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JenHB Nov 2023 1:02pm, 4 Nov 2023 1,818 posts	Quote Pin JenHB I agree Fizz - I also don't know the course/area so don't know what it's like under foot there
RooA Nov 2023 2:28pm, 4 Nov 2023 2,330 posts	Quote Pin 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!
One Thousand Odd Spiders Nov 2023 2:36pm, 4 Nov 2023 2,177 posts	Quote Pin One Thousand Odd Spiders RD's decision, full stop
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) Nov 2023 2:41pm, 4 Nov 2023 39,646 posts	Quote Pin Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) I expect there were some disappointed locals though.
Cerrertonia Nov 2023 3:51pm, 4 Nov 2023 19,867 posts	Quote Pin 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 Nov 2023 4:38pm, 4 Nov 2023 16,719 posts	Quote Pin 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 Nov 2023 4:39pm, 4 Nov 2023 7,221 posts	Quote Pin Metro_Nome And in contrast fb.watch
RooA Nov 2023 4:52pm, 4 Nov 2023 2,332 posts	Quote Pin 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 Nov 2023 4:57pm, 4 Nov 2023 14,634 posts	Quote Pin 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 Nov 2023 5:04pm, 4 Nov 2023 7,222 posts	Quote Pin 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!