Montauk to Amagansett Run
Heading to the Hamptons can get a little monotonous sometimes as there is only so much beaching, lounging, drinking and partying one can do. Ummm, so it makes sense to me to mix it up and throw yourself into a challenge or adventure a little beyond the Hamptons comfort zone. So when my mate Declan invited me out the for the weekend I ensured that I organised ourselves a little challenge.
The plan was to run from Amagansett to Montauk Lighthouse, using the deer trails, railway lines and north side of the Hamptons along Napeague Bay and Hither Hills.
It was a tough, adventurous but enjoyable 34km run in total an we experienced random trails, sub dead ends, sand dunes and searing heat. The swim at the beach later was well deserved.
One of the deer trails
Sandy all the way
We got stuck in a swamp
Beautiful morning for a 34km run
Tick are prevalent in Hither Hills, oh well
No, we aren’t stopping for a swim
Walking? No, we are running
The sand dunes near Hither Hills
15kms without a water stop in 100 degree heat, whose idea was this?
It’s pretty desolate on the north side
Running back into civilisation
Filling up our water packs at the surf lodge, of all the places!
No Declan, we aren’t stopping at the Surf Lodge for a beer
The long road to the Montauk Lighthouse
Nearing our final destination
Do we have to touch the lighthouse?
Final steps
We made it
Right, now we can head back to the Surf Lodge
MARK POWER 