Beach sprinting may look simple but, compared to traditional hard surface running, it is a demanding test of speed and strength on soft sand.
For talented Liverpool John Moores University student Aled James, it is a sport shaped by where he grew up. Now, the proud Welshman has set his sights on competing for his country at the World Championships in September.
James said: “It’s a massive goal, a massive aim. It would mean an awful lot to me and my family. It’s a big goal and I’m hoping we can bring it home.”
In preparation for the Life Saving World Championships in Port Elizabeth, South Africa later this year (Nov 25 – Dec 13), he has changed how he trains, transitioning from beach sprinting to traditional track sprinting. With the support of Liverpool Harriers coach Stephen Freeman, James hopes to run faster on the sand to help achieve his ambition on the world stage.
