Hi all you awesome runners!!
First up, a big shout out to paul1960 and GoGo_JoJo who wouldn't be constrained by either time or distance! They have already opened our HU Virtual Running Event with a 21 mile and a 20 mile run respectively. Massive kudos to our two fabulous, fabulous frontrunners!
β At time of posting we have a brilliant 30 entries to the HM and 45 to the 10k β
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If this is the first you've heard of it, it's not too late to enter!!!
Half Marathon or 10k option
Main event Sunday 28th March, 9.30am
(although for greater flexibility we will accept runs at any time on Saturday 27th March - see update below - Sunday 28th March, or at any point during the following week of Mon 29th March - Sat 3rd April)
Links to earlier posts for more details can be found at the end of this post.
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β Remember we have created a public playlist (HU Spring 2021 event playlist) using all your suggestions; available in Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music.
Here are the links again:
in Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/3...
in Apple music: music.apple.com/gb/playlist...
in YouTube music: music.youtube.com/playlist?...
If you don't have a Premium spotify account, you can still access the Spotify playlist but do bear in mind that there will be occasional ads and you will also be using your phone data (there is an article here with suggestions on how to minimise your data usage if that's likely to be an issue support.spotify.com/us/arti... ).
or if you wish to set up your own version of the playlist on a different platform, you can find the list of tracks here: docs.google.com/document/d/...
β We have created a virtual race route for you to follow - one for the 10k and one for the Half Marathon. These can be accessed by downloading the RunGo app and searching for the appropriate route. The route will keep you company all the way (a little like Laura's podcast or MJ or Sarah and the others in the C25k app, or a guided run on NRC, or even the London marathon or London Winter 10k apps). A personalised HU virtual race with words of encouragement, entertainment, progress and route info, it is designed to help the time fly byπ€ It should co-exist happily alongside your choice of music player and whatever you normally use to record your run. It is of course entirely optional and whilst we hope it will make your experience more enjoyable, we cannot offer any guarantee you will like it πππ
If you are interested, but haven't had a try yet, check out the update post for links to the Guides which will help you get everything set up. There is even a '1k Try Me' virtual route which we recommend having a go with first, so everything is ready on the day. The three virtual routes can be found here:
1K Try Me routes.rungoapp.com/route/4...
HM routes.rungoapp.com/route/Z...
10K routes.rungoapp.com/route/9...
β There are two really important points if you plan on using RunGo to follow our virtual route
- you must press the Virtual Outdoor (or treadmill) button to start your run. Do NOT press Run this or you will miss out on our virtual run experience!
- if you are on Android you need to download the route before running it; we have updated it many times this week and may do so right up to the start, so please, please make sure to press the 'Update' button before you run to ensure you have the latest version
β Finally, there appears to be a storm rolling in on Sunday!!! This happens. The most prestigious events can fall victim to lousy weather and invariably the show goes on! Just occasionally there are last minute cancellations or alterations because of safety. Given concerns have been raised, we have decided to 'open' one day earlier for anyone who would prefer to run this Saturday 27th rather than Sunday 28th. Unless the forecast changes, I still plan to head out Sunday morning for the 'main event', but if you are at all concerned and prefer Saturday please do go for it. We will make sure the virtual routes are finished by tomorrow evening.
If you have any issues with the playlist or Rungo, let us know below. Any other questions, do shout.
So all that remains to be said is rest well, eat well, sleep well .... and we look forward to seeing you at the start line. Good luck everyone!!!!
linda9389 & roseabi xxx
March 25th, 2021
Registration post for more details: healthunlocked.com/marathon...
Update and guides: healthunlocked.com/marathon...