HUHM - not happening here😢

[Reggit]

I hoped you all enjoyed your virtual half and 10k’s.

I’d hoped to join, however after 2 hectic weeks at work and with covid thrown into the mix as well I’ve no energy whatsoever.

Squeezed a 10k in yesterday which absolutely killed and was about 5 minutes slower than my normal easy pace. Made my mind up that unless I feel better in the next couple of days there’ll be no HM for me.

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[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

But you did the 10K though! There you go, that can count towards the HU event 👍

I think there were several of us who had to pull out for various reasons. Always disappointing but there will be others.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Irishprincess]

The runs wait, do they not Maj? I am hoping against hope that my back issue will have recovered enough for me to sneak a slow 10K in on Sunday... the last day to qualify! If not...next time!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I didn’t know you had back issues Floss. Running related? Gardening?

Fingers crossed for you 🤞x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Irishprincess]

I have not even mentioned it on the forums, I feel I am always whinging about something .

Cycling I think, was the cause!!! At the coast, have not cycled for an age and I can only think the terrain and my posture... either that or I am getting old 🤣x

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

It’s so easily done. And no you’re not getting old. Aches and niggles mean that we are using our bodies and challenging them to do more. We are NOT going to sit still 💪😎😍

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Oh my... what a time you have had... HUGE well done you on the 10 K... !

[ForbiddenPlanet Half Marathon]

Adjusted for circumstances that's a fantastic effort!👏💪

[Cmoi Marathon]

Sorry to hear that Reggit . But you were signed up for the 10K anyway weren't you? That most definitely counts!

In any case the HU virtual events aren't about people's times, but about having fun and thinking of our VRBs.

Hope you're fully recovered and back to running as you'd like soon!

[Reggit Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

I hedged my bets and signed up for both.

Certainly not worth pushing any further until I’m fully recovered. Shame as was debating a late entry into the Great Manchester Run this Sunday.

[Freecloud Marathon]

That's no excuse, get out there and do it! 😂 But seriously though, well done for doing the 10k, it must have been so draining I'm not sure if I'd attempt to do it if I was in the same condition as yourself.

[Irish-John Marathon]

We can only do what is right and healthy for ourselves R. I know well the disappointment of not making a Run for whatever correct reason, but it doesn't stop one permanently. Best wishes for a fast and full recovery 🙂👍🏻

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

You did 10k feeling rough still? Amazing,

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Sorry to hear you're unwell. Sounds like a very smart decision - save yourself for all the other runs that are waiting to be enjoyed when you are recovered 😊 I can put this one down for the 10k instead to remove any unwise temptation 😊

[Reggit Marathon in reply to linda9389]

haha - the temptation is still there, I’ve got until 10am today to register for the Great Manchester Run on Sunday.

I must behave (but the bling looks good 😂)

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Reggit]

😍😍😍