Horrible, horrible day. The thing we've all been dreading has happened - my son and his gorgeous girlfriend have had to cancel their wedding due to the virus. 😥
On a brighter note, because Boris recommended outdoor exercise, the females in my badminton group have all agreed to download the c25k app and have a go at running. So looks like I have a budding career as a sports coach. Didn't see that one coming all those years ago when I left school!
Oh no! How very disappointing for you. But what a great idea to start a running club for your friends. I am wondering whether it’s possible to have on line dinner parties or maybe bridge? Book clubs....must be some way people can get together and enjoy each other’s company without infecting each other.
Oh I'm so sorry to hear that, that's so sad. It really is a strange time we are in at the moment.
Well done for finding a positive and a new career at the same time though 😁
Wishing you and your family all the best, stay strong ❤️
Thanks, it's not something we could ever have imagined, even a few weeks ago. We will all stick together and come through this, families and communities. 🧡
Its all a bit rubbish isn't it! I have just had to cancel my UK trip for later this month. I've got 4 daughters and have not been home for two years, two of them are pregnant right now and I wouldn't be able to see them 
You're in NZ, aren't you, Rigpig. So many families all over the world are suffering. Let's just hope it's temporary. 🤞
Is this going to be your first time as a grandad?
Erm no, and we don't use the G word I'm far too young for that! I have 5 and counting 
You're right though there is a lot of disruption going on for a lot of people right now. Sorry to hear about your Son, I was just thinking yesterday there must be thousands of people all over the world in the same situation. My partner has had to cancel her UK trip as well, she has 2 sisters and they were all travelling back to the UK from various place's to surprise their Mum, they have not all been together for over 20 years and it's been a bit of a logistical nightmare to organise it.
Such a shame about the wedding Speedy60. But great you've got a new running career 😊😊
Oh I’m so sorry about the wedding, but at least if it’s delayed it will be the proper celebration they will have hoped for (I’m trying to put a positive slant on it) 🙂
And good news on the new C25K recruits.....will you get a new shiny whistle? 😜
Thanks, Wenderwoo. That's the same slant I've been trying to put on it.
I'm thinking of buying myself a coaches track suit. 😆
Oh yes and a whistle
Yes!
Oh that's a shame about the wedding though better to delay than be poorly.
It's great that you can find something positive in all of this and well done for inspiring and coaching new runners! 👏
Complete shame they’ve had to cancel their wedding 😓 terrible news. But well done on inspiring others to start their running journey on C25K app.
Thank you. I'll report back on progress
That stinks doesn't it when you are looking forward to something only to be told no it's not happening!
Sorry to hear that. That must be a right disappointment to you.
Thank you. It is a disappointment to me, but I've been around long enough to know that things tend to sort themselves out. It's not quite the same when you're young. 😥
Thats the beauty of getting older is it gives you a different perspective on things as I find I accept things better the older and more experienced I have become myself and I say how time always helps with problems.
With youngsters these things feel like the end of the world though.
Good point, well said catgirl1976
Oh, shame about the wedding. At least it will “keep” and they can have a giant celebration later. But your new coaching career sounds promising. You must be tickled to bits to have inspired them! 🎉
Sorry to hear about the wedding being postponed.
Well done on spreading the C25K word ( religion 🤣) and coaching it. You’ll be fab 👍🤣
So so sorry for your family. What rotten rotten news. However I think your running plan is very positive!
I ran past my Mum and Dad’s road this morning. They’re already self-isolated because Dad’s poorly and awaiting a procedure. Some hope right now. Anyway C25k is positive and keeping healthy is more vital than ever.
Best wishes to your dad. My family's problems are nothing that can't be fixed.
We’re all in it together 💪💪💪It’s good to have VRBs here 😊
You're on the vodka red bulls already? Didn't take you long to crack. 🤣
I am Sorry about the wedding. We have had to do a similar thing at our bowls club and it was so hard to do. We are all volunteers and the club is kept going only by hosting weddings and parties. Our Bride and groom totally understood but we felt terrible. We don’t know if our club can survive this ☹️ Great news on the running group, well done. . Rfc x
Unhappy times. Best wishes
So sorry for you, it's such strange times. I am due to go to a funeral on Friday where a lot of people are expected, I don't known I that will go ahead.
Yes, there will be a lot of difficult decisions to be made in the next few months. Best wishes
Dear Speedy60, I am sorry for you, but I also recommend you not to organize running/walking groups because is not safe.
