Morning running friends

[ChrisAllen1]

I haven't been able to post much on here the last week.

Unfortunately I returned to work from my lovely holiday to some bad news, namely the company I work for is in trouble and has put it's self up for sale. If no buyer is found the worst could happen for all the employees.

So I have been busy looking at options and have a couple of interviews lined up for next week which has meantI haven't had a chance to run or read any posts.

The week was improved though by hearing I am back in the Great North Run, and determined to smash last year's poor debut effort where u think I let the occasion get to me.

The gale force winds are going to mean I won't run today but I might cheer myself by buying those speedster trainers I have been eyeing up for a while. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Hoping to get out for a long one tomorrow as I have my first race of the year next Sunday, the Valentine's 10k in Newcastle.

If anyone is running today please be careful of the wind gusts and good luck to you.

Run happy, run safe.

[O505k Graduate10]

Very best wishes. I hope everything works out for you with the job.

Enjoy your running, still sounds like the gales are blowing.

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to O505k]

Thanks so much.

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Hope things work-wise sort themselves out. I’m off to Parkrun today anyway but with no aspirations for times or pace in this weather! Happy running!

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Equi-geek]

Take care!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

This is hard news Chris. I wish you all the best for those interviews...!

Buy those trainers...plan some routes and stay safe and warm... sending you a hug x

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss, I think it will all be ok one way or another. Xx

[Wimborne]

That’s tough news about work Chris. But you have taken control which is really positive and giving yourself options is a great way forward. You never know what those interviews will bring as Life is always taking us by surprise. And definitely buy those runners.....you need to take extra care of your feet with your training plan ( plus of course it will make you smile which is main thing ). Good luck for those interviews 🤞Will be thinking of you

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10]

Thanks so much, yes if the worst comes to the worst I'm pretty sure something will work out, think I will be on the Nike website once I'm back from my dog walk!!! 😂😂

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

So sorry to hear about the job situation Chris and good luck with your interviews.

I agree you must get those new trainers 👟

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Trainers ordered 👍

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

You've got a great positive attitude and it sounds like things will hopefully work out ok for you. Best of luck with your interviews and enjoy those new trainers when they arrive!

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

I hope work find a buyer or you find a new job you love, to move to. Then you can get back on with your running. It will be there waiting for you once things settle down.

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Thank you, I'm hoping to get out for a long one tomorrow fingerscrossed.

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Sorry to hear that Chris - I hope one of your interviews bears fruit and next week's race goes well.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Worrying news! Fingers crossed on all fronts.🤞

Yea, definately some retail therapy due 😉

[ktsok]

That’s tough news to hear. Well done for getting interviews lined up so quickly - I bet your interviewers will be impressed in the chit chat stage of interview that you have got the Great North Run lined up! 🙂

[Langley-Loper Graduate10]

Things always work out in the end. I was made redundant last year then ended up with just 1 week off before starting a new job. I had hoped for a summer of daytime running but it wasn't to be!

New running shoes are always a great pick me up...

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

Good luck Chris. When similar struck my family, we ended up with the view in my profile. I hope things work out as well for you, one way or another. You clearly have a talent for getting on with stuff so I hope the interviewers realise that.