A Richmond Runfest email ...

[linda9389]

... after the New Forest news yesterday, I was sure Kew would also be cancelled, but NO this email confirms it's happening. Lots of changes to normal, reduced size and over two days. Runners set off in groups of four every few seconds. Unfortunately the Nike Tshirt has been replaced with a buff (for standing around, but not required for running) and bag! Now the search for a tech t-shirt that fits and that I like, has become more of a holy grail for me than the bling itself tbh so to tell the truth I am a tad disappointed. They will kindly let me defer if I am too disappointed about the T ... but on balance think I'll go for it 😅

But I'm getting ahead of myself - first I have an important virtual 5k tomorrow (weather and migraine permititng 🙄).

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

It’s great to see events opening up. I got an email yesterday about an actual real-life event at the end of August 🤗

Good luck with your 5K 🍀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Isn't it just! If there are a few successes, hopefully other organisers will follow suit. My 5k today? let's just say I need to do better if I'm to make the most of my Kew run (or maybe it could just be a bit cooler and less humid) 🙄🤷‍♀️😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I’m just back from a 6K and the humidity left me dripping 🥵 Ugh ... roll on winter ❄️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

😅😅😅 steady on !!!

[Hidden]

Thats great news to have an actual running event to go to. It sounds like kew have also embraced covid changes as had new forest. Such a shame about the tshirt though, sounded like a nice quality one. Maybe some online shopping as a nice running treat instead! Any excuse for me anyway.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Ooooh,shopping ... now there's an idea! I figure there's always next year for the t-shirt too🙃 As supporters aren't allowed into Kew til after the race, I'm wondering if they are closing Kew while the run is on (thinking back to the NF issue). I guess all will become clear ...

[Hidden in reply to linda9389]

I suspect they can close kew which is why they can go ahead. The new forest is part crown land and part forestry commission so they can't close it sadly. I wonder what other location they are going to use?

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Hidden]

Yes I think they are also worried about setting a precedent which may not be so safe elsewhere in the country. ☹️😢

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Oh wow something that isn’t virtual at last

Good luck and have fun

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Exciting isn't it? And I love Kew, so hopefully it will be a great day 😍

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

It will be amazing

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

That’s fantastic news linda, running in a race is the holy grail, and such a lovely place to do it. Personally, I’d rather have a buff than a T-shirt as they are useful for so many things and I can only just close the T-shirt drawer.

So disappointed about the new Forest marathon too, even though I probably would have dropped to 5k this year. I’m hoping that next year will be more normal and we can do those runs we love.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Ahh yes, it had sounded so positive for NF for so long hadn’t it. Maybe next year will be a 10k PB for you Dexy - something to look forward to and to aim for 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Ahh, I know how frustrating it is. You will get there but in the meantime every run will have it's merits - enjoy them all 😊

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Just running 10k is a dream at the moment - time immaterial 🏃‍♀️