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A swift shot while consolidating after reaching 5k with a 30 minute dash over the firm sand. This is why we do it!

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Beautiful photo and good place to run

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done... ! Beautiful shot... I hope you massaged those calves well!

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Dozydora61Graduate

Firm sand is great soft sand not so, I get the latter or mud 😢

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

That looks lovely Tulipcat, where is it?

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TulipcatGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns

Formby beach. There are also woods to run through just behind the dunes. Love it!

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OldgirlrunsGraduate in reply to Tulipcat

Gorgeous!

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molly1973Graduate

Gosh that’s beautiful. I ran on sand recently at Pwllheli parkrun and can feel the difference in my stamina on the flat 👍

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BecksC25K

I run my local beach and swim after. Must say that the cool water aids recovery

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Gwenllian1Graduate

Beautiful! I love running by the sea

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Lavender1962Graduate

Beautiful beach and a great place to run!

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