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I have been at my mums in Cornwall for half term. She lives in Hayle by the most amazing beach so I get to run there everyday!! I am however a very slow and very happy runner. However I find it quite hard work in the soft sand!!!

I just wanted to ask if anyone has any top tips for running in the sand?

Here is a medley of pics so you get a sense of it.

Juju

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Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Half Marathon

Can't help with running in the sand Juju, but lovely pictures! Lucky you🙂!

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ju-ju-Marathon in reply toSandraj39

Thankyou...

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C3POMarathon

Lucky you! I haven't mastered running in the sand either. It's really difficult!

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misswobbleMarathon in reply toC3PO

I don't think there's an art to it, it's just hard? ☺ it looks warm there! So idyllic ☺

I'm dead jealous 😊

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ju-ju-Marathon in reply tomisswobble

I know I am so lucky that my mum lives there. The weather was v mild, I was just hot from running I think!!! Yes it is hard but so good to run on such an open space, it's amazing 😎

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turnturtleMarathon in reply tomisswobble

I agree. I think it's like hill running. It's not supposed to be easy, but it does help get you fitter!

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ju-ju-Marathon in reply toturnturtle

I so love your new pic... I've been telling my mum all about your achievements and she is in awe 😎

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turnturtleMarathon in reply toju-ju-

Aw, Thank you Julia. Berlin seems a long time ago now . Just concentrating on faster 5ks for now. I WiLL get to sub 30 minutes one day!

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ju-ju-Marathon in reply toturnturtle

Yes I think you will 😎

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ju-ju-Marathon in reply toC3PO

It is hard, but I'm sure my training is paying off as I definately found it easier this time 😎

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Curlygurly2Half Marathon

Envious gnashing of teeth....

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ju-ju-Marathon in reply toCurlygurly2

Sorry!!!

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roseabiUltramarathon

Gorgeous picture arrangement! I do love Hayle. I dunno, do you run where the sand is damp? That would make it firmer, I guess, which might help. I live in Brighton, and I don't tend to run on the beach there if I can possibly avoid it :)

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ju-ju-Marathon in reply toroseabi

It's funny as the beach changes, some bits are harder than others, and it is damp as the tide goes so high. You should try it, there is something very wild about running on a beach. I just take it slowly and have a piccy stop after every mile!!!

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roseabiUltramarathon in reply toju-ju-

It's the pebbles that put me off. I see people running on them quite often, and I doff my hat to them! Must be a jolly good workout though, so I should really give it a go...

I went running barefoot on a sandy beach earlier this year when I was in Texas, and I thought it was the best thing ever! I know what you mean about the feeling of wildness. The only problem was that my shorts kept falling down :) Oh, and there were stranded Portuguese Man-o-War jellyfish everywhere!

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agedsnailspaceMarathon

Serious respect if you are running in soft dry sand! The only beach running I have done is on 'Beat the tide ' runs where we run on wet sand, which is a lot easier. Great exercise for your calves! I would just accept it's going to be slow and enjoy the views! Very jealous...

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ju-ju-Marathon in reply toagedsnailspace

Thankfully it's mostly damp or that would be even tougher!!! I try and alternate my running stance which seems to help but I wonder if there is a proper technique that supports the ankles too?

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Noaky12Half Marathon

I've given up trying to run on soft sand. I go rightbdown to the edge of the sea and run on the wetter firmer sand & splash in tide/ rivulettes etc 😆

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ju-ju-Marathon in reply toNoaky12

The sand here is damp too, and it's funny, some parts of the beach are firm and others are proper sinkers which is so hard!!! Do you live near the sea??

Noaky12 profile image
Noaky12Half Marathon in reply toju-ju-

Yes I'm very lucky I have a lovely beach about 5 minutes walk away from the house. I'm right on the coast & also have some gorgeous woodland paths right on my doorstep too. 😊

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marc_readMarathon

my mother is cornish though we moved away we travelled back to visit her mother whilst we were young. I love the sea it always makes be feel relaxed and a certain sense of awe...it simply is...also very rthymic....my favourite run last year was druridge bay

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ju-ju-Marathon in reply tomarc_read

I grew up from age 12 in Falmouth, and then my mum lived on the Scilly Islles for about 25 years so the sea I'd like home to me.... I'm so with you on that, it's very grounding too. I will be doing my next marathon in December by the sea and I'm getting in as many hills and tough terrain as possible to get ready 👻

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misswobbleMarathon

Well done Ju! ☺ it will pay off! you will be as strong as a panther! 😊

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AncientMumHalf Marathon

Such a beautiful beach. No advice on running on sand, just beach envy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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EatcakeandrunMarathon

I don't think it's meant to be easy! Looks so beautiful though.

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