Archive for the Fell Running Category
Further Off Road Training
02/06/2008 by Dick.
From Andy Creber:
Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th, there will be further Off Road training, concentrating on overtaking. We will be using a wonderful little 300m loop in Piercefield park. Please note this does not involve technical terrain but will nevertheless be quite challenging. Trust me. Unlike the previous two days, this is set up as a Fartlek training, so you’ll know you’ve been out ! The session is far more geared to head-to-head overtaking/racing manouevres and should be a lot of risk-free fun.
You do not have to have attended either of the previous two days. The more who attend, the better it will be. As previously, you can just go at your own pace, if you want.
Just remember to wear your grippiest shoes.
Fell Running - Quick Guide
31/03/2008 by Gerry.
Found on the Runner’s World website Link to file
Any who want to try this great sport should read this first.
Llanthony Short Fell Race
01/03/2008 by Gerry.
A few Chepstow Harriers with ambitions in the hills rather than the country headed for the Winter Hill fell race at Llanthony. It was a windy day and promised wild conditions on the ridge, but a late change to the course meant that there was not too much time up top. The total distance of just under 2.5 miles did include about 360 metres of climb.
Sue earned her coveted sweatshirt for competing in 50 winter league events, as well as a well deserved prize for her age category. Photos to follow shortly. Meanwhile, Link to another Blog on the race
The Darren Fell Race
09/02/2008 by Gerry.
There were three Chepstow runners who took part in this event, part of the Winter League Short Fell Race Series. Colin Prosser is getting better event by event. I felt leaden and then a “Superman” trip on the way down left me with a grazed knee and stomach! Sue was chasing me (I got past her due to her navigation error). She ran over my prostrate body with hardly a break in her stride. I chased her down the hill, finishing under a minute behind. Fast and furious - not for wimps! Sue won her age category (and a bottle of wine). She is trying to hold on to her Welsh Championship for another year.
Kymin Fell Race
12/01/2008 by Gerry.
This race is just over 4 miles, running up and down and up and down the Kymin from Monmouth. There is about 400m of level running, blink and you miss it.
Matthews comment was that he spent most of the race chasing the leading lady (Helen Fines), but slowed once he realised he couldn’t match the pace. I was 30 seconds behind Sue - I got a bit of stick from the marshalls about that, but I’m used to it. Still, I can share the bottle of wine she won.
I was pleased that the final descent from the summit to close to the main road was just over 10 minutes - good going with the mud.
Colin Prosser was hampered by his shoes and a bit of navigation problems but I think he enjoyed himself!
