I am brand new to fell running and only competed in my first race last Saturday in penmaenmawr, North Wales. 11 miles and I came 150th! out of 250 ish. It took 1hr 57 so grateful for any advice / tips!
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I am brand new to fell running and only competed in my first race last Saturday in penmaenmawr, North Wales. 11 miles and I came 150th! out of 250 ish. It took 1hr 57 so grateful for any advice / tips!
Hi there. Glad you could make it!Quote:
Originally Posted by annabella
Well done, keep entering races and enjoy yourself;)Quote:
Originally Posted by annabella
Time/position used to seem important to me, now i don't bother about it, just finishing a race is pleasure enough:)
When i first joined the forum i asked for advise, ive always remembered that someone told me to keep my toe nails nice and short....;)
Ouch! Yes, good one. Got one just making a reappearance after losing it at Pendle Cloughs race in August. Could almost hear it rip off against the roof of my shoe as I was going down Big End.Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Does that sound like a euphemism? Nah!
congratulations on completing your first race.
ignore the tips in the 'advice that is free' thread unless you like eventful :eek: races
Sounds like you did well for your first race.:)
As above entering races is the best training for it and also the most fun!
Don't forget you need a pint after, just to top up the electrolytes. :cool:
wel done on your race and welcome, i'm the only person on here that will give you straight sensible answers, all the others are nutters:D
good result for a first run, you'll improve no end just by getting used to the underfoot terrain, then when you get used to the hills you'll improve even more so keep at it and enjoy it
Thank you for all the lovely comments in response to my post!!
I hope to get some more races unde rmy belt next year but would dearly love to get another one in before this year is out. Does anyone know of a 'nice' race I can try preferably up in North Wales area?
Struggled with sore knees all week - is this normal?
Thank you all again x
i've struggled with aches and pains everywhere since taking up fell running so yep, its pretty normal:DQuote:
Originally Posted by annabella
Not sure of wales races, are you prepared to travel at all?
Get in touch with Han (Haneke) - she lives that way out and maybe able to advise you of local North Wales run races that may not be in the FRA calendar
There are a few Welsh based runners on here I'm sure someone can be more specific
It's not in Wales but near enough....the Cardington Cracker in Shropshire is an, erm, cracker. 1st weekend in december...
I think for North East Wales its got to be Welsh Harrier &/or Fellrunner.Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
- Don't drink the brown water
- Don't eat the yellow snow
- Don't wipe the green mud across your face
- You can eat too many jellybabies
- Don't pop blisters with your teeth
So I assume it's OK to use someone else's teeth to pop them? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyA
i could never reach em anyhowQuote:
Originally Posted by Hyporunner
I just tried to see if could, i can:D hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Darth domain
...but i use scissors anyway hehe