The HUHM&10K party is almost PREPPED!!! Are you ready to Go? 🎽🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👟🥇

[linda9389]

Hi all you fabulous runners!!

🔊🔊🔊 It’s almost time for the autumn 2021 HU virtual HM and 10k 🔊🔊🔊

Apologies at being so late with an update. Life is busy, but we’re almost ready to go!

⭐⭐ ⭐ YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP!!! ⭐⭐ ⭐

★ It's not too late to join in, this event is still OPEN for entries!!! comment below

Half Marathon or 10k Main event Sunday 14th November, 9.30am

(for greater flexibility we will accept runs at any time on Sunday 14th November or at any point during the following week of Mon 15th - Sun 21st November)

★ See this post for more details: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

⭐⭐ ⭐ MUSIC!!! ⭐⭐ ⭐

★ We will create a public playlist using your fabulous suggestions. It will be available in Spotify and YouTube (if anyone has Apple Music – or any other popular platform - and is able to export the playlist from Spotify or YouTube that would be really appreciated, please message below).

★ A post with links to the playlists will follow (though possibly not until Saturday).

★ Please comment below if you would be able to export the playlist from Spotify or YouTube to set it up elsewhere (for example Apple or Amazon music).

⭐⭐ ⭐ RUN EXPERIENCE APP!!! ⭐⭐ ⭐

★ We have produced a new RunGo virtual HM ‘run experience’. I know some people had issues with RunGo in spring, but some of you liked it, so we are producing a new one for the HM distance. Links to follow as soon as it is ‘proof-listened’!

★ The Edinburgh 10k one is still available for anyone doing the 10k.

★ We have created a ‘Try Me’ virtual 1k route so you can test RunGo out We suggest you try a practice run in advance of your HM or 10k to make sure you are familiar with the tech! To do this we have created a short virtual route: HU spring 2021 1Kilometre Try Me which can be accessed via the web using this link routes.rungoapp.com/route/4...

Select and download that route and follow the instructions as outlined in the guide. Although this virtual route is only 1km long, you can keep running and it will quietly wait for you to press stop when you have finished your run!

If you have any issues when you try it out, please let us know as soon as possible. Chances are you won’t be the only person to hit the problem and it would be great to iron out any teething problems in advance if we can.

★ We produced guides for using RunGo to access our ‘run experience’. (These notes were based on my use on my own android phone and on downloading the app to my son’s iPhone; it is possible/likely that your phone may look a little different depending on your own set up, but hopefully the guides will be enough for you to get everything working!)

The Android version can be found here: docs.google.com/document/d/...

The Apple version here: docs.google.com/document/d/...

Do have a read and get Rungo and the routes set up in advance of the event. There will be no need to create an account or register any personal details, but you will need your phone when you run!

⭐⭐ ⭐ BIBS!!! ⭐⭐ ⭐

★ In spring bibs proved very popular (if rather hard to print!). If you want to complete your race experience and proudly show your HU allegiance to the world, you can now print your bib (more easily!) from this link drive.google.com/file/d/1QR... (bibs are in alphabetical order for anyone who has already entered – HM entries first, followed by 10k entries).

★If you have only just requested to enter, your bib will be available once we have given you your race number.

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Let us know if you have any questions!

Do watch out for the final update post with links to the playlist and new Rungo route. here's to a great race!!!

from the Bridge and Marathon teams xxx

November11th, 2021

[Cmoi Marathon]

Many, many thanks linda9389 , you're wonderful 😀😘

The RunGo commentary had me in hysterics last time as the numbers got auto-translated into French, the rest was left in English and read out by French voice generation software. The result was worthy of Inspector Clouseau.

I'm also highly amused that HU has tagged your post "iron"! Trying to tell us something?

Happy running, all!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Cmoi]

That's a great way to listen to the commentry! 🤣🤣🤣

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

It was coming out with stuff like "I bet ee cooouldn't rrrun dix mille mètres!" and mangling all the usernames. 🤣🤯🙃

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Cmoi]

Ecellent!

Main thing I remember about the commentry I listened to was things like "Woop Woop" and "Hooray" said in a flat, emotionless voice.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Your ears have to provide the emotion 😍

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

I think they’d detract from the experience if my ears added emotion to the comments. Luckily, I have unemotional ears.

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

How do you know SkiMonday ? Your ears might just be really good at hiding their feelings. 😭 👂👂🤣

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Cmoi]

Good point Cmoi. Alternatively, they could be fully functional emotionally and it’s just me failing to recognise that. Either way, the result are deliciously deadpan.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

😁😁😁😁😁🏃‍♀️☺️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I think you can expect more of the same 😍. Iron? why on earth????

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I've just spotted why linda9389 : you said "iron out any problems" and the algorithm uses lexical similarity, not common sense!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

😍😍😍

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon]

Hi Linda. Thanks again for organising. I am still planning to run this, but haven’t completed a HM since the London Landmarks disaster. I will do my best but might not make the full distance. Whatever happens, I will write a report!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

With it being November now, hydration won't be much of an issue so I'm sure you'll be fine.