There in UK I know that things are different at the moment, but you should know that it’s better to stay alone most of the time, because the SOCIAL DISTANCE is the FIRST MEASURE to avoid the spread of the virus.
Anyway I cross my fingers for all of us!
So sad that the wedding has had to be cancel, very hard for you all. But good news about your colleagues taking up running - I’m sure you’ll be a great coach.
So sorry to hear the wedding is off, for now. Corvid 19 should be renamed after the dementors out of Harry Potter. It is sucking the happiness out of the world.
Oh wow, what a day! Your poir son and girlfriend 😱
So admirable that you can find a positive on what must be a dreadfully disappointing day after many day's of worry. Leading a C25K group though, what a wonderful thing to do! It will give you a new focus whuch you will definitely need right now. Virtual hugs 😘
Sorry to hear it, Speedy60. Under the circumstances it’s a good thing as the advice now is to put everything social on hold and put distancing measures in place.
We ‘runners’ are in a good place to do that as we can keep up exercise and ‘socialise’ online.
My losses include a walking trip on IOM and a boozy trip to Munich so maybe for the best! Wish we’d had a cancellation option tho.
But as has been pointed out a few times in this thread, it’s the younger ones missing out on stuff who I feel for.
Herd immunity is coming but at the moment we don’t know the full price.
Stay cool 😎 all.
Thanks, this is going to impact on all our lives for some time to come, I think. Best wishes
Nice point about the online social support. This forum’s a great example of that. Although I don’t know people here personally, I really value the feeling of community and mutual support.....around running, yes, but also more generally. It’s a good place.
Same here. Happy running, if nothing else 🏃♀️
Oh such a shame postponing the wedding but we must all plod through these trying times and our health comes first.
So, should we call you CoachSpeedy60 now? 
Stay safe! 
Sorry to hear about the wedding...this virus is causing so much trouble around the world.
Good luck with the ladies starting the c25k..Make sure they join this group too👍
Oh no, my stepson rang last night to say he had had to cancel his wedding too! He lives on the Isle of Man and all his guests would be put into quarantine on arrival, so want this horrible virus to go away xx
I'm so sorry to hear that. It's all so sad and disappointing. I think we're all in a state of shock this morning. We're all going to have to reassess how we live, at least for a while.
Best wishes to you
Such a shame they have had to cancel their wedding, Speedy 😔 but at least there is no more iffing and umming, you know it's not happening for now, but a new date can be set for a lovely celebration 🎉
On the plus side, your coaching career is very positive 😁 have you got yourself a shell suit and whistle yet??! 😂
Anything that can get people out in the fresh air and get some exercise has to be a good thing - boosting your health, both mental and physical is even more important right now 😊 🏃 💐
Thanks, that's how I feel, at least there's some certainty now and no risk of asking people to put themselves in harm's way.
It's not helping the bride to be at the moment, but I'm sure it will in time.
How are you and the little dog?
I have been anxious myself and had a think of things to do at home that I fancy this morning.
I made biscuits at home yesterday.....I could’ve done that for the previous X years but didn’t 😊. They’re not going to win me any healthy food points but they were tasty! Agree with you catgirl1976 that thinking of nice things to do at home is a good idea and definitely if we feel anxious
So far, my healthy social distancing has consisted of getting up late and eating hot crossed buns. They'll have to lever me out of the window in 6 months time at this rate 😳
Sorry to hear about your son's wedding Speedy60. I hope you can go out running with what is going on , I am in Spain and no outdoor activity is allowed, the.police patrol the streets and you can be fined. Only one person per household can go to the supermarket and that is the highlight of the day. I don't know how long this will continue but we are all in this together. When it all finishes your son's wedding will be a huge celebration 🎉🙌🙌. Keep running until you can't.
So sorry to hear about cancelling the wedding - that must be so disappointing for everyone! But it was the only thing to do in the circumstances. Im loving the idea of Coach Speedy in shellsuit and whistle though. You might have to make this a virtual group though - but with 'actual' running. 🤣🤣🤣
I am training to do a short leg of the marathon relay with work colleagues who live in various parts of Scotland. So we have set up a Club on Strava and we cheer each other on that way. We also get a lot of hilarious chat as well.
Good luck with the Coaching! Stay safe everyone.
Yes, we're in the same boat. My son's wedding was to be in France so a definite no no. My God-daughter due to get married the week before. This is all kind of surreal.
On the subject of exercise my yoga teacher is suggesting we do our class via video link which I'm sure will be hilarious.
