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JenHB
JenHB
Nov 2023
1:02pm, 4 Nov 2023
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I agree Fizz - I also don't know the course/area so don't know what it's like under foot there
RooA
RooA
Nov 2023
2:28pm, 4 Nov 2023
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RooA
Unless there's some really shonky ground underneath... no, I don't get it. Tell people to be careful yes, but cancel?

Sorry, but that's weird. Most parkrunners are adults and should be able to cope sensibly with a puddle. Let individuals decide if it is too dangerous for them! :-o
One Thousand Odd Spiders
One Thousand Odd Spiders
Nov 2023
2:36pm, 4 Nov 2023
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One Thousand Odd Spiders
RD's decision, full stop
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs)
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs)
Nov 2023
2:41pm, 4 Nov 2023
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Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs)
I expect there were some disappointed locals though.
Cerrertonia
Cerrertonia
Nov 2023
3:51pm, 4 Nov 2023
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Cerrertonia
The old course at Milton Country park occasionally had a marshal for one specific deep puddle which had been the cause of several injuries. Not due to the depth of the puddle - it was due to people stopping and others going into the back of them.
chunkywizard
chunkywizard
Nov 2023
4:38pm, 4 Nov 2023
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chunkywizard
Caz, that brings back memories! In the old days before the drain was fitted I am sure it used to be there a lot.
Metro_Nome
Metro_Nome
Nov 2023
4:39pm, 4 Nov 2023
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Metro_Nome
And in contrast fb.watch
RooA
RooA
Nov 2023
4:52pm, 4 Nov 2023
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RooA
I suppose that when the puddle is as wide as the path everyone just has to plough through you aren't going to have the problem of people dodging about or stopping, trying not to get their feet wet. Because you're going to get your feet wet whatever you do.
57.5 Degrees of Pain
57.5 Degrees of Pain
Nov 2023
4:57pm, 4 Nov 2023
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57.5 Degrees of Pain
RD's decision, full stop
It looks innocuous, but we don't know the background: what issues have occurred at this spot in the past, why might the RD be cautious etc.
Metro_Nome
Metro_Nome
Nov 2023
5:04pm, 4 Nov 2023
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Metro_Nome
I suppose that when the puddle is as wide as the path everyone just has to plough through you aren't going to have the problem of people dodging about or stopping, trying not to get their feet wet. Because you're going to get your feet wet whatever you do.


Oh people will still stop and Fanny about even if the whole path is covered, happens many a time at hazlehead!

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A discussion of all things parkrun.

Here's a wiki giving brief reviews of parkruns up and down the land:

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