Slow and Proud (SAP) Club

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Stewie
Stewie
Dec 2016
11:23am, 8 Dec 2016
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Stewie
I had a driving assessment last Thursday and got through that no problem, at the minute I will be working the odd weekend shift for them with a view to a temp to perm contract in the new year, they seem like a decent bunch from the boss down so hopefully it will all be sorted in the new year, Ive been with my current outfit for over 12 yrs now and in fairness they've always treated me well but the last 2 yrs have been tough with the death of my mum last year and now looking after a disabled dad, the stress levels have been high so a nice easy driving job is just what I need, fingers crossed ;)
Stewie
Stewie
Dec 2016
12:42pm, 9 Dec 2016
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Stewie
Sorry, killed the thread there, anyhoo back to running, got meself signed up to 3 halfs next year, the Liverpool rock n roll in May, the Humber bridge in June and the English half in sunny Warrington in September, anyone else got any races planned ?
10LemonsLeaping
10LemonsLeaping
Dec 2016
1:01pm, 9 Dec 2016
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Hello all, Hi Stewie - sorry we all went a bit quiet there! It sounds like you could do with a bit less stress, the driving job could be just what you need.

I am having major doubts about my plan to try and stay in my job, rubbish day yesterday, I ended up feeling very angry and upset and was glad to get home. I have found a job to apply for so will go for that and keep my eyes peeled for others. Rural Norfolk is hardly the career capital of the world but something will turn up.

Races for next year, I've entered Northampton Cakeathon and Windermere marathon and fancy doing Snowdonia and Loch Ness again. Could do with a job that doesn't leave me so depressed by the end of the day that I can't face running because that lot of races will need some serious training!
angelrose
angelrose
Dec 2016
1:12pm, 9 Dec 2016
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angelrose
Stew, is the driving mainly local-ish or will it be long-distance with nights away from home?
Lem, you go for that job and anything else that shows up out there - a leopard never changes it's spots. It's time to get off that roller-coaster as soon as you can.

I signed up for a couple of 10ks and a 10 miler the other day. I think they may be off-road and hilly. :-o
Stewie
Stewie
Dec 2016
1:37pm, 9 Dec 2016
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Stewie
Hope things work out Lem, I know what you mean about being unhappy in your job, Ive started to dread going to work these days because I never know what crap I'm going to walk into, hope it works out for you :)

Its local AR, 20 minute run in either direction, 4 runs a night on a 12 hr night shift,possibly less, all depends on how production at the local factory is running, done a few yrs of distance work including continental, car transporters, tankers etc, they say once you get diesel in your veins you never get it out, looks like im in the long list of drivers who stepped up to management but missed the rd as sad as that sounds.
mulbs
mulbs
Dec 2016
2:52pm, 9 Dec 2016
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mulbs
*waves* no thread killing Stewie, good luck with driving job and next year's
mulbs
mulbs
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3:01pm, 9 Dec 2016
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mulbs
. . .no idea how I did that^^^
training and races.
Lem sounds soul destroying - not huge heaps about this time of year so apply for what tempts you and aim for 2017 to be a year of positive change job-wise.
AR off-road and hilly! Are you part goat?!

I've signed up for the full RnR in Liverpool at the end of May (did the half last year and lvoed it, did the full the year before and had a nightmare so I've unfinished business with it - and it is my old home town), and the Thames Path 100k in September (more unfinished business, did the 50k a couple of years ago and loved it and quit the L2C100k after 85k this year - they're not running the L2C again next year but am convinced from both experiences that the Thames Path will be an easier race so should be abloe to get through)
Lowly Shepherd Daisy
Lowly Shepherd Daisy
Dec 2016
4:39pm, 9 Dec 2016
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Wow Mulbs those are some long distance races!

Good luck Stewie.

Lem, I walked away from a job or more accurately a work-place, that was so full of fuckwittery it took me a good six months to regain my equilibrium. It cost me a lot of lost salary and pension, but I've never regretted it.
Merry LG
Merry LG
Dec 2016
4:46pm, 9 Dec 2016
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Merry LG
I was the same LD after 25 years with the company and I went and started somewhere else and only lasted a year and now 11 years with my present place and have no regrets...still not earning what I would have been and missing 25% discount in a lot of shops, good holiday package but still happiness is everything.

Race wise next year I have only entered a 10mile in March but will start adding to that after the new year.
angelrose
angelrose
Dec 2016
10:41pm, 9 Dec 2016
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mulbs, they're some awesome races! You should try and join a TBC next year - the next one's probably going to be in February.

About This Thread

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star star we are the Slow and Proud Club (formed on 04/02/12) This thread was formerly an offshoot of the Absolute Beginners thread star star

Come and join us - we do not judge people on their pace and you will receive lots of encouragement.

We are proud that we are getting off our couches and getting out there, no matter how slow!

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2020 TARGETS, GOALS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

*** target events for 2020
*** target distances for 2020
*** target annual mileage for 2020
*** other SAP goals for 2020
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[revised 05/10/20]

JAN
medal Nutso - half marathon medal

FEB
XXX GimmeMedals - Run Your Heart Out 10k (cancelled due to weather)

MAR
XXX Lip Gloss - Smokies 10m (DNS due to other events)

APR
XXX Lip Gloss - Declaration of Arbroath 700th Anniversary Half Marathon (11th) POSTPONED
XXX Wazelle - Brighton Marathon (19th) POSTPONED
XXX Alpenrose - M12K 2020 Marnhull (19th) CANCELLED
XXX Mulbs - London Marathon (26th) POSTPONED

MAY
XXX Lip Gloss - Chariots of Fire 5k CANCELLED
XXX Womble - Cranleigh Trail Half walk (10th) CANCELLED
XXX Lemon10 - Windermere Marathon (17th) POSTPONED

JUN

JUL

AUG
XXX Lip Gloss - Hatton 10k CANCELLED
XXX Womble - South Coast Challenge [walk first quarter c15 miles] (29th) POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 (NOW SIGNED UP FOR 50KM)

SEP
* Wazelle - Brighton Marathon (rescheduled date) VIRTUAL EVENT

OCT
XXX GimmeMedals - Great South Run (18th) CANCELLED
XXX Womble - Beachy Head Marathon (DEFERRED TO 2021)
XXX Mulbs - London Marathon (rescheduled date) CANCELLED

NOV
XXX Lemon10 - Windermere Marathon (1st - rescheduled date) CANCELLED

DEC
XXX

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Womble's Goals
1) Keep doing my leg exercises and add ankles to the plan
2) Cto5k/10k my way
3) Concentrate on 5k then 10k times
4) Try to get to +300 miles in a year (plus 1000 walking miles)
5) Arrive at the BH marathon start line fit and healthy, and have fun whilst covering the challenge

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Mulb's Goals
1) to start building some strength and flexibility work into my week
2) to get back in to walking every day for at least 30 mins
3) to shift some of the extra heft I've gained this year
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To be archived: docs.google.com

[edited Dec 2019]
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