CheapTents Outdoor Gear Blog

We talk about adventure running, fell running and trail running all the time on the blog and with our customers. But did you know we actually take part in races too.

Paul, the Product and Retail Manager is a keen runner – he regularly takes part in road races around the 10km and the occasional fell race. Each winter he selects a handful of off-road races, usually Fell race and set’s about competing. Although, he does state:

I’m not competitive with keeping times or anything, but just like to compete with myself…It’s a good way of keeping fit and giving you something to train for.

• Skyrunning – Ben Nevis Race
• iRoc Race: Run, Cycle and Orienteer on Durham Downs
• The Original Mountain Marathon: flood, gales and stranded runners…

As the trail and fell running season is well on it’s way, it seems like a good time to look into the sport of running in a bit more detail to help cover the differences between trail, adventure and fell running.

What is Trail Running?

Trail running is a general term typically meaning that runners follow off-road trails in or around the countryside.  The gradient can be flat or steep and can consist of varying distances.  People of all abilities can enjoy trail running as it accommodates easy to hard terrains.

Something for the weekend...?

• Skyrunning – Ben Nevis Race
• Brasher hillwalking boots grow in popularity…
• Warrington Tri Club to Run Sandstone Trail