Calling all runners!

We are a few months into 2022 (can you believe it?) and we have already released lots of specialist running shoes. Whether you are an expert runner or are just beginning your running journey, we have the perfect running shoes, clothing and accessories to suit you!

As well as amazing new products, we recently opened our new store in Canterbury and have welcomed local customers, as well as those from further afield. 

We thought it would be nice to suggest some local running routes to our store, hopefully giving anyone in the area new routes to try.

And of course, feel free to pop in to see us before or after your run. We can give you expert advice (be it product or training wise), and would love to hear your running stories, especially when it comes to how you got started!

We can also provide Gait Analysis, which monitors your body’s movement and your feet (sports biomechanics) whilst running. During gait analysis, you will be asked to walk and run on our in-store treadmill whilst your movements are recorded using the latest Daftfish software. We can then advise and fit the correct shoes according to your own individual requirements.

If all this talk of running has made you excited for your next session, check out these routes to try in Canterbury.

The Canterbury 5k

Distance – 4.97km

45m ascent/45m descent

Mixed terrain

• This run starts and finishes on University Road, right next to The Venue, which is the Students’ Union Bar. 
• You will follow the road south until you hit St. Thomas Hill, where you will turn right and run past St. Thomas School. 
• You will then take a right along Giles Lane and keep going until you pass the Canterbury Islamic Centre on your left. 
• Here, you will turn down the footpath and make your way to Park Wood, following the path Westbound through the wood before circling the Parkwood estate. 
• You will then head east on Parkwood Road until you reach Giles Lane again. 
• Continue along Giles Lane then turn right down Darwin Road before circling the Cloister and returning to University Road where you started.

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/171040?units=km

Canterbury Park Run

Distance – 4.95m

74m ascent/74m descent

Mixed terrain

• This route starts in the Sports Pavilion on Parkwood Road. You will head west before turning left at Crab and Winkle Way and circling the field on the other side. 
• This will return you to Crab and Winkle Way, where you will head north as far as St. Cosmus and St. Damian in the Blean. 
• From here, you will turn around and return the way you came, turning left again at Parkwood Road and returning to the Sports Pavilion where you began.

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/488940?units=km

The Uni Run

Distance – 2.85km

21m ascent/20m decent

Mixed terrain

• If you are pressed for time or need a shorter route, this run around the university grounds is a little over a mile. It will take you on a beautiful tour of the campus and the famous cathedral whilst challenging you with an intense run.
• Start off by the Laud Worship Rooms on campus and turn right, then head straight until you see the Old Sessions House on your left-hand side.
• Turn left at the end of this road and carry on until you pass Barton Court School. 
• Take another left onto North Holmes Road and continue on this road then take a slight left onto St Martin’s Terrace.
• Follow this round and you will make it to Havelock Street, where you will see The New Inn on your right.
• Make your way to the other end of Monastery Street and turn left onto Longport.
• You will make your way down this road, following the roundabout around and ending back at the Old Sessions House.
• You will then make your way back to the university, finishing off with a loop around the campus.

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/714512?units=km

Canterbury 7k

Distance – 7.25km

41m ascent/73m descent

Mixed terrain

• For people needing a little more distance in their run, this could be for you. 
• It starts near the hospital and takes you through the centre of town from Canterbury East train station right through to Canterbury West. 
• There will be some inclines to contend with and you will be finishing somewhere different to where you started, so make sure you are prepared.

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/333280?units=km

So, there it is! Four very different running routes to try in Canterbury for anyone wishing to to challenge themselves, or perhaps trial a new pair of running shoes. 

We are always really happy when you visit us in store, and are looking forward to seeing some familiar and new faces! 

You can find us at: 

26 Burgate, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2HA

Alternatively, feel free to call us on 01227 379 998 or email us at sales@therunningoutlet.co.uk if you have any questions. Our team are always happy to help!

Take care and keep on running!