It was great to see so many junior runners really enjoying the sport at Coniston. It was a real family day out with runners taking part from 6 years of age to 67. My 14 year old who came along to watch her sister run, now wants to start fell racing as she has seen that at this level it is the taking part that counts and that everyone gets a cheer when they finish.
As was mentioned in the recent articles in the Fellrunner magazine, both the FRA and Bofra can learn from each other and the more different type of races on offer the better. It is great that so many people are prepared to give up their time to put on the races for our juniors.
I would ask why two of the junior FRA championship races are on Bank Holiday weekends and with so many great venues and races available why that the majority of this years and last years races are not the most inspiring for juniors and adults alike. Great race venues in inspiring places will ensure our young runners will want to take part in the sport for longer and the parents will want to take them.