Running in Portugal

[Sandie1961]

Blue sky, sunshine, a gentle cooling breeze and a campsite across the road from the sea. That, coupled with a nice flat, traffic-free promenade that stretches for miles meant it was perfect for a run, to the background of the incoming tide crashing on the rocks. After nearly 20000 steps yesterday walking up and down the hills of Porto my legs felt a bit heavy so I took it steady with several photo stops! I forgot my inhaler, but, hurrah, no coughing. Fingers crossed I have recovered from whatever it was 🤞🤞Not sure when my next run will be as we will be moving each day after today starting to head back to reach home just before Easter. Happy running everyone 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[Shake-and-run Graduate10]

looks a fabulous spot to run. Enjoy xx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Shake-and-run]

It is gorgeous. I love the sea in the sunshine 😍

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

All of that ozone will keep your lungs clear Sandie. My new inhaler is working brilliantly too. A couple of doses last thing at night and the same on waking; it is keeping my peak flow at the top of my range all day.🤞it keeps doing that! It makes a big difference.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

So pleased to hear it’s working for you BC. I’ve never needed one before and am hoping I can now ditch it, but will wait to see how the gloomy English weather affects me!

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Chronic condition for me; had it for years. This combined bronchodilator and steroid has been really good from day 1. I hate taking stuff too…but sometimes you just have to.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Got o be a good thing if you need it. Just glad it seems to have been temporary for me 😀

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Absolutely. 👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Lovely Sandie, we are back to cold and grey after our gorgeous day yesterday. Hopefully it will be warmer when you get back for Easter.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I’ll try to bring it with me if I can xx

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

Envy all the way!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

It is gorgeous. 2nd year we’ve spent a month over here in winter and it is a real tonic!

[Mormor1 Graduate10]

Did you drive there?

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

Yes, we’re in a camper. Set off on 6th March and have come via Tours, Bergerac, Pamplona, Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Evora, Cascais (for Lisbon and Sinatra). Fabulous trip 😃

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

We have a camper.....next year it's Portugal!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

Beautiful country. We have stayed on Orbitur campsites while we have been here. Friendly, spacious, clean and good locations!

[Rungranny 60minGraduate in reply to Sandie1961]

That's sounds fantastic. Beautiful places and what a choice of run locations. I was in Cascais last October, supporting my son who does Ironman. Beautiful place , with a great choice of restaurants.

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Rungranny]

We had the most incredible seafood cataplana in Cascais 😋😋

Shellfish meal

[Rungranny 60minGraduate in reply to Sandie1961]

Yummy.🦪🍤🦐🦑🦞🦀🐟

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Just fabulous and I am not in the least bit envious am I !!!!! Have a wonderful time and do not forget your inhaler again! xxx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

You have your beloved Welsh retreat though, but perhaps the weather is a little more clement here 😂 I am hoping the inhaler can be consigned to history - never had one until 2 months ago and I don’t seem to have suffered any ill effects from not using it the last 2 runs 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

sounds fab Sandie1961 …I love Portugal…haven’t run there yet but it’s on my list..enjoy the rest of your holiday…and happy Easter to you xx

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you. You too xx 🐣

[Runnin-g Graduate10]

Looks a lovely place to run, enjoy the rest of your trip 😊

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Runnin-g]

Thank you 😊

[HeavyFoot Graduate10]

Mmmm. That São Paulo park looks like a promising place to run off a bit of stiffness. Enjoy!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to HeavyFoot]

Maybe, but I just love running along the seafront and this one goes on for miles 😊

[Freecloud Graduate10]

Ahhh, sounds wonderful 💓, not a bit envyus 🤣🤣⛄⛄

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Freecloud]

Not looking forward to freezing Easter back in the UK 😖

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

Enjoy!! I’d love to visit Portugal. Have a pastel de nata (or several!) for me!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

You should. It’s lovely. Sadly our last full day before we go back into Spain and start the journey north. Numerous pastel de nata consumed and they were delicious 😋

[Sulley101 Graduate10]

What a lovely scenic run in the sun! Well done for for getting out there after your hilly walk. Nice pics ☺️

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Sulley101]

Nothing like a run along the seashore in the sun, especially when you live inland!

[Susiepaul Graduate10]

We stayed in Albufeira just before lock down in 2020, I had 3 lovely runs around the marina there. Enjoy!

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Susiepaul]

We didn’t go to the Algarve this time, as we’d been several times but never been north of Lisbon. The coast between there and Porto is stunning (but probably wouldn’t go swimming as the waves are huge)!

[Gwenllian1 Graduate10]

Looks fabulous! We are just beginning our slow move north across Spain. Didn't make Portugal but maybe another year! We are in a camper too. Just love the freedom it gives you! Happy running 🏃‍♀️ x

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Gwenllian1]

Our 2nd year of taking off south for a month in winter. Fab isn’t it? Leaving Portugal today for Salamanca as we head towards home!

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

These are the best runs for sure. I must admit I’m pining to go back to Spain after reading this. Bloody weather here is really getting me down. 😞

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

I’m praying for a change in the weather in the UK in time for Easter 🙏

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

Looks lovely Sandie, sooo envious! 😎

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123]

It is gorgeous. Sadly now heading back north to be home for what looks like being a rather chilly Easter!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That sounds lovely, happy travels and happy running

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you 😊 We are blessed that we have the time and the means to do it! xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sandie1961]

Yes x