Quote Originally Posted by Witton Park View Post
I've not found that Al - but I wouldn't suggest that an athlete goes to one if I felt that they may have such a problem which is perhaps why. I imagine the Ambleside kids are training on fells.
For my kids, often the first taste of running on a fell is going to the race so I don't nudge them all.

I personally think 6 - 8 of them a season is enough for a junior and that's why I pick the FRA series + a few select others.
Have had a couple of mine who habve done Champs races who have said that they felt a little overawed by the quality of the field and have looked to do some more low key races afterwards just to build up confidence again. I am not saying there is anything wrong with bigger races as there isnt but for some it might not be right. I know you agree with that. Its about progression for some athletes. Everyone is different thank god.