10km

Results for the Silverstone 10k (EMGP), 04-May-2016

We have the following report from Mitch:

The first EMGP race of the 2016 Series took place at Silverstone on a glorious sunny evening, in stark contrast to last year where most of the runners had ‘wets’ on to negotiate the circuit. 10 Sphinx made the trip with debuts at the ‘Home of Racing’ for Lisa, Alex and Paul. Pride of place goes to Kev, who came 5th out of 40 in his age category in an outstanding 42:27 and also to Lisa, who goes from strength to strength, finishing 15th in the Female Seniors Category, out of 118 runners, in an excellent 46:59. Great to see Alex on his way back to full fitness too; fortunately the course last night was traffic free, which was a big help (sorry mate J, couldn’t resist that one).

PS – Also, just spotted, Allen also finished 15th in his category, out of 124, in a very creditable 40:09. Would have noticed it earlier but Allen still can’t spell ‘Spinx’ correctly!

Next race:

http://mcs.open.ac.uk/mkac/emgprugby6.htm Travel Arrangements – make your own way there!

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Result for the May Day 10k, 02-May-2016

We have the following report from Wayne:

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Results for the Great Birmingham 10k, 01-May-2016

Lisa Abbott has provided the following report:

What else to do on a bank holiday weekend but find a local race and make a day of it? So with this in mind some Sphinxes, Kevin, Victoria and Lisa headed off to the Birmingham 10K. Once we arrived in the swanky New street a pre race breakfast was a must. then it was a question of how many Sphinxes does it take to find the start? Our Strategy ; follow anyone with high vis clothing (legal stalking) so off we went following our carefully selected new leaders. However we soon realised that the start was unlikely to be in the Bull ring and we had to confess to our new friends that we were following them though we promptly changed direction when they informed us they were going for a ‘pit stop’ So with newbie Victoria Hand making her Sphinx début excitement levels were peaking. In Vicki’s own words she had “All the Gear” but “No idea” Not exactly true as this girl managed to knock 6 minutes off her 10K PB. The atmosphere was amazing as we danced our way over the start line and around B’ham, even running a different terrain of carpet through the cricket ground. Rumours were that our performances were enhanced by carpet though not confirmed! We were met at the finish by Online Internet sensation part time spectator Imran Ali who later went Awol with a medal and hasn’t been seen since.

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Results for the Birmingham Zebra Run 10k, 17-Apr-2016

Dorota completed this 10k run and earned the women’s 2nd place trophy!

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Results for the City of Lincoln 10k, 17-Apr-2016

We have the following report from Fintan:

Kate , Robyn and me ran the Lincoln 10 Km today. It was Robyn’s first adult race. Its was a lovely sunny morning, good crowd , and finished in the castle grounds.

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Results for the Regency 10k, 17-Apr-2016

We have the following report from Lisa Abbott:

It was a chilly start to a Sunday morning as Mr Andy Wilkinson ( aka Johny one glasses) pulled into the club car park to collect his small entourage which consisted of Helen, Lisa and Massey Traitor Sophie. The ambience was set with the dulcet tones of Whitney Houston’s classic ‘I will always love you’ playing on the stereo. The doors locked and we knew there was no going back, we were on route to this year’s Regency 10k. It was a game of two halves, with a touch of cross country much to the delight of Helen and Jackie followed by much preferred tarmac for some of the others. It had been said that some of the mud had been a ‘ Wright hassle’ as we piled back into Andy’s car and headed towards the first club handicap of the season. It had been suggested that the pub was a welcome alternative by an outsider but we remained strong and united and turned out to support our club.

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Results for the Mash March Madness 10k, 05-Mar-2016

Jackie Stuart reports on a recent race:

On Saturday 5th March I drove over to Cannock Chase to take part in the first of a series of 3, 10k trail runs. Each run is held at a different place on the Chase; the next two are in June and October.

This was a trail run so the ground was very uneven, all covered in stones, mud and water. Fortunately it wasn’t raining but it was extremely cold. My toes and fingers were numb before I’d even started. I joined the start line and saw Jayne. After some instructions from the organisers we set off.

I had decided to take it very carefully because I’d sprained my ankle during the week and it was black, blue, painful and swollen; any sensible person would have decided not to run – but hey, how many runners are sensible! Once I got into the run it eased and I was able to complete the route without stopping.

I’ve already signed up for the next two runs, and from the entry list I see that Jayne has too. Why don’t you join us!

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Result for the Dewsbury 10k, 06-Feb-2016

Dorota completed this 10k race in Yorkshire.

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Result for the Brass Monkey 10k, 31-Jan-2016

Dorota has started her comeback following knee surgery, completing this 10k race.

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Result for the Woodcote 10k, 10-Jan-2016

Mitch has sent in the following report:

Profile says it all really……

http://www.woodcote10k.org.uk/#!race-details/c1ecz

A mile of flat, 2.4 miles down 2.8 miles up and very nice Oxfordshire countryside.

Pleasant running conditions, all on road. Very well organised event, but a bit of a rip-off at £18 otd (Rotary Club event, not a running club one).

Got to 5k in about 21 minutes then, to take my mind off the forthcoming climbs I added one for every runner I overtook and deducted one for everyone that overtook me (sad old git, I know). Finished up on minus 11, so happy with that.

26 mins for the last 5k brought me home in 47 mins dead (and that’s exactly how I felt at the end of the final 2 mile climb!). Just managed to finish in the top quartile of my age category too 😀

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