View Full Version : Hovis, the Cardiff Half Marathon
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 09:32 AM
Well peeps,
I have recently got off the phone with the good people at Channel 4.
They can't promise to get anything organised as yet, but will be in communication with me over the next 10 days to see if they can fit something in to the programme on Sunday 18th giving coverage of the Cardiff Half Marathon. They have been incredibly touched and suprised at the number of messages on Lilys RIP thread and by the total now raised for Velindre Cancer Care and I will communicate with Lily over their involvement as well.
I will update this post as I recieve news.
One thing that they did mention was the possibility of having a group of us there in support. One large group all wearing one colour (yellow of course) would make for fantastic tv (I expected nothing less than for them to consider that) and so my question is:-
Would anyone be prepared to go to Cardiff on the 18th and support our fallen friend in his support of this very deserving charity???
Attendees:-
1/ Gruntygiggles
2/ Stretchie
1/ Gruntygiggles
2/ Stretchie
3/ Viper
Drew Carey
05-10-09, 09:36 AM
1/ Gruntygiggles
2/ Stretchie
3/ Viper
4/ Drew
Attendees:-
1/ Gruntygiggles
2/ Stretchie[/QUOTE]
3. Viper
4 Lily
5. Drew (can we come down to yours on the saturday?)
-Also I emailed the organiser's of the half marathon last night and explained what has happened. I also spoke of how the fund raising had gone from just over 200 to over 1000 in just under 24 hours since we found out.
I should hear back from them today (hopefully) I requested if somebody could run in his name or could a group of us share the distance to complete the run in his name. As soon as i have a reply.... I will post it on here!
Luckypants
05-10-09, 09:40 AM
1/ Gruntygiggles
2/ Stretchie[/QUOTE]
3. Viper
4 Lily
5. Drew (can we come down to yours on the saturday?)
6. Luckypants
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 09:43 AM
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
I requested if somebody could run in his name
Didn't he want to run it in that godawful bananaman costume? Seems only fitting that whoever runs the marathon does so in that costume!
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
Von Teese
05-10-09, 10:08 AM
Well instead of my rideout we can go there??
I'm up for it!
However I guess that this means that you won't be at the Burlesque weekend...should I cancel it?
Is anyone running the Marthon in place of him? Verna has put her hand up if its at all possible?
Kate Moss
05-10-09, 10:13 AM
Id love to run it for him - how ever I have done no training what so ever. Hopefully Phil and I can be there to show our support.
Verna has put her hand up if its at all possible?
Excellent..... someone who will get round is a bonus!
Reading between the lines, it has yet to be confirmed that this can be done. Can't see 'em saying "No" though :thumbsup:
fizzwheel
05-10-09, 10:23 AM
Is anyone running the Marthon in place of him? Verna has put her hand up if its at all possible?
I'd like that, seems fitting that somebody almost as bonkers as Hovis was would run in his place :cool:
Shellywoozle
05-10-09, 10:28 AM
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1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)
I don't know yet if it's possible for me to be there - but if I can I will be. :)
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)
....somebody almost as bonkers as Hovis....
:-#
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)Fair point, didnt see that. Verna's offer still stands. If it is possbile, and FIL doenst do it, can someone PM me and Verna.
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 10:54 AM
Right guys, I have had a few PMs of people wanting to run for Hovis, so we will wait for a few things to happen and then we can come to some decision on that. We need to wait for:-
1. Hovis' mum and family to give their permission, I feel it would be wrong to arrange this and do it without their approval
2. Velindre Cancer Centre organised Hovis' entry, so we need to hear from them if someone can run in his place, and if so, how many.
Hopefully, the support will be there and whether we have one runner or many, I think it would be fabulous to have a large contingent in yellow on the start/finish line to drum up support and cheer on our runner(s) on the ground and our favourite runner in the sky!!!
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 11:01 AM
I am writing this now as my head has been a little fuzzy. I just read a PM on facebook that I had off Hovis AGES ago about running in which he mentioned FIL as being a massive massive support to him, so if only one person is able to run in his place, I think maybe Foxy should be the one. I know how very dearly she wants to do it and will even wear the costume, so just throwing that out there.
Foxy, if you add me on facebook (cheryl bray) and PM me, I'll send you a copy of that message xxx
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)
11. ian P (will be running race number 2846).
