Route Details for Clevedon to Filton Run

The Route

I'll start form Nan's plaque on the pier, then run uphill towards Lady Bay, then back down towards Clevedon town, but head out towards Tickenham.  From there it's pretty much all uphill for a few miles before I'm at the top in an undulating terrain.  I descent slightly towards to Clifton Suspension Bridge, then head up hill again to find Coldharbour Lane - from there it's pretty even until the end.

Distance

The run is approximately 28.42km (nearly 18 miles).  I'll cycle the route a week or so before hand to try and spot any problems (other than the hills).  I'll have a more accurate distance then.

Climbs

The deck of the pier is 14m above sea level and the end point (Filton Church) is only 85m above sea level.  The highest I'll reach is 162m above sea level, but in total I will climb 204m.

Route on Map My Run

Impressed?

If any of that impressed you in any way - or you feel that Alzheimer's Society is a worth cause - please visit my Just Giving page here: http://www.justgiving.com/Andy-Skingsley

Clevedon to Filton run for Alzheimer's Society

I've been doing some training for a special run I want to do to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.  You can see details of the event here: http://www.justgiving.com/Andy-Skingsley.  I'll post updates on this blog as well.

I'd dithered about starting the Just Giving page because I'd had a bit of an injury: I've moved from being heel-strike runner (ie hitting the ground with my heel first) to being a mid-foot strike runner.  I'd missed a few interim runs and then went into the same long run that I would have done if I'd stuck to the plan - and basically over did it and gave myself a bit of Achilles tendonitis.  Only rest, ice and elevation helped (and a little bit of ibuprofen).  I'm fine now ... and can again look at doing this run!

Your money will go so much farther if you sponsor my run as ALD Automotive (the day job) will double whatever I raise - so please follow the link and donate!

Thanks!