Ian Runs

With warm, sunny weather expected, I decided to visit the beach this week, at Lowestoft parkrun. The area Lowestoft parkrun takes place at the seafront along South Beach, Lowestoft. The town of Lowestoft is the most easterly settlement in Great Britain, and was historically built around the fishing industry. As the fishing industry has become less profitable over the years, the town's industry has shifted towards renewable energy. The parkrun event itself is held in the southern half of the town, and takes in both the beachfront, as well as the cliffs which are common along the eastern coastline. The course Like many beach-side events, Lowestoft parkrun is just under two out-and-back laps of the seafront, with one big climb up the cliff-face at one end. The route is mostly flat, but the climb up the cliff is quite steep, and lasts for around 30 meters, making this an unlikely PB course! There are multiple public toilets along the route, and many pay-and-display car...