Drew Carey
05-10-09, 11:09 AM
Bananman will run again. That is all. XXX
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 11:47 AM
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)
11. Ian P (will be running race number 2846).
the white rabbit
05-10-09, 11:50 AM
Be best if it is someone who can actually run along and stuff ;) :lol:
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 12:12 PM
Be best if it is someone who can actually run along and stuff ;) :lol:
It wil probably be one person of this forum that has been a great great help to hovis and his running. She knows who she is and yes, she can run!!!:cool:
Zombie Jesus
05-10-09, 12:39 PM
I'll chuck my name in the hat to run for him. I'd nominate myself because I'm a a member of the taffia and I've known him a while and rode a lot of miles with him over the years and plus I came up with the idea first (http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php?p=2052828&postcount=68) ;). A though a group of runners would be cool too.
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 12:42 PM
I'll chuck my name in the hat to run for him. I'd nominate myself because I'm a a member of the taffia and I've known him a while and rode a lot of miles with him over the years and plus I came up with the idea first (http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php?p=2052828&postcount=68) ;). A though a group of runners would be cool too.
Ok hun....we were talking about this yesterday and a few of us have had PMs from different people. I don't think any one person therefore can make the decision if we are only allowed to have one runner, so I'll leave it to you runners to decide.
Hope you're ok Chris x
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)
11. Ian P (will be running race number 2846).
12. Rai (I would love to come and show my support and also meet some of you that i havent already met who clearly loved him so much)
Zombie Jesus
05-10-09, 01:06 PM
Ok hun....we were talking about this yesterday and a few of us have had PMs from different people. I don't think any one person therefore can make the decision if we are only allowed to have one runner, so I'll leave it to you runners to decide.
Hope you're ok Chris x
That's fine. I'm not going to be fussy if someone else is chosen though I sort of feel like I'm obliged to make my case if you understand. I've got more links in south wales and I'd try and get more sponsors from my thai boxing gym, university and a couple of other communities I'm involved with.
lemmings999
05-10-09, 01:08 PM
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)
11. Ian P (will be running race number 2846).
12. Rai (I would love to come and show my support and also meet some of you that i havent already met who clearly loved him so much)
13. Lemmings999 ( Do my best to be there,)
_Stretchie_
05-10-09, 01:10 PM
sausages
I will try my best to make it in support at least. If i can make it though and am allowed to be part of the group (if more than one's allowed) i would love to run for him along with everyone else.
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)
11. Ian P (will be running race number 2846).
12. Rai (I would love to come and show my support and also meet some of you that i havent already met who clearly loved him so much)
13. Lemmings999 ( Do my best to be there,)
14. Binky (Happy to run, if possible)
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 01:54 PM
what sausages?....I can't hear you!!!!
no, what he meant to say was.............
Boobies
Shellywoozle
05-10-09, 01:58 PM
no, what he meant to say was.............
Boobies
That made me think of Marches meanders rideout ROFL
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 01:58 PM
Love it guys, he's up there pi$$ing himself now!!!
Drew Carey
05-10-09, 01:58 PM
I reckon I can get an 8th can in my pillion seat!!!!
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 02:01 PM
Uh...what's with all this derailing.....someone might start moaning.
Oh yeah, it's me! Just for you Hovie baby ;-)
Drew Carey
05-10-09, 02:04 PM
Unluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuckk kkkkkkkeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 02:06 PM
:-)
FPMSL xxx
Von Teese
05-10-09, 02:26 PM
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)
11. Ian P (will be running race number 2846).
12. Rai (I would love to come and show my support and also meet some of you that i havent already met who clearly loved him so much)
13. Lemmings999 ( Do my best to be there,)
14. Binky (Happy to run, if possible)
15. Von Teese
16. Mr VT
17. Fizzy Fish
18. Speedplay
19. Graciepants
I have spoken to all the girls from the burlesque weekend and they have all agreed that we postpone the weekend in honour of Hovis and we will set another date where Grunty and some others (like Tara) who wanted to come along and couldn't can make it too.
[Edit] we might have a mini dressy up thing at Grunty's in honour of Hovis (with her approval of course)
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 02:54 PM
But when we do have it....we have to post pictures up or Hovis would be bitterly disappointed!!!
Drew Carey
05-10-09, 02:55 PM
But when we do have it....we have to post pictures up or Hovis would be bitterly disappointed!!!
