Almost....but not quite. The run that didn't happen

[SueAppleRun]

I woke at 4am, goodness only knows why but sat and watched Madeira come closer and closer full of excitement for my long run this morning. My granddaughter was planning to run with me but she certainly wasn't stirring.

At just before 7am we docked and there I was, in running shorts, tee shirt and trainers.... I'll just go and have a second cup of tea at the buffet thinks I.

That was my undoing.....once there, hands sanitised....I looked at the fruit 🍓🍑 and then beans, bacon and toast seemed to magically appear on my plate.....along with a cup of tea, sat outside looking longingly at the land I tucked in and then would you believe it? My granddaughter joined me so I had a fancy pastry washed down by more tea while she tucked into a plateful of food as well.

We did walk into town, round a Christmas market, through a pretty park and back so got the steps in but.....a run it was not.

Next stop Lanzarote I think, let's hope the legs get me off the ship before the hands help themselves to breakfast 🤣🤣🤣

Happy Monday! At least I think it's Monday.

[Shake-and-run Graduate10]

enjoy your cruise. You can always run around the deck (or on a treadmill in the gym) when you are at sea.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Shake-and-run]

Thanks, that's very true and I'm getting a lot of swimming in, the pools are lovely and warm 😁

[PeggySusi]

It looks lovely, and warm and dry.. I think you definitely made the right choice there. A good breakfast, pastries and plenty of energy to explore and have fun! You can do the runs when you really need to get warm back home.. 😂

Meanwhile, I’d say, just relax into being on holiday and enjoy yourself.!..☺️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to PeggySusi]

Well I tried and they say it's the thought that counts 🤣

[PeggySusi in reply to SueAppleRun]

Haha well if it’s the thought that counts I’m doing really well.!.. I’ve been thinking about it but not actually running for nearly a year now what with the foot surgery and still waiting for my new prosthetic leg….🙄😂

At least I’ve been doing lots of walking.. and hills, and I swam 1000m in the pool this morning.. one day I’ll join you in real runs rather than just counting thoughts 😂😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to PeggySusi]

You certainly will Sue, you've had a heck of a year what with one thing and another, you are amazing, the walking is doing you so much good

[PeggySusi in reply to SueAppleRun]

I think we’ve both had quite a year.. getting outside and getting exercise is the best..🤗

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to PeggySusi]

It really is 🤗

[Annieapple Administrator]

🍏🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏Such a good laugh & actually that run will wait! You are allowed to read & enjoy your holiday too!! Thanks for photo sharing too. Especially love the proteas!! Xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Annieapple]

The plants are so beautiful here, there were all sorts of roots wrapped in plastic and I was so tempted but resisted. It's cloudy over the hills though but warm. Xx

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

I laughed when I read this 🤣

You are on holiday. I’m not sure how I would cope confronted by that lovely food 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

I made it fine Saturday, but with 2 sleepers I didn't want to bumble around again making tea, hence the buffet... That'll learn me! But we did walk almost 4 kilometres this morning

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

You’re still getting exercise! Sounds like you’ll be enjoying the walking, too.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

It was kilometres not miles, I messed up my Garmin and distance was showing miles but I managed to change it back again

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Oh yes, I remember you said! I think I would be completely confused by miles now. All I know is, I once ran a 10 minute mile and it did me in 🤣.

I was watching a documentary about breaking the 4 minute Mile. Really interesting.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Jools2020]

Amazing speeds they run, I think my last run a mile took about 15 minutes

[Doris8 Graduate10]

when I saw the photo before I looked at your post I thought I recognise that place and our holiday destination. Envious of u . Love Madeira but won’t be long till there. I never knew you were on a cruise but hope your sea legs are good, you can run around on the ship if you have cruising days. The straight that walked along from ship to town that part of the 6km Xmas run around Funchal that I have done before with Mr D. Hope u enjoy the rest of your cruise in the Canary Islands and you get some running in on land. ☀️😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Doris8]

Thank you, yes it's lovely here, there was A bit of rain and the paths felt slippery.....but it was the breakfast that stopped me 🤣

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

That's the best non run in quite a while! 🙌

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Gthants]

I really enjoyed it 😃

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

There’s nothing like a buffet breakfast to distract your attention from running. 😂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Dexy5]

That's very true Dexy, I'll try harder in Wednesday 🤣

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10]

Runs will wait, a breakfast like that is an opportunity not to be missed. Go for it and have an absolutely wonderful time

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

I'm never going to get back into my jeans to fly home at the end of the week 🤣

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Don't worry, this time of year it's too cold to wear anything other than shapeless trackies. The self denial can happen when the weather warms up

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Sounds amazing... go with the flow and enjoy!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

😁

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Beautiful photos Sue! No run? No guilt! You’re on holiday and it looks as though it will be a lovely week so make the most of it !

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thanks, we really are

[Lumaca0112 60minGraduate]

That looks and sounds fabulous, Sue. Have fun and enjoy the warmer weather (and delicious food) - running will wait for you 😉

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Lumaca0112]

Hopefully today 🤣

[Mudita11 Graduate10]

🤣🤣🤣 love this! All that swimming will counteract the calories so carry on enjoying yourself. Sounds great 😃 xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Mudita11]

😂 the pools aren't big but lots of walking, wondering if that counts xx

[MrBassmanjazz]

Hilarious I've not had a run sabotaged by food, yet. I'm sure it's on;y a matter of time.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to MrBassmanjazz]

Oh mine have before, believe me, on holiday breakfast is so exciting