Keep it ticking over and do the Fellsman in April. I've done both several times, and the fellsman's top draw
I'm thinking about doing Wolf's Pit, which would be my first ever fell race. Would this be a reasonable choice? I've only really been running the past 8 weeks, but virtually all in the Peak and half of that in the evenings by headtorch. Mainly 10 - 12Km at a steady pace (e.g. Cutthroat Bridge to Back Tor and return), so my aim would be to get round and just to experience an 'event'. What's the terrain like on Shatton Moor and would there be much running on unmarked / heathery ground? Any general tips / advice? Thanks!
Who's in for Black Combe on Saturday then? I'm camping over on Friday night with a friend at Silecroft and we'll likely grab a pint nearby if anybody cared to join us.
So, wondering what to do with my slow but very reasonable endurance running I've built up. Not much use for the half marathon I've got in about five weeks.
Quote from: T_B on March 10, 2016, 08:37:34 amI'm thinking about doing Wolf's Pit, which would be my first ever fell race. Would this be a reasonable choice? I've only really been running the past 8 weeks, but virtually all in the Peak and half of that in the evenings by headtorch. Mainly 10 - 12Km at a steady pace (e.g. Cutthroat Bridge to Back Tor and return), so my aim would be to get round and just to experience an 'event'. What's the terrain like on Shatton Moor and would there be much running on unmarked / heathery ground? Any general tips / advice? Thanks!I did it last year and loved it. You start in a field in Shatton and then go straight up the hill to the mast on top, this is over tussocky grassland like you can see in the pictures. Then it's round a well trodden path/gravel track around the top and back down the hill to the finish. It's all well marked and marshals directing you.Remember you need full kit and they were checking last year.
Quote from: T_B on March 10, 2016, 08:37:34 amI'm thinking about doing Wolf's Pit, which would be my first ever fell race. Would this be a reasonable choice? I've only really been running the past 8 weeks, but virtually all in the Peak and half of that in the evenings by headtorch. Mainly 10 - 12Km at a steady pace (e.g. Cutthroat Bridge to Back Tor and return), so my aim would be to get round and just to experience an 'event'. What's the terrain like on Shatton Moor and would there be much running on unmarked / heathery ground? Any general tips / advice? Thanks!Not done Wolf's Pit but I did my first fell race last weekend; the Congleton Cloud 9 with my Dad. It was absolutely brilliant - I'm really surprised how much I enjoyed it! I ran about once a week along Stanage and back for a few weeks in the lead up at a reasonable pace - I haven't tried so hard in a long while (partly because I was trying to beat my dad who has been running/racing a lot this year - he beat me) but it was absolutely amazing! Im not going to do it instead of climbing but will defo do more evening races over the summer I think.Basically you should defo go for it, just expect the 'just get round' mentality to disappear and find yourself busting a gut to get as good a time as possible!If I was around and not climbing I would be doing it I reckon!
Quote from: Duncan campbell on March 10, 2016, 09:27:57 amQuote from: T_B on March 10, 2016, 08:37:34 amI'm thinking about doing Wolf's Pit, which would be my first ever fell race. Would this be a reasonable choice? I've only really been running the past 8 weeks, but virtually all in the Peak and half of that in the evenings by headtorch. Mainly 10 - 12Km at a steady pace (e.g. Cutthroat Bridge to Back Tor and return), so my aim would be to get round and just to experience an 'event'. What's the terrain like on Shatton Moor and would there be much running on unmarked / heathery ground? Any general tips / advice? Thanks!Not done Wolf's Pit but I did my first fell race last weekend; the Congleton Cloud 9 with my Dad. It was absolutely brilliant - I'm really surprised how much I enjoyed it! I ran about once a week along Stanage and back for a few weeks in the lead up at a reasonable pace - I haven't tried so hard in a long while (partly because I was trying to beat my dad who has been running/racing a lot this year - he beat me) but it was absolutely amazing! Im not going to do it instead of climbing but will defo do more evening races over the summer I think.Basically you should defo go for it, just expect the 'just get round' mentality to disappear and find yourself busting a gut to get as good a time as possible!If I was around and not climbing I would be doing it I reckon!there are some great summer races coming up in the Peak. Castleton on a Friday evening is probably my favourite and a great atmosphere but all the ones in the Hope valley are great. Burbage skyline is superb too and fairly soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'm no runner, but you lot talking about races is pretty inspiring. Thanks for getting us lot psyched for some muddy fun!
Hope wakes and Salt Cellar are also good evening races over the summer.
Anyone tick Win Hill?
In mild comparison I did a wee trail race, Roddlesworth Roller under the shadow of Darwin Tower in Lancashire. First race for six months, so a nice opportunity to get legs spinning again whilst visiting family. Tougher than I'd anticipated, but enjoyed the racing, and came away with a top twenty placing I'd hoped for. Now psyched for the Chicken Run nr Hayfield next Saturday!
Good to see you're back racing Mini. I might be doing a race in that area in 3 or 4 weeks (Wardle Skyline) if you fancy it.As for Black Combe, it's probably the only time I'll ever be able to say that I beat Simon Bailey, Rob Hope and Rob Jebb in a fell race. I can see how everyone went wrong when they did - I was tempted to drift further left after CP3, but stuck with my line and the checkpoint appeared a minute or two later. You would only have to miss it by 100m or so and you would never spot it. Two of my club who were just behind me on the first climb did exactly that and came in after 2 hours plus.Lessons learnt :-Fell race training in York is hard work. Moors climbs just aren't long enough or steep enough to prepare you for stuff like Saturday.The North York Moors races feel like trail races in comparison to the Lakes events.I need to do more hill reps.
Take a look at the Strava flyby for extra shits and giggles! I'm taking the extra summit tick as you can see!