PM it to him.....that way he alone will get a special picture for him. X
gruntygiggles
05-10-09, 02:57 PM
PM it to him.....that way he alone will get a special picture for him. X
Perfect x
Quiff Wichard
05-10-09, 04:49 PM
would love to eb there but have an 18th birthday in the family to attend .. trying to get out of it ... watch this space
Would love to be there but doubt i'll be able to afford both outings i'll be there in spirit mind you
Would love to be there but doubt i'll be able to afford both outings i'll be there in spirit mind you
me and you both
Wideboy
05-10-09, 06:27 PM
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)
11. Ian P (will be running race number 2846).
12. Rai (I would love to come and show my support and also meet some of you that i havent already met who clearly loved him so much)
13. Lemmings999 ( Do my best to be there,)
14. Binky (Happy to run, if possible)
15. Von Teese
16. Mr VT
17. Fizzy Fish
18. Speedplay
19. Graciepants
20. widepants (if i can make it)
Cymraeg_Atodeg
05-10-09, 06:42 PM
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Shellywoozle (booking time off tonight if I can get I will be there)
11. Ian P (will be running race number 2846).
12. Rai (I would love to come and show my support and also meet some of you that i havent already met who clearly loved him so much)
13. Lemmings999 ( Do my best to be there,)
14. Binky (Happy to run, if possible)
15. Von Teese
16. Mr VT
17. Fizzy Fish
18. Speedplay
19. Graciepants
20. widepants (if i can make it)
21. Cymraeg_Atodeg
I live just North of Cardiff and anything to help I will do
It was on the 8th Jan that Hovis first decided to run the Cardiff Half. He had trained and looked forward to it for so long, set a target time and overcome injury throughout the year to do it.
It doesn't matter who runs at as long as the line is crossed for Hovis.
It would be great if a group could run it but if not wheels are in motion in the Running Thread as suggested by stewie to do a group run next year as legacy to Hovis.
When will we know if oen of us or a group of us can run it in place of Hovis?
gruntygiggles
06-10-09, 12:07 PM
When will we know if oen of us or a group of us can run it in place of Hovis?
When we have heard from the family and had their approval, they may be organising this themselves and if we get that, it needs to all be done through Velindre Cancer Centre as well, so hang tight buddy :-)
Shellywoozle
07-10-09, 06:00 PM
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Ian P (will be running race number 2846).
11. Rai (I would love to come and show my support and also meet some of you that i havent already met who clearly loved him so much)
12. Lemmings999 ( Do my best to be there,)
13. Binky (Happy to run, if possible)
14. Von Teese
15. Mr VT
16. Fizzy Fish
17. Speedplay
18. Graciepants
19. widepants (if i can make it)
20. Cymraeg_Atodeg
I live just North of Cardiff and anything to help I will do
EDIT : Sorry can't get time off :( deleted name - I will be thinking of you all and Hovis xx
Drew Carey
08-10-09, 03:42 PM
All
I have been in contact with some of Hovis's very close friends and the subject of the Cardiff Half came up. One of the guys who ran many runs with Hovis is going to run this on his behalf. He is a seasoned marathon runner and a policeman.
Our honour to Hovis, will be in our biking. The running clubs honour to Hovis is a 5km run they are doing this weekend and then the Cardiff Half.
If you still wish to support the runner Steve on the day, then that is fine. However, having had a good conversation with them, I feel that this is something they need to do for him and as a group on there own.
I know this won't be the news some of you want to hear and apologies for that. However it is the wish of the running part of his life and so I will leave it at that.
Drew
Cant sat fairer than that.
please keep the donations going to the cause.
http://www.justgiving.com/hovis-13
Luckypants
08-10-09, 03:57 PM
Drew, thanks for that. It is fitting that a running buddy does this. Fully support all you are doing to make sure everyone knows what is happening.
gruntygiggles
08-10-09, 07:47 PM
Thank you Drew......I had an idea that someone else may do it hence my last post......I was just guilty of wanting to do something when Monday morning came.
I don't think anyone would be at all bothered about leaving this as something for the running club. I think that it would be only right and fair to leave them to it and continue to support through the link Viper just reposted x
phil24_7
08-10-09, 08:36 PM
We shall endeavour to come and show our support.
phil24_7
08-10-09, 08:37 PM
1. Gruntygiggles
2. Stretchie
3. Viper
4. Lily
5. Drew (yes you can stay with us Saturday)
6. Luckypants
7. Foxyinleather - I would feel honoured to run in his name
8. Jabba (maybe... already in Cardiff but have lots of prior commitments on Sundays. Might cycle in with kids to prearranged meeting point.)
9. Mrs Viper
10. Ian P (will be running race number 2846).
11. Rai (I would love to come and show my support and also meet some of you that i havent already met who clearly loved him so much)
12. Lemmings999 ( Do my best to be there,)
13. Binky (Happy to run, if possible)
14. Von Teese
15. Mr VT
16. Fizzy Fish
17. Speedplay
18. Graciepants
19. widepants (if i can make it)
20. Cymraeg_Atodeg
21. phil24_7 (Probably)
22. Kate Moss (Probably)
I live just North of Cardiff and anything to help I will do[/QUOTE]
gruntygiggles
09-10-09, 08:58 AM
Morning guys.
