Beach run

[Decker]

Was supposed to do a long local trail run with my friend yesterday but he had to bail so I decided after much debate on a long beach run. Had a plan to go past my earlier turnaround point I did back in January. So, channeling my inner Roseabi I tried to run as much as I could along the water’s edge with the waves lapping up onto shore. It was quite mesmerizing just watching the water and listening to the sound of the waves. I misjudged a few on the way back and wound up with wet shoes but that was ok and served to cool me off a bit. Had 3 top layers leaving and just one coming back. Cool early on but warmed up at the end. I wore shorts too as we’ve had a spell of warm days this week. For most of the route I was alone on the beach which I enjoyed, but it did get busy with walkers, runners and cyclists on the second half. Happy running everyone!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Look at that beach! 🥰 Sounds a gorgeous run Decker, those photos are beautiful.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP. Yes it was really nice to have parts of it to myself. It was early and some bits are harder to get to so the walkers are not so inclined to go all the way out.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Wow, that looks so beautiful!!! 'Chanelled my inner Roseabi' - love it!!! 😂

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Haha! Yes, running on the beach stones reminded me of some of Roseabi’s posts about the beach stone running training she did awhile back.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

Ahhhh I've been thinking about doing some more of that! 😍

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

It was fun but tough going in some spots! One of the reasons I tried to run mostly on the tight packed wet sand for most of the beach part.

[misswobble Marathon]

How lovely! Lucky you. To run on the beach is gorgeous 😃

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

I was a bit surprised to be the only runner by the water that morning. All the other runners stuck to the paved trails above the beach. In some sections I had to run the paved trail also, but it was getting too busy up there. I prefer the quiet beach.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Decker]

It’s a wonderful thing 🌊 🏖.

I fancy a HM race in September which is run on a RSPB reserve (dunes) along a much-complained about brick, rubble nightmare of a path, onto the main beach before reaching the prom for the finish It’s my closest bit of coast, so keen to do it. It’s the same place as my marathon

My niece wanted to do the 10k, and had nailed the distance, but she’s given up running, sadly, so I thought I might as well do the HM

It’s the same race organiser that dishes out free ice creams, proper coffees and medals 😃

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Oh I think you’d really enjoy this one and maybe even inspire your niece to take up running again!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Decker]

Unusually for me, I’m not optimistic

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Oh wow, what a beautiful place to run...fab photos for what sounds like a great run 🏃‍♂️👍

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Run46]

Thanks, yes it was really nice to run along the water, I needed this one for reasons I can’t explain

[Run46 Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

Reminds me of a quote I once read...

Running is a favour your body does for your soul 😊

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Run46]

That quote sums it up really well!