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Why go on a running holiday?

May 21st 2025

Taking a holiday has numerous benefits, both for your physical health and your mental wellbeing. Here are some key points you might want to consider:

  1. Rest and Relaxation: One of the most obvious benefits of a holiday is the chance to rest and relax. Taking a break from your usual routine can help to reduce stress and improve your mood. Now, although we will be active, out running and exploring, there will also be time for resting, be it active or just lounging by the pool! We are within walking distance of some lovely Algarve beaches and a highlight of the week for some was going for a dip in the sea after our run. We have 2 different locations for our holidays this year. Our October camp is near the town of Luz and you have full use of the spa facilities here for the week. Breakfast is also included as part of the package. Our RunScape Adventures November holiday, is situated in the lovely town of Lagos. We have sole use of the apartments here and gather together every morning for breakfast and in the evenings for dinner. Both holidays have self catering facilities in the apartments so meals can be prepared if needed.
  2. New Experiences: Holidays often involve exploring new places and trying new things. These experiences can broaden your horizons, boost your confidence, and create lasting memories. There are numerous quaint towns and villages in the Algarve and we will get the opportunity to visit quite a few of them. A run that we historically do on day 1, finishes in Luz, where ice creams galore await!
  3. Meet New People: Running holidays are a great opportunity to share experiences and make new friends with similar interests. A lot of our runners keep in touch with each other when they return home after the holidays. At RunScape adventures, we get a good mix of runners traveling solo and runners travelling with their friends. we create a RunScape WhatsApp group during the week so that we can share photographs and discuss planning and logistics.
  4. Improved Productivity: Taking a break can actually make you more productive when you return to work. It can help to prevent burnout, boost your creativity, and renew your motivation. Autumn is a lovely time of year in the Algarve. Just when the days are getting considerably shorter back in the UK and the weather is turning wintry, the Algarve boasts temperatures in the low twenties, perfect for running!
  5. Health Benefits: There are also numerous health benefits associated with taking an active holiday. These include improved sleep, lower blood pressure, and a reduced risk of heart disease. A RunScape Adventures holiday will not only leave you feeling recharged, often people surprise themselves at the amount of exercise they were able to do. Let’s face it, most of us run around 3 times a week, certainly not every day, but it’s surprising what you can do when in great company and with spectacular scenery! Less than 5 months to go till our first camp of 2025…..we can’t wait!