Quote Originally Posted by paninaro View Post
Hi,

Having run Hope Wakes during the week a couple of questions have popped into my mind. The biggest one though regards (power) walking up hills. While running on the flat, or downhill I felt I was running near my limit, but once we reached the ascent of Win Hill and everyone was walking up there it *seemed* like things were a bit easier and I had more I could give. I couldn't really test it though, because the trail was pretty narrow and everyone ahead and behind me was going on that pace anyway.

Is this a common sensation (and one that once you actually do try going faster proves mistaken!)? What's the etiquette here: say excuse me and squeeze in between the next runner and the heather? Or is it best just to push yourself more on the flat and downhill knowing you'll catch your breath on the uphill?

Or just take advantage of the break and admire the view?

Thanks,

Matt
If the path is really narrow then you just have to go off the the path to pass the person in front - but once off the path you may find it is much harder work than you thought it was going to be. If it is a bit wider it is accepted to squeeze past the person in front - with a bit of an apology if necessary, particularly if there is any contact - but whatever you do do not push them out of the way.

Sometimes walking up hill is as fast as running but more efficient - you save energy that you can use elsewhere. On some steep ups - Whernside in the Y3PS for example, but there are plenty of others - even walking is really hard and the temptation is to have a bit of a rest when you get to the top - resist it and start running straight away.