Hi all, I'm tempted to have a go at a fell run, but have only done some trail running, would i be left for dead by everyone, or is there a very wide range of abilities in most races?
And does anyone know any good races in the North Yorkshire area?? Mike
Hi Mike, I'd say go for it-always a good mix of abilities present. Not sure about races in your area but someone will be along soon to guide you on that one.
Originally Posted by mike1967
Seriously when I started I was carrying more timber than a lumberjack, smoke ravaged lungs and a pair of pins more suited to an oversized modelling catalogue. I didn't come last - came close once or twice mind! Have a go you won't regret it.
I always come near the back; I don't mind, someone has to!
Have a go, you'll enjoy it.
I did my first race last weekend - it was bloody fantastic! Didn't come last, as it happens, but that wasn't the point anyway.
Thats what its all about, just go for it. You will love it.
All the best
Thanks for the replies-was thinking i might be over the hill at 44!
I don't know about that. You're probably around the median age - if not below it...!Anyway, being "over the hill" is the whole idea, isn't it?
Not sure where you live, but joining a local club might be good. Always nice to have a bit of company, and if your experience is anything like mine was, the 'easy club social' will at first be a pretty good workout. I'm sure you won't be left behind - they're social runs, after all, not training sessions - and you'll come on leaps and bounds, find new routes, meet new people...
haha, the wit)
well i was suprised when i joined the local running club-lots around my age thank goodness...
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