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Thanks, SM.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Just make enjoying a long slow run your priority. We're happy to have you on the start line. Complete as much or as little of the distance as you like. If you decide against the full HM , submit a 10k time. No pressure. Just enjoy and know you are in good company.

Without the tension, the heat, the disorientation, the crowds, the pressure ... it will be a whole different run. Good luck. Enjoy 😊

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you, Linda. I appreciate that. And yes, aiming to enjoy it.

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

I really admired and appreciated your LLM report Stephen_UK . It's easy to come on here and trumpet success, not so easy to post when things don't work out as planned.

Wishing you a happy, successful run, whatever form that takes.

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you, Cmoi! Hope all’s well with you.

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to Stephen_UK]

Yes, thanks. Since before the maratrail, which will be six weeks ago this weekend, I've not done any serious runs, and certainly not a HM. I'm not sure when I'll run, and I've no route in mind. Current plan is go out the door and see where I end up, so anything could happen. Except for a PB of any sort! 🤣

[Stephen_UK Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

That sounds like a good plan! Hope it goes well.

[Hidden]

I am ready! I postpone my long run of the week till Sunday (instead of Saturday). Might not be at 9.30 exactly, but will probably be in the morning. I will be doing 12K, but will note down my 10K time as promised.

Never heard about RunGo, will have to read me in on that...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hidden]

RunGo is a general run navigation app. We have used it to set up a virtual run so you can pretend you are running a real race route, with commentary from HU to keep you distracted from your legs!!!

[Hidden in reply to linda9389]

Downloaded it and already found the 10K one. Will try it out on Sunday!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Remember to press VIRTUAL!!!

[nowster Metric Marathon]

I think I'm prepared. Not sure about starting at exactly 9.30am, but I'll definitely be doing it in the morning. The weather forecast is favourable too.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to nowster]

Ooh good! I hadn't got as far as looking at the weather!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

I so want to sign up for the 10k but will have to wait for Saturday because this cold i have just won’t go away

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Some of these colds seem to be real clingers this winter! Feel better soon, and remember any time before 22nd November will count.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Thanks, my friend may be free to come with me so it’ll be a run walk i assume that’s ok?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Oh yes! Of course 😊

[Cmoi Marathon]

I should also mention that I'm planning to do the HM on Sunday and the 10k later in the week, but as usual with me things may well get moved about.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Running with the flow! 😍

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to linda9389]

As per usual. I've actually got more commitments over the weekend than most of next week, and the weather forecast isn't great. We'll see!

[Frenc Half Marathon]

I’ll have a bash Linda, not sure when though. Thank you! 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Any time before 22nd will count 😊

[Frenc Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Tee hee I’m glad there’s a choice of days! I did a 5.5k first thing and felt like a saggy old bagpuss for the rest of the day 🤣.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Frenc]

That's quite the description 🤣

[Guinea70 Marathon]

Brilliant, thank you for all your hard work organising everything, love the bibs too (wish I could print mine off but i don't have a printer, I'd wear it with pride if I could) 😀

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Guinea70]

OK, that's a problem I don't have a work around for I'm afraid 😍 Maybe you could get out your colouring pens and make one 🤔

[LadyGault Half Marathon]

I'm a little uncertain at the moment. I have a niggly and slightly swollen knee but it is getting better. I'm resting and aiming to try a gentle 5k tomorrow. If that goes OK and is good afterwards I'll decide on what I do Sunday, might just be the 10k then perhaps the HM next weekend 🤔

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to LadyGault]

Oh do look after the knee! See how you go. 10k or HM or both, simply let us know afterwards but protecting your knee is the main priority.

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

Woo woo🏃‍♀️🎽Excited 😀

I've had a look through the bib numbers and don't see mine.. I'd love to have one please 🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Oh no! I don't have you on the list. So sorry. I've added you now. Bib number 21!

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

AHH thanks Linda 👍🤗

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Booo, after finally getting back up to 10k after some ill health had put me on the sidelines for a couple of months, I've only managed to pick up an injury! Very frustrating as I was hoping to join you guys for the 10k but as I'm still limping a bit it really wouldn't be sensible.I can however wave my pom poms like crazy & wish those taking part the very best of runs...enjoy it guys, wish I was joining you 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Run46]

For the same reason, I'm right there with you on the sidelines, waving my pom poms and cheering wildly. Frustrating, but definitely better than taking a chance. Hope you heal quickly and get right back on track nice and quick!

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thanks Linda, you too...enforced time off certainly makes you appreciate your health & the ability to run. I can't wait to be fully fit & get back to it 🙏🏃‍♀️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Run46]

I'm into my fourth week but hope to try a short run on Sunday, all being well 🤞

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Good luck 🤞🤞🤞

[RunWillie Metric Marathon]

Sorry for late response linda9389

A big thank you to you and the team for all your hard work organising. You are all awesome!

I’ll be running my 10k next week in line with my HM plan. Rest day tomorrow apart from cheering everyone very loudly. ❤️🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to RunWillie]

Fabulous!