Tag: craig yr allt
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13 April 2025
I set out feeling really positive today! I felt good and I planned to run 22 miles for the bigmoose ultra fun run. I’d signed up for the half-marathon in Bute Park but I prefer hills and they encouraged people to run a “virtual” race if they couldn’t make the actual event. Ten minutes in…
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7 April 2025
After a very short speed session with my running buddy I headed up to the hills to unwind after a stressful day. The ground is bone dry after the recent weather, even in the muddiest sections. The view was very clear looking towards Cardiff. I spent some time considering whether to complete the weekend’s bigmoose…
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22 March 2025
After last weekend’s 20 miler I planned to do a shorter run today. I set out thinking I’d do 10 miles but I felt good so managed a half marathon. I set off down the Taff Trail and took the opportunity to go a bit quicker on the tarmac. I decided to head through the…
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15 March 2025
I was thinking about this run last night and really not looking forward to it. The forecast was good, I was feeling fine and I had plenty of time so I started to worry if I was losing my motivation to run. I contemplated just going out at 6:30 and getting it over with, but…
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9 March 2025
I tried an early run before breakfast today and I’m not a fan. I didn’t have a plan in mind so I just went up the Garth to see how I felt. My legs felt quite stiff initially but I was feeling better by the time I got to the trig point. It wasn’t as…
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3 March 2025
I didn’t have long after work so I headed up Craig yr Allt for a quick blast. The sun was setting behind the Garth so Craig yr Allt was bathed in gorgeous light and long shadows. It was warm and still with just one other runner on the hill. I stopped a few times to…
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22 February 2025
With some free time, good weather and a selection box of SiS gels, I grabbed an orange one and hit the trails. I regret buying the selection box of energy gels because the pineapple, tropical and apple flavour aren’t very appealing. However, like most of my running equipment, they’re cheap and functional. Today’s entertainment was…
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8 February 2025
Long run day! I set out planning to do 16 miles and despite feeling a bit off, I managed it. I stuck to known routes and simply coasted along listening to a podcast. Even with some entertainment I’m struggling being out for so long on my own. I bumped into some acquaintances and a couple…
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3 February 2025
Today’s run was a mixture of low heart rate flat sections and some hills to finish. I headed down the Taff Trail for a steady 8 miles and then finished with a little climb up Craig yr Allt for some views. I’m slowly adding to my mileage and trying to fit in multiple 10+ mile…
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27 January 2025
More midweek mileage for me on Monday. I picked the perfect window in the weather to get out for some blue skies. I headed up Craig yr Allt, which was quite windy, but managed to get down without losing my hat. There was another guy on the summit with his good dog. Both were quick!…