Tag: craig yr allt
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22 February 2026
It was great to get back up on the hills after such a long break. It was a bit slippery on the descent after all this rain. I took it easy and walked a fair bit. I’ve lost some fitness over the last few months and it’s tough finding the motivation.
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12 July 2025
As the heatwave continues, I headed out early again and enjoyed a relatively cool run. I stayed in the shade of Fforest Fawr and the Taff Trail for most of the run. The forest was very busy with dog walkers getting out before it warms up. I made a detour to check out the views…
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26 April 2025
I had no plans for today’s run other than to get out and stretch my legs. I ended up running through Gwaelod-y-Garth to take some photos for an upcoming project. I carried on towards Coed y Gedrys then turned back and headed over to Craig yr Allt. The sky started off grey but gradually brightened…
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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…