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!
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!Originally Posted by annabella
"The best shield is to accept the pain, then what can really destroy me?"
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Well done, keep entering races and enjoy yourself
Time/position used to seem important to me, now i don't bother about it, just finishing a race is pleasure enough
Hills and Guinness!
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.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....
Does that sound like a euphemism? Nah!
"The best shield is to accept the pain, then what can really destroy me?"
http://garyufm.blogspot.co.uk
congratulations on completing your first race.
ignore the tips in the 'advice that is free' thread unless you like eventfulraces
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.
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
go play on the m 6, now, how does that sound
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
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