For most retirees living in the Algarve, you might think turning 80 would represent a time to reach for their pipe and slippers. Not so for long-time Lagoa resident Jim Brownlow, an enthusiastic and active member of the Algarve Hash House Harriers and Algarve Wednesday Walkers group.
The former Trinity College Dublin and London Rowing Club oarsman is the current British indoor rowing record holder over 2000m for the 75-79 age group (in a time of 7:32.6 minutes – a record set in 2008 and yet to be beaten). For Jim, turning 80 meant moving up an age group and the chance to set some new records.