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-My name is Lowri Morgan.

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-I'm a television presenter,

-an adventurer and a runner.

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-Running is an integral part

-of my life.

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-I get to challenge the elements...

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-..and take the mind and body to

-places they have never been before.

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-After two years away from marathons

-to raise a family...

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-..the desire to challenge myself

-is stronger than ever!

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-My next extreme challenge

-was in my own adventure playground.

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-It included three ultra marathons,

-each over 32-miles-long...

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-..from Llanberis to Wales's

-highest peak and to Cader Idris...

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-..and 100 miles to end the

-three days at the top of Pen y Fan.

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-I'd run alongside our country's

-most inspirational athletes.

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-There's something about her

-and she has this inner strength.

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-Lowri has something special.

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-She doesn't give up.

-She's a machine!

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-I was meant to cover 50 miles

-on day one.

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-After scaling Snowdon

-with Owen Roberts...

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-..I met Malcolm Jones

-and Sian Roberts.

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-But I didn't reach Cader Idris...

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-..following the advice

-of my support team.

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-Ignoring this advice

-can jeopardize the challenge.

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-I think psychologically...

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-..I wanted to finish

-at the foot of Cader Idris.

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-Stage two was now 63 miles

-instead of the original 60.

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-This day was the longest,

-most challenging and mountainous.

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-It finished after scaling

-3,000 metres to Rhayader.

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-CLOCK TOWER CHIMES

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-My legs were heavy before starting.

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-I tried to ignore

-the uncertainty and nerves...

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-..and was eager

-to start as early as possible.

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-Are you ready?

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-Are you ready?

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-I don't know.

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-I'll tell you after 50 miles!

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-There's no point thinking about it

-and I've just got to do it.

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-I was still seething after failing

-to finish the 50 miles of day one...

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-..but I had to ignore that

-and focus on the challenge ahead.

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-And the nerves gradually faded.

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-I'm approaching

-the foot of Cader Idris...

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-..and the landscape is incredible.

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-The sun is shining and I think

-it's going to be a good day.

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-I was joined by the successful

-mountain runner, Owen Roberts...

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-..and the warden of Cader Idris,

-Myfyr Tomos.

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-He would guide us

-to the mountain path.

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-What's the story of Cader Idris?

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-Idris was a giant.

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-His chair sits just beneath

-the summit near Llyn y Gader.

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-What can you tell me about the path?

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-It's quite steep but the views

-are amazing in every direction.

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-It's a scramble near the summit

-where there's a groove in the rocks.

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-You've spent hours here.

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-I've probably scaled it

-close to 2,000 times.

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-Is it an iconic Welsh mountain?

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-Yes, definitely

-and I hope it's clear for you.

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-There's no-one better

-to take us up there.

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-It's a tough mountain that offers

-a true mountainous experience.

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-I always struggle

-with the first section.

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-It's a steep part

-before you warm up properly.

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-This is a very technical path.

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-I'm sure a lot of people...

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-..have had some nasty falls...

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-..whilst racing up and down her.

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-Yes, this mountain can be cruel...

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-..but its rocky slopes

-are quite unique.

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-As soon as I reached

-the flat section...

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-..I'd got my confidence back.

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-We started running

-and found our rhythm.

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-We ran into the mist and reached

-the summit of Cader Idris...

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-..and were very glad to get there.

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-The stones are slippery.

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-The second peak.

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-It's done!

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-Thank you, Owen.

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-Thank you, Owen.

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-You're welcome.

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-That was a team effort.

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-We haven't seen anybody else

-on the summit.

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-It's just us.

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-And the sheep!

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-Brilliant.

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-Let's go!

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-After conquering two peaks together,

-my time with Owen came to an end.

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-The mist lifted

-to reveal some striking scenery...

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-..I realized that I needed

-to enjoy the adventure...

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-..and ignore any timescale in order

-to make this a special challenge.

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-I'm sorry to see our journey

-come to an end but thank you.

