That was a run I’ll never forget. Started at the base of the down and headed up the rather intimidating incline. Remembered misswobble’s words and walked it as I was out of breath after about 10 metres.
Finally made it to the top, which is the highest point in the Gower apparently, and felt good so took a photo or two and trotted off across the top. The views were just spectacular and the smell of the sea, even at this height, was thick in the air. Lovely jubbly. Found the descent far too tricky to run so took it very easy. Ran through the camp site and into the dunes.
Oh my god how hard is running through thick sand! Stopped for a chill and a walk. Made it out to the beach and my garmin told me I’d only done 4.6k so headed right towards Burry Holms instead. Wind was right in my face and the sea spray helped keep me cool.
Stopped for a quick stretch off and photo there and then headed back towards Rhossili. I must admit it looked tiny in the distance but I felt good. Picked up the pace at this point as the sand was just flat and perfect for running on. Ran on past the carcass of the Helvetia shipwreck from 1887 and headed for the cliff.
I knew I was getting close to 10K but when I got there my garmin showed 9.6 so rather than stop there I turned back and did another 400 metres towards the bottom of the steps leading back up to Rhossili.
Got to the top to find my very patient sister waiting for me with her lovely dog Saffy. So we posed for a few more photos before heading back to Mumbles. I reckon I’m gonna be sore tomorrow but to be honest I don’t really care. I loved every minute of it and can’t wait to do it again. Just not yet 😃
10k ... and a cow with cart on the beach
Best run yet!
Double stamina run.
