Tag: craig yr allt
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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!…
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19 January 2025
Conditions today were very similar to Friday. Dry and cool with a grey sky. Great for running but not so good for photos. This is the view as you come out of Tyn Y Coed woods and make your way across the fields to the Garth. I wanted to complete a steady half marathon distance…
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5 January 2025
I love running in the snow so after last night’s weather I decided to head up Craig yr Allt. Sadly the rain had turned most of the snow into slush! Most of the ascent was freezing cold slushy mud but I had a blast! This photo was from the best section of pure snow. I…
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14 December 2024
I very rarely run on subsequent days but I really felt like I needed it yesterday and today was just lovely out. The sun was still low in the sky as I climbed up the Garth. I bumped into a group of She Runs: Cardiff runners at the trig and took a photo for them.…
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30 November 2024
Well…today’s run was eventful. I’ve only had two falls in 10 years of trail running and today’s was the most embarrassing. Thankfully, only a handful of sheep witnessed my shame as I fell on that notorious obstacle, a flat section of grass. I think I stumbled quite a few steps as I had time to…
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9 November 2024
A late run today as it got dark but, sadly, there weren’t any epic sunsets. I headed up Craig yr Allt and enjoyed the quiet of the hills despite the lack of views..
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23 October 2024
I braved the western ascent of Craig yr Allt today. My gamble that the trails were clear paid off, the bracken has receded and the routes are visible. I’ve avoided this segment over the summer because the ground is very rocky and I didn’t want to risk an injury because I can’t see where I’m…
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19 September 2024
The weather was cooler today and perfect for running. I ran the long route up the Taff Trail, heading north, from Tongwynlais to the Penrhos Cutting. This is a 1-2% grade segment that looks and feels flat until you realise it’s hurting more than normal. I climbed and descended Craig yr Allt the same way…