Support Team GoodGym on the South Wales Traverse Attempt

Background

The South Wales Traverse is a long distance fell running challenge across the mountains of south Wales. It is a linear route of around 120 kilometres (75 mi) taking in some 31 summits over 610 metres (2,000 ft) high, providing around 5,500 metres (18,000 ft) of ascent.

The aim is for challengers to complete the route on foot within 24 hours. The route takes in the mountain ranges of the Black Mountain, Carmarthenshire Fans, Fforest Fawr, Central Brecon Beacons, and the Black Mountains, across most of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The selection of summits that must be visited is simply all peaks standing at over 610 metres (2,000 ft).

The Plan

Matt is going to attempt this on the weekend of 29th - 31st October, the exact timings need to be decided upon based on the weather and if starting at 5pm or 5am is a better idea. The route has been split into four key feed stations, but if we can get to more of the locations even better.

But he can’t do this without you!

The Ask

We need drivers, crew and runners:

• A driver to the start

• A driver back from the finish

• Someone to provide each feed station and maybe a hot cup of coffee

• Runners to join part of the journey to keep moral up.

So if you are able to help that would be great, we will set-up a spreadsheet to coordinate when we know numbers, making sure that the crew get enough food and sleep too. I know a few people have offered to help, but they were often drunk at the time so may have thought better of it.

Any questions post below.