A real fell runner

[dominion]

12 quid? You'll never get a fell runner to pay that much!

[RaceTheSweeper]

12 quid? You'll never get a fell runner to pay that much!

That's the winner haha

[Stolly]

Actually living in the hills is a real advantage but on top of that being obsessed and drawn to the landscape, experiencing it, exploring it and breathing it in to the full (via the medium of running of course) is I think what its all about.

Being out in all weathers fine and foul is a given and if you haven't worn full waterproofs, top and bottom, (and needed them) at least 50 times a year you're not doing it right

Its kind of a spiritual thing first and foremost I guess and just being out in the hills, a little speck trotting through a vast wilderness, with the hounds in tow, is a magnificent and glorious thing. Its like the surfer kid in the (original) film Point Break struggling to explain surfing to Bhodi "its the source man... swear to god"

[PeteS]

A real Fellrunner is somebody that gets out and covers the miles in the hills in all weathers and conditions (often solo or with a well behaved dog for company) and has the skills and knowledge to do so safely and is never complacent.
They are also modest and see no need for the world to know what they have done, but by the same token they are happy to help and impart there knowledge to folk that can benefit from it usually face to face.

Obviously with my well behaved canine running companion, non-complacancy and general hellpfullness towards my fellow runners I totally agree.
However, my modesty prevents me from posting a full reply ;-)

Seriously though, I concur with Stolly - its a spiritual thing for me too.

Its kind of a spiritual thing first and foremost I guess and just being out in the hills, a little speck trotting through a vast wilderness, with the hounds in tow, is a magnificent and glorious thing.

...and certainly nothing to do with racing.

[Jennings]

When you realise that those talking about post run protein shakes and recovery drinks are not actually talking about beer

[Hazy]

When someone gets in your car and you don't have to explain the stink of wet shoes and other clobber because it always smells like that

[Stagger]

Holmesy.

See he has just got the v50 record at the bunny runs.

Fits every criteria everyone has stated.

[mr brightside]

See he has just got the v50 record at the bunny runs.

Fits every criteria everyone has stated.

Cracking effort, what a lad.

[Derby Tup]

I've been out with some tonight. Folk who are good company but don't make bad decisions on the hill (or in front of the bar). People you trust implicitly if there's a problem. The ones who you see in the car park and think we'll have a good do today

[mapper]

So, what makes a "real fell runner"? Note: runner not racer. Best answer get a chance to buy a hardly worn pair of Walsh PBs for less than twelve quid (possibly)

Must have at least 4 different pairs of fell shoes drying out on the garage floor. They must include a pair of Walsh and a pair of Mudclaws.