Another question, sorry.
Been running for several years but I've not entered a fell race (yet). I'm not a very fast runner, and was wondering what times one (female) would be expected to get (not to win, just to not look utterly stupid) on say, a 7.5 1000' ascent race? Don't want to be out of my depth...
I'm well aware that depends on terrain/weather etc etc but all the same...? Cheers
Well...couple of things...Originally Posted by Persephone
Firstly, to answer your question directly, 10 minute mile-ing (sic?) on 7.5/1000ft would put you well up the field and absolutely no where near the back.
But to answer the question you haven't asked...YES! Get yourself along to a fell race!I'd suggest a BM category race (mid distance, not too severe in climbing...the Short category races do tend to be a bit quick!) to start with. You'll love it!
There's a completely different atmosphere at a fell race to say a road race. Everyone is friendly and the person who crosses the finishing line the latest is equally as respected as those who have the quickest time! And I'm quite sure you'll be no where near last!
...there's a hill nearby missing its fool...
Cheers again Stick! Right, I've decided to do it.
I tend to do exactly what I want to do anyway
Damn, I can't do that today, I'm wearing the wrong pants.
I gave up on maintaining it but here's the results for 3 months of fell racing from Jan to March with distances and ascents.
http://www.northernboyslovegravy.co....ts/results.php
And I don't feature in any of them
www.vlaevents.co.uk Fancy something different?
A great little database of results there Dominion.
My first fell race was 3 miles / just under 800' in 27 minutes (9 minutes miles) at the time I was doing 5ks at sub 6 pace, however your example shouldn't add so much to your road pace.
Hoping for a far more successful 2009
Most of the time i'm too busy looking at the view or chatting during races to worry about my finishing position! Have fun!
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