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Result for the Cliveden 10k XC, 07-Jan-2018

James Abrams finished second in his category across this challenging multi-terrain 10k course, which he ran for the second year in a row.  Results: http://burnhamjoggers.co.uk/cliveden-xc/ Pos Name Gender Gen Pos Category Cat Pos Time 53 James Abrams Male 50 50-59 2 45:01

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Results for the Midlands Women’s XC League Race 3 (Cofton Park), 13-Jan-2018

Thanks to Ellie for the following report: A group of 8 Sphinx Ladies took part in the 3rd woman’s XC league race at Cofton Park Birmingham on Saturday (13/1/18). Well done ladies - everyone did well especially with your sprint finishes! Results: Pos Name Time 77 Kathryn Stuart 27:07 75 Sue Gough 33:47 92 Eleanor Davies 34:48 106 Collette O’Keefe 36:26 120 Rachael Allen 37:35 136 Victoria O’Brien

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Results for the B’ham & District XC league race 3 (Droitwich), 13-Jan-2018

Thanks to Wayne for the following report: 16 of the blue and gold took part in 3rd race in this seasons cross country league , at Droitwich With a drastic change in the course this time ( instead of 2 laps around the rugby pitch it had now become a football pitch ) !!!!!!!!!! Then head out for 3 big laps Well done to everyone and thankyou to all that took part , with Pete making his league debut and Craig backing up last weeks Warwickshire xc performance with another strong run and being rewarded with a A team finishing position Final league race is Saturday 10th February at Aldridge

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Results for the Warwickshire XC Championships (Warley Woods), 06-Jan-2018

Thanks to Wayne for the following report: 9 sphinx blokes took part in this years county championship at Warley Woods in Birmingham On 4 lap course approx 10km , basically across 1 side of a hill , with conditions being cold but dry the charge for the run to the first corner began , and set us in our way With Craig making his sphinx xc debut produced a excellent run.

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Results for the Gaddesby Gallop, 23-Dec-2017

15 Sphinx runners completed this race, which incorporates a dew pond, a length of four foot diameter drainage pipe and a wade along a length of the Gaddesby Brook. Thanks to Tim Williams for the group photo and to the GG facebook page for the other photos:  Results: http://www.gaddesby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gallop-2017-Results-Version-2.pdf Pos Time Name 27 00:42:15 Colin Piper 48 00:45:04 David West 53 00:45:39 Steve Colbourne 55 00:46:17 Wayne Broadbent 63

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Results for the Huncote Hash, 31-Dec-2017

9 Sphinx runners completed this race that “covers approximately 10K and takes in local footpaths around the village of Huncote in Leicestershire, including a climb over Croft Hill and the odd skirmish into the stream. Snow, ice, frost, mud and even sunshine have all graced the Hash over the years”. Results: http://www.huncotehash.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Huncote-Hash-Provisional-Results-31st-Dec-2017.pdf Pos Name Time 46 James Abrams 00:52:33 69 Andy McIntosh 00:54:21 92 Wayne Broadbent 00:57:53 101 Kevin Naughton

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Results for the B’ham & District XC league race 2 (Plock Court, Gloucs), 02-Dec-2017

Thanks to Wayne for the following report: The 2nd of this seasons xc league saw 10 sphinx traveling down to Gloucester , this time the 3 lap course was run in reverse , well done to everyone who raced great effort A new Imran Internet challenge has emerged and that is the unique ability to keep your full recovery beer in the glass and not spill it all over your team mates !

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Results for the Midlands Police & Services XC League (race 4 – PSC Newbold Revel, Rugby), 15-Nov-2017

Thanks to Mitch Timms for the following report: 8 Sphinx runners took part in this increasingly popular series of Wednesday afternoon cross-country races hosted by the Midlands Police and Services. The organisers welcome guests and these races are completely free, and there is almost always complimentary tea, coffee and cake afterwards. Please check our website for details or ask Tom Marchi or myself as car share is usually available.

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Results for the B’ham & District XC league race 1 (Plock Court, Gloucs), 11-Nov-2017

12 Sphinx men made the trip to Gloucester to compete in the 1st league race of the cross-country season, aka Barry Allen’s birthday run! The team did well, finishing in 6th place overall with some great individual performances. Our thanks for driving go to Garry, Wayne and those that met us there, and thanks to Wayne for organising us. As has become tradition, we made time for a recovery pint afterwards :) Thanks to Imran Ali for the following before and after photos: Results: http://www.

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Results for the Midlands Women’s XC League Race 1 (Coundon Park), 11-Nov-2017

12 Sphinx ladies competed in (and co-hosted) the 1st cross-country league race of the season and did well, finishing in 12th place. Thanks to Ellie Davies for the following group photo: Thanks to Craig Robinson for the following photos: Results: http://www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16418&RId=408 Pos Name Time Category Cat Pos Team Pos 11 Kathryn Stuart 00:27:44 Senior 6 12 38 Catherine Gough 00:30:31 Senior 14 12 65 Sue Gough 00:32:51 Masters 40

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