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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 · 8h

Answer explained here for Patreon subscribers
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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 4d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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.
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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 7d

I was a bit further away from the tarn 😉

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 10d

A look at the new UT27 MCT trail running head torch from Nitecore
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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 · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 16d

Beautiful morning on the Dales High Way

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 17d

River Ribble at Stainforth, Saturday 20th September

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

RRP USD $54.95 so whatever that converts to.

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

Map Reading Task 320

Identify the 2 features highlighted and the point from where the photo was taken.

Map is the Harvey Maps 1:25,000 used with permission.

Video answer for Patreon subscribers this evening.

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

I'd need to check RRP. The previous version was £65, not sure if the 2025 version has gone up.
I'd use this for running, I've got the NU25 for backpacking -lighter and cheaper but still plenty bright enough.

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 23d

Looking forward to trying the new Nitecore UT27 MCT head torch.

MCT = Multiple Colour Temperatures - cool white, neutral white and warm, for use in different conditions (warm light is supposedly better in fog)

Comes with a USB-C rechargeable Li-ion battery and can also take 3 x AAA batteries.

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 23d

Wonderful 👍

Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 25d

Well done Kev, great result. Thanks for the mention 😉