VRWC - bananas rule amongst the confusion

[JoP61]

Fortified by the magic banana and a cuppa this morning I ran 10.6K for Team UK! The furthest distance I have ever completed. Haven't run 10K since last May! Just shows you what a bit of competition will do for you. 😀😀

My run is showing in "My Runs" and on my homepage on the VRWC website. But the HU member list is still showing all the runs done for the qualifying round. My run today isn't showing in the members list. So I am confused! But also thrilled to have completed a long run.

Hope you all have good running this weekend. Go Team UK! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👍

[K8nno Graduate10]

I’ve just received an email from them saying that Ireland didn’t make the cut, and they hope to see me next year....... I live in Scotland and ran for the UK.....

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to K8nno]

I'm sorry, but that is just too funny! They're absolutely rubbish 🤣

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to K8nno]

For goodness sake , it's one thing getting the runs wrong but putting you out of a country you weren't even in that's just laughable. Did you contact them ?

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to K8nno]

Hilarious! I asked the VRWC chat people what was happening and they said "there may just be a delay with the automation on your account". Hmmmm.... meaning? All good fun anyway 🤣🤣🤣

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to K8nno]

😥 this event is an utter shambles. We should set up our own event next time. We have 4 countries😉 happy running anyway 🤗

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to K8nno]

Totally confusing, congratulations on your 10K run, I understand that the runs today by everyone have not registered on the main list, like you the 5K I ran this morning appeared on "My Runs" but the overall distance is the same as on Friday.

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks so much! I know - the VRWC website really doesn't seem to be working properly! Haven't checked today (Sunday), but I don't have a lot of faith in their systems. Never mind, I shall do a shorter run today and see what happens. Happy running Al. 👍😀

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate in reply to K8nno]

I got one telling me the same about France....not even sure where that connection has come from. I’m getting so frustrated that they can’t fix the tech 😡

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to K8nno]

🤣🤣 Par for the course, K8nno. Made me chuckle out loud. My injured foot has stopped me running - perhaps it will credit me with runs? Who can know?

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Think everything's gone a bit haywire with the RWC.

Congratulations on your 10k run 🥳🍌🍌

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks so much! I usually run om empty but have persuaded myself that having a banana before a long run guarantees success! 🍌🍌 = 🏅

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to JoP61]

I agree , I can't run on empty I go all shaky

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

I don't usually have anything but after this morning's run (and even after the banana) I felt really cold and ravenous when I got back. Had to eat cake! 🍰🍰

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Yey!!! Well done JoP61 thats an excellent achievement and yes a bit of competition always helps 😁

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks Mummycav! I tell myself I'm not competitive but proved myself completely wrong this morning! 🤣🤣💪

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Fabulous! Let's see if they ever get it all right this year. Somehow I doubt it!

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

I know. I rushed back to my PC feeling so proud and then was a bit disappointed to see they're still showing the qualifying info. It's not very transparent is it - you can't see country totals (or can you?). Anyway, I'm thanking VRWC for giving me the incentive to do a lovely long run! 😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to JoP61]

I've not found country totals, although I did see a blank 'score' column on one page 🤣

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Very confusing!

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Just realised you had a foot fracture too didn't you? Well done on getting to this point. It's hard to have confidence isn't it, but you're clearly getting there. Great news 😍

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Well remembered! I was signed off by the doc last September and did C25K again. Since then I've been doing 30-35 minute runs but this morning I just thought I'd start really slow and keep going. And it worked! Happy running to you. 👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to JoP61]

I got notification of your post, which meant I must have followed you at some point, so I went to check why and rememebered! I have managed to get back to HM distance, with a couple of weeks off along the way when I felt my foot was tender, but right now (fingers firmly crossed) it still feels good.

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

That's marvellous doing HM distance! Well done! I've been stuck at 35 minute runs but today has convinced me I could try building up to 10 miles perhaps. I'm not likely to be a really long distance runner (though I had negative split times this morning, which surprised me - though I did start slowly). Anyway, it's all good.

