RUNNING SAFELY

Running safely

“I love to challenge myself to be quicker year on year and race on race….”

Tom Marsh
Fell runner, age 28
“When you’re given that day when everything is working well for you; your body, the course, the weather, your competitors and your support – you have to make the most of it…”

Victoria Wilkinson
International Mountain Runner and former British Fell champion

Although not as other sports, fell running can still be hazardous, bringing responsibilities for personal safety and also wider responsibilities for the welfare and protection of the countryside.

TRAINING safely

In actual fell races you will get chance to access routes and terrain usually off limits to the public, but whilst you are training it is vital to stick to defined tracks, paths and bridle ways. If in doubt about a route then run with someone who already knows it – and – wherever you do run make sure you stick to the YDNPA’s Countryside Code.

There are route suggestions in Training Routes and you will find further ideas through running clubs and via the FRA Training Forum.

Being able to read maps and take compass bearings is a great way of accessing new training routes, and also broadening your racing options. The Navigation section provides further information about this.

racing safely

British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) races safety requirements reflect ‘best practice’ as determined by the Fell Runners Association (FRA) which insures its events.

For further information and guidelines for competing safely in fell races visit the FRA or BOFRA.