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Why I am running:- West Coast Eisteddfod Bryn Seion Church

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A bit late and a little under prepared today. I've been out working the light rail all day to raise funds for the WCE ( see latest announcement HERE ). Sometimes I resort to petition signature gathering to raise extra revenue for our events BUT I am not here tonight to talk politics. No...my subject is footwear!

When I was younger 'trainers' did not really exist, they were called 'daps' and they cost less than a fiver ( GBP ). I have never really joined the branded footwear revolution as you can tell from the picture of my current 'daps' at the bottom of this page. They came from Goodwill, cost less than 10 bucks and are ok for work and I have run in them a few times as well.

But lest anyone supposes that I don't take the subject of running shoes seriously I should add that I realise the pitiful specimens pictured below are woefully inadequate for a 13 mile run. In fact I am seeking recommendations. What's good and what's cheap? Any and all advice gratefully received.

And finally an overdue explanation of the title of this post. I have seen the Grangetown Dap Dance alluded to on the backs of album covers and in obscure online forum posts but have NEVER, despite all my best efforts, been able to discover anything about it. Does anyone have any information? Does anyone know the steps? Does it have any steps?

If it is at all practical ( or physically possible on the day ) I hereby pledge to dance the Grangetown Dap Dance ( for a few seconds at least ) at the end of my 13 mile run. I will be suitably attired in my running daps of course and there will be a Video camera or Iphone present to capture the historic moment

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