Stunning Stumbling in Ston (Croatia)

[Razouski]

This week I have been in Dubrovnik having a little rest and recuperation, but despite only paying for one small suitcase to share with Mr Razouski, I did manage to find a small space for my running shoes, shorts and vest. And thank goodness I did.

The first few days we spent exploring the sights in Dubrovnik and the Island of Lokrum, my aching legs from my long run last Saturday being only slightly challenged by the flights of steps up the hillside back to our apartment. However yesterday’s big adventure was to the medieval town of Ston, and I was determined to run there.

It is famous for having a wall, which was where I intended to run. The guide book had waxed lyrical about it, but as some of the previous attractions hadn’t quite lived up to the guidebook hype we were managing our expectations, and expected to see a few metres of defensive wall by the town.

So I was completely blown away as the bus turned a corner to reveal the true majesty of the wall in all its glory. Had I really said I would run it?

Well I gave it a good go, although for a 5k run I was pretty slow, and the steps were so steep I’m not sure you could describe my lolloping as running, there was an awful lot of stumbling along. Mr Raz found it too high and scary and descended after a few minutes walking, but took some pics. (You May be able to spot me in my red top in one of the photos) The view from the wall was stunning, and although it was no PB it has to be one of the most exhilarating runs I’ve had.

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[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Wowzers... that’s some wall, and certainly not PB speed territory, PB elevation change maybe? PB most amazing place to run? Wow... there’s a run that will live in your memory! Great run.

[Razouski in reply to UnfitNoMore]

It was absolutely incredible, all 5km of it.! I was certainly ready for a slap up lunch afterwards.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Razouski]

I’m getting hungry just looking at it 😂

Well deserved lunch, hopefully washed down nicely... enjoy the next one.

[Razouski in reply to UnfitNoMore]

🥂🥂🥂

It was very thoroughly washed down. 🤣

[David_G]

Wow, that looks like very hard work! 😳 Well done for giving it a good go 🙂👍 It looks beautiful over there and I’d be pleased to be over there, given the cold weather we’ve got now 😊

Good luck with your next run 🏃‍♀️

[Razouski in reply to David_G]

It was a glorious few days with temperatures around 20degrees. I even managed a swim in a lake! 🏊🏽‍♀️

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

That looks stunning! Well done.

[Razouski in reply to Maddee_6333]

Thanks, it was rather special and the views were brilliant.

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Wow what an amazing run Razouski. Your calves must to pretty strong to cope with that. A parkrun will seem like a walk in the park after that. Beautiful photos too. I think I would have been in the cable car 🚠

[Razouski in reply to Dexy5]

My calves were fine since all that training for the Half Marathon the previous Saturday.

It would have been nice if there had been a 🚠 for Mr Raz. 😂😂 We’d certainly used the 🚡 for scaling the big hill in Dubrovnik.