The South Wales Three Peaks: Who Needs Research When You've Got Grit (and a Healthy Dose of Delusion)?

One Wednesday evening, while wrestling with the existential question of "where should I wander aimlessly this weekend?", I stumbled upon the South Wales Three Peaks Challenge. Without a second thought (or, you know, any actual research), I downloaded the map, packed my trusty boots, and set off on a Friday morning adventure. It's just the South Wales Three Peaks, I reasoned. How hard could it be? Famous last words, right?