Quote Originally Posted by wjb View Post
I am young and completely new to fell racing and these forums so apologies if I am a bit abrupt but this issue has affected me. (I don't want to make any enemies already!) Although I now know the rules I don't necessarily agree that someone should be named a cheat without the kit. You've got to look at the situation. If a runner knowingly ignores the rules then I agree they should be punished but I turned up to my first fell race this September without kit and without knowledge of the rules. I was told of the rules and told I may not be allowed to race. After a weather forecast I was eventually allowed to race. There was no mention of a kit check on both the fra site and the ro site. There needs to be more awareness of the rules. btw I had a heavy waterproof jacket with me which I was told it was ok to run in so I don't think I gained an unfair advantage. I have now purchased a bum bag and will carry the full kit with me for my next race.
I think that's fair enough..

But you still cheated.. people get too hinged on that term.. if you break the rules of the race you cheat... we've all done it... I've taken short cuts that weren't allowed... I've cut corners.. I've even doped (though those 2 times were accidental..ish..).. I think most of us push the boundaries of what is allowable..you do in any sport.. football.. especially rugby.. so people are too sensitive about the term..