20 weeks, 100s of winter km, dogs in tow = kahlua & coffee celebration
…. and that’s how it started. Half marathon training while not as arduous as a full, still involves 4 days a week of running and in a perfect world a yoga thrown into the mix, while working a full time job.
Thanks to my friend and running partner Carolynne (check out her cbc interrupt this program series, where she just happens to be executive producer too!) our training began. My goal the Lisbon half marathon ! Carolynne’s goal to keep in shape, enjoy the winter outdoors and to be continued….
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- half marathon start line
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- at the start line
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- Half marathon finish
now it’s time to eat – post run food
LISBON HIGHLITES
Baixa house apartments fantastic apartments both in decoration and location. Oh and the breakfasts – yogurt, a tea cake, cheese and coffee everyday with fresh bread delivery in the morning :). Super hospitable.
view from the living room
breakfast
City Streets
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- street surprises
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- the tower of belem
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- public places
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- alleyways
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- sao jorge castle
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- graffiti
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- back streets to wander
Delicious Food
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- Time Out market – octopus potato salad
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- Time Out market Portuguese sushi – mackerel and cod
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- so many tinned fish
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- cod and chips
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- clams and chorizo
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- truly the best flourless chocolate cake but light at Landeau Chocolate
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- Portuguese wine bar + charcuterie
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- of course Port and snacks
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- Frango dinner (portuguese chicken) in Lisbon
Sintra well worth the 1 hour train from Lisbon
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- Art everywhere you turn
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- beauty on a rainy day
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- peaceful Sintra one of the many castles
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- way up
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- way down
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- not so keen on this tunnel
If you haven’t been to Portugal – Go! An undiscovered hidden gem.
p.s Carolynne’s goal.. we will be doing the Toronto Half together – after all that running we needed to.