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Results for the Junior Cross-Country, Northampton (4 of 5), 15-Jan-2017

Thanks to Steve Court for the following report:

6 hardy souls plus coaches made the hour long trip to Northampton to take part in the latest West Midlands Junior Cross country league, numbers were down in general due to the nasty wet weather on the day. The course was a good test of cross country skills as the course got sloppier and muddier as each race progressed, this was reflected in the times which were slower than previous events. Congratulations to all 6 who all ran well despite the conditions. One last meeting at Wolverhampton on 12th February. See you all there – Go on, you know you want to!

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Results for the B’ham & District XC league race 3 (Droitwich), 14-Jan-2017

Thanks to Wayne for the following report:

10 Sphinx made the trip along the M42 to Droitwich for the 3rd league race. As the snow didn’t turn up but recent rain, we where left with a bit of a swampy 3 lap course . Although all our race photos have taken place in the recovery pub, there has been some great racing throughout the season and here was no different. With the benefits of a Tuesday sprint sessions coming into play with 100 m to go Imran took off at full speed and successfully chased down his opponent on the line.

The standard of the league has got higher with each race and we have still been very competitive and still holding onto 7th place overall out of 19 teams.

The final race of the season is on Saturday 11th February, details to follow later

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Result for the Cliveden 10k Cross-Country, 08-Jan-2017

Thanks to James Abrams for the following report:

just completed this tough and testing run for the 2nd time,a great run organised by Burnham joggers near beaconsfield, its in the national trust property of Cliveden house.it takes in woodland trails up and down a stretch along the Thames with a sting in the tail THE STEPS! not sure how many (a lot!) which you do twice as it is a 2 lap course and they come near the finish (some great course planning there).i can never run the lot.then a finish on loose stones, another super t shirt for my efforts

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Results for the Warwickshire XC Championships, 07-Jan-2017

8 ladies and 5 men represented Sphinx at the county cross-country championships, held at Newbold Comyn in Leamington. Well done to all involved and thanks to captains Wayne and Fiona for organising.

Wayne has provided the following report:

5 Sphinx men took part in this years Warwickshire county xc championship , taking a visit to Newbold Comon , the course was approx 10km with 3 large laps which incorporated 3 times up beacon hill and also 3 times in that ditch , which was had a new Sphinx feature this time , which was Ditch cam , excellently operated by Rachel Allen, who at the end of the 2nd lap was covered in more mud and slime than the actual runners. There was also reports of sighting our vice captain mr Timms actually at a cross country event, all though these reports have yet to be checked!!!!!!!!

Thankyou to everyone who ran or supported both the men’s and ladies teams

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Results for the Junior Cross-Country, Perry Park (3 of 5), 11-Dec-2016

Thanks to Steve for the following report:

The 3rd meeting of the juniors Cross Country League took place at Perry Park on Sunday. 9 juniors made the short trip including 2 first timers Harry and Lucy. It was great to see 4 boys on the line for the Under 11’s race, would be good to get some support for the other races.

Next meeting at Northampton on 15th Jan 2017.

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Results for the B’ham & District XC league race 2 (Gloucester), 03-Dec-2016

Thanks to Wayne for the following report:

Another great turnout with 13 sphinx making the long trip down to plock court in Gloucester, news of sphinx recovery beer must be spreading as we again meet for a cheeky 1 after the race .

it’s the first time we have been able to race the full course as normally the river is in flood turning the course into a rice paddy field, another strong run from the blue and gold means we are sitting in 7th place at the halfway stage, hopefully we can maintain and even climb higher up the league with the next races,

Thanks to everyone who ran, the next race is Saturday 14th January at droitwitch high school

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Results for the Midlands Women’s XC League Race 2 (Welcombe Hills, Stratford), 03-Dec-2016

7 Sphinx ladies completed the second cross-country race in the league season on a tough course at Welcombe Hills, Stratford…2 down, 2 to go. The next league race is on 14th January 2017 at Wolverhampton.

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Results for the Midland Police And Services Cross Country League – Race 3 (Bradgate Park, Leicestershire), 23-Nov-2016

Mitch and Jackie Timms joined Tom Marchi at the third race in the Police and Services XC league.

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Results for the Junior Cross-Country, Warley Woods (2 of 5), 20-Nov-2016

Thanks to Steve for the following report:

At the same time as the Combe 8 was taking place Sue Gough and Steve Court, junior team coaches were at the 2nd junior x country meeting at Warley Woods in Birmingham. A slightly disappointing turnout out of 7 juniors made the trip and ran their hardest on an undulating but scenic course. Very well done to all runners and supporters. Next meeting at Perry Park 11th December

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Results for the Midlands Women’s XC League Race 1 (Newbold Comyn, Leamington), 12-Nov-2016

9 (10, including chief-supporter, photographer and captain: Fi)  Sphinx women made the relatively short trip to Leamington for the first race of the cross-country league season. The club are 18th out of 26th after the race and the next fixture is on the 3rd December at Welcombe Hills, Stratford on Avon.

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