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Expert tips for running on the beach
If you are a newcomer to running on the sand you will find it feels different and possibly harder to running on the road. Hevents spoke to three-time NSW 2km beach run champion Boyd Conrick during the week for some handy hints for conquering the softer surface. Here are some of his tips:
Expert tips for running on the beach
If you are a newcomer to running on the sand you will find it feels different and possibly harder to running on the road. Hevents spoke to three-time NSW 2km beach run champion Boyd Conrick during the week for some handy hints for conquering the softer surface. Here are some of his tips:
Five reasons why running on the sand is good for you
TONED BODY. Have you ever seen an unfit looking ironman or ironwoman? They spend hours each week running up and down the sand in training.
Battle the beach with the Big Beach Challenge
Entries are now open in this year's Adnews Challenge to be held at Mosman on 15 Nov 2015
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Forget blood, sweat and tears – this event is all about mud, sweat and fears.
This year the event will NOT run onto the sea-wall of the Nobby;s Breakwall. This is the bit with ocean both sides. The 700m in distance will be regained by moving the main western turn point from Wharf Rd to the Honeysuckle Foreshore. Great spot to turn and a great spot for lunch afterwards. The 1/2 Marathon runner will go another 550m past this, on the start of their event.
Anyone can run on a road but take on the Bay Adventure’s Summer Run and you will be venturing into ‘badge of honour’ territory. There is nothing boring about this 11km all-terrain course, which features 1km on the beach, 3km on pathways, 1km of gravel track and a 6km dog track. Oh, and did we mention it was hilly! Test yourself with this adventure run.
Sand running is tough at the best of times but the recent big swells along the Merewether-Bar Beach stretch which makes up the Big Beach Challenge course have resulted in some extra challenging changes to the surface of the beach.
The Annual Across the Harbour Swim on Australia Day has been cancelled for 2015 due to water conditions and other safety concerns. See http://www.stocktonsurfclub.com/Documents/MEDIA%20RELEASE%20-%20NEWCASTLE%20HARBOUR%20SWIM%202015.pdf