W9R2 —Power on. Bluetooth connected …

[MintT]

Passed the fishing boats unloading their daily catch. The storms have abated and the fleet can now go back out. Huge gratitude to these people for their work.

Realised I’d not switched on my watch to find out distance and pace — no matter, not stopping now.

This time Pink accompanied me. 5 mins to go and the shout of ‘You’ve got this’ stopped her mid song. Oops maybe voiced a bit louder than I intended.

On I ran passed Senor Pescador who beamed & gave me a high five, passed Mr body builder from the gym, who gave me a thumbs up. Passed a woman who I often see out on her daily run walking back who gave me an acknowledging and warm smile.

And then it was all over.

Now I’m thinking about my next playlist.

Needs to be upbeat and motivational. Warm up walk thinking Elbow — Throw those curtains wide And then starting with Lenny Kravitz ‘Are you gonna go my way

‘So that's why you've got to try

And I won't stop until I'm done’

Suggestions welcome but definitely need to be upbeat!

Final run on Sunday and the clocks go forward. Whatever stage you’re at, let’s Spring forward together

Onwards ♥️

[Jancanrunagain Graduate]

you beat me to posting your run, but so glad you ran today. Sunday is the day…How about Eminem and Lose Yourself ?

Compare pics….

Rain in Le Marche

[MintT Graduate in reply to Jancanrunagain]

Wow — look at that weather Eeek! Did you run? I’m certainly adding that to the playlist and will think and be encouraged by you when I hear it.

Thinking Kate Bush — I’m running up that hill for you 😂

[Jancanrunagain Graduate in reply to MintT]

Yes I ran, just took some time to load my write-up - now dry and warm and feeling more positive than earlier on... I've run in 'accidental' rain previously - when you get caught out, but in all my years of running this is the first time I set out in the pouring rain... BTW are you anywhere near Tevira , we have a friend who lives there and went there about 3 years ago it was lovely and yes warmer and dryer than here in February as I recall

[MintT Graduate in reply to Jancanrunagain]

You are one amazing woman. It would have been easy to have gone ’Nah not today’ Pleased to hear the positivity has returned and you’re warm and in the dry.

We’re in the North of Portugal so the weather is less predictable. The weather is definitely warmer than U.K. but not as warm as in the South where your friends are. We love it.

[Jancanrunagain Graduate in reply to MintT]

It’s a gorgeous country it has to be said and your day looked beautiful- sadly for us the sun isn’t due to make an appearance until Monday. I noted in your write up that your locals are as engaging as mine - it’s definitely a Latin thing - way more friendly than for me when I was in London… although that wouldn’t be hard!

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Sounds like a great run - well done and so nearly there!

As for your playlist, there is so much great music to run to but how about Sia? Unstoppable, The Greatest and Never Give Up are all fab!

My current fav is APT by Rose and Bruno Mars!🙂 🎶🎤

[MintT Graduate]

Thanks Sandra. I didn’t know Sia’s music but have listened to all the suggested tracks and they are in! Thank you for the recommendations and introducing me to a new artist. There is so much great music out there and I definitely need to listen to it when I’m running. As the playlist grows maybe the kms will too!

Enjoy your next run too. Onwards!

[CBDB Ambassador]

Soooo close! Looking forward to reading about your graduation run!

[MintT Graduate in reply to CBDB]

Thank you — with the clocks going forward its going to be an early start!!

[Jancanrunagain Graduate]

Gladiator ready?

[MintT Graduate in reply to Jancanrunagain]

😂Running kit washed and already laid out!

I’m probably going to set my alarm as Portugal is on the same time as UK and the clocks go forward.

I can’t run without coffee and in ‘real’ time that’s 6am… on a Sunday!!!

How’s the weather doing over there?

[Jancanrunagain Graduate]

ooh weather is cold but predicted to be dry which I will be very happy about. Swan Vesta hat out just in case… I’d forgotten that about Portugal on the tine zone. Poor you I’m a teenager when it comes to getting up so I feel your pain and yes I can’t run without coffee either. My Gladiator name is Jet - yours?

[MintT Graduate]

Glad rain has stopped. Bright with a chill first thing here although temperature due to rise as day progresses. Rain back at end of week.

I’m actually sat giggling here. So British talking about the weather 😂😂

Also I had to google gladiator names as 🤷‍♀️ How about Storm, is that one?!!! 😩 Sluget or Snail Girl feels more appropriate though 😂

[Jancanrunagain Graduate in reply to MintT]

I think Storm fits the bill - better ask Sheps what she will be…

Slug it or Snail definitely more me too..

[MintT Graduate in reply to Jancanrunagain]

Até amanhã ♥️

[Jancanrunagain Graduate in reply to MintT]

A domani

[Jancanrunagain Graduate]

okay am awake only just … it’s cold but dry here . Catch you later

[MintT Graduate in reply to Jancanrunagain]

Sorry didn’t see this before I posted. Obvs hadn’t had my coffee

[MintT Graduate]

Up up and drinking coffee — you two?  Jancanrunagain @shep

[Jancanrunagain Graduate in reply to MintT]

At the start point in the car …

[MintT Graduate in reply to Jancanrunagain]

Stretches done. Just making sure I’ve got technology sorted. And my key!!

[Jancanrunagain Graduate]

good job - I’ve stretched in the kitchen too

[MintT Graduate in reply to Jancanrunagain]

🙌

[Jancanrunagain Graduate]

on warm down walk

[MintT Graduate in reply to Jancanrunagain]

I was too. Well done you. Home now. I don’t seem to be able to tag Shep.

[Jancanrunagain Graduate in reply to MintT]

Well done to us sheps MintT off for a cappuccino and cake!

[sheps Graduate in reply to Jancanrunagain]

I missed out on this chat but have just caught up. Well done all of us. We can move the Earth.