Tag: trail running
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We beat the heat in Sesimbra Trail
Sesimbra Trail – where the mountains meet the sea A trail run in June? Well, as I love Sesimbra, I could not say “no”. I love Sesimbra, for the sea, the mountains, the seafood, the nice alleys, everything! I had already raced in the Serra da Arrábida, but the Sesimbra Trail would be my first […]
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Trail running in Lisbon – Duratrail Race in Setúbal
Trail running in Lisbon is rather easy, both for just an enjoyable training or to participate in a race. Around Lisbon you can find a broad range of trail races withing 1 hour drive from the city. Trail running in Lisbon can be done for example: in Monsanto Forest Park in Lisbon itself in the […]
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Running on the Azores
The Azores, a Portuguese archipelago located on about one-third on the way from Lisbon to New York are truly unknown natural gems of Europe. The Azores are a great holiday destination, especially during the Fall / Winter when it’s nice and quiet. We love running on the Azores, let us tell you why! The nine […]
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Ultra Trail Monte da Lua
Tomorrow the Ultra Trail of “Monte da Lua” takes place in Sintra. Last year I participated and had a great time, but this year, I decided not to. Several reaons are behin this decision, maily the fact that we’re in July and the weather has been HOT. I don’t really enjoy running in the heat, […]
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Piódão Ultra Trail – a rollercoaster of pain and beauty
You might ask me where some of those stunning pictures on the homepage were taken. Well, that was at Piódão Ultra Trail this year. I had been there in 2014, for the 25km trail and this year went back to become an ultra-runner. In March this year, I participated in the Piódão Ultra Trail, my […]