Running in Wales, by topic

Browse everything on the site by subject - mountain running, coast paths, navigation, winter conditions, kit that survives Welsh weather, and training for hilly ground.

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Mountain running

Steep, rough, high ground - and the specific skills it asks for that road running never teaches you.

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Coast path running

Cliff-top singletrack, endless small climbs, and the wind. Wales has more of this than almost anywhere.

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Navigation

The skill that separates a good day out from a mountain rescue callout. Non-negotiable above about 500m in Wales.

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Kit and clothing

Wales is wet, windy and mild rather than cold. That specific combination breaks kit that works fine elsewhere.

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Training

Getting strong enough for the climbs and durable enough for the descents, which are the part that actually breaks people.

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Safety and weather

Welsh weather is rarely extreme and frequently serious. Most incidents here start with a small decision made while moving fast.