F f f flip! It's Friday, and a veritable host of fellow VRBs need our support ... 👟🎽🏃‍➡️💪👏

[linda9389]

Hey up, it's Friday again, and we have a super busy weekend coming up; take yourself a deep, deep breath, shake out your arms, gather your strength ... for we have work to do!!!

Our wonderful HU running community will be out in force this weekend, come rain or shine, so grab your finest pompoms and let's go on a journey to give our most enthusiastic support to the valiant VRBs venturing forth this weekend.

All our wonderful runners will be hitting the start line on Sunday 20th, so spend Saturday wisely!!! At time of posting we have:

🌟First up, (well down) on the South coast, we have the Great South Run, a firm favourite in the HU racing calendar. Billed as 'probably the world's best 10 miler' this event is run in Southsea - through the Naval base, along streets lined with amazing supporters and finally back in along the front. Praying for some gentle weather (that final stretch is very open), but preparing for the worst (have you seen the forecast?), we have a fabulous group of runners: the dynamic duo  Dexy5 and  UpTheStanley (who live locally) will play host to the brilliant  Beachcomber66 , the cheerful  cheekychipmunks , the ever determined  David_G , the magnificent  Mudita11 , the stellar  Sandraj39 , and possibly more that we don't know about just yet!A fabulois GSR posse - grab that bling!

greatrun.org/events/great-s...

🌟A little further North in Somerset, we have a delightful duo, shaking off their lurgies and steaming along the Bath & Bristol Railway. This event is billed as 'the flattest of all the races'; the courageous  Cowladyrunning will be taking on the 25k while the marvellous  MissUnderstanding conquers the 10k. Go smash it ladies!

relishrunningraces.com/bath...

🌟Next we head up to the Midlands, where our terrific trio - the tremendous  TailChaser , the kick-ass  Katnap and the tenacious  Time_Lord - will be taking on the first of five 10k runs in the Tempo Winter Series , and all for sausages!!! Beat those hills in style guys!

tempoevents.co.uk/events/wi...

🌟Travelling further North, we head to the Yorkshire Marathon Festival of running where the remarkable  RosesAreRed777 will be tackling the 10 mile event and the relentless  runningdad will be smashing the Yorkshire Marathon, chasing a PB as he runs this event for the second time. Promising 'a fantastic experience', this should be a great run!

runforall.com/events/10-mil...

runforall.com/events/marath...

🌟Finally we travel a good deal further afield, all the way to Canada, to support the laudable  Lavender1962 who will be running the Toronto Waterfront HM, fuelled by memories of the area she once lived. This one is billed as nothing less than 'the best race experience in Canada' . Enjoy!!!

torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/

Phew! What a fantastic turnout this is!!! HU won't let me tag any more runners!!!

I think that's all from the events list for this weekend, but please do let us know if we've missed anyone so we can add your name to our shout out too!

We wish the very best of luck (and some reasonable weather too) to all of our awesome racers; the training is done, all that remains is for you to have a fabulous time, enjoy.

Whether you're racing or simply running ... or not ... whatever you are have planned, we wish everyone a wonderful weekend.

From your team Beachcomber66, Irishprincess and me xxx

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[misswobble Marathon]

So many events! 😀

Have fun out there folks! Fingers crossed for some fine weather 🤞

Pom poms at the ready! 👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️👏🏅

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Think we need toes crossed as well misswobble; the weather app seems to be frozen!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Saturday looks brighter than Sunday when the conditions are expected to be “challenging” ☔️🌊💨💦

You can only layer up and hope for the best. Hopefully it will be ok to go ahead 😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🤞👍

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

What a posse!!! Good luck everyone 🍀🍀 Happy running, happy meet-ups and happy, shiny bling 🏅

Lot of sparkly pompoms flying from sunny Rhodes 😎 for you all!

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Rhodes!!! I’m so envious-we went a couple of years ago. Eat some feta and soak up some sun for me!!!!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

The feta is amazing! So much nicer than the one I get back home 😋

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Enjoy your Greece time 🥰 love the food there!

[Oldfloss Administrator]

For once... I am here on time... good job too!

GSR Day...... it is here... eeeekkekekek.... GO, GO, GO, everyone there and then.... what a Loooooooooooong list of other folk...and all over the place. !

Hoping each and everyone has a wonderful🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃 time and that the weather....is kind!

