Hill trails more fun? W1R2

[Katwpg]

2 runs in and I think I have found the key (for me)...woods and hills! About 30 years ago I enjoyed fell running, stopped and then 15 years ago did a very slow marathon....I hated everything about that marathon, particularly the training. So I have started this program by trotting through hilly wood trails.... and the concentration and variation required seems to be the key! Time zips by, the dog gets a good workout and I even enjoyed it. It seems to be the answer for me.... I wonder if I will get to do fell running again? Has else anyone had this journey (or is on a similar one)

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Offroad running is definitely my favourite.

This was a run I did last year. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Roads are grey..............

[Katwpg in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Inspired!!

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Another vote for off road,x although I do run on both. You can't beat a muddy trail or the sheer variety of terrain. I have a love/hate relationship with hills and although I am painfully slow when tackling them, I know they have made me much stronger! And of course, being out amongst nature and seeing the seasons change is beautiful - great that you are rediscovering the joys again! Good luck.🙂

[Katwpg in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you - the good thing is the need to keep your eye on the trail stops the boredom!

[RobW73 Graduate]

Good morning,

We'll done!

I am keen to know how you get on. I have worried about gradient a lot. I am well over 16st, so perhaps IIT is just the thought of shifting my great mass uphill...

What sort of running shoes do you use for muddy areas?

[Katwpg in reply to RobW73]

Having the advantage of lots of outdoor shops near me, I have opted for a pair of INOV-8 shoes to start me off - sort of mixed terrain and not too technical. If I start to go more vertical, which means coming down as well - then I will upgrade to something else...but they are greta and I can feel the ground in them! Not waterproof...but neither am I

[RobW73 Graduate in reply to Katwpg]

Thanks.

I will keep it simple with flat pavements until I am more accomplished, then I may look into different sorts of runs.

Good running!

[misswobble Graduate]

Me! I love it 😃

I’ve done a couple of fell races but only teeny tiny ones with none of the technical carry on.

I love being on the trail and away from traffic. Great fun 😃👍

[Katwpg in reply to misswobble]

Hoping to fell race again eventually.....well and truly in veteran category!

[misswobble Graduate]

Yeah me anorl! You find lot of older runners there though 💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️