench and Luke Makins represented Sphinx AC in the half- and full-marathon events, respectively. Official results are here: http://www.emit.biz/races/2013.06.30/Go_Beyond/radioc/2_F.htm (half marathon, six laps) 25 Mary Bench 2:07:23 http://www.emit.biz/races/2013.06.30/Go_Beyond/radioc/3_M.htm (full marathon, twelve laps) 26 Luke Makins 4:02:38

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Result for North Devon half marathon, 30-Jun-2013

Bernard Blundell represented Sphinx AC in this very hilly half marathon on the north Devon coast. Official results are here: https://www.fullonsport.co.uk/fos/index.php?module=results&action=results&eventId=4201 Pos Name Gun Chip (Garmin!) 167 Bernard Blundell 02:15:54 02:15:42 (02:09:34)

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