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Who is going to do this then? This will be my third half since March this year.
I was going to run this one last year but I was still quite a new runner and didn't feel confident.
Anyone run it last year? Where does it go? Does it go from Three Counties out to Upton?
I hope it will be drier than last year!!
SIan
I was going to run this one last year but I was still quite a new runner and didn't feel confident.
Anyone run it last year? Where does it go? Does it go from Three Counties out to Upton?
I hope it will be drier than last year!!
SIan
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Rain I can manage - it's the sun that's a killer.
I will be coming from South Wales, probably coming up on the Saturday and camping overnight.
I also think half marathons are my favorite distance, its long enough to be challenging but your not totally wiped out for weeks after.
I hope its not too hot either.
Sian
Route is out from the Three Counties Site to Upton (via Tiltridge Vineyard) then to Hanley Castle, and down the Guarlford Straights to Welland. A few lumps and bumps but no significant hills. Hopefully there won't be problems with the traffic that there were last year.
Found running so much easier today in the cooler conditions, hoping for the same on raceday.
How early should I aim to arrive to void the mayhem?
Are you after a number for the Malvern half.Not clear from your post? I have one spare. Drop me an e-mail. andrew.yates18@tesco.net if you do.
Hi Andrew,
Yes I am after a number and have E-Mailed you, thanks
Simon
Apparently a swell of water is due to hit Upton/Worcester in the coming 24 hours.
I'd imagine the course may differ slightly from last year unless the main road remains open (Upton to Hanley leg) in which case you should remain fairly dry.
I'm not at a level to run this yet but am coming to cheer a friend on...good luck all.
Re you level, try a half and take it very easy. You will suprise yourself. With the other runners and support such as you are giving I'm sure you would get round.:-)
I think I will ring the helpline number to see if it is still going ahead as I am coming from South Wales and I dont want to get there and find it is cancelled.
Sian
Just got a 5 mile race Wednesday night
Malvern will be our 139 th HM
Clocked 1.52 last year !
They have plan B arranged with local constabulary to change route if neccessary
Glugg
Why are you driving all the way down from Notts when Mansfield HM is on ??
Weather Prediction for Friday 29 June
Sunny spells and patchy cloud, some showers about, rainfall 2-6 mm where showers falls. Rain setting in overnight. Good visibility between the day time showers. Low cloud shrouding the hills and high level routes in the overnight rain. Winds westerly 12 mph picking up overnight from the south.
Maximum temperature 18-19c 64-66f.
Minimum temperature 8-10c 46-50f.
Weather for Saturday 30 June
Heavy prolonged rains lashing the area giving between 20-50 mm in parts, causing huge problems with the flood situation. Winds southerly gusting to 35 mph later.
Maximum temperature 15-16c 59-61f.
Minimum temperature 12-14c 54-57f.
Weather for Sunday 1 July
Sunshine and local thundery cloudbursts, hail and thunder with squally winds in places. Winds west to south-west gusting above 40 mph in storm centre's.
Rainfall 10-30 mm where storms occur.
Maximum temperature 16-17c 61-63f.
Minimum temperature 9-12c 48-54f.
IMHO car parking and the 3 Counties Site may be more of a problem that the course.
"Due to the adverse weather conditions around Upton Upon Severn we have planned an alternative route to use if nessary. This will result is a reduced course of 11.7 miles. The spring chicken run will definatly be taking place as originally planned. Looking forward to seeing you on the day.
Please arrive early."
I don't recall seeing that before, but I've no idea how long that has been there!
Last year we had to run about 200 yds up the Blackmore estate road and then back - to make it up to the full half mara. This road goes on for 3 miles. Surely if the worst came to the worst they could send people a mile or whatever is required up there and back?
They seem to me to have made very little effort to provide a viable alternative. I just hope that the floods go down for you all.. and that Mr Clive's strawberries and the road you need to run along are not under 6 feet of water anymore after tomorrow!
I remember thinking it odd last year being sent down towards Blackmore, and this year they amended the route to avoid doing that again, but surely they can get permission from the farmer to reuse the track under the circumstances. After all, the run is for charity, and a lot of people won't do it if it doesn't now offer a PB potential as a complete course.
I hope that they can sort something out if the Upton lanes are still under water. Would rather see it postponed than shortened.
Its a shame but after a disastor at Blackpool I really wanted to do a half mara.
I will do a local 10k instead