Category: Running

Inaugrual Channels 5k

The Inaugural Channels 5k Running Route is now officially launched! Take a look a the detailed Route Guide (pdf) and give it a go.

It’s not a (virtual) race however if you use any of the well known fitness apps, you can track your progress over time. The route is relatively straight forward with a mix of tarmac and gravel paths and there are plenty of benches along the way if you need a rest.

Let’s see how many people we can get to complete it (either running or walking) and don’t forget we have a Channels Residents Runners Facebook Group and Strava Club if you want to get involved and share experiences etc.

P.S.
We know there is only about 200m of the route that is actually within the Channels boundary however it starts and ends here so that’s what counts!

Enjoy! 🙂

Running & Riding!

As the community expands, and as people may be new to the area, I have set up two Facebook Groups and two Strava Clubs (one each for running and cycling) to facilitate the sharing of information.

This might simply be sharing favourite running or cycling routes or perhaps warning others when there are road closures, when the dreaded surface dressing is being undertaken on roads or where there are other issues on paths/bridleways etc. Of course, feel free to use the groups to discuss anything running or cycling related!

For Runners:
Facebook Group ¦ Strava Club

For Riders:
Facebook Group ¦ Strava Club

I am a triathlete so I do a fair bit of running & cycling so I will certainly be sharing some favourite routes. As the area around us develops, there are also some great combinations of running/walking routes appearing so be sure to share your favourites & experiences!

If you have never heard of Strava, you can find out all about it here!

Andrew Wright