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Tackling the terrain

When ascending steeper rocky sections or steep grass on the fells, try not to climb on your tiptoes facing directly into the hillside. There are three key reasons for this: firstly, you’re putting a lot of strain on your calf muscles which will tire them for running; secondly, you get more traction by turning your foot across a foothold; and thirdly, by turning sideways you’re more stable and able to look around for the next moves to make. When scrambling on steeper ground, always try to keep three points of contact at all times so that a slip doesn’t become a fall.

On descent, it’s easy to lose your pace by braking too much. Try to let the gradient do the work for you, keeping an eye on the descent rate of your altimeter if you have one. Dropping -25m/min is a fast but sustainable rate. Keep your focus for trip hazards while revelling in the pace of the descent. If you see a trip hazard, push upwards and over it, rather than braking to avoid it. Use your momentum to keep yourself safe. If you feel you’re falling, try not to brace for impact but let yourself roll; most fall injuries result from runners sticking their limbs out in an attempt to stop their fall.