In response to the post by Drew above and having had a few conversations on the subject, am I cancelling this event. Only as a group thing organised by the forum, not on a personal level.
Something that has become clear over the last few days and really hit home at the Taffia meet on Wednesday is that Hovis had very different relationships with the different people and groups of people in his life. For us and the forum, he was an incredible character, always with a smile and giving smiles and laughs and well, most of you have known him longer than me, so don't need me telling you what he was like.
So, in light of the fact that we, as a forum of friends will be doing many of our own events in tribute to Hovis over the coming months and no doubt, something being carried on permanently; I would like to stay away from the Cardiff Half and leave it as an event that allows his group of running friends to go through as part of their own process of grief and in their own tribute to their friend.
This is not me saying that people shouldn't go to cardiff for it, just saying that I won't be, stating my reasons and saying that I and I know others involved feel that we would be paying better respects by allowing his running friends this opportunity.
Of course, anyone wanting to carry on and go on their own in support of the run has every right to do so and I think it would be a lovely thing to do. It is a personal choice issue, I am stating my personal choice and that of a few others closer to David than me and saying that I really do not feel it would be appropriate to do this as a forum now that we know what is happening.
OK.....serious stuff out the way because I really hope no-one takes that the wrong way........
Our house will still be open to all next weekend. I think we should go ahead with all getting together here and dressing up/being daft/ overpowering Stretchie to get him tranny'd up and have a bloody good weekend in honour of our friend.
It will be sad, it will be hard, but there will be laughs, tears, hugs and memories in abundance and judging by how much we were all helped through everything sinking in on Sunday by being together, it will be well worth going ahead with the weekend here.
We have a big TV to watch the Half Marathon on and we can cheer and salute all the way.
Again, hope this isn't taken the wrong way
xxx
Me and Drew had the same conversation yesterday when we found out his running club were organising something.
Me both made the comment that we felt we should leave them to that part of his life as they are the ones that shared it with him......
However drew and lily will still be at yours next weekend..... can not get rid of us that easy (if that is ok) :)
Drew Carey
09-10-09, 10:12 AM
Cheryl, thank you for putting that. Spot on.
If anyone has any questions on this and why we have decided to back away, then by all means PM me. I was the one who has been speaking to the running clubs. From the way they were feeling and talking, I felt it would be more respectful for them to do this as a group, without a big song and dance.
They have said that any one who wishes to support them is more than welcome to do so. Hence why if people would like to go, then please go because you wish to support the runners who are running for Hovie's brilliant cause.
_Stretchie_
09-10-09, 10:13 AM
Sounds like the Hovis' running mates have it all sorted.
If they are having there own 'two footed' rideout for him then I'm not getting in the way.
If anyone has any questions on this and why we have decided to back away, then by all means PM me
Just to clear up some confusion, that's not to say we have decided that this is the collective .orgs response, it's just ours after speaking to some of his other mates.
I think this is wise.
As you say his running friends want to do their bit for Hovis doing the thing they shared together. I would hate for the ORG to overshadow what the running club are doing for him.
The ORG will do our bit at a later date doing what we shared with Hovis.
I am sure that those who want to go for personal reasons will still go and hats off to them.
I am looking forward to seeing a few of you at the Gruntystretch residence. :smt023
Kate Moss
09-10-09, 10:17 AM
Respectfully and eloquently put.
Now why don't you guys stop worrying about everyone else, and take some time for yourselves. Miss Moss's orders!
Drew Carey
09-10-09, 10:21 AM
Just to clear up some confusion, that's not to say we have decided that this is the collective .orgs response, it's just ours after speaking to some of his other mates.
Thank you, this is kind of what I meant to write. X
gruntygiggles
09-10-09, 10:21 AM
Respectfully and eloquently put.
Now why don't you guys stop worrying about everyone else, and take some time for yourselves. Miss Moss's orders!
WUB YOU xxxx
Oh and Viper....it's called...
"The House of Stray"
Stretch/Bray = Stray
Kate Moss
09-10-09, 10:24 AM
WUB YOU xxxx
:smt055
fizzwheel
09-10-09, 10:25 AM
I'm going to lock this now, I personally felt like it was something that I didnt want to attend. Seems to me that everybody understands why an whats been done.
If they guys from the running club read this I am sure I will not be the only one sending my best wishes to them for the Cardiff Half Marathon.
Dont forget if you want to do something in conjunction with it, then you can always make a donation to Hovis' sponship fund, theres a sticky thread at the top of IB with a link in it that you can donate via
Cheers
Fizz
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