Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
I’ve finally managed to edit the video from running the Run Walk Crawl Dragon 50! I filmed WAY too much of it (mainly because I was blown away by the stunning scenery) and I really tried to get it under an hour. But then I’d spent so long editing it and decided that an hour is arbitrary and hopefully it’s engaging enough viewing.
The challenge was to run 50 miles from Kenfig to Cardiff along the Wales Coast Path. It’s the first ultra I’ve done where I’ve not been able to recce any of the route, or been familiar with the places we would be running, and so I was a little out of my comfort zone but that was part of the challenge!
This race was a proper emotional rollercoaster! From missing the start (thanks to Dragon Taxis cancelling my taxi) to running on one of the hottest days of the year, from sand and stoney beaches, to hills… not to mention what seemed like a terribly unreasonable number of steps! I absolutely loved it though.
Huge thanks to Weleda for supporting me with this challenge and another huge thanks to Run Walk Crawl events for letting me race.
All day I was inspired by the incredible 100 mile runners and it was such a joy to see so many of them come in after I had finished and was relaxing at the beautiful Norwegian Church in the gorgeous Cardiff Bay.
This race will always hold a special place in my heart because, having never really run in Wales, I am now fully in love with the Wales Coast Path. I would absolutely love to run all of it one day when Poppy is older!
Happy running,
Nicola :)
I’ve finally managed to edit the video from running the Run Walk Crawl Dragon 50! I filmed WAY too much of it (mainly because I was blown away by the stunning scenery) and I really tried to get it under an hour. But then I’d spent so long editing it and decided that an hour is arbitrary and hopefully it’s engaging enough viewing.
The challenge was to run 50 miles from Kenfig to Cardiff along the Wales Coast Path. It’s the first ultra I’ve done where I’ve not been able to recce any of the route, or been familiar with the places we would be running, and so I was a little out of my comfort zone but that was part of the challenge!
This race was a proper emotional rollercoaster! From missing the start (thanks to Dragon Taxis cancelling my taxi) to running on one of the hottest days of the year, from sand and stoney beaches, to hills… not to mention what seemed like a terribly unreasonable number of steps! I absolutely loved it though.
Huge thanks to Weleda for supporting me with this challenge and another huge thanks to Run Walk Crawl events for letting me race.
All day I was inspired by the incredible 100 mile runners and it was such a joy to see so many of them come in after I had finished and was relaxing at the beautiful Norwegian Church in the gorgeous Cardiff Bay.
This race will always hold a special place in my heart because, having never really run in Wales, I am now fully in love with the Wales Coast Path. I would absolutely love to run all of it one day when Poppy is older!
Happy running,
Nicola :)
