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Last Monday was a "getting my trad on" day at Wintours Leap on the Fly Wall with Mark. I'd actually seconded this route before and remembered it felt quite burly in places. What I hadn't remembered, despite the guide's warnings, was that the top pitch required quite so much big gear - having run out of big hexes, overcammed my remaining big cam, and placing both a decent Tricam and a slightly dodgy nut in smaller placements, it still felt a bit run out towards the top. Still, comedy gear, confidence and a touch of hubris will see you right...
#Climbing #TradClimbing #TradIsRad #LimestoneClimbing #ClimbingIsMyPassion #WintoursLeap #WyeValley

Thoroughly murdered by the menacing Avidya and not wanting to end on a frustrating-if-interesting dogging session, I plumped for something a little more in my wheelhouse for my last route of the day rather than Jeremy's maybe-even-more-menacing "Avidya Direct". Just as well, really; there are definite elements of tiredness to be seen! Did actually manage a bit of breath control en-route, though, which helped a lot - maybe all that time listening to John Kettle wasn't wasted!
#Climbing #SportClimbing #LimestoneClimbing #ClimbingIsMyPassion #Ban-Y-Gor #WyeValley #FindTheZen #PracticeActuallyHelps

Of all the people I climb with other than myself, it's usually Jeremy that pushes me to try hard stuff. Last Wednesday was no exception and Ban-Y-Gor is full of hard stuff - the "6a" we warmed up on was thoroughly sandbagged, for example... After spending quite some time working out Gordonzola and then sending it this, described in the guide as "expect to work for it", was probably a little optimistic. Insanely hard moves (especially for the alleged grade!) and I couldn't find a sequence to the traverse that worked for my strength and reach. Still, on less mind-and-body-blasted reflection, there were a couple of unlikely things I could try. The press and mantle after, which I finally figured *how* to do after lots of swinging around, left me so core-thrashed I couldn't actually *do* it - a shame as the roof section looked fun. One of those routes torn between "No £$&!ing way am I doing that to myself again!", and "Maybe if I try fresh and do something weird, it might go!". Being generally bats, I'll probably end up on the "ouch"-side... If nothing else, there's always the direct start and the Good Friday Agreement that shares the same start to try - Both harder on paper, but oddly looking more achievable than that blank section on the traverse... By the way, this video represents around 5 minutes out of almost 45 spent dogging the route!
#Climbing #SportClimbing #LimestoneClimbing #ClimbingIsMyPassion #Ban-Y-Gor #WyeValley #TryHard #Whipper #FallingIsLearning

Very hard work, hills were difficult, and topped by a lane filled with a sea of hedge to hedge waist high nettles

Ran 10.00 kms @ 9:07min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/45845174/823hg79v#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon #nettles

Last chance for a run this month, I have been terrible.

Ran 7.16 kms @ 6:48min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/45377484/58tbad6r#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Ventured up a previously impassable lane, after some volunteer work. Perhaps I will return in the summer when it is not a flowing stream

Ran 6.66 kms @ 8:12min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/44893791/0bmibdqr#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

I managed another one. Two new footpaths covered too. Unfortunately one was an ancient sunken lane that had a concrete field drain into it, so was a full flowing stream bed. Overall very enjoyable

Ran 11.52 kms @ 7:53min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/44784178/m39kmmxs#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Could not procrastinate any longer, when the temperature reached 9° I went, and feel good for it now

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Ran 7.46 kms @ 6:39min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/44594203/0l6yiv01#map

So I did it. Fantastic sunshine. Horizon to horizon rainbow but not in the direction I was going so no rain. River roaring but not on the riverbank paths. More than happy I did that
#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Ran 9.92 kms @ 7:23min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/44258566/82bzp2ej#map

OK, I managed to do it. After 40 days of travelling, illness and recovery I got out there and did a reasonable run. Hampered by wind and the Wye flooding from the recent storm, it was actually a beautifully sunny and warm day.

Salomon Speedcross 4 nearing the end of their useful life after nearly 100 runs and 840k. Not sure how clean I will get them now

Ran 8.00 kms @ 6:49min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/44168191/07sn0f10#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon #OldShoes

Wye Valley, Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, c.1930s - Photo Precision Postcard

https://www.ebid.net/uk/for-sale/wye-valley-symonds-yat-herefordshire-c-1930s-photo-precision-postcard-231368802.htm

#SymondsYat #WyeValley

Dragged another one out. It was so warm I could not say no, though it has been three weeks since my last run so I have been saying no a lot.

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #reluctant

Ran 12.22 kms @ 6:18min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/43764792/x5kl9p1u#map

We have three walks this Saturday, including the finale of our ‘Going the Distance’ series.
https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk
#ramblersgb #hiking #walking #londonwalks #greenpark #hendon #tring #berkhamsted #wyevalley #aonb #regentscanal

Dragged myself out again. I'm posting erratically

Ran 10.35 kms @ 5:56min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/43286680/k1syfl93#map

#running #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Another week, another run. Perhaps I should run more often but not as far, it takes me a week to get it together for the next

Ran 10.10 kms @ 6:33min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/42847949/xbtn0bt2#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

A nice rectangular track in ideal conditions

Ran 11.10 kms @ 6:02min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/42782834/h9b5m57z#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon #OldShoes

I've avoided it for two weeks, but today the weather broke and I ran. In the rain, lovely and cool

Ran 10.15 kms @ 7:32min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/42701165/z099y8s5#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

A bit warm, but a beautiful day, fantastic views. I think I looked good in my Forrest Gump hat and beard

Ran 10.01 kms @ 7:00min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/42366758/d7pgd6bj#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Perfect weather, dappled sunlight, the smell of blossom and a cooling breeze

Ran 14.12 kms @ 6:30min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/42294685/f0a2pvo8#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon #OldShoes

New shoes, so not a long run (exactly the same shoes as the last 8 pairs - 3 still in use, I like to rotate them) but I thought I'd ease them in

Ran 9.78 kms @ 6:19min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/42265614/zmzgk995#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon #NewShoes

My legs are still buzzing from wading through 2k of knee high nettles. It was mainly OK last time I went that way a few months back. Not very fast

Ran 11.11 kms @ 8:49min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/42058473/gpjhm2b8#map

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Finished exploring Harewood End. Industrial agriculture I did not mean to visit. Fruit growing polytunnels and then past a collection of the Wye valleys (in)famous intensive chicken rearing warehouse sheds.

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Ran 11.13 kms @ 7:25min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/41694898/du30pwf0#map

Another run where I try and stay off the roads. Unfortunately this time I acquired some gravel rash on one of the unavoidable roads

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Ran 10.17 kms @ 6:54min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/41537774/oz12mo84#map

Trying to run once a week, it's alright once I get going, but it's the getting out that is the hardest

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Ran 13.72 kms @ 7:00min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/41411221/iadt2y60#map

Second run of the year, pushing it a bit harder to try and get back into the swing of it.

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun #runnersofmastodon

Ran 5.26 kms @ 6:49min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/41343520/sma8pr46#map

First run for months. Combination of sickness, weather (did not used to be a problem) and cba

Took some photos so as to have some rests
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Ran 7.25 kms @ 8:11min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/41278950/knsk3a1k#map

I haven't been posting much since I hurt my knee, but I've been getting back to it

#running #trailrunning #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #runnersofmastodon #smashrun

Ran 12.00 kms @ 6:32min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/39431050/7ecuqzso#map

A run, after a month without due to bruised knee and swelling #running #WyeValley #Hoarwithy #smashrun

Ran 4.19 kms @ 6:43min/km https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/38680759/0sok6e3t#map