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...where to start?
The freedom of being out in the hills
The exhilaration at moving across difficult ground so quickly
The pure concentration needed so that nothing else matters for that moment in time
The views? You ARE allowed to stop and look occasionally!
The lack of injuries 'cause you're running on a much softer surface
The camaradarie that's just not present at road races in the same way
The "down to earth" attitude of ALL runners, including the elite
I could go on all day.....but would suggest you look for local walking routes in the hills of the north-east and try some of those. As you get more adventurous, you'll start finding new and interesting routes on the maps. Also, have a look for any fell-running clubs in your area...or does a local running club do a fair bit of training on the fells?
Main thing is, get out there and enjoy it....and re-discover the joys of running :-)
Thought I'd pop into the thread and say hello!
Joined a club a couple of weeks ago and have been training on the fells of the north west, winter hill etc. Had my first club race last night really enjoyed it and can't wait to start entering races 'properly'!
Do you guys train after a race or rest? I was undecided what to do today but fate dealt it's hand and I was unable to get out for a run.
Although I'm well after the run i.e no stiffness etc, I'm aware my ankles are a bit 'achey' is this normal? Perhaps a good idea to rest today?
I do run in fell shoes but the ground as been so dry the terrain on the moors is so hard as oppose to the squelchy bogs they should be!!
If you've got acute pain i n ankles, best to not run - get on the bike or maybe a swim. Will help to loosen the legs.
Fell shoes are unforgiving at this time of year. Last few runs on the hills I've done - apart from short, fast ones - have been in Montrail trail shoes. They've a lot more cushioning and structure so kinder on the legs.
If you've done hard stuff/terrain you could alternate it with a nice, flat run.
What's stopping you from entering a 'proper' race soon, anyway? There's always someone to talk to and the enjoyment in racing over hills is massive!
FL - just joined the running club so getting fit enough for more demanding races! Have the yorkshiremans half in sept although more af a trail I think so will start filling the forms in soon and see you there!
Can feel a navigation course coming on!!
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one of david dentons
anyone intersted
check out runningwithdavid.com
9th place , happy with that cos i fell coming down the narrow track and gashed my leg
10miles, 5000ft eeeeek
still all good training for the BEN next year