Tag: fforest fawr
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13 December 2024
I’ve been enjoying seeing friends’ “Year in Sport” stats over the last couple of days. Some people run a lot!! I set some very modest goals this year but I’ve been lucky to stay fit and nearly managed to double them. I’ve steadily increased the number of runs, average distance and average elevation over the…
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11 December 2024
After a stormy weekend, the weather has calmed down here in Cardiff. There a quite a few trees down in Fforest Fawr and around the village. I spotted some Natural Resources Wales vehicles in the forest so I presume they’re working to remove these. The one above is blocking the path up to the castle…
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8 December 2024
After an unplanned break, I’m back with clean kit and feeling fit. The weather was very calm after another storm here in South Wales. I played it safe, however, and stayed off the hills. Instead, opting for a lazy loop around Craig yr Allt. The segment up the Taff Trail is a long gradual climb…
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20 November 2024
After a surprise cold snap with a bit of snow on the high ground, I headed up the Garth…and it was gone! It was really cold but the sun had melted most of the snow. I still enjoyed a clear blue sky and muddy trails over lunch. First Light Coffee in Tongwynlais have just announced…
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18 November 2024
It’s getting colder as we approach winter but the autumn leaves are still providing a beautiful, albeit dangerous, blanket on which to run. This little spot in Tongwynlais looked stunning despite the grey and overcast day. The stone steps are what remain of some cottages that sat underneath Castell Coch. This steep little section, covered…
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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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6 November 2024
Just managed to fit in a lunchtime run between meetings. It’s still grey here in South Wales so I knew there wouldn’t be any vistas to capture so here’s another sculpture from Fforest Fawr. I’ve been packing my gloves and buff but it’s still quite mild out. There were lots of good dogs in the…
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31 October 2024
I braved the spooky woods of the Wenallt on Halloween to join the CDF Runners for their weekly TNT session. In the safety of a group we enjoyed a blast down to Fforest Fawr and back up again. I avoided the tricks (hidden rocks and roots) and enjoyed a treat (Cornish pasty) when I got…
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29 October 2024
I managed to squeeze in a post-work run today. The forest is covered in autumn leaves so I had to grab a shot for this post. I tried to keep the pace steady and do a recovery run but I was just enjoying the feeling of running, I blasted down through the village at a…
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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…