Looking for expert fellrunner

Hello the Times is looking for an expert fell runner to write a commentary piece to run alongside our coverage of the Lake distrcit fell run for tomorrow's paper
It would only be short- about 350 words- explaining why fell runners do what you do--despite the awful weather!
It would be good to hear from someone who thinks that it was the right thing to let the race go ahead-- and that as adults, it was up to the runners themselves to decide whether or not to take part.
If you drop me a line on [email protected] with your contact details and a few lines about you, and what you think, I'll give you a call.

It's always good to have a voice from those actually involved in the sport rather than just those commenting on it from outside.

thanks, much appreciated
Laura

I think you would do much better to write an article yourself extensively quoting the other thread on this same page. It might be a bit more work for you (I realise journalists aren't big on making an effort when it comes to presenting the facts objectively) but there are a lot of opinions and there is a fair amount of disagreement there, all written by "experienced fell runners." You have the raw material there to produce an interesting read that covers all aspects and perspectives related to the debate.

Me me me me meeee....












(oh - didn't see the 'expert' part......)

Bugger, I'm going to have to buy the Times tomorrow. (Could have been the Mail I suppose).

Splinter, the media need expert comment, why dont you give The Times a call?

I'd try and get hold of Shane Ohly, he's already commented about this elsewhere, was a competitor, and is used to journalism etc.

They only want to know about fell runners if they think something might go pear shaped.

TOUGH
Everyone accounted for.
No story
Just leave us alone!

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Originally Posted by Stagger

They only want to know about fell runners if they think something might go pear shaped.

TOUGH
Everyone accounted for.
No story
Just leave us alone!

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Well said Stagger!

"Good News isn't news"

I disagree with Stagger. This is good that the Times are running this. They could easily find quotes saying it's silly. Providing the space for the other side of the argument is welcomed IMO.

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Originally Posted by IainR

I disagree with Stagger. This is good that the Times are running this. They could easily find quotes saying it's silly. Providing the space for the other side of the argument is welcomed IMO.

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They will only report the negative side Iain, this is the english gutter press we are talking about.

Why don't they contact Richard Askwith?

I don't think they will, this is the Times. I expect they'll provide a report, some criticism and some supporting views.

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I don't think they will, this is the Times. I expect they'll provide a report, some criticism and some supporting views.

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I will live in hope then Iain and reserve judgment until I have read the article.

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Originally Posted by Stagger

They will only report the negative side Iain, this is the english gutter press we are talking about.

Why don't they contact Richard Askwith?

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they have, or at least they think they have - am I the only one who can spell my name right? :rolleyes:

Times Online. But don't read the "have your say", unless you want offending!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle5017729.ece

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Originally Posted by Grouse

Bugger, I'm going to have to buy the Times tomorrow. (Could have been the Mail I suppose).

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what about that hooker bloke, he's always good for a quote:eek:

Do you mean the cross - dresser?

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Do you mean the cross - dresser?

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That episode im told was just a blip.
He is over that phase now

You need some one to comment with a considered opinion who is not a hot head other wise they just make it up and that won't help any one.

Shane is a good idea or Ron Howard from Sleep monsters who covers various adventure races, at least he's a jounalist on our side.

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Times Online. But don't read the "have your say", unless you want offending!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle5017729.ece

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Why does the bloke from Wessex have to have his say twice, is he stupid:confused:

Told you not to read it Merry...

Told you not to read it Merry...

:D:D:D

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Splinter, the media need expert comment, why dont you give The Times a call?

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Why don't you?

What gets me angry is people who have no experience of the sport coming out with stupid remarks like the knobs from wessex and lancaster,fair enough everyone is entitled to an opinion but at least come out with something constructive,fell running getting these headlines is not good,and anyway the OMM isn't really fell running anyway

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Originally Posted by Fleeter

anyway the OMM isn't really fell running anyway

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Exactly.

F*** 'em!!! they were only interested in disaster stories and dissing the OMM organisers yesterday!

Let em write about the 2012 Olympics instead!

Laura - get yourself up to Edale (Peak District) next Sunday - there is a scaled down "mini" mountain marathon taking place (one day, no overnight camping, only out for 3 hours)

you will be welcomed with open arms, sorted out with kit and escorted round at your own pace :)

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More from The Times... It's about living, not dying

A balanced article - well done Laura.

We might not like Mark Weir's comments, but reporters are bound to report them and he did provide practical help.

Another report
http://www.grough.co.uk/view/2008/10...s-omm-weekend/

Not a exagerated as the main stream press surprise, surprise!

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion...in-974462.html

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More from The Times... It's about living, not dying

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Sensible words from Simon Barnes

Bugger. Bought the Times for nothing. Still, at least it wasn't the Mail.

bloody media, they have their hobby horses, one minute its boxing, lets ban it, it's barbaric etc etc. Then, when they are bored, it's onto the next thing. The OMM publicity will settle down soon enough, and i think that it may well have even raised the profile of fell running and MM!

There will be something new soon, i view media attention as a child's attention span to that new christmas toy, great for a few days, then fed up with it, sling it aside and play with the box it came in (or not) or just forget it alltogether:rolleyes:
Lets ban media reports on something they know eff all about!

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Bugger. Bought the Times for nothing. Still, at least it wasn't the Mail.

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Good for wraping Fish & Chips
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Stuffing in the wet soggy fell shoes to help them dry
but thats about the only use for it.

It's great though innit - because we are THE NEXT BIG THING! :D

And, all the coverage on the tv showing all the runners shows that we're not all 'beardy weirdies'

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And, all the coverage on the tv showing all the runners shows that we're not all 'beardy weirdies'

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Speak for yourself Al, i am:eek:
Only kidding:D

I know I put this on the other thread too.

An opinion article in local press today

http://www.nwemail.co.uk/sport/1.260930