Run sage, Run well, RUN HAPPY !!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Fingers crossed for the weather 🤞 and really good luck to you all, pompoms waving madly from the lsle of Wight (which will definitely be visible from the Great South run!!! ) xxx

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to aliboo70]

Don’t go out to wave us on aliboo70 , you might get blown over the Solent 😂

[aliboo70 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Eeek! Xxx 🤣

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

thank you linda9389 and everyone for the pom poms!! I’ve woken up with a cold-argh!!! Hoping it’ll pass for Sunday-I think I’ll be gentle jogging rather than going all out for a PB as planned. Doh!!! Either way, I just hope I can get my medal, which will be the same regardless of how long it takes to get over the line!

Waving Pom Poms back at everyone running this week-good luck all!!! 💪🏃‍♀️🎉

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Oh no MissU. I hope you feel well enough to take part, there’s a lot going round at the moment.

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Oh no MissU!!! The lead up to this has been challenging for us both on the lurgy front!! Good luck! I'll look out for you xx

[Cmoi Marathon]

Safe, happy running all!

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Many thanks linda9389 . We GSR runners are glued to every change in the weather reports. We are not talking sea breeze and drizzle, but being in the edge of named storm Ashley! Having had a bad cold over the last week, I’m not in top form and was puffing like a train in my 2 short runs, so not the best conditions for 10 miles. But Hey, we will see what happens. There’s no doubt, this one will be a whole new experience for many. Please do lots of sun dances for us!

Good luck to all those who are running this weekend in Toronto, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Bristol and in Portsmouth. Bring back the bling 🏅

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Goodness our arms will ache....I'll wave pom poms for all over the weekend and cheer you all home xx

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Thanks Linda and everyone for the Pom Poms and good wishes. At the moment the forecast I use says 30 mph winds gusting to 48 at the start, plus rain 🥴. Temperatures predicted to be from 14c to 15c, which would be good on its own. Storm Ashley apparently. The impact further north is forecast to be rather worse. I am forgetting about any ideas of a PB. I will settle for running, finishing, picking up the bling (of course) and arriving home safely on Monday!

Good luck to everyone running over the weekend. Take care 🙂.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yep…running…finishing…picking up the bling is my aim too!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Just checked (again); unchanged.🙂

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

🤣🤣

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Hi BC66 Dexy5 asked me to run the Great South Run virtually on Sunday morning, however, with Storm Ashley being at it's strongest near to where I live and with heavy rain forecast for Sunday morning I have decided to run that 10 miles run on Saturday afternoon after lunch, probably around 1.15pm when the weather forecast is for sunshine and a light wind, on Saturday morning I will be a marshall at Springburn parkrun.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Good plan Al.👍

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Good luck with your virtual 10 miler AlMorr !

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

I decided to run the Virtual South Run on Saturday afternoon due to storm Ashley arriving on Sunday, The Great South Run has been cancelled due to the storm , I was marshall at Springburn parkrun this morning, after lunch I intended to run 16K/10 miles but at 12K my back and legs got sore and I stopped running, nevertheless that was my longest run this year and the 10K split was 3 minutes quicker than my 10k time two weeks ago at the Great Scottish Run.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Twelve good kilometres AlMorr - and a sensible decision to stop there by the sounds of it.👍Well done on that 10k split too!💪👏🙂

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

As they are always saying on this forum "listen to your body" I knew if I had continued I would have had a very sore back and my legs would have been like jelly, from now on 10K will be my longest distance.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to AlMorr]

Well done for trying AlMorr . 12km is further than I got to run. Listening to your body is so important . 👏👏🏃‍➡️

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

So sad that your run was cancelled due to the strong winds.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al, it was a bit of a rollercoaster week leading up to the decision. But the right one I believe

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

There's a lot of discussion from the runners to have a virtual version to save all those medals and T shirt's going to landfill.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to AlMorr]

Yes, I’ve seen that Al. But if they do that, will they lose the right to run free next year?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I'm trying to remember what happened with the cancelled Lindon Winter run - I think I got a reduced refund. Someone else may remember better ...

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

They’ve just announced we get a free rollover or a refund minus £5 admin fee, plus we can claim T-shirt and medal with proof of 10 miles. Guess I’ve got to get out there tomorrow then while the weather is nice.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I just saw that 🥰 A very decent response on behalf of the organisers

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

I think that has appeased a lot of complaints

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I'm sure. The Bath furor died down once the virtual option was offered. LWR offered it too. Enjoy your run, good luck 🥰

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to AlMorr]

They rarely go to landfill. Usually recycled or sent to poorer countries as charity donations.

