On 7 Apr, 09:25, Joe Egginton wrote:
Will Hand wrote:
At least in Devon for the whole of next week.
Fantastic!
Bring it on. Walking on the moor in trainers and no wellies - bliss. Plenty of
water in the reservoirs so doom-mongers can get lost :-)
My weekly forecast is on my web site, shortest one ever! (Feeling lazy :-) )
Will.
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Is it wise to walk on the moors in trainers? I always wear walking
boots, saves my ankles becoming strained or even sprained if I slip on
rough or rocky ground.
Joe
Wolverhampton
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Hi, Joe,
I do a fair bit of running on the fells (that's what we call moors
around here) - wouldn't dream of wearing boots - far too heavy, it's
Merrell fell trainers for me. Mind I do come across a few "proper"
fell rambling people equipped with boots, walking poles, maps,
compasses, emergency supplies, anoraks, torches, whistles etc etc.
I suppose you can sprain your ankle in boots as easily as fell-running
trainers if you are inclined that way.
When I walk on the fells I use the same trainers. I get a new pair
every year, usually just after the Great North Run, as I cover around
1,000 miles a year, so I always have a good tread.
As Will says, wellies are essential for rough winter weather walking
(not running!) but keep checking the treads for wear. Wellies don't
look as silly around Copley as they would do in some parts.
Another 13 hour sun day looking likely here btw with a pleasant 15C
high.
Ken
Copley 253metres asl, nr Barnard Castle, Teesdale, County Durham
http://copley.mysite.orange.co.uk