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All hail, you lovely people. Not just a fluke I really can run for 30minutes. This first post grad run was tough though.

I was determined to keep running outside so checked out the resort where we’re staying and thought I’d found a pretty decent route. Turns out it was only 1K so ended up doing four and a bit circuits largely over cobblestones and to cap it all, my downloaded playlist cut out half way round and I was slower than usual.

I’m going to give myself a couple of days rest and probably head to the treadmill in the gym for my next two consolidation runs.

Do t get me wrong. It’s gorgeous here in sunny Portugal but I’m already missing my usual routes. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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Tasha99Graduate

Well done!

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Birdsong53Graduate in reply to Tasha99

Thank you. 😊

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Bridget007Graduate

Well done 😃😃

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Birdsong53Graduate in reply to Bridget007

Thank you😊

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Razouski

Well done, I love tourist runs. Using walkjogrun.com or mapmy run will let you plot a route and will work out the distance for you. I prefer that as I hate running laps.

But you’re a real runner if you’re taking your kit on holiday. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

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Thank you I’ll have a look. Totally agree about the laps. I passed the same group of hitchhikers four times! He he😊

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cheryl_couch_tattyGraduate

Well running on holiday too.....fab!!

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ElleKaye

I hear you! I’m on Kefalonia. Not complaining but I also miss my regular routes back home. I did W8 R1 this morning- up at silly o’clock to avoid the heat. I do maybe a third of the run on the beach, it’s either that or head up to the hills (not going to happen, ever). Enjoy your hols and let’s keep running :-)

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Birdsong53Graduate in reply to ElleKaye

Thank you ElleKay and well done, if you’re coping with week8 the Adrenalin will keep you going though week9, hope you’re having a great holiday too

Razouski suggested two sites for running away from home. Mapmyrun.com and walkjogrun.com. I still haven’t looked so I’m either back to laps, which are very hilly in places or the treadmill. Bit reluctant about the treadmill as all my runs have been outdoors. 😊😊😊🏃‍♀️

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