I joined the Forum back in 2007 and I found it inspirational.

I came in to athletics in 2002 as a 37 year old Dad, then got involved and started running myself in 2003, my first race being a Mid Lancs XC at Kendal.

After I started coaching in 2005 a parent told me about the junior fell series and off we went to Rivington where some of our kids took part and I watched the senior race.

Some of the kids I coached were hooked and that started my 10 year or so association with junior fell and my own personal aspiration to race on the fells myself.
I found the forum, I can't recall how, but someone must have pointed me to it as a source of information.

One post sticks in my mind on here, a report on the Anniversary Waltz, from around 2007/8 I think.

A member of Northumberland Fell Runners had posted a photo diary of his race. The link was posted on here and it took my breath away.
I just had to do the race and it became my favorite as it was just about within the level of my ability to get around in decent order, and the views were incredible.

Later my wife and I ran the race together to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary and I was so proud when my daughter won the senior race as an 18 year old.

I would probably have never had those memories and many others without the forum.