Mercia Fell Runners Mercia Training Evenings
Mercia Training Evenings
Hello and welcome to Mercia Fell Runners, the number 1 fell running club in Shropshire and the Midlands. My name is James Dowdall, and I am the head coach/training coordinator.
Whether you are new to fell running, an experienced fell runner, or even just looking for a friendly bunch of like minded people to train with, I’m sure Mercia Fell Runners is the club for you. We are lucky enough to have a very diverse range of fell races throughout the summer and winter months that you will be able to enter if you wish to compete.
Our training team are very keen and well qualified to help you improve your running fitness for the fells as well as improving your skills for off road running.
Our coach led session is held on the Wrekin in Telford on Thursday nights all throughout the year. We meet at 7.15 at the bottom of the main path which is easily found heading South East from Junction 7 of the M54. We aim to deliver a structured training session focussing on different aspects of fell and trail running. To achieve this, we take our training group to different areas up and around the Wrekin to make full use of different terrain and gradients. During the lighter summer months, we also focus on downhill technique to fully equip you for upcoming fell races.
To participate in any training session, you must have appropriate grippy footwear and clothing to be out on the fells. From September through to April, you will also need a good head torch and spare batteries. A full list of the kit you will be required to carry for a fell race is available on the FRA website. This can differ from race to race depending on expected conditions.
If you are looking to attend our Wrekin training session, please contact me first and I’ll make sure the coach/run leader is expecting you.
If you would like further information about other social runs around Shropshire please head on over to the Shropshire Fell Running Facebook Page. Please note that these aren’t official training sessions and runners attend at their own risk.
For any further information, please feel free to contact me.
Phone: 07429 345824