Good effort there folks! If I may ask, for carrying the full approved FRA kit, is anybody aware if I'm likely to get it all in a 3l waist pouch such as the ones produced by OMM and Innov8? I saw the 6l OMM one with a bottle holder but like to travel as light as possible.On the hydration front, is it possible to buy gels that fulfil both a carb/electrolyte function as well as hydrating one? I was thinking a few Capri Suns might pack away well into a small bumbag but I don't know. Perhaps taking a bottle is necessary/desirable for races over 12 miles?
Whatever you do enjoy your running, fell running is fantastic, from an evening's run over the moors in the dark to big mountain days I found it knocked climbing out of the park :-)
Quote from: Graeme78 on September 06, 2014, 11:22:00 am Whatever you do enjoy your running, fell running is fantastic, from an evening's run over the moors in the dark to big mountain days I found it knocked climbing out of the park :-)For me they're both great. And they can complement one another really well. I can be fucked from a 20+ mile fell/trail run, and yet can still climb fine the next day. Or can have my body screaming from 5 days on of bouldering, and can go for a great run (don't underestimate the Font forest as a running venue). Another nice thing is that weather that's shit for climbing is generally perfect for running. Other threads on here have been attempting to decry running as poor training for climbing. For me, it can help budge some fat, but it's essentially irrelevant. Running is fucking awesome. Most people don't know this, because they've not tried fell running and because they've not pushed through long enough to get past what can be a tough initial curve for some. Fine by me, don't want too many fuckers out on the moors after all.
For me they're both great. And they can complement one another really well. I can be fucked from a 20+ mile fell/trail run, and yet can still climb fine the next day. Or can have my body screaming from 5 days on of bouldering, and can go for a great run (don't underestimate the Font forest as a running venue). Another nice thing is that weather that's shit for climbing is generally perfect for running. Other threads on here have been attempting to decry running as poor training for climbing. For me, it can help budge some fat, but it's essentially irrelevant. Running is fucking awesome. Most people don't know this, because they've not tried fell running and because they've not pushed through long enough to get past what can be a tough initial curve for some. Fine by me, don't want too many fuckers out on the moors after all.
Couldn't agree more Fell running has really made a huge difference in my fitness as well as general well being. I find it a perfect way to clear my head from a day in the office, something which climbing only does when I get outside, which isn't as often as I'd like. I'd agree on the tough early curve too, many people find the thought of running daunting, try the odd 5km run here and there, perhaps train for the odd 10km but never really go often enough to get "used" to it. I was out this week up to Stanage and kind of realised after the first few km's that it was "easy"; not in the sense of it being a stroll, but I am now fit enough to enjoy hitting a certain pace and being able to hold it for as long as I like whilst still feeling like you're covering good ground. Its great.To be honest, whilst I love training hard at any sport, I can't see myself going back to training really hard for climbing any more (and I trained REALLY hard) when I was in my late teens, but I can do enough running to keep myself both fit, and hold a respectable place in local races.
Oh and I would recommend Long Distance Walkers Association events as a good substitute to a long fell race too.
LDWA events are great, in fact any longish routes like that I really enjoy. Its nine edges challenge from Ladybower reservoir this next weekend, taking in all the main grit edges in Derbyshire, plus a free pint included in the entry at the Robin Hood pub at the end. I've done the Swaledale marathon event (mixed runners and walkers) a good few years ago too which I really enjoyed
Quote from: bigtuboflard on September 06, 2014, 03:56:22 pmLDWA events are great, in fact any longish routes like that I really enjoy. Its nine edges challenge from Ladybower reservoir this next weekend, taking in all the main grit edges in Derbyshire, plus a free pint included in the entry at the Robin Hood pub at the end. I've done the Swaledale marathon event (mixed runners and walkers) a good few years ago too which I really enjoyedSome of the ones at the start of the year can be a bitch to get on, like the Hebden, from Mytholmroyd or the Three Shires in the peak. Couple of guys I know just treat them as a series of food stops with a jog in between
Bloke I know reckons the HP marathon is pretty much a closed shop now, he's only ever done it as a substitute. Here's the link for the Hebden: http://www.alangreenwood.biz/th2015/index.html entries are on SI entries.Basically it's either 16 or 22 miles on the footpath with about 3500-4000' of ascent. A good morning's work.
The fell races in and around the Calder Valley are tough. They seem steeper than the Peak District races, but that's probably just in my head. The Ovenden, Flower Scar, Hebden Bridge and Cragg Vale races were all really enjoyable last year and nice to run somewhere new.
You're a better man than me, usually after long stuff I feel like crap the day after, probably because my recovery drink tends to be five pints of bitter that or tea
I'm crap compared to u lot.. But I've now done 10 miles in 74 mins around the Sheffield round walk and am looking to do some of the easier gritstone series stuff.. Got me eye on the burbage valley one. Scared.. Looking at times I'm gonna be happy to come in anything but last.. Got a couple of 10km of obstacle course runs left this month... Then I'll focus on the pure running... Again, thanks everyone... You have inspired a middle aged park runner to look to the hills.
Shelf Moor results are up :-http://fellrunner.org.uk/results/race14/shelfmoor2014.pdfWell pleased with 12th and my legs feel surprisingly OK!
On a different note (and race), i marshalled the Totley Exterminator yesterday at Hathersage Church CP, so hope those that came through appreciated our efficient water provision and supply of jelly babies
Quote from: bigtuboflard on September 08, 2014, 01:09:11 pmOn a different note (and race), i marshalled the Totley Exterminator yesterday at Hathersage Church CP, so hope those that came through appreciated our efficient water provision and supply of jelly babies I appreciated the efficient water provision although at the time I was probably thinking how bad the climb up Mitchell field would be. I finished it nearly 3 minutes quicker than last year and thought never again but now I think I'll be back next year, aching a lot today though
Quote from: chris20 on September 08, 2014, 02:39:45 pmQuote from: bigtuboflard on September 08, 2014, 01:09:11 pmOn a different note (and race), i marshalled the Totley Exterminator yesterday at Hathersage Church CP, so hope those that came through appreciated our efficient water provision and supply of jelly babies I appreciated the efficient water provision although at the time I was probably thinking how bad the climb up Mitchell field would be. I finished it nearly 3 minutes quicker than last year and thought never again but now I think I'll be back next year, aching a lot today thoughGood effort Chris, any time improvement is good but 3 minutes is a fair old chunk. That pull up to Mitchell Field is a slog though even when fresh.I think we probably could have done with more water out on the course as I believe the CP before mine ran out, and we only survived by commandeering a garden tap from an old lady up the road.I've not raced it before too so look forward to it next year hopefully.