Beach run???: Hey folks, I’m down at my caravan... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,192 members159,537 posts

Beach run???

Jane46a profile image
7 Replies

Hey folks, I’m down at my caravan and trying to think where I can run (I’m on W2R1). The caravan site is quite hilly, however...the beach isn’t far away...is it much more difficult to run on the beach?

It’s not fine sand, it’s quite grainy, more like tiny stones...failing that I can leave the site and go out to the main road, which I really don’t want to do - I don’t need traffic as my audience 😂

Written by
Jane46a profile image
Jane46a
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
7 Replies
UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate

On any sand it’s best to run near the sea and close to low tide so you can get on the wet stuff. If you can check the tide tables, the best time to be doing this would be an hour or two before low tide so you aren’t having to worry about it coming in.

The dryer sand, and especially the dry stuff above the high tide mark is much harder to run on, and takes a lot of energy.

Hope this helps.

Jane46a profile image
Jane46a in reply toUnfitNoMore

It does, thank you!

I’m sitting here with my running gear on wondering where I can go to do my run 😂

I looked at a chart and it seems to be high tide just now...next low tide 2043, so maybe best to hold off for a bit...?

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toJane46a

Yeah... you can follow the tide out, but I’d give it a couple of hours head start.

Jane46a profile image
Jane46a in reply toUnfitNoMore

Will do - thank you 😊

Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate

If you really want to run just go out on the main road. You should be very proud of what you are doing. Before I started c25k I would see people running and I would think I wish I could do that. Just a thought to save you waiting about for the right time to run on the beach 😊😊

Jane46a profile image
Jane46a

Done it! Went to the main road...however having only come up said road in a car I actually didn’t realise that the way back was all uphill! Not a big hill, but enough to feel it 😂

Grannyhugs profile image
GrannyhugsGraduate in reply toJane46a

Well done for the hill run so early in the course.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Swansea beach 5.9 k run

Well I finally run the Swansea, South Wales fun run. It was 5.9 k in total and I’m proud of my time...
Scobs profile image
Graduate

Beach....

This is the beach, Playa de Amerador, that I run towards, alongside and occasionally on. It’s too...
furlmouse profile image
Graduate

Life’s a beach?!

My first run on the beach for months and it’s so good to be back there. Warm sun, cool breeze and...
Elfe5 profile image
Graduate

Half a beach run.

Firstly apologies for the late season's greetings & only catching up with all your amazing parkruns...
Davoda profile image
Graduate

Running on the beach

Missed my run on Saturday as we were returning DD3 to uni. We had decided to travel home slowly...
blueboots profile image
Graduate

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.