Deja-vu hit my running as my enjoyment of the Aran race spurred me on to up my training mileage, this last happened after the Snowdon marathon last October. Even the storm force winds of both Saturday & Sunday morning didn’t get in the way as my patience was rewarded by improved afternoons where I could get out without being accused of being totally annul. Talking of those winds Nick & I had to brave them

Have just watched a great video of the Pipe Dream race which can be downloaded by going onto the WFRA web-site, great work Craig, the heavy breathing is excused!! What a wonderful weekend it was in North Wales, it just couldn’t have been better for my first shot at Ras yr Aran but the day didn’t start as well as planned. The plan was, lie-in, read a book & slowly get my kit ready before

The bug which forced my withdrawal from the Wrexham marathon two weeks ago was a nasty little piece of work as it morphed from initial Fever to Stomach Cramps (&….) & then finally chronic headaches over the 7 days it lingered. Thankfully on day 7 (last Friday), Fraser & Kean were over to discuss our May presentation as well as a possible next sojourn to the Alps in late July to help take my mind

Join us this Saturday evening for local climber Calum’s first presentation at the Siabod Cafe. Calum will be talking about his exploits & experiences both on his doorstep here in Snowdonia as well as on the greater ranges across the globe. Tickets can be reserved in advance by calling Dorina or Gaby at the Cafe, the price of £10 also includes Gaby’s Goulash served with Bread & Butter. Hope you can make it.

I am feeling deflated! Knowing that my new Salomon road shoes would not be delivered prior to yesterday’s Wrexham Marathon things were still otherwise on track after calling in at Coed y Brenin on Friday & buying a new & very light Salomon S Lab pack, 3 litres capacity plus one litre of fluid & a very snug fit. It felt so good on I had to taunt Kean with it on Saturday at the