Next Club Champs - Mynydd Troed

There are two main things to think about.

1) Getting round. There are three big climbs and descents, but two of the climbs are on opposite sides of the same hill. Most people will find the first and third climbs too steep to run up, but all the descents are exhilarating - honest! The course is mainly marked where necessary and there are marshals on the top of each hill who will give you a word of cheer and record your number for safety reasons. In good weather any sensible person will get round with no problems. HOWEVER if we get some mist or driving rain up on the tops it will be quite easy to go wrong. You are therefore advised to recce the course. We’ve already done one recce and will do at least one more according to demand. Please leave a posting/contact me with your availability. There are a number of helpful club members who know the route and will be pleased to take you round if you ask nicely and buy them a drink afterwards.

2) Kit. The fell running rules insist on you carrying or wearing a windproof top and bottoms, a compass, a whistle, a map (provided by the race organiser) and a bit of food. On most days you will use none of these, but they are compulsory no matter what weather we get (last year we had to refuse entry to three people who didn’t have the kit). You can get a cheapish compass and whistle from an outdoors shop, or get them on line easily - follow the link to Wiggle on our home page for next-day post-free delivery. You carry these in a bum bag or a small rucksack. Fell shoes with studs are the ideal footwear but many people have off-road trail shoes which should get you round.

We have a number of members with experience of running on the hills who I’m sure will be pleased to share their knowledge.

Hope to see you there - Dick