Darklink 10k

[Nikasa777]

Last night I took part in a run organised by Sussex Trail Events, they organise some fun runs with a difference, including a ‘Beat the Tide’, ‘Southend Pier Marathon’, ‘Prison Marathon’ and last night was the ‘Darklink 10k’

We started in Shoreham at 6pm ready to run, with head torches, we ran up the Downslink (a route running on old railway lines and paths between the North and South Downs) Near Bramber we did a small loop, before heading back down the path back to Shoreham.

It was a fairly flat gravelly route, with various puddles and muddy bits to negotiate, but generally a good fast race.

Thankfully the rain held off and although a bit chilly, the conditions were idea. I felt good for the whole run, and managed a little sprint at the end.

Strava recorded it as my 2nd best 10k at 1:01:00 (maybe in less muddy conditions and in daylight I could knock that minute off) 🤔🤞

A great part to the run was the medal, which glows in the dark!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Ooo that’s where we run, although generally only in daylight, that’s a great path isn’t it? Well done and medal lovely, bit of special bling

[Nikasa777 Ultramarathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I have only ever run the Downslink from Henfield north, I definitely plan to try out the other parts in daylight soon.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Nikasa777]

I’ve only ever drub from the Shoreham end and don’t even know how far it goes, I’m going to look it up now

[Nikasa777 Ultramarathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

It goes all the way to Guildford. Sussex Trail Events host an Ultra around October, from Guildford south to Shoreham

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Nikasa777]

Then my aim is to run further along it, We only discovered it recently, we usually walk the other side of the river which isn’t safe enough to run for a couple of olduns

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Oh wow this sounds great! I will sign up if they have it next year 😊😊😊

Well done xxx

[Nikasa777 Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Lots of positive responses after this, so I do think they will do it again.Join their FB pages and you’ll be told when race entries are open. x

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Oooh! Loving the bling!!! That's a great time in the dark and mud - but yes, I have NO doubt you can knock that minute off 😊

[misswobble Marathon]

Glow in the dark medal! How fab! Well done 😀👍. That sounds like a lot of fun 🏅

[Frenc Half Marathon]

That sounds like good fun, I enjoy running in the dark and the sound of a glowing medal is brill! Well done 👍!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Nice one! Your'e so close, I'm sure you'll crack the 1 hour 10k soon. That glow in the dark medal looks good too.