London Winter Run - update.

[Joster]

londonwinterrun.co.uk/news/...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

JaoJao

David_G

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Sandraj39

Katie204

Tagging people I know are entered, for info ... thanks Joster

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Main issue from my point of view is the event goes ahead but no bag drop. I don’t have any spectators coming!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Joster]

I'm going on my own too. I'm driving and parking about 15 min walk away from the start, so at least I can leave stuff in the car if necessary. I'm happy to hold on to stuff for other people too, but it's a bit of a nightmare with such different start times. I have an official 10.10 start time.

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My problem too. I can’t travel across London without a jacket after getting hot then chilled. I can put everything else in my hydration vest/backpack

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks for tagging me Linda. Blimey - no bag drop would be a bit annoying, especially given that we may be soaking wet at the end of the run! 💦We are travelling up on the train to Waterloo. I shall be keeping my fingers crossed that the forecast improves a little and that the bag drop goes ahead but at least this gives me a chance to think about the logistics if I have to travel light!🤞🙏

Staying positive...eyes firmly on the prize!🏅😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Fingers crossed indeed! I'll be parked between StJames Park and Green Park if all goes to plan. It's about 15 min walk from the finish line so I will leave plenty of warm stuff in there, but it will be a cold walk to the car!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I'll just have to go clothes shopping afterwards!😉🤣

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

👏👏👏🤣🤣🤣

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Why didn’t I think of that?!?!? 👍👍👍

[JaoJao in reply to Joster]

Me 3!!!

[Hidden in reply to Sandraj39]

Yes I thought that, though I really can’t afford it

[JaoJao in reply to Sandraj39]

Any excuse hey 😁😁😁

[JaoJao in reply to linda9389]

Thank you Linda I hadn’t spotted the latest update... all I can think is... FFS!

My first big race experience is giving me enough to think about without the added hit of no bag drop 😫😫😫

At least they will confirm the situation by Friday evening so it gives us a day to prepare whatever we need to prepare... ugh!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to JaoJao]

Looking at their responses on fb it looks as if they are trying to sort an alternative for bags. I guess they're setting expectations for change ...

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Queues will be horrendous!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Joster]

😥

[Joster Half Marathon]

I’m staying the night with my running companion. Really don’t want to go all the way back to her house for my things so am planning how to travel super light and have my warmest coat (which scrunches down to nothing) in a small back pack. I reckon I can do it. Bank card, car key, toothbrush, snacks and warm top and coat hat and gloves for the finish. Will take something to wear at the start and dispose of it.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Joster]

sounds like a plan!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Lots of moaning on fb about the idea of no bag drop, especially given the cost of the event facebook.com/pg/WinterRunUK... From the replies it sounds like they are likely to get some sort of bag drop in place, but are trying to minimise the number of people they have to accommodate with bags by putting out the sort of message they have.

[JaoJao]

My weather app says Saturday overnight minimum temp 8’c and Sunday maximum temp 14’c. I’m amazed we are still going to get disruptive weather despite these very favourable temperatures! Although London has its own microclimate we might not get is as bad as the rest of the country. Let’s keep our fingers crossed everything turns out OK. Weather reports change daily

[JaoJao]

Oh dear it now has a name!!! “Storm Ciara” and they are calling today the Calm before the storm 😢😢😢

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to JaoJao]

It was very calm at Black Park. Still misty when I set out at midday but the sun finally burned it off by the time I was finished. Not a breath of wind though.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I guess you've all seen the LWR cancellation email, but tagging you just in case

JaoJao

David_G

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Sandraj39

Katie204

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[Joster Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Cheers Linda - just saw the message. What a shame for all the participants, the organisers and mostly the charity. My train line has already posted that they may not run many trains on Sunday and if the wires come down they won’t be fixed until Monday so getting home could’ve been interesting!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Joster]

I'm sure they haven't taken the decision lightly. I have to say I'm not too disappointed - it wasn't going to be the fun event I had been looking forward to - and don't have the complication of having fundraised either. I've even managed to cancel my parking space with a full refund. Next year though. Next year 😍❄

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda, yes I had seen the email. Disappointing😕 but sort of expected - it better be "blowing a hoolie" on Sunday now!💨🌧💨

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Gosh - can you imagine if it passes us by - that would be awful for everyone involved. I think it's the only fair decision though from a volunteer viewpoint; it would've been awful for marshals and the like and I wonder how many might just not have shown up for all sorts of reasons.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I agree and do understand their decision. I shall be out running my 10k somewhere this weekend 💨🏃🏽‍♀️and grabbing a screenshot for my bling! Personally, I'd be happy with my entry fee going to charity anyway- this was nobody's fault. 🤷‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Me too - if it goes to charity! Generally none of the entry fees go to charity. I read somewhere what it paid for and it was all organisational stuff. Of course in this case maybe they will get it back from their own insurance and could then maybe pay it to charity. That would be good.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Oh, that's interesting - will wait and see what more info we get from them...

[Joster Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Might be better to get the refund and make your own donation?? It’s a good point about what the fee covers!! Virtual 10K coming up tomorrow for me then!!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Joster]

Me too...🏃🏽‍♀️Good luck with yours!🙂

[IAmCharliemouse]

Hi. I was also going to run tomorrow. Such I shame; I was looking forward to the carnival atmosphere, so I’m quite gutted. And feel so bad for all the organisers.

Two personal consolations though...

1. I did my 10k today while sun was shining, so I can claim a medal.

2. I raised over £400 for CRUK.