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KatiepopsHalf Marathon
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Not needed tomorrow as Mum’s taxi service, so free to do Parkrun for the first time since August. Forgotten what it’s like! Usually I try to fit a run in, in between footy practice, shopping, and school work (me, not the kids) and getting dinner ready. Funny how the OH manages to go every week!

So 🤞the forecast gales don’t arrive and it’s cancelled. If so, I may have to watch the rugby! From behind a cushion! Waaaaaay too stressful!

Good luck to everyone racing, running, doing anything amazing this weekend, and extra good luck to The England Rugby boys in Japan! 🏉 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

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Sadie-runs profile image
Sadie-runsHalf Marathon

So did you do it, Katiepops? I volunteered and the weather was biblical!! But still, we had 160 runners show up, which is amazing considering the weather and the rugby! x

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toSadie-runs

I really felt for the volunteers today 😥. We had less than 400 runners - usually between 600 and 800!

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

It was brutal, Linda! I was wet through to my undies and hands shaking with cold by the end, making barcode scanning tricky, to say the least! But lovely feeling getting in a hot bath with a cup of tea after. 👍

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KatiepopsHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

The volunteers were amazing today. Smiling encouragement all the way as we slogged through the mud. They are an extraordinary bunch!😊

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KatiepopsHalf Marathon in reply toSadie-runs

I got there, couldn’t see anyone. Nearly went home again but then caught a glimpse of some hi-vis. Our PR is a woodland hill trail, and gradually I became aware of small groups sheltering under the trees. They all appeared when Stu bellowed out for 1st timers and tourists. 68 of us on slippery chalk paths covered in mud and fallen leaves in the teeth of howling winds. Soaked, filthy and frozen. It was brilliant! Not the time for a PB though.🤣🤪💁‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Sadie-runsHalf Marathon in reply toKatiepops

Blooming well done! 👏👏👏 Running in those conditions make you feel like a super hero, right?! I was questioning everyone’s sanity halfway through, though. 😂😂😂

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KatiepopsHalf Marathon in reply toSadie-runs

🦸‍♀️ 😂

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon

Tough luck, Boys 😢

Our parkrun on Hove promenade went ahead - HARDCORE!!!! The weather is hideous 😂

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SqkrHalf Marathon in reply toroseabi

I'm half and half genetically so was guaranteed a win 😁 I actually support Scotland as a team though...so moving on. 😐

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KatiepopsHalf Marathon in reply toroseabi

Our PR is Wendover Woods. Up in the Chiltern Hills. It went ahead and was fab, but I was glad to warm up in the shower when I got home! 🤪🤣

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Dexy510 Miles

Cancelled in Southsea - too dangerous, but some turned up and ran it anyway - mad!!!

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KatiepopsHalf Marathon in reply toDexy5

Oh boo! Just think, 2 weeks since we ran there in the sunshine for the GSR! British weather - no second guessing it!🙄🌧 🌞 💨 ❄️ (And that’s just an average day!)

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Dexy510 Miles in reply toKatiepops

We were very lucky on race day . Such a lovely day

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SqkrHalf Marathon

Aaaaaand did you go? 😃

The weather is—unusually—not too bad up here! They barely ever cancel our parkrun though. The only one I remember was during the Beast from the East, and even then people were still out in ice spikes 😅

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KatiepopsHalf Marathon in reply toSqkr

Of course I went! Actually I had to as my 14 year old son was dragged out by his grandparents to go marshal it and cheer! I must admit I had second thoughts briefly as I got out of the car!

Usually I get a lift from the in-laws there, run it and then run home. But that’s 9 miles and I have a race tomorrow, so didn’t want to overdo it. Weather was not ideal!🤪🏃‍♀️

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon

Hope you made it. Not nice out there today!

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KatiepopsHalf Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Yeah I made it. It was vile, but brilliant at the same time!😊

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