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-Good luck!

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-Lowri's doing well

-but needs to keep going.

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-I hope I get a text and a photograph

-when she's completed the challenge.

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-How are you, Ifan?

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-The mountain goat will guide me!

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-Ifan Richards

-was my next running companion.

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-I meet Ifan on the series,

-Ar y Dibyn...

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-..and I was pleasantly surprised

-by his strength...

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-..and his unparalleled fitness.

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-He's known for being

-an incredible mountain runner.

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-You've represented Wales

-in running and cycling.

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-You're a very talented man.

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-Would you describe yourself

-as a runner or a cyclist?

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-I often ask myself

-the same question...

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-..because when I'm running

-I think about cycling...

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-..and when I'm on the bike,

-I think about running!

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-I've run for Wales in

-cross country and mountain running.

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-I've raced all over the world.

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-Representing your country is a goal

-that spurs you on.

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-You're an endurance athlete.

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-People ask me the question

-that I'm going to ask you now.

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-Why do you put yourself through it?

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-Why do you put yourself through it?

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-It's a form of self-gratification.

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-We understand why we do it...

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-..but it's difficult to explain

-to someone outside of this field.

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-A lot of people focus too much

-on racing and results...

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-..but being fit and able to go out

-and enjoy this landscape...

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-..is more important

-than anything else.

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-We've just passed

-the home of Mary Jones.

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-Her story is truly inspiring.

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-Her story is truly inspiring.

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-Yes, it's incredible.

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-This is where she lived.

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-She walked barefoot

-from here to Bala...

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-..to buy her own Bible.

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-She walked 26.2 miles

-which is the distance of a marathon!

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-It's very relevant

-to what we're doing.

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-It's totally incredible.

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-I think that it's proof...

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-..that anything is achievable

-if you have a strong desire for it.

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-The story of Mary Jones

-is a story in itself.

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-She saved for six years

-to be able to buy her Bible...

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-..and walked 26 miles barefoot.

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-She really wanted that Bible!

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-When I'm struggling,

-I think about these stories.

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-It doesn't matter if they are

-old tales but they are inspiring.

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-Yes, that's right.

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-The temperature is rising.

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-It's 10.15am which means that

-I've been running for four hours.

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-Yes, and I'm sweating

-after 20 minutes!

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-We've just passed Bron yr Aur

-which is full of history.

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-It was owned by the parents

-of the Led Zeppelin vocalist.

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-He would come here as a boy.

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-They needed inspiration

-to write some new songs...

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-..so he came here with his mate.

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-They just wanted peace and quiet and

-I'm sure they penned a few songs.

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-Hello!

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-The support of your family

-is important.

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-Yes, I've got Esyllt

-and the children.

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-I couldn't do

-what I do without them.

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-I get home from work and hang around

-for about 30 minutes...

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-..and go out on the bike

-or for a run.

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-They support me in races.

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-By dropping out of a race, I feel

-that I've let them and myself down.

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-Are you going to be a runner

-like Dad when you're older?

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-Probably.

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-We reached Machynlleth

-and the support was incredible.

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-The police were out and people

-from the Co-Op shop came out too.

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-It's those little things

-that make a world of difference.

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-I'll keep it and open it

-after I've finished this challenge.

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-Thank you very much.

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-Thank you very much.

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-You're welcome.

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-At that moment,

-I started thinking about home.

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-By dropping out then, I'd be home

-before Gwilym went to bed.

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-Those negative little voices

-were starting to speak.

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-It's these little things

-that really spur you on.

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-I really appreciate it.

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-Ifan and I started back and were

-heading to the Clywedog Reservoir.

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-This was the stage

-that I was dreading...

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-..because I knew

-that it was very hilly...

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-..but this amazing feeling

-of strength came from nowhere.

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-In no time at all,

-my time with Ifan came to an end.

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-I'm so emotional. That was tough.

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-Yes, tough going. Hardcore!