[Week7 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Hope the wind blows in the right direction. A little wind assisted running is always useful.

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Thank you linda9389 and everyone - just hearing about storm Ashley 😬 Good luck everyone running 🤗

[Lavender1962 Half Marathon]

Thank you everyone for the pom poms! Good luck to all who are running and crossing my fingers for good weather. 🤞Happy running!

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Wow, what a line up!! Waving wild and windy West Lancashire pompoms in support and encouragement. Good luck and go get the bling (and sausages) 🎉🎉💪

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Oh wow - many of us! Good luck one and all! 👏👏👏 Regular weather checking doesn’t seem to be changing the forecast for Sundays Great South Run!😱 and I have been a bit under the weather (again) over the last couple of days. Enjoyed a short, gentle run this morning however, so am now crossing everything for Sunday - especially having seen this mornings email from Great Run!🌧️💨🌧️🤞🤞

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandraj39]

I think I am wearing out the weather app with the constant checking. Fingers crossed for us all. Such a beautiful day today too.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Bag packed (just about!). I have used magnets to fix my number to my shirt rather than safety pins; my number was somewhat mangled last time……never mind the storm, these details matter 🙂.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Just make sure to fix it in place before you get outdoors, and to keep the magnets away from the very esge kf the bib! I tried to use magnets in the wind at Southsea for our Virtual Vitality 10k a few years back ... it was a traumatic experience!

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

See, that is what a leader is for! Thanks boss!! Maybe both safety pins and magnets! The magnets will hold the number straight whilst I pin it. Belt and braces !

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Looking forward to seeing you  Beachcomber66 . The portaloos are there so it must be happening. 😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Portaloos could be dangerous! You might enter one in Portsmouth and emerge in Basingstoke. I hope that they are strapped down properly!

Looking forward to seeing everyone too 🙂🙂🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Oh Lordy 🙈

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Could be worse folks. En route to parkrun ...

Hope it's better by morning ...

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Oh, wow!😯 ❄️🌨️❄️

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Oops that’s early….❄️❄️❄️

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Took us ... and the gritters ... by surprise!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

I bet you didn’t pack snow boots! 😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Thanks guys. 🙏 I’ve had a horrid week, nothing going right, so if I can get my hands on some wet and very windy bling that might help. ❤️

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I checked our windy parkrun when I did my 100th - it was just 24 mph then. 😂. Be ready for another bad hair day cheekychipmunks ! We will do this together no probs.

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Heads up re M4 closure between J18 and 19! It's meaning I'll take a route through Bristol tomorrow to get to Bath - just hoping the Severn bridge stays open!!!

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Arghh what is it, roadworks? The motorways round here have been horrific of late Cowladyrunning ! The other day the M5 had 2 accidents, and I literally took 2hrs 40 mins to get back home after having my nails done - usually 15 minutes max!

Not sure the M48 will be open over the old bridge tomorrow, but surely the PoW one will be? Otherwise it’s quite a long detour isn’t it? 😳

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Will have to play it by ear 😃

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

It’s the train for me…as long as they are still running. I’m more nervous about ten travel than the run!!

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

No trains going early enough from here!! Good luck!

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

I’m in quite a late wave so I have a very civilised start time!! Good luck to you too!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

I had a severe case of FOMO because I can’t do GSR this year, but, as each successive weather forecast has pinged into our WhatsApp group, I am rather pleased I will be shaking pom-poms from SW France where it is due to be dry and 21c with wind speeds of 4-7 mph 😃😃 Bon courage to all you brave runners. May the wind be behind you and the bling be shiny and heavy. Can’t wait to read all the reports 😁

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

FOMO from me too Sandie, til I saw the weather. Was happy with the Vancouver weather until we just drove through thus (and all for a bit of parkrun tourism tomorrow 🙈)

Eek! All for parkrun ...

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Ooh! Flippin’ ‘eck 😳

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Wow and brrrr!

[TailChaser Marathon]

Woweee! What a busy weekend! I have big FOMO for the GSR but the Winter Series calls. I hope we both have good weather, and if not then the wind pushes us in all the right places 😁. Have wonderful races all!!! 😍🥳🥳🥳😍

[Time_Lord Half Marathon]

Good luck everyone. Hope the weather is kind to us all.

