HUHM&10K party!!! One day to go!!! Are you ready? 🎽🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👟🥇

[linda9389]

Helllooooo to all you wonderful racers!!!

It’s virtually time to fire the gun for the autumn 2021 HU virtual HM and 10k!

A few last minute details for you 😊

⭐⭐ ⭐ YES, YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP!!! ⭐⭐ ⭐

★ It's not too late to join in, just 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!!! ⭐⭐ ⭐

★ Roseabi has very kindly created a public playlist from a selection of 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 comment below).

★ You can link to the HUHM Nov 2021 playlist on YouTube here: music.youtube.com/playlist?...

★ You can link to the Autumn HUHM&10k playlist on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/7...

⭐⭐ ⭐ RUN EXPERIENCE APP!!! ⭐⭐ ⭐

★ We have now finished the new RunGo virtual HM ‘run experience’. If you didn't listen to the spring version, you are in for a treat unlike anything you have listened to before! If you have already listened to the spring one you will already know just how classy this new one is likely to be!!! I have proof-listened it using the Samsung text-to-speech engine, other engines will add their own quirks - enjoy🤔 !!!

Note: As this route has been updated right up until the time of posting this, please make sure you update'/download it again to get the latest version, if you had already downloaded it to your phone.

★ The latest HU autumn 2021 HM around Oxford experience can be accessed via the web using this link routes.rungoapp.com/route/H... or by searching the app for 'HU autumn 2021 HM around Oxford'

★ The HU Spring 2021 10k (following the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 10k route) is still available for anyone doing the 10k, and can be accessed via the web using this link routes.rungoapp.com/route/9... or by searching the app for 'HU Spring 2021 10k'

★ We have created a ‘Try Me’ virtual 1k route so you can test RunGo out. We do advise you to try a practice run in advance of your HM or 10k, to make sure you are familiar with the tech! It can be accessed via the web using this link routes.rungoapp.com/route/4... or by searching the app for 'HU spring 2021 1 kilometre Try Me'

Select and download the route and follow the instructions as outlined in the guide.

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!

★ CAUTIONARY NOTES:

You must select to run the route 'virtually'.

RunGo will use your phone's GPS software. It is likely to differ from the GPS software on your watch! Do double check your watch before you stop running!!!

⭐⭐ ⭐ BIBS!!! ⭐⭐ ⭐

★ Should you wish to, you can now print your bib using 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.

⭐⭐ ⭐ RESULTS/WINNERS!!! ⭐⭐ ⭐

★ Please do write a race report and let us know how you got on (orif you prefer you can tell us in the weekly chat!)

★ Look out for a separate results post next week - comment there so we can capture your times.

★ Remember you do not have to be the fastest runner to win your event!

★ On Monday 22nd November we will draw a random winning time for each of the HM and the 10k and announce the winner of each event.

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Do let us know if you have any questions!

Good luck everyone. Have fun. I will be there on the sidelines, loudly cheering you on!!!

Be excited!!!! 🥰

from the Bridge and Marathon teams xxx

November13th, 2021

[Juliet202 Half Marathon]

Oh no ! I didn't realise this was in the offing ! Haven't been checking in recently - but too late - I did a 10k last weekend, and a 5k today and don't have time for another 10k in the coming week (not to mention half marathon !). 😕 But I hope still to be able to access the Run Go virtual route in a couple of weeks when I've got a 12k planned (part of another half-marathon plan!). Enjoy everyone !! Go go go !!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Juliet202]

Yes, you can use it whenever you like xxx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Juliet202]

Ahh, sorry we don't fit with your plans! You can use the 10k route on a 12k run - you can just leave rungo in the background while you finish your run and stop it when you are finished 😊

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Yay exciting!!!!!

Now, why did I give those two playlists different names? No idea 😂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

I noticed my rungo naming was just as consistent 😍

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

😂

There are a couple more small differences between the two. I couldn't find 'Boys of Summer' on YouTube Music, so I added 'More Than A Feeling' instead. And, also on YTM, my hand somehow slipped and I added the Pretenders' original 'Brass in Pocket' instead of the cover version 😆

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

My Uni freshers week band!!!

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Cool!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

I'll most probably be running my 10K on Tuesday - good luck everyone!!! xxx

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Good luck!!!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

I’m super excited Linda! Super unprepared, but I’m cutting myself some serious slack due to my lack of mileage of late. I say bring it on! 👏👏👏

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Just go out and try to enjoy, despite the loops!!!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I’m hoping conditions will allow me to go slightly off piste tomorrow, resulting in less loops! 🤞

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Ooh fingers crossed for you CC - that would be very helpful I'm sure!

