Probably something you should take up with the PR team directly. I was just passing on the message and trying to save people a wasted journey. I wasn’t looking for my integrity to be challenged.
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Withdean South Stand
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I literally have no idea why you took that personally when it obviously wasn't written to be.
Your first sentence perhaps? Still no idea?
Please forgive the lengthy post….As some of you know, I am pretty close with members of the Hove Park core committee.
I can confirm that the event has been cancelled as only two committee members are available this week and in their view this is not enough to hold a safe and enjoyable event. The number of volunteers is not the issue tomorrow.
So let’s bear in mind the following:
1) it’s the first time in around 800 runs they have had to cancel - most other parkruns get the odd day off due to Pride, Brighton Marathon, funfairs, bad weather and other events.
2) There are four other parkruns in B&H available plus Lancing, Worthing, Lewes etc
3) the core committee members, several of whom don’t even run, spend time every week organising parkrun, managing social media, organising volunteers, setting up, running the event, packing away, processing results, dealing with any issues, answering emails from people who’s time is two seconds out etc etc - just out of sheer goodwill.
4) it’s bank holiday and many people are on holiday.
5) Hove Park parkrun does continually struggle for volunteers - especially in school hols as they lose the Duke of Edinburgh cohort. There are people who’ve run there hundreds of times without volunteering!!!!! So hopefully everyone commenting on here does their fair share of volunteering and if you’d like to become a member of the core team I’m sure they’d welcome your help.
So (and I hope this doesn’t sound too touchy) let’s all appreciate what a brilliant and selfless job they have done for the last 13 years and respect their right to make the correct decision
I can confirm that the event has been cancelled as only two committee members are available this week and in their view this is not enough to hold a safe and enjoyable event. The number of volunteers is not the issue tomorrow.
So let’s bear in mind the following:
1) it’s the first time in around 800 runs they have had to cancel - most other parkruns get the odd day off due to Pride, Brighton Marathon, funfairs, bad weather and other events.
2) There are four other parkruns in B&H available plus Lancing, Worthing, Lewes etc
3) the core committee members, several of whom don’t even run, spend time every week organising parkrun, managing social media, organising volunteers, setting up, running the event, packing away, processing results, dealing with any issues, answering emails from people who’s time is two seconds out etc etc - just out of sheer goodwill.
4) it’s bank holiday and many people are on holiday.
5) Hove Park parkrun does continually struggle for volunteers - especially in school hols as they lose the Duke of Edinburgh cohort. There are people who’ve run there hundreds of times without volunteering!!!!! So hopefully everyone commenting on here does their fair share of volunteering and if you’d like to become a member of the core team I’m sure they’d welcome your help.
So (and I hope this doesn’t sound too touchy) let’s all appreciate what a brilliant and selfless job they have done for the last 13 years and respect their right to make the correct decision
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Withdean South Stand
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You do acknowledge it is strange how it was announced though? Straight cancellation, no request for help just it's cancelled. Of course there is no question it's incredibly selfless of them for years and years to give up their time for the running community, there is nothing but respect and admiration for them. But if they're short of core members, why not ask if anyone wants to step up? It feels very much like a clique and a closed shop, which is also strange.
Had a good summer fitting in cross training and track running. Attending 6 track events without injury. My 4 year constant calf seizing appears to have gone. 
Also did the Brighton Tri on Sunday. 4 days prior my mate and rival dating back to Hove Grammar 1971 bought a super duper carbon bike. Foolishly I chased him too hard on the bike. His 8 minute lead was stilldefinitely catchable. I got of the bike but for the first time could not run. I walked and jogged to a PW 10k of about 75 minutes.wow It was very hot.
Well done to the hairy bloke with atrial fibrillation. I'm aiming to get you next year.
65-69 age group podium finish. (3 competitors).
Also did the Brighton Tri on Sunday. 4 days prior my mate and rival dating back to Hove Grammar 1971 bought a super duper carbon bike. Foolishly I chased him too hard on the bike. His 8 minute lead was stilldefinitely catchable. I got of the bike but for the first time could not run. I walked and jogged to a PW 10k of about 75 minutes.wow It was very hot.
Well done to the hairy bloke with atrial fibrillation. I'm aiming to get you next year.
65-69 age group podium finish. (3 competitors).
Quick question for the running brains.
I'm training for the Bournemouth Half in October. Having recently moved to a hilly area, I've struggled to find flat routes to train on. Subsequently, my times have come down a bit. Makes sense given some of the hills are pretty sharp.
The question is, once I get onto the flat of Bournemouth, will my times improve again or am I screwed by running on hills (on roads)?
I'm training for the Bournemouth Half in October. Having recently moved to a hilly area, I've struggled to find flat routes to train on. Subsequently, my times have come down a bit. Makes sense given some of the hills are pretty sharp.
