2017 Fell Race Dates<\/u><\/p>\n
2017 Final Series table: Forest Fell Series 2017<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Well done to Joint 2017 Ladies winners Stefanie Francis and Gemma Hewitt and Male winner Dan Sandford. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n T\u2019& C\u2019s!<\/u><\/p>\n 5 out of 9 races to count. No age graded. 1st<\/sup> FODAC finisher in specified race to receive 100 points, 2nd 99 and so on. Men and women finishers will be awarded points separately.<\/p>\n The Champion is the person who has accumulated the most points and will receive some sort of prize..<\/p>\n Kit guidelines (thanks to Joc Dodd): Joc’s kit guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n Myth busting (Thanks to Chepstow Harriers website!)<\/b><\/p>\n However, unlike competing in a road or trail 10k you will need some specific skills<\/b> and equipment<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The equipment<\/b> is easy – waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves, bum bag (or very small rucksack), compass and whistle. The clothing requirement varies, depending on weather conditions. There are times when the race organiser requires you to carry full waterproofs… and at other times you need not take any additional clothing. Always turn up at the race with your full gear and ask when you get there what is required on the day. Maps are always supplied by the race organiser but you may prefer to take your own.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The skills<\/b> part is often the bit that holds runners back from trying a fell race.<\/span><\/p>\n Those that have done a bit of a hill walking will probably already know how use a map and compass. They’ll also understand how to be comfortable in all types of mountain weather. That’s a good start, and all that they’ll need to do is get out there running on the hills, getting used to navigating in bad weather and practicing running over all manner of terrain.<\/p>\n Those that have little hill walking experience and who think of themselves as a ‘numpty’ navigator …. don’t panic! Just get some experience by going out on a hill run with some other members. And, mountain navigation is much easier than finding your way around the road network with a road atlas. You just need to persuade someone to go out with you and show you the ropes. Indeed the best way to get fell running skills is to go out on a recce of an easy fell race beforehand with someone who knows what they’re doing. Or you could offer to help out on one of the many fell races organised by members of the club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Also see the WFRA website<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 2017 Fell Race Dates 2017 Final Series table: Forest Fell Series 2017 Well done to Joint 2017 Ladies winners Stefanie Francis and Gemma Hewitt and Male winner Dan Sandford. Craig Yr Allt – Sat January 21st 2pm. 6km \/ 300m. Course … Continue reading \n
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