Tag: fforest ganol
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15 July 2026
It was a hot run through the local forests today. I drank lots of water and took plenty of breaks.
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22 May 2026
It’s hot in Cardiff, so I popped out in the morning and stayed in the shade of Fforest Ganol. I’ve just bought a pair of Merrell’s MTL Long Sky 2 Matryx. Shoes are getting pricey so even with £60 off they were still expensive. My first pair have several holes in the upper so I’m…
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7 May 2026
I went to vote, then I went to run. Voting was easy, the running was harder.
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29 April 2026
The trails are very aromatic right now. Fforest Ganol doesn’t have many bluebells but the wild garlic is intense. I was disappointed not to do the Pentyrch Hill Race last night. I always love this event but the downhill tarmac section is tough on the ol’ knees.
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2 April 2026
Another shorter run as I spent ages taking photos in Greenmeadow Wood. The bluebells are coming out so I was trying to get some nice photos. I didn’t get one so here’s the castle instead.
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19 February 2026
Greenmeadow Wood and Fforest Ganol today. I ran up to the entrance of Fforest Fawr, it’s completely blocked off as the car park’s closed. Fforest Ganol is open so I included it in my loop. It’s really muddy from the weeks of rain we’ve had.
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5 July 2025
Resisting the temptation to bomb it up the Garth, I ventured out in the rain for a slow plod around Fforest Ganol. I walked the steep bits and took it easy for a nice, if soggy, 10k. This tree, on the descent from Castell Coch, has been blocking the path for a while.
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16 April 2025
After Sunday’s long run, last night’s downpour and the forecast for the Easter holidays, I’d written off this week. I was very surprised then to see the sun come out this afternoon, so I grabbed my Long Sky 2s and hit the trails. My plan for this summer is to explore the Wenallt as much…
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24 March 2025
This lovely spot is deep into Coed y Wenallt. I’ve never taken full advantage of these woods but I intend to change that this year. I’ve run quite a few miles through them with the CDF Runners’ TNT group. Although these were at night so they didn’t help me get to know the area very…
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18 February 2025
Quick six miles before work. The rain has stopped but it’s bloomin’ cold! I’ve been relying on podcasts to keep me entertained on longer runs but I don’t tend to listen to anything if I’m just out for an hour or so. I’ve been considering some bone conduction headphones so I can still be aware…