Following the release of official race photos, courtesy of yourraceday.co.uk – rumours emerge that the pair of MCKEP athletes “would’ve undoubtedly won if it weren’t for their navigational skills”. Despite clear instruction from the marshals – photos clearly show them struggling to read McCarthy’s pocket map taken from “A Guide to Beautiful Low-Key Races: Midlands…
Race four of the Warwickshire Road Race League took place amidst dismal conditions in the village of Wilmcote. A Saturday evening start ensured people with any hint of a social life would not be in attendance, so McCarthy and Simkiss were there with bells on, heading up the challenge from Kenilworth. So it is that…
After inexplicably abandoning the project this weekend in favour of gallivanting around Princess Anne’s back garden on a Mountain Bike as part of a 24hr relay, Simkiss went into the 7th race of the EMGP series sleep deprived, exhausted, and with a very sore arse. Keen to not be outdone by McCarthy in his attempts…
12 months on from the inception of the Elite Project, Rich Simkiss, a founding member of MCKEP made his debut at the Harborough 5, the sixth race in the EMGP series with one goal in mind – to maintain MCKEP dominance and retain the title in this prestigious race since co-founder Chris McCarthy took glory in 2013. Drawing…
Following his third race in a week, an average 16:12 5k to WIN the Warrington Parkrun following two 4th place finishes earlier this week, McCarthy is looking in a less favourable position to win the June ‘runner of the month’ prize. McCarthy is forever the bridesmaid in this much coveted club award which is given to the athlete who…
The event of the calendar thus far, the Banbury 5 – such hype surrounded this event that it may be shortlisted as a 2015 Diamond League Athletics Fixture. Talk of Simkiss’ non-attempt at the Kenilworth Runners 5 mile Club Record had bounced around the boundaries of Warwickshire, spilling into Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. Trending on twitter…
Self timed at 26:18 – an equal time to Blisworth, despite a tougher course, PeterPower odds are looking favourable for this weeks visit to the Banbury 5. The gauntlet has been laid down for Simkiss to make an assault on the Club Record. Simkiss refuses to comment on any record attempt, knowing full well that any traceable discussion of…
After a week without an East Midlands Grand Prix race, the Corby 5, a 5 miler, near Corby (Northamptonshire) was eagerly awaited by Simkiss; less so by McCarthy who’d completed the race last year and was still suffering with the emotional distress of the final hill. The race is openly advertised as a being Hilly,…