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    Re: Hi! - Walker turned runner

    Quote Originally Posted by bigfella View Post
    You'll not be last, not that that matters anyway. There are plenty of slower runners doing these races just for the enjoyment of being out there and competing with whoevers around you. The shorter races can feel a bit f
    fast and furious but the longer ones tend to be a bit more sedate, at least thats my experience.
    I found that out for myself haha

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    Re: Hi! - Walker turned runner

    Hi Joe
    Here is a local race you might like to try http://runningwithdavid.com/sections...radbourne.html

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    Re: Hi! - Walker turned runner

    Hi, yeah - spotted that thanks, it looks like my cup of tea.

    The afore mentioned 'double or quits' race is the day before, but I've decided it looks a bit too fast and serious for a first-timer, but the Bradbourne race looks just right. I might even persuade the wife to enter too.

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    Re: Hi! - Walker turned runner

    It is done!

    Just got back from my first ever fell race, in Bradbourne.

    It was 5.5 miles with 850ft ascent and no fewer than 3 water crossings. A tiddler, I suppose, but this little, local race was ideal for me as a first-timer, and I loved it!

    You were all right - I didn't finish last!

    I even passed a fair few people before settling down and finding my stride (basically, the guy in front was going at the same speed as me, so I just settled in behind him).
    I pushed myself hard, and was pleased with my performance, I think I heard David call out "46 17" as I crossed the finish - but I'll get back to you on that.
    It felt great to fall to the grass after the finish line and get some air back into my screaming lungs.
    I'm totally buzzing now!

    There was a great atmosphere, just non-serious enough, there was some good cameraderie going on, and I met some nice people.

    If anyone's hestitating about entering their first FRA race - don't!

    I can't wait for Great Longstone next Friday now.

    Thanks for your advice and encouragement everyone - I think I'm going to like it around here!

    Regards,

    Joe

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    Re: Hi! - Walker turned runner

    Well done Joester :thumbsup: David Denton's races are great - I haven't done Bradbourne, but I have done a couple of his other ones. Next one is on 6th Sept near Belper. I am off that day so may give it a go. (I have however been last at one of these, and may well be last again!! I don't mind, someone has to be ).

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    Re: Hi! - Walker turned runner

    Well done Joe!:thumbup:
    David Denton's races are great introductions to fell running. His Chevin race was my 1st

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    Re: Hi! - Walker turned runner

    Quote Originally Posted by Joester View Post
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    There was a great atmosphere, just non-serious enough, there was some good cameraderie going on, and I met some nice people.

    If anyone's hestitating about entering their first FRA race - don't!
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    Thanks for your advice and encouragement everyone - I think I'm going to like it around here!
    Nice one Joe, you've expressed very well the feeling I have about starting fell running! As Mr Howard Senior says in the video, I don't know why everyone doesn't do this....but I'm glad they don't.

    Good luck at Great Longstone.

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    Re: Hi! - Walker turned runner

    Quote Originally Posted by Joester View Post
    It is done!

    Just got back from my first ever fell race, in Bradbourne.

    It was 5.5 miles with 850ft ascent and no fewer than 3 water crossings. A tiddler, I suppose, but this little, local race was ideal for me as a first-timer, and I loved it!

    You were all right - I didn't finish last!

    I even passed a fair few people before settling down and finding my stride (basically, the guy in front was going at the same speed as me, so I just settled in behind him).
    I pushed myself hard, and was pleased with my performance, I think I heard David call out "46 17" as I crossed the finish - but I'll get back to you on that.
    It felt great to fall to the grass after the finish line and get some air back into my screaming lungs.
    I'm totally buzzing now!

    There was a great atmosphere, just non-serious enough, there was some good cameraderie going on, and I met some nice people.

    If anyone's hestitating about entering their first FRA race - don't!

    I can't wait for Great Longstone next Friday now.

    Thanks for your advice and encouragement everyone - I think I'm going to like it around here!

    Regards,

    Joe
    Well done Joe and to forumite race winner DazH, good going
    Lots of good races this weekend, why not double up with a Shelf moor

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    Re: Hi! - Walker turned runner

    Cheers all!

    Quote Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak View Post
    Lots of good races this weekend, why not double up with a Shelf moor
    'Cos my legs are still aching from Sunday!

    Friday evening will do just fine for me.

    ... I seem to have a crap recovery time. I rarely do an 'easy' run (I always put a lot of effort in), but anything other than a sedate jog and I have to have at least a couple of days before I'm right again. That's even with plenty of stretching, massage and lunchtime walks to try and stop everything from seizing up.
    This situation does not seem to be getting any better.
    Will it do?
    Or do some people just have naturally poor recovery times?
    Is there anything I can do to improve the situation?

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    Re: Hi! - Walker turned runner

    Quote Originally Posted by Joester View Post
    Cheers all!



    'Cos my legs are still aching from Sunday!

    Friday evening will do just fine for me.

    ... I seem to have a crap recovery time. I rarely do an 'easy' run (I always put a lot of effort in), but anything other than a sedate jog and I have to have at least a couple of days before I'm right again. That's even with plenty of stretching, massage and lunchtime walks to try and stop everything from seizing up.
    This situation does not seem to be getting any better.
    Will it do?
    Or do some people just have naturally poor recovery times?
    Is there anything I can do to improve the situation?
    the more you train and run the recovery time will come down some what but it takes time to build up, If you don't fancy the recovery run go for a brisk walk.

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