Looking for expert fellrunner

[The Times]

Hello the Times is looking for an expert fell runner to write a commentary piece to run alongside our coverage of the Lake distrcit fell run for tomorrow's paper
It would only be short- about 350 words- explaining why fell runners do what you do--despite the awful weather!
It would be good to hear from someone who thinks that it was the right thing to let the race go ahead-- and that as adults, it was up to the runners themselves to decide whether or not to take part.
If you drop me a line on [email protected] with your contact details and a few lines about you, and what you think, I'll give you a call.

It's always good to have a voice from those actually involved in the sport rather than just those commenting on it from outside.

thanks, much appreciated
Laura

[Splinter]

I think you would do much better to write an article yourself extensively quoting the other thread on this same page. It might be a bit more work for you (I realise journalists aren't big on making an effort when it comes to presenting the facts objectively) but there are a lot of opinions and there is a fair amount of disagreement there, all written by "experienced fell runners." You have the raw material there to produce an interesting read that covers all aspects and perspectives related to the debate.

[Boy Wonder]

Me me me me meeee....












(oh - didn't see the 'expert' part......)

[Grouse]

Bugger, I'm going to have to buy the Times tomorrow. (Could have been the Mail I suppose).

[Malky]

Splinter, the media need expert comment, why dont you give The Times a call?

[Beowulf]

I'd try and get hold of Shane Ohly, he's already commented about this elsewhere, was a competitor, and is used to journalism etc.

[Stagger]

They only want to know about fell runners if they think something might go pear shaped.

TOUGH
Everyone accounted for.
No story
Just leave us alone!

[Flightless Bird]

They only want to know about fell runners if they think something might go pear shaped.

TOUGH
Everyone accounted for.
No story
Just leave us alone!

Well said Stagger!

"Good News isn't news"

[IainR]

I disagree with Stagger. This is good that the Times are running this. They could easily find quotes saying it's silly. Providing the space for the other side of the argument is welcomed IMO.

[Stagger]

I disagree with Stagger. This is good that the Times are running this. They could easily find quotes saying it's silly. Providing the space for the other side of the argument is welcomed IMO.

They will only report the negative side Iain, this is the english gutter press we are talking about.

Why don't they contact Richard Askwith?