Happy running - at least we can keep doing this outside whilst avoiding contact with other people! 😁😷

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to JoP61]

Just build up in small increments and run your long runs slowly! I was at HM distance when the fracture happened, I certainly haven't tried running further!

I agree, we're really lucky to have the outdoor running as a release.

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Will certainly follow that advice. I deliberately ran more slowly than usual to start with today and by 5K I was speeding up and feeling great. Happy running! 👍

[Wenderwoo]

Well done 😁

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thanks so much! It's given me a real boost, which I needed - given all the dire and worrying news, etc. Happy running. 👍😀

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic effort, bananas rule for sure. So happy for you . 🤗

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks so much! I saw that you went great guns in the qualifiers! I was hoping to contribute a bit more during the last 16 competition but who knows whether they will be counted. Oh well, it's been fun anyway. Happy running! 👍😀🏃‍♀️

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to JoP61]

It seems very hit or miss what is counted but I suspect Coronavirus restrictions across the world will close down this virtual event as well as the live ones. 🥴🤗

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

That would be a shame. It's nice at the moment that we can get out and run despite the current worries.

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate]

Fantastic!! That us great going....glad it’s giving us a little incentive but boy it’s so annoying they can’t fix the tech side. Got the same....my parkrun is all there logged but not gone against my goal or my team total. Very annoying!

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to Sparkey5000]

Thanks Sparkey! It is annoying isn't it? I've just done another 5K this morning and it shows in My Runs but not the team total. I'm beginning to lose interest...........

However I'm still glad that VRWC gave me a push to try a longer run. Happy running and stay safe. 👍😀

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to JoP61]

Just look at your goals total page instead. Steer clear of the team page til they get their act together! 😍

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Will do! 👍👍

[Sparkey5000 60minGraduate in reply to JoP61]

As “owner” of our collective I have written a complaint email sharing our frustration and my general disbelief that any country score is accurate given the range of issues we have. Generally sharing my disappointment that linda9389 and I encouraged so many to join and we feel a bit let down. Can’t imagine it will change anything but felt I needed to let the organisers know.

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to Sparkey5000]

That's great, thanks. You and linda9389 should feel great about encouraging people to join. I'm proud to be one of the 125 or so HU members! What a great response, and shows me what a great running club we are. 👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to Sparkey5000]

How many times can I use the word "great" in one post!!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Sparkey5000]

Not to worry Sparkey5000. I reckon it’s turning into a different kind of “fun” just to follow the next mix-up! Anyway, you and Linda9389 have bee superb throughout! 👏🏼

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Sparkey5000]

I know what you mean Sparkey. Well done for writing to them. I for one am glad you set the team up - it's been fun seeing people get involved. Over the next few weeks virtual teams and communities are likely to take on an even more important role - here at HU we're already in a great place. Thanks once again for making this team happen 🙏👍

[grumpyoldgirl]

Hey Jo, that's a massive achievement and it gives me hope, because I've been on the IC for weeks, and I'm now very carefully doing c25k again. Hmm, maybe I need a pre run banana too!

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks so much! Glad to hear you're off the IC. I also took a cautious approach and did C25K again right from the beginning. It's good to build up again gradually. Good luck with your return to running! 🍌🍌🍌

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Bananas are the best! 🍌🍌🍌

Hope you and yours are OK in this difficult time Jo. 💕

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Hey JoJo

Lovely to hear from you. I am keeping well and busy and my loved ones, though not here, are doing well. Went for a lovely run this morning - hope we can keep doing that for a while.

I hope you and your family/friends are managing OK in these strange times. How things have changed in such a short space of time. Keep safe and well, and happy running. 💕💕🤞

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10 in reply to JoP61]

So far, so good, it's pretty surreal! 🤞🏻💕

[JoP61 Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Yes totally weird xx