[RosesAreRed777 10 Miles]

Good luck everyone! The weather looks like not being kind to us but hey ho. The finish line, bling and Erdinger zero beer at the end (apparently) will taste all the sweeter.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

We all received an e.mail from the GSR organisers last night saying that they will make a decision by 12 noon today on whether tomorrow’s 10 miler is to go ahead. In the meantime the forecast up here in the North East is now looking rather worse than Portsmouth! So I have decided not to hop on the 8:30 am train this morning in favour of manning the fort here!

I am very sad to be missing out on a lovely meet up with some very special people, but I think it is the right call to make. Molly on the other hand suddenly seems very happy! She saw that my suitcase was packed…. Wonder if she reads my e.mails !!

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Ah sorry the weather is preventing you 😭 I'm keeping an eye on our race too to see what they say....

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

That’s an incredible HU turnout. Good luck to you all! 👍👏👏👏

Edited to add I hope this weather lets up for you. 🌧️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to RunBrianRun]

It didn’t RunBrianRun . GSR cancelled. 🥺

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Oh no that’s awful. How sad 😞. Are you able to run it another day or maybe get out today to get it out of your system so to speak?

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Disappointed here too😟 but I know they have to make these risk assessments. I would love to be able use last weeks 10 mile run as some kind of virtual equivalent but so far it looks like refund or entry next year. We will see.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

What will they do with all the tshirts and medals? It took Bath a while to decide to allow a virtual option back when covid spoiled things, so it may happen here too 🤞

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I hope they offer this as an option, Linda.🤞

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

At first I was going to choose the refund option, but the more I think of that delightful medal, the more I want it, so if they do capitulate and allow a virtual option, I’ll take that Sandraj39 . Don’t care about the teeshirt, but the thought of that medal going to landfill ……

[drl212]

All the best to each and every one of the runners!!!

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

I think the weather is going to challenge everybody this weekend. I have another leg of the Cotswold way to walk on Sunday and am quietly expecting it to be cancelled if Storm Leslie (or is it Ashley, hard to keep up!) has her way. I hope all our runners stay safe, don’t have their plans disrupted too much and have a good weekend.

[Week7 Half Marathon]

Just hot my spare pompoms out!!! Good luck to you all.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Formal confirmation of the cancellation of the Great South Run came through at 12:23. Weather must be going to be really bad for that to happen. Full refund or roll over is on offer. 25,000 disappointed runners, performers etc etc, but safety is paramount. Sorry to miss out on a run with lovely people.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

What’s the betting the winds won’t be as bad as they fear - although I completely understand how they have to risk assess these things. I kind of guessed it was cancelled when I saw on their Instagram that Chris Thompson had won the 5K this morning. He was due to retire after tomorrow’s 10 miler and there had been no mention of him running the 5K as well, prior to today. And I don’t think you’d go out for a sub 15 min 5K the day before your final bite of the Great South Run cherry! Real shame for him but what a career …and what a lovely man.👏👏

So I can put my disposable rain ponchos away for another rainy day….will probably head for the soggy trails tomorrow afternoon, once the rain has eased! Hope it’s kind to you further north Beachcomber66 .🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra. It looks as though things will be pretty dire up here tomorrow too. It is just really bad luck for everyone. Having a huge storm right on run time is ridiculous. Lovely day today, Monday looks good too ….mayhem sandwiched in between! Just a freak event.☹️

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

How’s it looking this morning Beachcomber66 ? You’re meant to bear the brunt more than us. Has it ramped up yet? Not too bad here in the SW I must say.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

The rain has just appeared; not heavy though. The wind is fairly constant with strong gusts, so as advertised really. I have experienced worse up here. I keep thinking “this isn’t so bad” and then the stronger gusts appear.

I would not be running in the forest in these conditions for sure, but I was expecting it to feel worse. The forecast here still looks worse than Portsmouth; but I guess meteorology still isn’t a precise art! I too would like a medal, but I would have to do a 10 mile run to earn it or it would mean nothing.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yes, I wouldn’t want the medal without completing 10 miles. Hopefully GSR will offer the virtual option. Otherwise 2024 medals and teeshirts going to landfill. Feels very wrong.

