#Ep29 - WHY THE BRECON BEACONS is the PERFECT place to START ULTRA or TRAIL RUNNING W/ Edward Gwynne-Harris

🎙️ RunThrough Trails Podcast | Episode 29In this episode of the Run Through Trails podcast, host James Tilley welcomes Edward Gwynne-Harris, trail running enthusiast and creator of the Gwynne-Harris Round in the Brecon Beacons. Edward shares his transformation from a casual runner to an ultra runner, and how his deepening appreciation for his local landscape led to the creation of a new, challenging, and inspiring route through one of Wales' most beautiful national parks.They discuss:Growing up in the Brecon Beacons and learning to love the outdoors later in lifeStarting with triathlons and shifting focus to trail and ultra runningThe motivation behind creating the Gwynne-Harris Round to spotlight the BeaconsThe accessibility and scenic value of the Brecon Beacons compared to areas like Snowdonia and the Lake DistrictFueling challenges and lessons learned during his ultra-distance effortsThe role of culture, community, and storytelling in trail runningWhy it’s important to explore and promote lesser-known trails to ease pressure on overused routesThis episode is a deep dive into what makes the Brecon Beacons special, why community matters in trail running, and how one runner’s vision turned into a new challenge for others to explore.📽️ Don’t miss the discussion about the Gwynne-Harris Round documentary—it beautifully captures the essence of the route and watch it here - https://youtu.be/aazZLqPX_0s?feature=shared