Running by the sea

[Shake-and-run]

Living in a land-locked county I have always fancied the idea of doing my ‘jog’ by the sea. I dreamed of running along a promenade with the sound of the waves breaking on the beach below, seagulls flying overhead and a gentle sea breeze keeping me cool. So when Mr Shaky had an appointment in Brighton I thought I could tag along and see if I could run along the sea front.

Weather was not quite as I had imagined, no fluffy white clouds in a azure sky but it was not raining and the temperature was pleasant. There were people on the front but it was not crowded so I was able to dodge the cyclists and skateboarders and keep out of peoples’ way. The payment was uneven in places so I did need to look where I was putting my feet and any notion I had that it would be flat was soon dismissed by the gentle rise that heads up from the pier going west. There was also a head wind but it was not too bad especially as it became a tail wind on the way back. Traffic noise drowned out any other noise so to be honest I could have been running in any town as I really was not able to appreciate my surroundings. I did however pass the statue of Steve Ovett, which enabled me to imagine I could be following in his footsteps (but not at his pace... obviously), I bet he could not hear the sea either.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

How brilliant to do a bit of running tourism run shake-and-run. I am sure hubby will have appreciated the company on that long drive too.

I am sure Steve Ovett was in Preston Park when I lived in Hove, but it’s great that he has been moved to the sea front to inspire the prom runners.

There is no doubt about it, Brighton’s seafront road is a very busy one. We are a bit quieter here but also have a road running alongside.

[Coddfish Graduate10]

Brighton seafront is better than ours in many ways, but Southsea most definitely the best for running. Even if it had a stiff, cold, easterly breeze this morning for the Southsea gang (not) parkrun

[Blackberrypie Graduate10]

I love going for a run somewhere new - try to fit them in as often as I can Sorry the traffic noise meant your dream was incomplete - I am lucky that I do get to run by the sea (short bike ride away) and it is lovely, particularly in a few spots where there are nice offroad trails by the shore. Maybe some other time you will get your perfect seaside run!

[Windoze Graduate10]

Totally lovely 😍

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I’m glad you were able to enjoy some ozone and sea breezes Shake-and-run! You were in WillowandSola territory there - hope to sea you on our bit of the South Coast one day for some more parkrun tourism!

[Katnap Graduate10]

Did you keep an eye out for roseabi?

Did you also cycle?

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

I am very fortunate to spend a part of my week in a beautiful Georgian house opposite Brighton beach. I appreciate every run so much. If I turn left I head out over the cliffs and if head right, I head down marina parade and past the pier to hove. It gets a bit too busy in the summer to enjoy the west bound runs but there is always the parks and of course the beautiful downs to run on.

[Speedy60 Graduate10]

Congratulations, but be careful what you wish for. I live on the Bristol channel. The running can be lovely, but ooh those biting winds!💨💨💨