Tag: glamorganshire canal
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6 January 2024
I only had a small window to get out today so I headed down the Glamorganshire Canal. Apart from the technical section on the upper trail, most of today’s run was flat. I do very little road running so when I’m on the Taff Trail I up the speed a bit. It was colder out…
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15 November 2023
I was hoping to take advantage of the nice day to get out for a longer run but I ended up with only a short time available over lunch. For shorter runs, I like to enjoy the peace and quiet of Forest Farm and the canal. There were loads of people out enjoying the weather…
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13 September 2023
I fancied a relaxing flat run today so I headed towards Forest Farm and did a looping run around the nature reserve and canal. I hit another blocked path today. The section from the southern entrance up to the higher path was closed. Even though the temperature has dropped, it was still sunny and warm…
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28 July 2023
I woke up with a sore ankle after my last run so I’ve been resting this week. It was feeling better today so I attempted a gentle plod down by the canal and through Forest Farm. After researching some new trail shoe models, I stumbled on a pair from my wish list that were on…
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25 June 2023
I headed down to Bute Park this morning to join the Running Punks for their second, “All You Can Eat Buffet of a Run Club”. In typical fashion, I didn’t check the details and nearly missed it because I was on the wrong side of the river! I crossed over at Blackweir and spotted a…
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15 June 2023
I braved the heat and popped out for a gentle run down the Taff Trail and up by the Glamorganshire Canal. I’m only running a couple of times a week at the minute but I’m walking more and doing the occasional spin bike session to keep active. I’ve seen every mode of transport on the…
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7 June 2023
I enjoyed a steady run down the Taff Trail and along the Glamorganshire Canal today. This is the Melingriffith Water Pump in Whitchurch. It was built in 1793 to return water from the Melingriffith Tin Plate Works to the Glamorganshire Canal. The pump was first restored between 1974-89 and then further restoration was carried out…
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30 May 2023
Gradually increasing my mileage to get back up to regular 10+ mile runs. I want to get back to the point where I can do a trail half comfortably and possibly increase the distance a bit more. My longest run is 15 miles. Today’s route was a nice shady run down by the canal and…
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1 May 2023
I decided to mix up my route today by heading down the Glamorganshire Canal and then back up to the Garth. I started with a warm up on the flat section of the Taff Trail then turned round and made my way back along the technical section above the canal. While I was crossing the…
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10 April 2023
I managed to get out in between showers for a quick and flat run by the Glamorganshire canal. The section above the canal is one of the most technical trails without heading into the hills. It’s about half a mile and contains rocks, slippery tree roots and plenty of mud. It’s also undulating and has…