Dragon's Back Race recce Day 4 - (70k, 1,780m ascent) through the Elan Valley, Mid Wales

What a beautiful, isolated section of Wales this is! Loads of summits, reservoirs and mountainside through the Elan Valley that I'd never been to before . This route in particular felt really special - especially as I was joined by my two ace friends Emma and Katie. We started bob on the route near Ponterwyd but there are quite a number of road sections towards the end of Day 4 which I don't think you need to recce, so we stopped at Abergwesyn a couple of km south of CP 10 in the race, and 15km or so short of the finish in Rhandirmwyn. Croeso (welcome) to the forth film in my Dragon's Back SKT - Slowest Known Time - series, the anecdote to Shane Ohly's (race organiser and friend!) FKT - Fastest Known Time - film, check out his interview here. https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/shane_ohly_-_running_the_dragons_back_in_102_hours-15953 In this film I once again prove there's no way I'll ever be fit enough to do the 6-day Dragon's Back Race itself, but the route has always fascinated me and seems a cracking way to see Wales. So I've set myself a project to do each of the days over a weekend this year (and possibly next year as well considering how tough it actually is!). https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/ #dragonsbackrace #trailrunningviews #ultrarunning #wildgingerrunning #running #runninginspiration #welshculture #runninggear #harrierrunfree Appreciate this free advice & info? Support Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel: Like the film, share it and write a comment Buy my book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/36tuO8x And my second book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Thanks very much to Harrier for sponsoring me - in each film I give a mini-review of an item of kit from them. I helped Kate, the founder and owner, design the original running packs and poles, and I really recommend them as a high-quality brand. See my kit list below. https://harrierrunfree.co.uk What I'm wearing/using: Harrier Ridge Runner cap https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/apparel/products/ridgerunner-cap Harrier Tube Scarf https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/trail-collection/products/tube-scarf Harrier Kinder 10L running pack https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/trail-collection/products/new-kinder-10l-race-vest Harrier Soft Bottles 500ml x 2 https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/trail-collection/products/500ml-soft-flask Harrier Soft Cup https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/trail-collection/products/soft-cup Harrier Mini Runner First Aid Kit https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/trail-collection/products/mini-runner-first-aid-kit Harrier Emergency Survival Bag & Whistle https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/trail-collection/products/emergency-survival-bag Helvellyn PRO Carbon Z-Poles V2 https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/trail-collection/products/helvellyn-pro-carbon-z-poles-new Harrier Women's Exmoor Waterproof Jacket https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/trail-collection/products/womens-exmoor-waterproof-jacket Harrier Women's Lomond Insulated Trail Jacket https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/apparel/products/womens-lomond-insulated-trail-jacket Harrier Women's Dartmoor Waterproof Trousers https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/products/dartmoor-waterproof-trousers Harrier Double layer socks https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/products/double-layer-sock-2-pack Harrier Single layer socks https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/products/single-layer-sock-3-pack My filming set up: GoPro Hero 7 action camera https://amzn.to/45n97Bu Selfie stick (light, triple extension) https://amzn.to/45K8kLp Spare GoPro batteries x 5 https://amzn.to/4lbLt0D GoPro external battery charger https://amzn.to/4lbLt0D iPhone 14 smartphone https://amzn.to/3Hm8EHN Portable iPhone charger https://amzn.to/4mohzHA Sony ZV1 vlogging camera https://amzn.to/3J5Vtex Sony ZV1 spare battery https://amzn.to/3HcySfW Sony ZV1 external battery charger https://amzn.to/4okd1UB Rode Wireless Go mics https://amzn.to/45ElPgs