Does anyone run on canal towpath?

[Jeaniedeans]

Just wondering where others run. I have been out boating since I started c25k so most of my runs are along the towpath and usually in a different location! I often wonder if other runners I see (usually only once) are fellow c25kers😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

I have done in the past, they used to be my favourite place to run as I was the fastest thing in sight... none near where I live now though.

[Jeaniedeans Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Haha!! Yes definitely also flat although I have had to run up locks on occassion😂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Jeaniedeans]

Marple locks will be my nearest bit of canal now... wouldn’t fancy running up there!

[Jeaniedeans Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Oh no!!!! Definitely wouldn't want to run up Marple locks😲

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Not sure of that, it would not be wise to ask runners you see and stop them running to ask if they did C25K, the runners who I have asked when they had stopped running for a rest had, sorry to say this "had never heard of C25K"

[Jeaniedeans Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Haha! Hadn't really thought of stopping anyone to ask!! Thinking about these things takes my mind away from making excuses to stop running😊

[Lallis Graduate]

I run (today w3r1) on canal towpath in northern Italy. I wonder too if runners I meet are following c25k

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

There are no canals in this area; I usually use a disused railway line. Similar theme !

[Jeaniedeans Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

I've run on disused railways too as they are often close to canals. I like running somewhere different each time but sometimes think it would be easier to run on familiar territory☺

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Jeaniedeans]

I’m just starting out; so far I use the railway for two runs, as it gives me a clear picture of how much further I get each time, then I reward myself with a change on the third run. There’s pros and cons for both.

[Crocky Graduate]

I run on the canal path. We need a secret wave 😀

[Boxcar]

I’m another one. Nice & flat (in one direction - the other way has a flight of locks) plus lots of shade in the summer.

[Jeaniedeans Graduate in reply to Boxcar]

This year I have spent a lot of time inspecting the towpath to see what it will be like to run on😀 Tomorrow there are three possible runs. 2 ways have locks and 1 way a tunnel. Hoping I am done before I get to the locks😂