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  1. 06-01-2011, 01:13 AM #1
    kendalcottages
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    Footwear

    I'm mostly an average road runner but would like to get on the (mild) fells more. What kind of footwear should I be using?

    I have a pair of Walsh's and occasionally suffer from plantar fasciitis (sp?).

    I'm also wondering about the Winter League events here in the Kendal area. Are they recommended for beginners?
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  2. 06-01-2011, 10:04 AM #2
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    Re: Footwear

    If your Walshes fit wear them. Just get out and run

    I've not done any of the Winter League races but would have thought they'd be ideal for a relative beginner

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6FiP67BIwI

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNY5NQoGiyg

    These videos made by wharfeego should give you some idea what to expect
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  3. 06-01-2011, 09:24 PM #3
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    Re: Footwear

    Thanks, DT... I'd seen those videos and thought they might be a good place to start. It doesn't strike me as too elite.
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  4. 06-01-2011, 11:29 PM #4
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    Re: Footwear

    Roclite 312 GTX, excellent shoe !
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  5. 06-01-2011, 11:36 PM #5
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    Re: Footwear

    Kendal Winter league starts this Sunday at Scout Scar near Kendal. If you are reasonably fit (compared to avg man in street) then this race is very doable. See Helm Hill webiste for full details. Walshes are ideal.
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  6. 07-01-2011, 08:00 PM #6
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    Re: Footwear

    Quote Originally Posted by Jez Hellewell View Post
    Roclite 312 GTX, excellent shoe !
    Don't these have gortex? - waste of money in fell shoes. I agree Roclites are quite a good all round trail/easy fell shoe.
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  7. 07-01-2011, 09:49 PM #7
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    Re: Footwear

    stick with the shoe you have got until either you get into it more and find you are either hooked or your just nuts like the rest of us!
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    Re: Footwear

    You won't go far wrong with the Walshes, tremendous grip on vitually all terrain.
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  9. 01-03-2011, 12:56 AM #9
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    Re: Footwear

    Quote Originally Posted by Tuffer View Post
    You won't go far wrong with the Walshes, tremendous grip on vitually all terrain.
    I would agree -
    Jake who is 7 has used these across most types of terrain -rocks, scree, waterfalls, ice and snow plus winter hill bogs without issue
    see Jakes Blog at http://jakeofwinterhill.blogspot.com/
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    Re: Footwear

    Quote Originally Posted by Tuffer View Post
    You won't go far wrong with the Walshes, tremendous grip on vitually all terrain.
    I would agree -
    Jake who is 7 has used these across most types of terrain -rocks, scree, waterfalls, ice and snow plus winter hill bogs without issue
    see Jakes Blog at http://jakeofwinterhill.blogspot.com/
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