Racing diary: Carding Mill Canter Fell Race

Carding Mill Canter Fell Race

AS 5 miles 2000ft.
Methuselah came to mine and we popped over to Church Stretton for this enjoyable tough little race. It has a good mix of terrain and gradient to suit all runners.

The first race of the year, and having not made much of an effort to shed the Christmas pounds, I wasn't expecting a great performance. So, I decided just to plod round and make sure I enjoyed the race. Which I did.

Courtesy of Al Tye Fell Running Pictures

I came in just over 5 minutes slower than two years ago, which was the last time I did this race.

Next race next weekend. Hell Runner.

3 comments:

Jim Tinnion7 February 2011 at 20:25
Nice one Lightning - good to see you back. 61:22 for me but I was absolutely drained after... Good luck with the Hellrunner - I'm on a weekend off next week.
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MattR7 February 2011 at 22:25
Plodding and enjoying - there's alot to be said for it. Al got a good pic of you there
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Lightning8 February 2011 at 19:06
Cheers Jim.

Matt, he usually does ;-)

See you both at the Valleys
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FRA Race Definitions

A fell race is one run on fell, hill or mountain terrain and shall be categorised as follows :
Category “A”
a. Should average not less than 250’ (76m) climb/mile (1.6k).
b. Should not have more than 20% of the race distance on road.
c. Should be at least one mile (1.6k) in length.
Category “B”
a. Should average not less than 125’ (38m) climb/mile (1.6k).
b. Should not have more than 30% of the race distance on road.
Category “C”
a. Should average not less than 100’ (30.4m) climb/mile (1.6k).
b. Should not have more than 40% of the race distance on road.
c. Should contain some genuine fell terrain.
a. A category “L” (long) race is twelve miles (19.3k) or over.
b. A category “M” (medium) race is six miles (9.6k) and over but under twelve (19.3k).
c. A category “S” (short) race is under six miles (9.6k).