Stay safe. Blustery and wet here, but like you, I’ve seen it wayyyy worse. Never mind. 🤷‍♀️🥰

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

I’m looking out the window now, and it’s not a very nice day, but I’ve definitely run in worse. Still, we’re not directly on the coast here, and 23,000+ runners being put even the tiniest risk isn’t worth it. But I’d love that medal!🏅🥺

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

It’s 25000 runners over the weekend BC. The 5k runners and family runners had a fantastic day in the sunshine yesterday, which is great. Lying in bed listening to the rain pelting the windows, and wind howling , I’m pleased I’m not running 10 miles. However disappointing, it was the right call, for the safety of not only the runners but all the volunteers and support workers. The tents and race infrastructure might not have survived either.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Being hit by a low flying tent would have been no fun!!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Yep, I agree Dexy - a shame but the right decision.😔

[00marks Marathon]

Bon courage to everyone running. Really sorry to hear that the Great South Run has just been cancelled.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I'm so sorry to read of the cancellation of the GSR. Sending hugs to everyone left disappointed by this news 🤗

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

😔…and I had my poncho ready too! (for before the race, not to run in!)🌧️🏃‍♀️🌧️🤣

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandraj39]

😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

That medal 🥺🥺🥺🥺🏅

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Wow, the busiest of weekends! I am mentally transposing some of our fine weather to you all. I am cheering for you all. A special shout out to my fellow Canadian Lavender1962 Go get what’s yours! 👏👏👏🎉🎉💪

[Cmoi Marathon]

Such a shame that the GSR is off. I imagine there are insurance concerns if there's a weather warning in place.

The département where I live has just had several days of yellow, amber and red weather warnings, the latter complete with texts heralded by shrieking sirens sent direct to mobiles. We're fortunate to live up a hill and several km from the nearest river, as there's been serious flooding: tinyurl.com/25h3y6dy and tinyurl.com/9w9bura2

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Insurance, Health and Safety etc etc. The organisers clearly did their best.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Cmoi]

Yes once it became Storm Ashley it was inevitable.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

I'm so sorry to hear GSR has been cancelled too, I know so many of you were really looking forward to it but staying safe is the most important thing.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

You are right Sue. The suspense has been stretched out over a few days; lots of guessing what might happen; in the end, nature won!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

So disappointing though, maybe next year will be better and I will aim to be there too 😁

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

A special anniversary in October next year, so it may not be possible Sue. Good that you will be fit and ready to go by then 🙂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Be good if I am but we will see,

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

So have lots of you lost out on hotel costs too?

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Not sure. I have written to the hotel via Booking.com so we will see. There will have been lots of late cancellations I would imagine.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Worth a try at least 🤞

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I cancelled my hotel on Thursday linda9389 . I had a feeling in my waters, confirmed by hubby’s many many experiences of rowing events being cancelled in the past due to public liability concerns. So I was lucky and all I’m missing out on is my meetup with my pals and the beautiful bling. Hoping for a virtual option. 🤞

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

That proved to be a very good move!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

We are only about an hours drive from Portsmouth, so always drive down on the day. I am sure many will lose money which is a shame. When we travel for an event we always use Premier Inn flex rate, which allows you to cancel up to 1pm on day of arrival. 👍

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

I was gutted to not be able to run the GSR this year but am now thankful that we are in warm, sunny, SW France instead. I feel so sorry for those of you who aren’t able to run.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Next year Sandie1961 🥰

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

My daughter is getting married on 24th ... hopefully will be the weekend before that ...

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

It is 😉

[runningdad Marathon]

It’s a Did Not Start for me unfortunately 😞 I’ve been floored by a rotten virus for the last week and I’ve been doing everything I can to try and get well, but I’m still not well enough to safely run a marathon. So I have to be sensible and sit this one out. I’m very disappointed as my training had gone so well. But there will be other runs. Good luck to everyone running a race or for fun this weekend, looking forward to being back out with you very soon!

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon in reply to runningdad]

Oh, how disappointing for you after all that hard work -but definitely the right decision. Get well soon.👍

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to runningdad]

Sorry to hear that runningdad. Get well soon

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to runningdad]

Arrgghh! I'm so, so sorry to read thus. That has to be the toughest if decisions to make, but as you say a marathon requires you to bring all your strength to the start line. Take good care, recover well ... and enter for 2025!

[Cmoi Marathon in reply to runningdad]

Oh that's such a shame runningdad , I hope you're fully recovered soon and able to find a replacement event.

[runningdad Marathon]

Thanks all, I’m not gonna lie, it was a definite case of FOMO when the family and I went down to cheer on the runners that were able to start. I had a few running buddies taking part so I wanted to support them. But I know in my heart it was the right decision. I’ll have a hunt for another event when I’m well enough to get back to it, or I’ll do something virtual.

[Joster Half Marathon]

Wow, what a busy weekend it was. Well done to everyone taking part, and am sorry for those in GSR that it didn't go ahead....