Three Peaks Fell Race

[Hes]

Good stuff. Despite the ongoing debate about whether its a trail or fell race, don't let the road/traily parts give you a false sense of security. Its rocky, can be boggy and the terrain is challenging in places. I agree with Steve, definitely trail shoes if the weather is good and possibly something grippier if it isn't. I ran the race is sunny conditions last year in INOV8 Roclites 315s. They were perfect for me. Ran it last weekend in Mudclaws due to the wet conditions and very boggy/muddy sections (plus an adapted route with less path), and was glad that I had the extra grip!

Hope you enjoy it, it was my first time last year and I loved it. I think its a brilliant race and will do it again (but have opted for the fellsman this year...ahhh!!).

I'm in. First time for me. What's the received wisdom on shoes for this one? Fell shoes or will road shoes cope with the 'trailiness' of the route?

[that_fjell_guy]

Done it 5 times)...I think!?), all in Walsh's, possibly 'cos its all I have!! When I can't enter I always have a wee tinge of regret now!

[stevefoster]

To be fair i reckon you can run it it owt, ideally needs to be dry for road shoes, fell shoes are ok if you don't mind a bit of foot hammering, trail shoes are the middle ground, bit of comfort and grip. Some folk may run in barefoot minimalist shoes, whatever gets you round. At some point somethings going to hurt as with all races, if it was easy we wouldn't do it. Once did it in full kit and boots in me army days, we had a big fffing radio to carry round between us, i copped for it going up whernside! I was fitter then mind

[Fozzy42]

Done it 5 times now, 3 times in road shoes the other 2 in fell shoes. The road shoes were perfect for the conditions as it was bone dry, had been for weeks, but I was glad of the fell shoes when it has been rainng heavily, having said that I suffered from sore shins for weeks after. There is some long stoney descents and if the weather's been dry I'd opt for a more cushioned shoe every time.

[joeyd]

Looks like it might be time to get myself a new pair of shoes; I'm sure I can justify it to myself (and Mr LLoyd with his overdraft facility). Looking forward to the run though. I'll do the usual thing of putting everything I might every need for any and all weather eventuality in the boot of the car. Never needed wellies yet, but you never know :w00t:. Thanks for the advice though everyone - much appreciated.

[that_fjell_guy]

I do think a pair of aggressive trail type, with a bit of cushioning may be best. My Salomons that I recently aquired would be good, I'd like something grippy for final bit of Whernside climb if nothing else.

[Leeds Rhino]

I did it in road shoes last year and was absolutely fine. It was bone dry though.

[fozzy]

I did it in road shoes last year as well, but will probably wear trail shoes this year I think. Mind you, I won't be racing it, as I've got a marathon the week before....

[Leeds Rhino]

yes,I used to do the London Marathon and the following weekend the Three PeaksMind you I was mad then ! think I'm ok now

[Clash City Rocker]

It does make me laugh when people complain about the price of kit yet have any number of shoes to choose from. If I were running it I would do it in running shoes the ones I use until they are unusable and then I buy another pair and use them. Simple.