We always new this day was to be hard. The challenge of Snowdonia was glimpsed on our journey in but today was the day to tackle the beast.
The morning was cloudy with scattered showers but that soon gave way to full on rain. This had the potential to dampen spirits however Runningforsol unveiled its secret weapon. Ladies and gentlemen meet Bri - not just a man but a cycling, traffic wardending, gag cracking, spirit lifter of a man. (having said that he did forget Ross's name!). Llanberis soon arrived and our first stop was an opportunity to dry off and reload on hot Ribera and Frankies cake(FC -Ross wants to meet you - he's in love!)
Then came the big one.... The llnaberis pass had been looming in our mind for some time but we cruised it.
Eventually the weather broke and the sunshine flooded in. Lunch was had by a beautiful little stream after 5 miles of the most beautiful running in Britain. Onward we went past accident Harlech to our destination - Barmouth ? Three things will stick in our minds - the aforementioned hot Ribena, the support from Bri and the stunning views across Snowdonia.
The journey continues ... Little did we know what would come next!
2 men. 230 miles. 5 consecutive days. April 2012. Simon Baker and Ross Surey 'ultrarunning' length of Wales in loving memory of Solomon, born sleeping 20.10.10
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