Skipton Trail Runners
This Group was created & intended for runners who wish to start/continue or develop their trail running.
Trail running differs from most running disciplines. The intention is to complete a trail by running, NOT racing! Road Running, Fell Running and Cross Country Running are mainly based on 'competition', PBs/PRs & bragging rights. Trail running is a test of ones OWN endurance, inner belief & purely for the love of the trail itself. It's not about being the fastest, the hardest & ultimately 'the best!!'. Although this may come one day if you wish to compete at Trail Running races etc. But for now, it's ALL about enjoying the connection with nature & ones-self.
"When you run WITH the Trail, you can run forever!" Scott Jurek, Author of 'Eat & Run', July 2012
Skipton & it's surrounding areas have a plethora of trails, offering a myriad of different terrains & stunning scenery. Low Level single tracks, Woodland alleyways, Wide Open Moorland & Exposed Ridge-lines.
So if you want to start running for 'yourself' and are not interested in competition, you can run 6miles 'off road' with steep inclines/descents, are of reasonable fitness & have some experience of loose ground techniques, then lets get together & meet up!
*NOTE: This is NOT a club!! The trails are NOT lead, the routes are predefined & runners are encouraged to introduce their own routes as appropriate. ALL responsibility lies with the individual (you) & NO liability should be expected from any other individual during the run. We will NEVER leave ANY runner behind & will always be within eye shot of each other. Running as a pack creates a bond of trust & motivates others.
There will soon be some EVENTS viewable in the 'Events' section above, with Routes with GPX files for your GPS Units in the 'Files' Section above.
It is strongly recommended you check out the routes before attending, if you are unsure of your ability. If you are interested in running as HARD AS YOU CAN to prove something, this is not the one for you, it's ALL about the Trail!
Regards & Hope to meet up soon!!
Skipton Trail Runners (STR)