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-I really appreciate

-that you gave up your family time...

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-..to keep me going.

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-She's definitely going to finish it.

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-She never gives up.

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-She's a machine!

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-I saw what she did in the Arctic

-and in the jungle.

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-She's beaten the marines!

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-Former soldiers

-have pulled out of those races...

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-..but she kept going.

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-If she sticks to a comfortable pace

-and doesn't try to go quicker...

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-..then she'll be fine.

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-You're a great friend.

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-It's so beautiful here.

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-Look at it.

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-Snowdon is right at the back and

-that's where this journey started.

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-Yes, she's peeping out over the top.

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-I ran from there.

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-Yes, it's incredible.

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-Nuts!

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-I lost time on the unexpected climbs

-between Cader Idris and Machynlleth.

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-It meant I wouldn't reach Rhayader

-before midnight...

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-..so I took a risk

-and increased my speed.

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-And I found this strength

-from somewhere...

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-..to carry me along my journey.

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-After leaving Ifan...

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-..I found this strength

-that came from deep within my soul.

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-This was the first time

-that I was truly alone.

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-I felt quite emotional about it.

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-I was feeling really happy.

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-Is it better

-when you're in that zone?

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-Yes, it's much better.

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-It's much better.

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-You feel as if you're gliding.

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-Everything is in tune.

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-Do you like running alone?

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-Do you like running alone?

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-Yes, I do.

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-I love running with others

-because I always run alone...

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-..but you can't really get into

-that zone when running with others.

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-I talk too much!

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-It makes you feel quite ecstatic...

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-..and that you're almost flying.

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-The mind and body work as one unit.

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-I shed a few tears of joy

-as I thought about my family...

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-..and what I was doing.

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-I was looking at the cattle.

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-Gwilym loves cows.

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-They watched me run past and I knew

-that Gwilym would have loved it.

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-Nobody was forcing me to continue...

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-..and nobody was forcing me

-to drop out either.

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-This was a personal, inner battle.

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-The landscape of Wales

-was a glorious motive.

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-I was achieving more

-than I ever thought was possible.

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-The Clywedog Reservoir is a

-great reward for all the hard work.

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-The distance from one side

-to the other is 10km.

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-It's a feast for the eyes!

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-I had found a new lease of life.

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-I was running at eight-miles-an-hour

-and happy with only 15 miles to go.

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-I met the international mountain

-runner, Sian Williams in Llanidloes.

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-I met Sian during the Snowdon Race.

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-Her relaxed approach

-left a lasting impression.

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-I was invited to represent Wales

-in the Snowdon Race.

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-I got a personal best

-and did it in an hour and a half.

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-I was the first Welsh woman home

-so it was a great day.

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-It was a combination of things

-coming together.

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-I didn't fall for once

-because I always fall on Snowdon.

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-I managed to do it

-and it was a challenge.

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-I scaled Snowdon yesterday.

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-I did Cader Idris today.

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-My respect for mountain runners...

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-..has more than doubled!

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-The technique and the speed

-that you have is unbelievable.

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-I've always enjoyed

-walking up mountains.

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-I don't mind the ascent

-but the descent is my weakness.

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-The inspirational thing about you...

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-..is that you haven't always been

-a runner.

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-It's quite recent.

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-Yes, but I've always been

-a sporty person.

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-Running was something I did to

-prepare myself for the other sports.

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-When I was a skiing instructor...

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-..I ran between seasons...

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-..to keep myself fit

-for the start of the new season.

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-Running is more than

-just a way to keep fit.

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-I'm sure it's a bit addictive.

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-When I do something,

-I like to do it properly.

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-It draws you in deeper and deeper.

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-I was raised...

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-..and taught that taking risks...

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-..can be a good thing sometimes.

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-You do things that you never thought

-that you could achieve.

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-I enjoy interviews...

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-..and take advantage

-of things that are offered to me.

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-I always like to give it a go.

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-It's great to have a target.

