Tag: the garth
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4 April 2026
It was very overcast today so I headed into the woods to try and find a nice shot. I was planning to do a slightly longer run today but I wasn’t feeling great so I didn’t push it.
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26 March 2026
I made some time this morning for another long run with a bit of elevation. It’s still feeling hard but I’m really enjoying getting out. It was dry but a bit cloudy so I took a close up view of the Garth.
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22 March 2026
It’s been a bit hazy after a few very clear days but it was still beautiful up on the Garth. I was a bit pushed for time today so I wasn’t able to increase the distance but I felt strong and pushed myself on some inclines.
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18 March 2026
This isn’t the best photo but I happened to get another shot of a train, which I’ve been doing a lot lately. After my last 10 mile run, which was mainly flat tarmac, I wanted to get some elevation in so I managed both hills today. It was a fair amount of power walking but…
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11 March 2026
Despite a few clouds, I managed to find some blue skies on top of the Garth. Today’s run included a power hike up the back of the Garth.
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7 March 2026
It was really grey and cold today but I decided to head up the Garth anyway. I went via Tyn Y Coed woods, struggling up the steep climb. I bumped into a couple of Punks on the Garth and had a quick chat on the top until we were all freezing!
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24 February 2026
After several months off running, I’ve forgotten how far away local landmarks are. I took pride in my ability to set off with a distance in mind and plan a route on the fly for the exact distance. The sky was clear and bright this afternoon, so I headed out for the Garth and started…
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17 July 2025
I managed to get out for a lunchtime run today. It was close and drizzly but good to get out. The views weren’t great with loads of cloud and mist but this view of Garth Woods looked pretty nice. I wore my new Shokz OpenRun bone conduction headphones today. I’ve run without music/podcasts for years…
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10 July 2025
With temperatures still rising here in Cardiff, I planned another early run. I managed a gentle climb up the Garth, walking the steep bits and just enjoying being back on the hills. We’re coming to the end of Wales Nature Week so I took the opportunity to keep my eyes open and try to spot…
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5 May 2025
I’ve had a few days off since the Pentyrch Hill Race, apart from a short road run. I was pretty pleased with my performance considering I’m getting on a bit. My pace was a bit slower than previous years, which surprised me as it was a shorter route this year. I was planning to enter…