Running in Accra

Hi guys,

I'll be moving to Accra in March.

As I am a passionate long distance runner, I was wondering if there are any good areas for a long training run? I am not a gym person and love outdoor sports, so the good old treadmill would only be a last resort.

Many thanks,

Grenouillevert

I am not a runner but I would recommend the beach, along the shore line. A lot of people are training there and you would avoid getting hit by a car, step into something nasty or sharp on the side of the road and the air is healthier.

Yeah the beach is a right place and more serene

Thanks to all of you guys. Much appreciated.

Looking forward to running in Accra.

Cheers,

Grenouillevert

I don't know, where I lived (in Cape/Elmina), people use the beach as a public rest room. I'd be scared! Maybe Accra's OK. The other good places to run are university campuses during daylight hours as they're spacious and usually green.

Good luck!

Gayle
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hi,the dear runner,are u in accra now? can i run with u?

Hello Grenouillevert,

I am not a runner but a walker..i like walking a lot and chose the beach..but to my horror (like GP said - see comment below) some of the beaches are used as rest room.  I have actually witnessed it personally so choose your beach well..otherwise an enjoyable run may turn to be a disgusting one.  Happy running!!
ciao,
Nance

running is a good sport ,maybe the best sport.I hope everyone can like it,not only can enhance out body,the most important it has many mixed feeling:Happiness, pain, uncertainty,persistence, victory and so..............

Hi Grenouillevert, I jog in my neighborhood. If you up living in a planned residential area, your neighborhood might be a great place to run. That's what I do.

Wishing you'll up living close to where I live so I can go jogging/running with you... :)


~Rietta

If your looking for a more entertaining running club look into The Hash House Harriers http://www.africahash.co.za/#OtherAfrica