THE FASTEST MAN AROUND WALES - DAY 23 of Running Around an Entire Country for the Fastest Known Time

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This is the final day of Alan Bateson (The Running Monk) as he makes his way around the country of Wales.
This is DAY 23 of Alan Batesons (The Running Monk) FKT attempt around Wales and the Wales Coast Path. This is part of his series of short running films as he makes his way ultra running around Wales and in this video finishes his Wales Coast Path attempt and now heads up the Offas Dyke from Chepstow.
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On the 26th June 2023 Alan Bateson will begin his journey around Wales to go for the 870 mile Wales Coast Path FKT and the entire loop of Wales including the Offas Dyke and culminating in a 1047 mile FKT attempt around Wales. We will be releasing a daily video of his journey and a full length documentary at the end of 2023, please subscribe to keep up to date!
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This route takes in the whole of the Wales Coastal Path and Offa's Dyke. The Wales Coast Path is the first of its kind in the world, and connects with Offa's Dyke National Trail to create a unique continuous 1047 Mile path around Wales, taking in around 84,000ft of elevation along the way. The Wales Coastal Path offers 870 Miles of unbroken, unspoilt, coastal running/walking around the whole of the Welsh coast, making it one of the best trail runs in Wales. The Offa’s Dyke Path is 177 Miles long and parallel’s the border of England and Wales. The full route links Sedbury Cliffs, near Chepstow on the Severn Estuary with the coastal town of Prestatyn on the north Wales coast. The route passes through 3 areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; the Clwydian Hills, the Shropshire Hills and the Wye Valley as well as such enticing areas as the Clun Forest, the Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains and the Vale of Clwyd.
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Alan Bateson is going for the Wales Coast Path FKT and Full Wales Loop FKT and we will be documenting and releasing daily updates of his journey, SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! bit.ly/subscribekelpandfern // DOT WATCH LIVE map.racetracker.no/?race=running_monk_wales_2023 // Fundraising www.justgiving.com/team/alanswelshcoastalpathoffasdykechallenge

[@insiderugbywithmark]

Fantastic achievement Alan, a wonderful journey around Wales, a brilliant country, and you got to see it like very, very few ever have, or will. Rest up, some coke and pizza I think......BRAVO from Mexico.....

[@stuartwebster2203]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 an utterly inspiring, awesome, mind blowing achievement.

[@howardowen1518]

Amazing!! Been following your progress, very impressive and inspirational 👏

[@johnstewart8665]

Great achievement Alan! Brilliantly documented. It's been a huge pleasure following this journey over the last few weeks.

[@AllanParkin]

Absolutely superb achievements Alan 👍👏👏💪💪💪 You're a total inspiration. Thanks Kelp and Fern for the video updates. It's been great to follow the journey 👍

[@yvonnemorson3878]

Wow! What a journey. Thoroughly enjoyed watching...will miss you. Might have to go back and re watch - so inspiring 🎉

[@TobyTheJug]

I am in total awe. Congratulations Alan ~ you overcame all adversities and triumphed in style. Massive thanks to Kelp & Fern for recording the adventure. Here’s to the next one!!

[@leedelfuego1854]

What a man! Really going to miss these videos. Well Done mate, absolutely incredible.

[@zanefulkerson6277]

Yessssssss! Well done! Sorry its over i have enjoyed watching you each day.

[@Mookiethedog]

Man o man do I have a ton of respect for Alan and Team Katie. Less than 3 weeks ago I had no idea who they were but almost think of them as friends now. Well done Kelp and Fern for sticking with this epic adventure so guys like me can watch from places faraway! I hope everyone that can will support Alan's charities. I felt a little emotion watching those last 3-4 minutes and an odd sense of sadness that it's over...haha! Peace!

[@arsebiscuitsandwine]

Amazing achievement, amazingly documented too. You are one of the best ultra film makers about at the minute. Looking forward to the long version! I'm sure he's been told by everyone and their dog but Alan is a massive influence to me as I'm recently sober and getting into long distance running. This has been amazing thing to have so regularly. Thanks folks.

[@rikfellows]

Legend is an understatement, what a tremendous achievement for both the FKT and money raised not to mention your crew chief ! Sorry though Alan you gonna have to go round again as you are our daily dose of what the world should really be about. Hats off to you ❤

[@renegatus]

Loved that series! What a legend too.

[@overunderabove]

Fantastic. Well done lad. Not just an amazing physical feat, but a testament to your grit and determination.

[@drhayleytrower]

Incredible achievement! Unbelievable grit and resilience. Well done dude ❤

[@Simco_]

Awesome run and video series!

[@steveholdoway1519]

Glorious!

[@matthewrickett9592]

Congratulations! New sub. Can't wait to watch the entire series now. Very inspiring!

[@KelpandFern]

Thanks and welcome