Mountain running
Steep, rough, high ground - and the specific skills it asks for that road running never teaches you.
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Steep, rough, high ground - and the specific skills it asks for that road running never teaches you.
Cliff-top singletrack, endless small climbs, and the wind. Wales has more of this than almost anywhere.
The skill that separates a good day out from a mountain rescue callout. Non-negotiable above about 500m in Wales.
Wales is wet, windy and mild rather than cold. That specific combination breaks kit that works fine elsewhere.
Getting strong enough for the climbs and durable enough for the descents, which are the part that actually breaks people.
Welsh weather is rarely extreme and frequently serious. Most incidents here start with a small decision made while moving fast.