Athletes
Route variation
Standard loop
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Unsupported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
4h
35m
45s
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I was planning on competing in the Trail Marathon Wales event however this got cancelled. We were also expecting a Puppy the following week. This was a big effort before the Puppy arrived and his training began.
Started steady and kept plodding. Once over the Machen the middle third seemed to go pretty quick. Come Eglwysilan I was definitely feeling the fatigue and starting ti cut it fine with water.
Fortunately this route is fairly easy to do self sufficient. I carried a litre and a half and drank it all with plenty of snacks.
Started and finished at Caerphilly trig point which has a good view of the whole loop on a clear day.
Enjoyed the route. Amazing to see what's on your doorstep. Would never consider this without lockdown.