I tried a 5K on pebbles (Seaton parkrun, Christmas Day) - JOG ON with Harry Morgan
Intro: This is a quick summary of I tried a 5K on pebbles (Seaton parkrun, Christmas Day) from JOG ON with Harry Morgan. It’s a fun watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the pebble‑beach 5K today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.
Key points:
- Running on loose pebbles dramatically changes foot‑strike, stability and effort compared to road or track.
- Expect a slower pace on the beach; Harry’s sub‑20 min goal felt optimistic on the soft surface.
- The 5K includes a mix of flat road, a concrete slope, and two short pebble sections that act like “custard” for the legs.
- Strong, supportive shoes and a slightly shorter stride help maintain efficiency on uneven footing.
Workout example:
- Warm‑up 5‑10 min on firm ground.
- Run the 5 km course (≈2 km of road, 0.5 km concrete slope, 1 km pebble beach, 0.5 km back to road, finish on pebbles).
- Aim for a 20 min finish on pebble sections; adjust your target pace 10‑15 % slower than a normal road 5K.
- Cool‑down 5 min easy jog on stable surface.
Closing note: Give the pebble‑beach 5K a try this winter and tweak the paces in your Pacing app to match the softer terrain – you’ll discover a new challenge and a lot of holiday fun!
References
Workout - Pebble Beach 5K Challenge
- 10min @ 7'00''/km
- 5.0km @ 5'40''/km
- 8min @ 9'00''/km
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