The question is, once I get onto the flat of Bournemouth, will my times improve again or am I screwed by running on hills (on roads)?
Bad Ash
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Hills are generally recommended to make you a stronger runner, so try and take that as a positive. Strava and Garmin both give a Grade Adjusted Pace (GAP) which should reflect the pace as if you’d run on the flat, so check that out and compare to your old times and hopefully it’ll actually show an improvement. If using a phone Garmin is better, turn on its side to see more stats in the lap view.
Some people complain that courses can be too flat and prefer some undulation to provide different simulation. I can’t say that’s something I’ve experienced myself (yet).
Curious Orange
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Just posted a 1:39:40 at the Surrey Half. This one was a real mental challenge as my thigh tightened up between miles 5 and 6 meaning I spent the rest of the race trying to ignore it and think loose thoughts.
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After ten years and 5,000 miles my Vision Ftness TF20 has died. It's been behaving strangely for a few weeks and now reports a software error message. The console and motor have already been replaced, and rather than replacing the processor board and hoping for the best I've decided to go for a new machine.
I'm looking for a sturdy home machine and the Horizon 7.4 AT seems to fit the bill. Does anyone have experience of this or similar?
I'm looking for a sturdy home machine and the Horizon 7.4 AT seems to fit the bill. Does anyone have experience of this or similar?
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BenElton'sBrother
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Time to rescue this thread from page 6!
Berlin Marathon for me on Sunday and a first foray into overseas running.
Conditions turned out to be perfect on the day and this translated into performance.
Took just short of another eight minutes off my PB coming home in 3.14.38, the negative split of 1:38:08 / 1:36:31 particularly pleasing
Not as manic on the course compared to London (probably due to the roads being wider) and it was better supported from the sides than I'd been led to believe.
All in all, I much preferred Berlin to the London experience (apart from farcical toilet provision at the start!!).
That's a wrap for my 2024 events and 14 minutes removed from my Marathon PB over the year, time to wind down now.
Table update appreciated when convenient
Berlin Marathon for me on Sunday and a first foray into overseas running.
Conditions turned out to be perfect on the day and this translated into performance.
Took just short of another eight minutes off my PB coming home in 3.14.38, the negative split of 1:38:08 / 1:36:31 particularly pleasing
Not as manic on the course compared to London (probably due to the roads being wider) and it was better supported from the sides than I'd been led to believe.
All in all, I much preferred Berlin to the London experience (apart from farcical toilet provision at the start!!).
That's a wrap for my 2024 events and 14 minutes removed from my Marathon PB over the year, time to wind down now.
Table update appreciated when convenient
TudorApples
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- Nov 4, 2019
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Great stuff @BenElton'sBrother !
I did Barns Green Half for the first time on Sunday. Great event and enjoyed the course. Nipped under 1 hour 40 mins which I was very pleased with.
Also have an SB update for 5k - 20:07 (63.89%) at Brighton Tri last month, did the sprint and somehow managed that!
I did Barns Green Half for the first time on Sunday. Great event and enjoyed the course. Nipped under 1 hour 40 mins which I was very pleased with.
Also have an SB update for 5k - 20:07 (63.89%) at Brighton Tri last month, did the sprint and somehow managed that!
Bloody marvellous (typed with gritted teeth).Time to rescue this thread from page 6!
Berlin Marathon for me on Sunday and a first foray into overseas running.
Conditions turned out to be perfect on the day and this translated into performance.
Took just short of another eight minutes off my PB coming home in 3.14.38, the negative split of 1:38:08 / 1:36:31 particularly pleasing
Not as manic on the course compared to London (probably due to the roads being wider) and it was better supported from the sides than I'd been led to believe.
All in all, I much preferred Berlin to the London experience (apart from farcical toilet provision at the start!!).
That's a wrap for my 2024 events and 14 minutes removed from my Marathon PB over the year, time to wind down now.
Table update appreciated when convenient
Having good Parkrun experiences on an East European campervan trip.
Got lost in the woods on my first Polish Parkrun and ran 6k.
Then ran the Lech Walensa Solidarity park Parkrun in Gdansk. Emotional for an old bloke like me.
Saturday finished Zdrojowy Park Parkrun in Kudowa-Zdrój but they list themselves as Kudowa-Zdroj, so I didn't get my Z.
Bonus Parkrun Thursday in Dresden for the German Reunification Day Holiday. All German Parkruns celebrate the 3rd of October.
I'll update your time when back from my trip, if not done by @Curious beforehand.
BenElton'sBrother
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Cheers Gaffer, managed to squeeze in a bonus Berlin Parkrun yesterday morning before heading back home