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London winter run cancelled, will be refunded

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But you can still get your bling by doing a run and posting proof on their website.

What a shame, but at least we can still have the medal

londonwinterrun.co.uk/event...

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Agelesslass profile image
AgelesslassMetric Marathon

Best to be safe Flick, the Llandudno run round the Orme is still on, can’t believe it!!!!

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toAgelesslass

I guess there's still time for it to be cancelled. Make sure to stay in to the Orme side of the road rather than the sea side if it does go ahead 😨😨😨

in reply tolinda9389

Fingers crossed x

in reply toAgelesslass

Omigods! That must be far more dangerous. London is on red weather warning and the parks will be closed x

Agelesslass profile image
AgelesslassMetric Marathon in reply to

I know, I don’t think they want to postpone it. I may duck out yet 😢

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toAgelesslass

I just read that all trains west of Llandudno are being cancelled ...

Agelesslass profile image
AgelesslassMetric Marathon in reply tolinda9389

Yes I heard that to, it’s really windy in North Wakes where I live tonight

JaoJao profile image
JaoJao

I am heartbroken 💔💔💔💔💔 ... but I do accept that safety comes first and foremost. I’m just digesting the news now, was going to be my first big race experience 😢

in reply toJaoJao

I’m so sorry. Is there another one soon that you can do?

I feel sorry for people actually on trains right now coming down from Scotland etc. Too

JaoJao profile image
JaoJao in reply to

I am volunteering at LLHM with Linda9389 in March and I have the Adidas City Run 1 hour in April. It’s not the end of the world, I will explore other race options to make up for this one.

in reply toJaoJao

I really feel for you. Such a shame. It’s not such a huge disappointment for me because it isn’t my first big event x

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JaoJao in reply to

Thank you lovely, I hope to meet you at London Winter Run next year xx

in reply toJaoJao

Me too. Meanwhile enjoy your race when it comes. Tbh the London one might have been a bit overwhelming for a first big event. X

JaoJao profile image
JaoJao in reply to

Linda and I are going to try and do the 10K together tomorrow! Before the storms come, it won’t be the same but we will take solace that we’ve still managed the 10k for that event and claim our medal 🙂

in reply toJaoJao

Yes Kate and I are doing it tomorrow too

JaoJao profile image
JaoJao in reply to

We did our run this morning! We clocked more than the 10k, I did my furthest distance yet, just shy of 13K (8 miles)... linda did a bit more than me. We will be claiming our bling and we will enter next year’s LWR and hope it goes ahead 🙂🙂

How did you get on? Did you run around Oxford?

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Granspeed in reply toJaoJao

🎉👏🏼🎉 Determination wins!

in reply toJaoJao

No we ran round Abingdon. I’m still not 100% after being ill, am knackered now, and it was very slow, so perhaps it’s as well it was cancelled, from my point of view ☹️

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrHalf Marathon

Sorry about your run being cancelled Flick, I knew when the Met Office issued a updated Amber Warning for South East England for Sunday the organisers of the London Winter Run would have to cancel it, such a shame, that run is only once a year, but they say if you run a 10K you will still get a medal,

in reply toAlMorr

It’s red warning now for London

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to

BBC still only show it as yellow, but red sounds very scary!

in reply tolinda9389

If they’re closing the parks for safety then it must be pretty bad 😳

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

Disappointed here too, Flick but half expected it - I shall feel very cheated if these winds don't materialise!💨🙄

in reply toSandraj39

I’m going to do my 10k run tomorrow. I’m debating whether to put the refund straight back into doing it next year

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Sandraj39Half Marathon in reply to

Definately a run I would still love to do and yes, I think I will run tomorrow too! Have a good one!👍🏃🏽‍♀️

in reply toSandraj39

You did see that you can have the medal still if you run 10k between tomorrow and the 18th? I can’t remember who I’ve told and who I haven’t 🤨

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Sandraj39Half Marathon in reply to

Yes I did - thanks Flick!🙂

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon

I'd rather enter next year and hope for a dry, calm and chilly day to properly enjoy the event as it's meant to be. The email says there will be a refund - wonder if doing a virtual run for the medal would mean no refund?

JaoJao profile image
JaoJao in reply tolinda9389

Gutted. It wasn’t meant to be 💔

I would happily enter next year’s event too.

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toJaoJao

Me too! Maybe we can get entry at an early bird price 🤞

JaoJao profile image
JaoJao in reply tolinda9389

Ok, you’re in charge of looking out for Early Bird 🙂🙂

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toJaoJao

Once they've got your name, you'll probably be inundated!

in reply tolinda9389

I don’t think so. They can’t reuse the medals as they have this years date on them

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linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply to

Ahh, OK 👍

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply tolinda9389

They've got the medals anyway, they want to shift them! 😊

Sorry you all missed out on the race xxx

in reply toroseabi

I have mixed feelings. I wasn’t really up to it yet after that lingering illness, but I was psyched up to do it and looking forward to running round a traffic free ancient inner city of London

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to

I don't think it would have been much fun in that weather though!

in reply toroseabi

No not in that weather. I just did the qualifying run for the medal and an exhausted - my first 10k since Oxford half - so I think running a 10k race was probably beyond me anyway

roseabi profile image
roseabiUltramarathon in reply to

Well done! Feet up now 😊😊😊

RunBrianRun profile image
RunBrianRunHalf Marathon

I must be one of the very few glad to see it cancelled. I’m gutted for everyone else who were prepared and paid out for travel and hotels though, not to mention all the people involved in organising it,

linda9389 profile image
linda9389AdministratorMarathon in reply toRunBrianRun

Ditto! I don't think you're the only one who is glad on some level at least.

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksHalf Marathon

Aww guys what a shame, but if the weather is going to be as bad as they’re saying, it’s definitely for the best. 💨💨💨💨

There will be other races. Just a pity after all the training and excitement about this weekend. I feel for you all. 😩❤️

I’m kind of relieved on one level. Due to illness, I haven’t run 10k since Oxford half. This way I can run the 10k without pressure and still get the bling

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