Running Loops
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It certainly seems that most Triathletes have NO sense of direction.
To help there are a set of runs which Anna has mapped on Map My Run.
2.5km loop. Good run as its flat
and well lit with only 1 road to cross.
This takes us out past Claycroft and along the road by Tesco. It stays on
the path and loops left down Westwood Rd (where the residances are) than down
past PowerGen and loop left again past the Varsity (no stopping - ed) and
back onto the University Rd to the Sports Centre. If you want to cut it a
bit short take the path by the pedestrian crossing opposite the track.
Round the Fields. Lovely run in
the light and preferably when its dry, unless you like mud.
This one need a map, or ask to be shown - otherwise you'll get lost in the
fields! First part takes us the the Hill Reps on grass.
Railway Line. Nice off road run. So there is lots of mud, brambles, orcs, trolls, Blackriders etc. Not my favorite - ask Roy for a mystery tour.
4 mile loop (6.5km). Sadly this
is the stock winter run. Its well lit, dry and only 1 major road to cross.
follow this link on Map My Run
About 5 miles (7.5km). This adds
a bit onto the 4 mile loop.
Follow the 4 mile loop to the Cannon park roundabouts, then head down towards
Westwood and round past the Varsity (effectively the back end of the 2.5km
loop).
5 miles up Charter Ave. This
is not such a nice loop as Charter Ave is a bit rough. Still makes a change
- in a group.
Out past the Porters Lodge and the Varsity then right up Westwood Rd to the
roundabout. Turn left at the rounabout along Charter ave. Straight along C
Ave and turn left at the top, follow this road for about 300m then turn left
towards the University (it is signposted!) down Westwood Heath Rd. Follow
this road down and turn right at the bottom and in past the Varsity. PS once
your onto Westwood Heath Rd it is pretty much down hill from there, so make
the most of it.
9km loop. This is a nice run,
but hard work up some mean hills. Daylight only, there are no lights
here.
follow this link on Map My Run
12km loop. This just extends the
9km loop.
Follow the 9km loop until the turn at the top of the hill, CARRY straight
on until you come out on the Kenilworth Rd (almost in Kenilworth) and turn
left back to the Uni.
15km loop. The Castle Loop. Dark
but just about ok in winter, its all pavements but a bit is unlit - torches
are good, but you can make it without. People have got lost on this loop!!!
Check the directions and ask someone who knows.
follow this link on Map My Run