Great that you have some C25K converts - well they aren't at the moment......but they will be 😉!
So sorry to hear that. Surreal is definitely the word. Who could possibly have predicted this when we were living it up at the hen do?
Unfortunately we haven't even had the pleasure of that! We were due to go away for a spa weekend this week! Hey ho!
That's bloody disappointing though looking forward to things and then having the plug pulled at the last minute.
Absolutely, but the whole wedding thing will become difficult to do. Another friend's daughter has just been told by her florist that she'll have no flowers for her wedding in 3 weeks time. These are unprecedented times.
Aw, so sorry to hear about the wedding postponement. But you will have that lovely 'looking forward to it' feeling for longer 🤗!
Enjoy the running while we can and even if you have to 'coach' or shall we say, encourage, your colleagues 'virtually', their health and well being will be vastly improved. Hooray! 👍😊🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️
Speedy60, just seen this and am so sorry about the wedding postponement, that must be very disappointing for you all.
You’ll be a great coach for your group.
Strange times indeed. Sending good thoughts to you and your family and everyone on the C25K forum and hoping these times pass as quickly and as painlessly as possible
Thank you so much. I feel like a bit of a drama queen today, so many of us are in the same situation.
So sorry to hear that, Speedy60. I empathise as my lovely niece and boyfriend has just done the same. So sad for them all. All their beautiful plan. However, may they all stay healthy and happy together.
As for the team coach...Well I think we have all seen how brilliant you are at that. You have been one on the top digital coaches on this programme. You are a star...Have a biscuit...you deserve one. 🍪
sorry to hear that - at least it's just postponed - that's more time to anticipate the good stuff
Exactly. Well said!
Really sorry to hear this Speedy, crap news! Such a disappointment for your Son and future Daughter-in-Law when I'm sure it's been months if not years in the planning.
My sis is due to get married in May with a 2 week honeymoon abroad...they've been quite realistic about the fact that the honeymoon won't happen and if the wedding can't either are wondering if they can keep the registrar, just the 2 of them and witnesses get married on the day, then a big dressy party with my sis in her dress when this is all over!
I'm actually quite proud of how my family and friends are dealing with this...all being quite British about it, lol!
Enjoy your new role as C25K ambassador, I'm sure you'll love it 😁👍
It's sad, isn't it. My son's new plan is just immediate family on the day in April and a blessing/celebration in October. I think he knew the honeymoon would be off a couple of weeks ago - they'd booked to go to Italy. My biggest worry now is that they could be disappointed again.
Today the reality of of the wider situation for us all is sinking in. The main thing is that we all stay safe.
Best wishes to you and yours x
Oh I’m so sorry about the wedding. ☹️
Thanks. We're getting a sense of perspective on the whole thing now.
I look at the news every morning and still can't believe this is the new normal. 😔
When was it to have been? And where? We are invited to weddings in June and August, both in 🇬🇧
I’m not contacting the bride and grooms because I’m sure they’re already worrying about it enough without me adding to it.
Moffat, Scottish Borders. April 18th.
I'm not sure about your August wedding, but I wouldn't start making plans for June, unfortunately. 😔
You're right, if they're anything like my son's partner, they will be very stressed at the moment.
Best wishes
I feel the same re June. We’d booked an airBnB very cheaply. Might leave that in place for now.
The August wedding could be rebooked easily with next to no cost for the couple as one works at the venue. Phew. I believe they’re feeling pragmatic. Also one of them is just recovering from coronavirus!
I know that feeling...
daughter should be in Marbella on her hen do Tomorrow and then we had such a beautiful wedding planned for August, so sad for them - I shouldn’t grumble when there are people going thru much worse tho
Very sad for a lot of couples this year. Needless to say my son and his partner still aren't married. I think they'll try their hardest for October even if it's scaled down.
You're right, our family have been very lucky so far, so we shouldn't complain. Can't help feeling for the youngsters though.
Best wishes
It’s so sad for them.... ours has been pushed back 12 months as it was abroad...
I hope October comes off for you all 🤞
Thank you. Stay safe. X
Oh, just read through that old post. Out of the three women I played badminton with, one gave up running because she lives on her own and had to walk the dog for her exercise. The other two have both graduated couch to 5k, cheered on and encouraged by me virtually.
In the last couple of weeks I've had runs with both of them individually. In the words of the song, two out of three ain't bad. 😉
A slightly cheaper running watch
A chilly (and slightly hilly) run
Slightly surreal but elating
A slightly different focus
Slightly confused with my running