[sparky66 Half Marathon]

If I wasn't excited enough about tomorrow's HU HM, I surely am now!!! My daughter sent me this to celebrate after the run tomorrow (no pressure) 😂 please click on the pic to read the lovely note she wrote 😊

Finishers Goodies

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Nawwwh! how lovely!!! what a gorgeous thing to do 🥰. No pressure. Just enjoy. You know you can do this and now it will be SO worthwhile 😊

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

It will Linda, so great to be taking part in this event, this forum has meant the world to me this past year 🙏

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to sparky66]

🥰

[GTFC Marathon in reply to sparky66]

Love this 💚

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to sparky66]

How lovely is that? you will enjoy those

[nowster Metric Marathon]

If I do get out at 9.30am, I intend to pause my podcast/music for a couple of minutes at 11am.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to nowster]

I did think about that. The 10k is probably OK, but the HM would need to start earlier to finish before 11am. Lots of options though, depending on what suits individuals. Good luck!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to nowster]

That’s a good point nowster. I’m heading out as soon as it’s light enough.

[sparky66 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I'm also heading out earlier cheekychipmonks 😊 probably around 8 .. we can help each other by knowing we out together ❤️.. let's get out and enjoy the day 🏃‍♀️🎽🏃🙏

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

I’ve been looking for this post, I’ve set up the 10k route on rungo, and the playlist on spotify, we are very excited, well I am! Willow says he ran today so will run Tuesday lol 😂 Good luck everyone and if I don’t report back it will mean i’m still running or fallen in the river 😮

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Ooooh! don't fall in the river Sola!!! Sorry the links were so late xxx

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

No worries it’s good to have the links, we won’t fall in the river, I’ve just been offered horse riding after 😮I won’t be able to walk for days! the playlist looks great, I couldn’t work out why i was so excited then realised I’d never planned a 10k before, they just sort of happened on days i was running well

[GTFC Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 go and be awesome!!

[Hidden]

I am very curious as to the RunGo experience (10K here). I normally don't run with music or anything, prefering nothing in my ears. But will make an exception tomorrow for the RunGo route. Just have to keep in mind to take along my in-ears 😶

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hidden]

You can always switch it off if you don't like it! There is no music included. There is chat and distance marking. It's .... different 🤣

[Hidden in reply to linda9389]

A bit like NRC then? I do like coach Bennett for example, but still prefer silence. Which is actually weird for me. But I guess that as there is always noise around me (at work, radio, tv, ...), a tad of silence can feel good?

But I am curious as to the RunGo thingy, so definately going to try it. Just hope the weather will play nice 😜

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Hidden]

A very tiny little bit like NRC yes! But think local Amateur Dramatics rather than West End Theatre!!!! 😀

[Frizzbomb67 10 Miles]

Wow! You have put in so much work on this. Thank you to all involved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I’m looking forward to trying RunGo for the first time and the playlists look rockin’ 🎸

I’m going to try them out on other runs. I probably won’t be able to run tomorrow as I’m at church till 12 then have my mother for lunch and the afternoon but I’ll definitely complete it next weekend.

Have fun everyone 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃🏾

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Frizzbomb67]

That's a busy day tomorrow for sure. Any time up to and including next Sunday will work. The playlists and rungo routes aren't going anywhere 😀

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Thanks Linda and Roseabi for all your work to stage our virtual events. I'm looking forward to a 10k trot on Monday

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Fabulous. Good luck!!!

[GTFC Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Cheering you on!

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Thank you GTFC

[LadyGault Half Marathon]

Good luck everyone. My dodgy knee and I will be feeling envious of your achievements. Enjoy and hopefully I'll be back at it soon.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to LadyGault]

I do hope so!

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Aha I was searching for this post earlier but it was hiding! Thank you both so much...I'll enjoy the playlist!

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon]

Drat, just got the race info and my HM on Sunday is completely headphone free (no bone conduction option) so I won't be able to take the commentary along. I will have to do another HM at some point as I'd hate to miss out...

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Blackberrypie]

Shame! But good motivation for another one 😊 You can still submit your time though. Good luck and have fun!!!

[Over62 Half Marathon]

Well I woke up very early to have some breakfast and then set off a couple of hours later on this beautiful mild Autumnal morning for the November HUHM it was slow going this definitely due to my very poor preparation for this run as I had a horrible cold and then my diary getting completely trashed this past fortnight with one thing or another. Today though I dedicated this November HM to my 1st grandchild, a boy Theodore John born on Wednesday. After this run we dashed up to meet him for the 1st time he’s simply adorable. What a focus to make sure I completed the distance. 🏃🏻‍♀️😊❤️

Canalside

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Nawhh! Congratulations on the new arrival! What a lovely reason to run!!! Well done.