Just not meant to be!

[uncle_wiggy]

After everything that's happened lately, my first HM was going to be really tough starting absolutely soaked, cold & in a waterlogged field, but at least I thought I would finish! Clearly not yet though as somebody had other plans!

So gutted for both the runners and organisers, but at least no one was injured which was our first fear!

As they still gave out the goodybags and medals I've decided to run my first HM locally and in the t-shirt & only then open the bling, it won't be the same as taking part in the event but I feel it shows my solidarity for the organisers who will be gutted at having to cancel their event, I believe for the first time since it began in 1982.

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

I'm so sorry to hear that. As frustrating as it is, they have to keep everyone's safety first.

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Absolutely, they were gutted but great, felt so sorry for them!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Whaaaat!!!!?????!!! Oh no, I am so sorry xxxxxx

Great plan to run your half locally - do let us know when you'll be doing it and we'll give you a massive cheer!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to roseabi]

Will do! Going to wait for a dry day, can't believe the state of my beautiful ghosts! 😢

[Katnap Marathon in reply to uncle_wiggy]

Tailchaser very happy about her choice of shoes for our run today as she loves her Ghosts too!

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Sorry about the cancellation, has anyone any idea why it had to be cancelled.?

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to AlMorr]

Apparently a man was seen "acting suspiciously" cambridge-news.co.uk/news/l...

They are going to give a full refund at least!

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to roseabi]

Helps us but not sure whether the event suffers a massive financial hit??

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to uncle_wiggy]

Insured, I hope...

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to AlMorr]

Was rumour of bomb threat at mile 11!

[Clairecandothis Marathon Half Marathon in reply to uncle_wiggy]

😳 Glad you are all safe x

[Madge50 Marathon]

Such a shame, I saw the news reports, we did that event last year in very similar wet conditions.....I have a friend who was planning to do it........however, best to be safe, and a great idea to do a run anyway - I hope others do the same, especially because of all the work for the charities.........and not least all the work by the organisers, volunteers and sponsors.

Mx

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to Madge50]

I hope so too madge, the charities shouldn't suffer for sure!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Ahh, how disappointing for you - and everyone else too. But what a fab way you've come up with to overcome it. Wishing you luck and look forward to a full race report 😀

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda, felt more bad for my wife, mother in law and sister in law (and all of the other spectators & volunteers obv)

[Granspeed]

Oh woe! 😨 Couldn’t bring myself to “like” this post. 🤔 What a huge disappointment all round, especially with a big well-known event. I’ll be cheering you on when you do your individual version: be sure to publicise it on here! 👏🏼

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to Granspeed]

Thanks Granspeed, I will!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

So sorry uncle Wiggy, but I do like your alternative plan of running it in the T-shirt. I hope someone will cheer you over the finish line too.

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy, always gotta look for the positive for sure!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

So disappointing for you, but I’m sure they wouldn’t have cancelled it if they didn’t think it was absolutely necessary. Won’t be the same atmosphere running it on your own, but good for you. Let us know when and you can imagine all your VRBs cheering you on. You probably saw that the Leicester HM was cancelled last week due to the weather and loads of people went on to run their own personal HMs.

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

Absolutely Sandie, organisers will be devastated, we should only be disappointed!

[Katnap Marathon]

Gutted! Especially after the trials and tribulations you've been through to get there.

I look forward to seeing your post after you get your HUHM badge.

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to Katnap]

All's good, my time will come!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Oh what a shame Uncle. They obviously had their reasons, and at least you were still able to run yourself. Not the same, but hey, there will be plenty more events for you to enter. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️😀

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Disappointing yes but small fry in comparison with the bigger picture!

[Biddy62 Half Marathon]

That’s such a shame - I felt gutted for you all when I heard - but glad that everyone was so understanding.

Brilliant that you still plan to ‘earn’ your bling 👍🏻😉🏅 Are you on any running groups on social media? Eg Fordy Runs on Facebook? There must be other people planning what you’re planning and maybe you could arrange a meet up with a few and run together?? Just a suggestion.

Good luck when you do it and let us know 😊

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles in reply to Biddy62]

I've since seen lots of posts of similar great runners doing the same, many for charities!! There was a huge sense of comrade, fellow runners were great with each other

[Decker Ultramarathon]

I am sorry to hear his, but relieved that they were able to keep everyone safe. We will be looking forward to you doing your local half and hearing all about it!

[uncle_wiggy Half Marathon 10 Miles]

Thanks decker!