Fell Running - Page 113 - Ultra / Adventure racing

Andrew Cottier

19/07/2006 at 12:14

Thanks Brum,

Dont know much about the PBR. I would have thought you would have to recce the whole thing carefully. It seemed to me that you cannot do enough prep.

haileunlikely

19/07/2006 at 15:49

Not sure about the fells Matt, but there are plenty of canals!

Fellrunner

19/07/2006 at 18:15

Might do coniston on sunday if i am back in time from snowdon on saturday, and if the balls of my feet are not to mashed.

Garrett

20/07/2006 at 15:43

I'm telling everyone, so I may as well put the info on this thread too...

Completed the 52.4 miles of the 50mile challenge last Sunday. Largely trail event, but not hilly at all. Since I bailed out of this event in '05 at 44.3miles due to the heat, I was pleased to see it just as hot this year. Although I suffered in the heat, meaning I was waaay slower than I'd expected, I got it done. With 20miles left, I was suffering, but there was no way I was stopping!

Onwards now to the next challenge.... and a few runs on the fells!!

Scar Runner

22/07/2006 at 18:53

Well done Garrett, can't imagine doing half that distance in the heat so good on you.

Little running this week due to work/home combo and now planning mountaineering trip to Arctic circle week after next. Will see what events can be fitted in the rest of the summer.

Run well all.

Fell Liker

24/07/2006 at 10:05

Sounds idyllic SR! Garrett, well done for the 50M challenge!

Anyone planning to do the Robin Hood Memorial fell race tomorrow, in Baslow? These fell races are keeping up my enthusiasm in running at the moment!

Garrett

24/07/2006 at 10:23

Thanks. It was tough in the heat - I got pretty sick after around 6 hours. But walked it off.
Back to some easy jogging now. Legs still pretty fatigued. They're fine walking around, but when I start to run they protest.
Next ultra's just around the corner so will be back to running 'properly' by the weekend.

LizzyB

25/07/2006 at 11:20

Fell Liker - I'm doing Robin Hood - I'll be the sole female representative from Erewash Valley RC (yellow vest w/red and black hoops, black shorts). Come and say hello if you see me!

Fell Liker

25/07/2006 at 16:05

Hehey, LizzyB, yes, I'll be there (looking a lot like my picture) with maybe a couple of blokes in orange vests (no, not hare krishnas)!

Should be hot tonight!

Fell Liker

26/07/2006 at 00:30

Moerning, if you fancy a laugh about the race last night, read my report:
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages.asp?dt=4&UTN=86259&V=6&SP=

Franko-File

26/07/2006 at 09:35

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and running but I'm getting bored by road running and thought fell running might be more interesting. Can anyone give advice to a new starter like where to find routes (north east), how to start building hills in, and anything else that makes fell running different to road running?

Thanks!!

The Return of Evil Rich

26/07/2006 at 13:57

Ahh...Franko-File....."anything else that makes fell-running different to road running"

...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 :-)

Fell Liker

26/07/2006 at 19:48

The bit about 'lack of injuries' doesn't always hold true, I've fallen over more time in fell races than anywhere else! The landing is often worse because of the rocks, but I still enjoy the fells!

Fellrunner

27/07/2006 at 17:11

Lack of injuries i know some folk that ran Snowdon last week that would dispute that

eM.milou

pirate

27/07/2006 at 21:33

HI! another fell convert here!

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!!

Garrett

28/07/2006 at 08:58

train after a race - usually, unless it was stupidly long - but often will cross train on bike, ski machine, for a few couple of days if very stiff. Otherwise, easy running.

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.

Fell Liker

28/07/2006 at 11:03

Emmilou - I agree with Garrett, I had ankle pain a bit ago but ignored it and the ache turned into achilles trouble. It may have been consequential but you rest if you feel you need to.

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!

Hillheader

28/07/2006 at 11:13

Anyone planning any more BGR attempts this year? Would like to attempt it before the nights get too long. I was too busy with another run in June to attempt it at the optimum time. Maybe I should just do some reccies and wait till May / June next year?

eM.milou

pirate

28/07/2006 at 11:17

Thanks guys - did rest up last night and feeling fine this morning got a flat 5 and a half after an hours weights session tonight. Should sort me out!! Doing a long fell run on sunday morning with the club.

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!

Hamertime

28/07/2006 at 11:38

emmilou - The yorkshireman's not like running Borrowdale, but ther's still a fair bit of work to do. Enjoy.