DNF At The Long Mynd Valley's Fell Race | What Went Wrong? | How I Can Improve?

This isn’t the race summary I expected—I recorded my first DNF (Did Not Finish) at the Long Mynd Valleys Fell Race, and I want to break down exactly what went wrong.

In this video, I reflect on my preparation, race day experience, and the critical navigation error that led me off course in thick fog and challenging terrain. I analyse my physical condition, race strategy, and key lessons learned to ensure I don’t make the same mistakes in the future.

🏔️ What you’ll see in this video:
✅ My preparation and fitness leading up to the race
✅ A checkpoint-by-checkpoint race breakdown (for the ones I saw 😂)
✅ Where my navigation mistake happened
✅ The impact of fatigue and decision-making under pressure
✅ Key takeaways for better navigation and race preparation

Despite the DNF, this race was a valuable learning experience. I’ll share my strategies for improving navigation, dealing with physical strain, and coming back stronger for my next fell running challenges.

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📢 Let me know in the comments—Have you ever had a navigation disaster in a race? What lessons have you learned from your past mistakes?

00:00 Introduction
00:30 Preparation
02:33 Race Day
02:56 Start to C1
03:26 C1 to C2
03:40 C2 to C3
04:00 C3 to C4
04:11 C4 Navigation Mistake
06:45 C9 to DNF
07:15 Conclusion

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