Monday, 8 February 2010

Croeso i Gymru

Welcome to Wales! I've spent the last four days in Wales visiting my little bro (not so little as he celebrated his 22nd birthday on the 4th, check out his blog on the right). Whilst there I enjoyed some fantastic terrain and a whole range of weather from the typically British to some unexpected sunshine appearing just in time for my long ride on Saturday, the first 4hr+ effort of the year. Ow! I managed to take some great snaps whilst I was there and the highlight had to be Sunday's "long" run.

The word "long" doesn't really apply as I barely squeaked past 13 miles in two hours which, under normal circumstances, would not be a reason to celebrate. However, the first 5 miles of this run were up Snowden! 3,500ft in under 5 miles was tough going but was totally worth is when I reached the top. My iPhone camera really doesn't do it justice, it was one of the most incredible views I've seen, made all the more enjoyable as I made it to the top in about 57 minutes, a fairly respectable time. For those who care I descended in about half the time!

Doing stints like this remind me how lucky I am to be able to explore Britain in this way and ensure I never take for granted the opportunity I have this year. However long it lasts for I am determined to look back on it and have NO regrets. Enjoy the photos!


The view from Llanberis Town. WHAT A DAY!


Llandudno from the little Orme


The view from the top of Snowden


Top of Snowden, felt like I was on top of the world. Next stop Ben Nevis and Scarfeld.

3 comments:

RB said...

More great pics. How long is it 'til the start of the next season?

John Franklin said...

No big races until July mate but the first training race of the season will be in March at the Clumber Classic Duathlon. Working hard to get rid of the love handles by then! How goes all things legal?

RB said...

Things legal are getting heavy - running into the worst exams in the history of the universe. Still enjoying it, but stress is a factor right now.

Is the Clumber Classic at Clumber Park?