Fudbeer   12 #61 Posted April 3, 2014 Air quality forecast for Sunday looks good.  Infact its fairly good for tomorrow too.  Really don't see it as an issue.   http://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/forecasting/locations?q=sheffield&day=4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sharpend   11 #62 Posted April 4, 2014 Good luck all - I will at around 12 1/2 miles - shouting at my athlete - who wants to do under 2 hrs - which will be close... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*Ryan* Â Â 11 #63 Posted April 4, 2014 Been wanting to do this for years, got a few ITB issues but wont let that stop me, hoping the weather will keep ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
juergen   10 #64 Posted April 5, 2014 sounds amazing, but I need more training before I go for 12 Miles.  Weather condition for tommorow is light rain until evening. So good luck to every runner !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
larryking   10 #65 Posted April 5, 2014 On behalf of the British Heart Foundation, I would like to wish all the 'Heart Runners' and rest of the runners very best of luck.  The BHF's Sheffield Branch together with some of its wider supporters will be setting up camp on Brightside Lane tomorrow to cheer on Heart Runners participating in the Sheffield Half Marathon 2014! You are most welcome if you are interested in joining us tomorrow to cheer on our local runners who are raising funds for life-changing heart research  Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
PeteM01 Â Â 10 #66 Posted April 6, 2014 Does anyone know if we will get chip times for the race after it was 'cancelled'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rowland566 Â Â 10 #67 Posted April 6, 2014 yes, it seems times will have been recorded and will be posted on their website at some point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
larryking   10 #68 Posted April 6, 2014 I dont think there is official timing. It was officially cancelled and total caotic scene....I have run in many other cities (B'ham, Liverpool, Gret North Run, Manchester etc etc) and I would rate this year's Sheffield Half Marathon is the worst in terms of almost everything. Most of the runners were really disapointed and the organisers failed to keep the runners informed the situation. No public announcement whatsoever....it was total pathetic situation.... Organisers must appologise and refund the money back fully to the runners.....I do not think they will be able to attract half the runners next year.  my respect goes to the amazing people who bought water using their own money and distributing to the runners.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
PeteM01 Â Â 10 #69 Posted April 6, 2014 Cool! I was overtaken on the line by the roman gladiator who started just in front of me. Maybe on the chip time I still managed to squeak in just ahead... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rowland566 Â Â 10 #70 Posted April 6, 2014 cut and paste from BBC website, 'The organisers later said those who crossed the finish line with their race number would have been timed and there would be a list provided of all the finishers along with their times'. Hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Waldo   96 #71 Posted April 6, 2014 I dont think there is official timing. It was officially cancelled and total caotic scene....I have run in many other cities (B'ham, Liverpool, Gret North Run, Manchester etc etc) and I would rate this year's Sheffield Half Marathon is the worst in terms of almost everything. Most of the runners were really disapointed and the organisers failed to keep the runners informed the situation. No public announcement whatsoever....it was total pathetic situation.... Organisers must appologise and refund the money back fully to the runners.....I do not think they will be able to attract half the runners next year.  my respect goes to the amazing people who bought water using their own money and distributing to the runners....  Totally agree. Organisation and communication to runners, was a shambles; and why didn't they have a contingency plan B incase the water supplier couldn't deliver?  Dispute all that, I enjoyed the run; the runners and people of Sheffield were awesome! Thanks! Also, thanks to the elite runners for deciding to start the race anyway.  I also heard Ponds Forge were asked to help with the water situation, but refused, is that correct, does anyone know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lederhose   10 #72 Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) On-line entries closing today, very poor choice of dates given Manchester/London marathons, relatively expensive entry and no stadium finish this year. Can't quite believe what is happening to this event!   From bad to worse....just heard the race organiser on the national news and I am astonished there was no immediate apology. Great to hear though the amazing people of Sheffield buying water from shops and handing it out to runners. Edited April 6, 2014 by Lederhose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
