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Dave Taylor, UK Athletics Fell & Mountain Running coach providing specialist training for trail, fell and mountain runners. Sub 24hr Paddy Buckley, Charlie Ramsay and Bob Graham rounds. Also - camping, mountains, nature. https://fellrunningguide.co.uk

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 21h

Quite a shocking story.
Get well soon Kevin.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 2d

I was unexpectedly admitted to hospital on Sunday 5th October where I remained until my discharge this afternoon.

Post Dragon's Back Race my foot was still swollen and sore.

I was diagnosed with a DVT on Friday morning.

I've documented my experience in a blog.

skrunning.home.blog/2025/10/12/d...

Bare feet. The left is a normal pale skin color. The right is slightly swollen and very red and sore.

Bare feet. Both slightly swollen but the right is also red, sore and much more swollen.

Me, in my hospital bed, in the corridor.

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 1d

Hill Reps session: I love a saw-tooth profile!

14 x 2 minute efforts with jog down recoveries.
Note how heart rate creeps up throughout the session.
The first rep was an easier effort and I re-tied my lace after the second rep.
I deliberately took less recovery on the final 4 reps.

Chart showing heart rate (red) and elevation (grey) for a hill rep running session.

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 3d

Lovely morning for a run
#fellrunning #trailrunning #peakdistrict

A white trig point catching the sun. Grassy foreground with moorland stretching into the distance. Blue sky with a little high cloud towards the horizon.

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 3d

Does the tea have lots of sugar in it?

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 3d

The Instinct XX20 Backpack.
I've used it for both trail running and ultralight camping / fastpacking. It has loads of storage options, but does it risk being over complicated?
What do you think?

The video takes a closer look:
youtu.be/eqJTr2soXFI

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 4d

Friday night out 😃

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 5d

Answer explained here for Patreon subscribers
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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 6d

I like effluent - not normally used in that context 👍
Also noting photo location to the W of the summit 🌟
Also Rossetti Pike - very Italian! 😀

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 6d

Map Reading Task 323

Identify the feature highlighted.
Identify the photo location.
What elevation is the photo location?

If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 9d

Don't wear it unless you need to. A windproof will often suffice.
If you do wear it try to avoid wearing a backpack / race vest over the top - this reduces the wear and loss of waterproofing on the shoulders.

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 12d

Today's lunch stop. Just enough room under my DD Hammocks Superlight S tarp to shelter from the rain.

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 12d

Prizes for Patrons!
Next week's spot prize is a Sunblesa H11 head torch. Not really bright enough for fell running but great for camping and as a backup and emergency torch. I always carry one in my first aid kit.
www.patreon.com/c/fellrunnin...

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 12d

I was a bit further away from the tarn 😉

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 12d

Can you navigate with map and compass?
What about in the dark?

Next night navigation course Friday 31st October, 7pm. £25 from Grouse Inn near Froggatt.

2 people wearing running kit, looking at maps in the dark.

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 13d

Map Reading Task 322

Which tarn is shown in the photograph?
Why - what features help determine your answer?

Harvey map extract used with permission

If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily meant that you are correct!

Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening

Looking across rough moorland to a tarn with hills on either side. Grey cloudy sky.

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 14d

Same tent, same torch but using different settings.
Video here: youtu.be/xm3C8pwmyLs

2 tents in a field, illuminated by torch light.

Head torch with bright yellow strap. Switched on and placed on a log with dead leaves.

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 15d

A look at the new UT27 MCT trail running head torch from Nitecore
fellrunningguide.co.uk/nitecore-ut2...

Nitecore UT27 Multiple Colour Technology Headtorch

New for 2025 Nitecore's latest trail running head torch the updated UT27, now utilising MTC (Multiple Colour Temperature) technology I'm a fan of Nitecore head torches and have been using the NU25 on ...

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 19d

Cheers, thanks for watching.
Yes especially with fell running shoes that don't get used on particularly hard surfaces. Non linear decrease makes sense.

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 19d

For me it's caused by not slackening the laces enough when I put them on / off! If it was from wear whilst running I'd have scars on my achilles.

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 19d

Video showing what my Ron Hill Reverence shoes look like after 1000km
#fellrunning #trailrunning
youtu.be/xhPFDxs0_fk

Ron Hill Reverence - 1000km Review

YouTube video by Fell Running Guide

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 19d

Answer explained here for Patreon subscribers www.patreon.com/posts/task-3...

Task 321 Answer | Fell Running Guide

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 20d

You don't always need to stick to the plan! Garmin doesn't know how you are feeling.

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 20d

Map Reading Task 321

Identify the 3 features arrowed (photo location is off the map)

If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily meant that you are correct!

Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening

A lake with distant mountains and blue sky. Arrows for use with associated map.

Map extract relating to associated photo.

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 21d

Beautiful morning on the Dales High Way

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 22d

River Ribble at Stainforth, Saturday 20th September