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on the basis of the rescheduled events I will have UTMB, Thames Path 100 a week later and Cartmel trail race 2 weeks after that. I am hoping that all of these races will be going ahead (not that I will be able to do all of them) which means that things will be a lot better. A really tough time for the race organisers.
I have Newport Marathon in Oct now but I was hoping to keep my UTMB points going by doing RttS and then some SWC events again but that late season is going to be very crowded. I bet a lot of events sell out.
Two downā¦
My plan is to get down to local Sports Direct today or tomorrow and get some Salomon trail shoes; lots of opportunity around the house for off-road, whilst the current situation continues.
Iāve been in long chats with my mate who owns a trail events company, talking about cancellations vs. postponements etc. Likely to cancel the first two completely for 2020, as not much cost sunk into them yet. Wait a bit longer for the later season events, see how things develop. These few events make up most of his familyās income, so a worrying time indeed.
2 running mates now comfirmed in isolation with their kids showing symptoms. Feeling real close to home now. At least the weather isnāt as bad as it was a month ago. Weād go absolutely mental in my house if we couldnāt get out (kids arenāt big fans of cold and wet).
Three down ā¦
The local 55 in a couple of weeks has also been moved until later in the year.
Autumn is going to be very busy, assuming things improve.
1 of 2 down
Rose of the Shires 54miler postponed (no new date yet)
I feel the Ultra Scotland 100 will go the same way
Got a reasonably pointless email off UTMB saying they still hope to go ahead but will have to monitor the situation.
Could have probably worked that out for myself.
Got until late August but training for it will be tough, Iād normally use the cumulated fitness from races over the summer.
Jeff
Good opportunity to work on strength and conditioning Jeff - prepare those quads for the downhills? Cant see it going ahead myself and we will all get rolled forward to next year.
Not the worst thing in the world with all the shit that it currently hitting the fan.
I get a screenshot from an RD mate of a Facebook site with some muppet complaining about races and refundsā¦and whoās name do I see on that particular section of comments, but good old @Hammerer! 
Iām WFH 
I think its now a good opportunity to work on strength too /lose weight. I tend to run at 5/5:30 am so have managed to avoid people . And am glad I still have the opportunity to get out and run .
I was reading somewhere that someone ran a marathon on a 7m long balconyā¦ I think my garden is about that long - so needs must if we have a full banā¦ take care everyone!
Youāll have all of the River Mersey trail path to yourself at that time of day now 
Keep safe!
On the slight chance that UTMB does go ahead Iām really struggling with the Drās letter. Mine backheeled me for no good reason except theyāve never seen me 
, despite my previous doc who is still at the place doing one for ADH tri a few yearās back without any tests etc.
Obviously Iām not going to argue the toss with them in the current climate.
UTMB canāt waive it as itās French law although they could give people more time to get it signed, current deadline is 31st May.
So, does anyone know of a private practice etc. that will do this kind of thing for a fee, Iām doing a quick google and got a few places to check, but if anyone has done it can you let me know.
Realise Iāll probably have to travel which should be alright soon, Manchester area would be an option.
Jeff
heard someone recommend sportsmedicalcertificates.com but havenāt used them myself
When I asked my GP I was told to go the Bupa centre. They will do if you cross their palms with enough silver.
Iām looking at BMI which looks like another private chain. Going to be annoyed if I pay and it gets cancelled.
Not exactly sure how they expect people to train for 100k+ races in the current climate though.
Thanks though, Iāll check them next.
Western States cancelled at the end of June. All entries rolled over to 2021. No need to do a qualifying race this year as long as you had a qualifying race for 2020 race. I assume that you will be OK Pookey with the HK100 as your qualifying race for the 2021 ballot/2022 race?