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-It could be a certain speed or

-completing a specific distance...

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-..but it's also important to look

-around and enjoy the experience.

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-Look at these coming to see us.

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-We live in a country...

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-..that is a wonderful

-adventure playground.

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-In the morning,

-you could enjoy some sailing...

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-..but in the afternoon

-and within an hour...

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-..you could be

-on the summit of Snowdon!

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-I've done that a few times.

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-I've been rowing in the morning,

-scaled Cnicht in the afternoon...

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-..and run along the beach too.

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-It's a special place

-that allows you to do this.

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-Hello.

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-Hello, who are you?

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-I'm not the sort of runner who copes

-very well with the evening.

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-In the Arctic, I always

-performed better in the day...

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-..unlike a lot of other runners.

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-Loneliness closes in around me.

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-The cold weather bites at my bones.

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-I think Sian noticed it

-because I got quieter and quieter.

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-I refused to look at my watch...

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-..because I felt that the time

-was slowly dragging along.

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-It's all gone very quiet.

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-Fatigue was starting to bite...

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-..and I was further away

-from Rhayader than I expected.

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-Those extra five miles...

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-..were physically

-and mentally challenging.

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-I knew that

-if I jumped in the car...

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-..I'd be home within a few hours.

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-The temptation to give up

-was very strong.

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-Three.

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-Four.

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-Five.

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-Six.

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-Seven.

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-That's eight kilometres...

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-..or five miles.

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-That's really heartbreaking.

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-I want to sleep.

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-All I want to do is sleep.

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-I'm so tired.

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-I'm exhausted.

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-I'm starting to lose patience

-and just want to get there.

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-I want to get there now.

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-It's always the same.

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-When you get closer to the end...

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-..your mind starts

-playing games with you.

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-Do you know what?

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-I think I just need to go to bed.

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-I think it's more important

-for me to rest before tomorrow.

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-If tomorrow is anything like today,

-then I won't finish in three days.

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-I'm serious.

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-I just want to sleep.

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-There are times when I reach a point

-and I feel I can't go any further.

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-Thankfully, I've been

-to those places in the past before.

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-I know that

-when I reach that point...

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-..I try to listen

-to the rhythm of my body.

0:21:030:21:06

-I listen to my feet,

-my breathing, my heartbeat...

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-..and I reach that level

-where time starts to fly.

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-I get into that zone...

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-..and gradually pull myself out

-of that moment and feel stronger.

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-Those final five miles did pass.

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-I was delighted

-to see the lights of Rhayader.

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-I was exhausted

-both physically and mentally...

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-..because I'd had

-a little battle with myself.

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-It's been a very emotional day.

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-It's also been

-incredibly difficult...

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-..but really inspirational...

0:21:480:21:50

-..in terms of the scenery,

-the company and comradery.

0:21:510:21:55

-I didn't think that

-I was going to complete today...

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-..especially after such a slow start

-and my legs being so heavy.

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-I'm going to bed now and sleep...

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-..and prepare myself

-for the big day tomorrow.

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-I can't imagine how she's feeling.

0:22:120:22:15

-She's been on the road since 6.00am

-and I wasn't even awake then!

0:22:160:22:20

-She has this strength to continue.

0:22:200:22:22

-She didn't show her anger...

0:22:230:22:25

-..or show that she was struggling.

0:22:250:22:30

-She has the ability to switch off

-and keep going...

0:22:300:22:34

-..when every part of her body

-is aching.

0:22:340:22:37

-Today, she was suffering with

-fatigue and just wanted to sleep...

0:22:370:22:42

-..but she pushed herself

-through it all.

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-It takes quite a woman to do that.

0:22:450:22:49

-If it falls below four then

-we'll have to build up your sugar.

0:22:540:22:58

-Bravery is all about the ability

-to get up every morning...

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-..and tell yourself to try again.

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-And, um...

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-I think that's what

-I've got to do today.

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-I'll just have to do my very best...

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-..and try to be brave.

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