Sheffield Half-Marathon on Sunday 27 May- megathread - Page 3

deboanne · 27-05-2012, 11:05

Its still down and I also needed to go to work in town, no chance. Cant even catch a bus.

joinerisme · 27-05-2012, 11:26

Watched the runners this morning.Some good fancy dress,a pair of runners dressed as a camel,must have been hot under that costume.

cgksheff · 27-05-2012, 11:42

.... and its down for me as well, now.

The Google cache is still good for me, though.

1978 · 27-05-2012, 12:29

The website is clearly down because too many of us want to use it, currently to check final finishing times.

Just a note to thank the small army of volunteers who helped out today, in the Don Valley Stadium, but especially those in more isolated positions all around the course.

It certainly was warm, but the cool east breeze was most helpful. Personally, I took it easy, and added 12 minutes to last year's time. 2013 will be another opportunity for a PB.

Tregeare · 27-05-2012, 17:06

Great event - but at £26 per contestant maybe more could be done to value the competitors. None of those misting devices to cool runners. No big screen at Hillsborough this year in the Great Yorks run. Miserable goody bag. Water on offer but no energy drinks. Ran out of small t-shirts. Web-site went down when we want results and times. Only one decent band in the whole circuit, when a good song really energises the runners - why not encourage youngsters with rock bands to play, maybe in some of the drearier stretches of road ? And a date late in May is more likely to be too hot, isn't it ?

But a very big thank you to the marshalls - great support.

Marber · 27-05-2012, 17:17

The web site has been down since before you started running. I tried to go on before 9am to check the course.

lyndix · 27-05-2012, 17:17

Was a fantastic day!well done to everyone that ran today big thanks to all the people that helped out and of course all the supporters who encouraged everyone along, especially the family with the water sprays on flat st and arundel gate (I love you lol) and the fab lady giving out jellybabies to runners. xx

bus man · 27-05-2012, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Marber

The web site has been down since before you started running. I tried to go on before 9am to check the course.

The web site was down at 8pm last night

bus man · 27-05-2012, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Tregeare

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And a date late in May is more likely to be too hot, isn't it ?

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Was it the same date last year as i seem to remember some bus diversions due to a run on 9th october or am I getting confused ?

Marber · 27-05-2012, 18:18

I think the Great Yorkshire Run (10k) was in October last year. It is 2nd September this year.

Lederhose · 27-05-2012, 19:58

What a fantastic day for the city of Sheffield. A big thank you to the 100's of volunteers on the course.

Spotted this link from Runners World:-
http://www.chiptiming.co.uk/pdf/SheffieldHalf2012.pdf

1978 · 27-05-2012, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Lederhose

Spotted this link from Runners World:-
http://www.chiptiming.co.uk/pdf/SheffieldHalf2012.pdf

Ah well, next year there'll be another chance for a PB!

Boing · 27-05-2012, 20:32

Well done everyone! I had a great day, even though I plodded round. Hear hear to the family with the water sprays, they were lifesavers! And to the p*ssed bloke offering his bottle of water :-) Shame the website is down especially for people wanting info about the race and road closures etc. Yes the race is normally in April, very late this year for some reason.

Just found that link 1978 but thanks :-)

jemson · 27-05-2012, 22:05

hats off to all runners today (now the sun is finally down, it`s safe to offer such a tribute!). phew!

adamf · 28-05-2012, 08:50

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Originally Posted by jemson

hats off to all runners today (now the sun is finally down, it`s safe to offer such a tribute!). phew!

Yes, congratulations to everyone who ran in the heat yesterday. (I'm certainly not going to try.)

JennyJ · 28-05-2012, 09:51

The first camel broke the World Record for the fastest two person pantomime fancy dress costume to ever run a half marathon: http://www.justgiving.com/teams/shuoc
They completed it in 1 hour 40.

Neo · 28-05-2012, 10:14

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Originally Posted by Tregeare

Great event - but at £26 per contestant maybe more could be done to value the competitors. None of those misting devices to cool runners. No big screen at Hillsborough this year in the Great Yorks run. Miserable goody bag. Water on offer but no energy drinks. Ran out of small t-shirts. Web-site went down when we want results and times. Only one decent band in the whole circuit, when a good song really energises the runners - why not encourage youngsters with rock bands to play, maybe in some of the drearier stretches of road ? And a date late in May is more likely to be too hot, isn't it ?

But a very big thank you to the marshalls - great support.

Agreed. I did it in 2010, and not only was the fee a bit cheaper (I think), but there were more bands playing music en route, free powerade drinks around the 10-11 mile point, and the goody bag had a few more, well, goodies!

Still had fun, and smashed my PB. Even if I did feel awful for it later in the day!

emma.82 · 28-05-2012, 15:48

My legs feel like jelly today so pleased with myself and the encourgment on eccy road. Was doused with water by army volunteers and splashed by kids on the way, heaven!
A lot has to go out to the volunters as well with all the sponges and water drinks they gave out, they must have felt the heat just as much, but Im in pain and willing to do it again

Kat326 · 28-05-2012, 19:46

I soo wished I was there yesterday but had to pull out on health advice a couple of weeks ago - all being well I will defintely be there next year

clairelou65 · 28-05-2012, 19:50

Well done to all the runners, hope lots of money was raised