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Isle of Man Coast Path – Glen Mooar to Ballaugh

Alan Cole — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:32:38 +0000

Whilst on the Isle of Man last weekend, I managed to tick off another small section of the Coast Path — the Raad ny Foillan. Last time I’d made it as far as Glen Mooar, so that was where I had to start today. However, when we arrived in Kirk Michael, the road to the glen was closed for...

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Isle of Man Coast Path – Peel to Glen Mooar

Alan Cole — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:43:39 +0000

It might not be a huge distance, but I did at least manage to run along some of the coast path while on the Isle of Man. Last time I was there, I ran the short section from Niarbyl to Peel, so this time I started in Peel — at the exact spot I’d finished....

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Weekend Weather Rollercoaster: Rain, Runs, Honey, and Windsurfing

Alan Cole — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:54:06 +0000

I think the most notable thing about the weekend was the rain on Saturday. When I got up early, the little raindrop on our home info panel that I built was already full to the brim. The Borth & Ynyslas weather station in our garden had already recorded more than 25 mm of rain. At...

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Wild Welsh Windsurfing

Alan Cole — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:06:29 +0000

After a busy day in the hills on Friday, I had a relatively relaxed Saturday. Sunday, however, was far from relaxed! It started with a run in very blustery conditions—along the beach, through the dunes and around the boatyard. I then waited for the tide to drop before going windsurfing. By that time, the sun...

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The Spring That Keeps on Giving

Alan Cole — Sun, 18 May 2025 12:53:03 +0000

And so the amazing weather continues — sunshine, more sunshine, and then yet more sunshine. I heard on the news the other day that we’ve had more sunshine this spring than we had throughout the entire summer last year. That’s been reflected (well, absorbed actually) in our solar panel stats, too, with record-breaking months throughout...

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A Slow but Sunny Stretch of the Isle of Man Coast Path

Alan Cole — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:34:50 +0000

Running around the Isle of Man Coast Path has become a slow but steady project. Each trip adds a few more miles, and although I’m moving more slowly these days, the scenery — and the small adventures along the way — make it worth every step. This weekend, with a tweaked back and patchy weather, I managed to tick off another stretch between Niarbyl and Peel.

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The Journey Behind “A Thousand Mile Run”

Alan Cole — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:12:07 +0000

Endurance events always come with hurdles: injuries, other commitments, the unpredictability of life. But nothing tested me more than the global pandemic and, ultimately, my unexpected heart attack. That moment changed everything. It forced me to question whether I would ever be able to finish what I had started. For someone who thrived on pushing limits, the uncertainty was crushing.

Yet, A Thousand Mile Run isn’t just about setbacks—it’s about overcoming them. It’s about resilience, persistence, and adapting to the unexpected. Completing this journey meant finding new ways forward, learning to listen to my body, and redefining success.

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Wales Coast Path – Aberaeron to Llanrhystud

Alan Cole — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:51:16 +0000

Coast Path Vital Stats Aberaeron to LLanrhystud Distance: 8.50 miles Elevation Gain Today: 148 m Highest Elevation: 54 m Time: 1:26:31 Av. Pace: 10:11 mins/mile Calories: 950 Totals to Date Total Distance: 1113.22 miles Total Time: 220:21:28 Total Elevation Gain: 36798m Total Calories: 106779 Distance to go: 0 miles Well, all good things come to...

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Wales Coast Path – Cwmtydu to Aberaeron

Alan Cole — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:07:02 +0000

Coast Path Vital Stats Cwmtydu to Aberaeron Distance: 9.74 miles Elevation Gain Today: 532 m Highest Elevation: 97 m Time: 2:06:30 Av. Pace: 14:40 mins/mile Calories: 1241 Totals to Date Total Distance: 1104.72 miles Total Time: 218:54:57 Total Elevation Gain: 36650m Total Calories: 106779 Distance to go: 7 miles Having finished my last Coast Path...

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Wales Coast Path – Aberporth to Cwmtydu

Alan Cole — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:05:46 +0000

Coast Path Vital Stats Aberporth to Cwmtydu Distance: 10.15 miles Elevation Gain Today: 784m Highest Elevation: 170m Time: 2:28:52 Av. Pace: 14:40 mins/mile Calories: 1269 Totals to Date Total Distance: 1094.98 miles Total Time: 216:48:27 Total Elevation Gain: 36228m Total Calories: 106779 Distance to go: 17 miles I managed another quick trip along the Coast...

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