The Telegraph on Fell Running

[FellShoeShuffler]

So that is why we do it -

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/ma...running119.xml

[IainR]

"If the prospect sounds appealing, you'll be pleased to hear that three of Britain's classic races are coming up: the Snowdon Mountain Race next Saturday; the Borrowdale Fell Race on August 2; and the Ben Nevis Race on September 6."

but all full...

anyway nice article.

[Stagger]

I'd rather be called a fell runner than called Tarquin

[harrymoon]

"Stride out down hill. It takes some practice but letting yourself go will hoover up the distance. "

so that;s where I was going wrong!

[stevefoster]

'You thrive on that pain. In the end, you start to love it
Remember, you're doing this because it's fun.
C'mon, we all know deep down pain is fun, and the more suffering involved, the greater the sense of achievement. Plus you don't need as many pints of your chosen alcoholic beverage to get plastered, therefore saving brass

[philgreen1968]

i better take my shoes back cos it says in the article that they stop you falling over! i must have a faulty pair

[XRunner]

Tarquin Cooper

Has anybody read his book "A Dangerous Dreamer"?

[Stagger]

Yep, I take it back, he can't be that much of a wuss.

I read what he's done and its impressive, especially his PB's and the one that really does it for me is:-

* First place, Yard of Ale contest, with friends, Lake District.

[XRunner]

"Stride out down hill. It takes some practice but letting yourself go will hoover up the distance. "

Has anybody ever let themselves go when hoovering?

There is webpage about extreme hovering but it looks very tame.

I am sure a young person like Fleeter could take a hoover up to some difficult locations in the mountains and post better photographs about this new sport.

Perhaps those that complained about the litter on the top of Scafell can take a hoover up there and help to clean the summit.

PS. Fleeter, please remember to bring the hoover back with you.

[Fleeter]

Has anybody ever let themselves go when hoovering?

There is webpage about extreme hovering but it looks very tame.

I am sure a young person like Fleeter could take a hoover up to some difficult locations in the mountains and post better photographs about this new sport.

Perhaps those that complained about the litter on the top of Scafell can take a hoover up there and help to clean the summit.

PS. Fleeter, please remember to bring the hoover back with you.

i'll put it im my bumbag for borrowdale