August 2009

[glaconman]

Hellifield Gala Fell Race - Saturday 2nd Aug

A contemplative start on the first ascent.
http://www.photos-dsb.co.uk/hellifield%2...large.html

The damage is done.
http://www.photos-dsb.co.uk/hellifield%2...large.html

Another valuable learning experience. Mainly concerning the fact that fell shoes need to be a really snug fit to deal with the fast and uneven descents. It serves me right for trying out new kit in a race.

But descending is also a real skill that will take some time to get half-descent at.

And 3.5 miles turns out to be alot longer than it sounds when the first half is up a big hill. Obvious when you say it like that. Not so obvious when everybody is charging to the end of the first field.

And Junior GM did OK in his first under-10 fell race. I'd say he was the youngest one there. Pushy Dad? Me?