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Rignold is alive and well...

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and unlike Jeffrey Barnard, managing, against all odds to stay sober.

I am aware that some of you have noticed my recent absence and I am genuinely very touched that you should care. I daresay that without my nagging the number of squats executed has dwindled appallingly and sugar consumption has sky-rocketed.

I have had several quite shattering personal tragedies in very close succession and am up to my eyeballs at the moment just trying to keep things on an even keel, but am still alive and fighting, and will be back as soon as I can.

I am still running whenever I can and that is an enormous help in keeping me sane, and the concern shown by my friends here means a huge amounts to me.

I attach a photo from 3 days ago from the top of a mountain I ran up ( the eagle eyed among you will note I am wearing quite the wrong choice of running shoes for mountain running, which shows how clouded my thoughts are at the moment. I almost lost my phone taking this, and it doesn't give much idea of how high up this was, but I did 850m of vertical gain in this run and after 4 attempts at a self-timer selfie, 3 of which were of my arse traying to scramble into position, this was the best I could manage)

All I can say is to trot it my usual maxims:

from Rocky - The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward.

from Arnie: I'll be back.

from Rignold: Do squats. and when you're done, do some more squats.

See you all soon.

xx

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secan profile image
secanGraduate

Hope things will get better soon, Rig.

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poppypugGraduate

Brilliant ! Great to see you back here Rig , and what a photo !!!

I love that quote from Rocky, very true ....

* Poppypug hides half eaten box of Jaffa Cakes behind her back *

Right everyone , you heard the Man , " SQUATS " !!!! :-D xxx

Wishing you well with strong thoughts in time of adversity.

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Dunder2004Graduate

Take care, Rig.

Hope things are better soon.

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B0bPGraduate

Chin up mate, hoping things improve soon for you.

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BeccymGraduate

Rocky mindful, who knew. I have found exercise always helps in the down times. Keep on running and squating.Take care xx and I hope things are beginning to feel better.

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Eatcakeandrun

Sorry to hear your troubles, hope things are better soon. Great photo!

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samsonandrewGraduate

Hope life improves soon mate. Glad your still about . Andy

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SegrieGraduate

Invigorating. I know what its like to hit the bottom. Onwards and upwards.

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AnnieW55

Good to hear from you. Sorry life is giving you a kicking. But you know us all so well! When you're able you're going to have some serious butt kicking to do to get us back into shape.

Take care.

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Sandraj39Graduate

Sorry to hear that things have been tough for you and yes of course, your exploits have been missed on here. I had a very sad and tricky time recently myself, and my running definately kept me sane and gave me time away from that sadness.

Love that Rocky quote! Can I add...

'You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.'💪

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RunonGraduate

The only way is up as you are proving! Brilliant photo - well worth the 3 arse shots!!! 😀

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secanGraduate in reply to Runon

I bet a few ladies here wouldn't mind to see the previous photo attempts...

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IrishprincessGraduate

Now that's a nice photo to waken up to on a Sunday morning 😊. I'm really sorry to hear you're having tough times Rig, but keep running to escape and all your strength and resilience frm this running/exercise stuff will help you cope now. x

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Curlygurly2Graduate

So glad to see you Rig, and in such a typical Rig pose. Sorry life is shit, but you seem to be coping better than some of us would. Hope it gets better - keep running, keep squatting xxx

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate

Keep running, keep fighting and stay sober. If anyone can beat this bad time, you can. Sorry to hear life is shit at the moment, hope things get better soon.

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farawaytree74Graduate

Sending you lots of supportive vibes. Be assured squatting will continue!

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TomasGraduate

Sorry to hear life's making the mistake of trying to beat the Rig. Bad mistake. I know you will get through this, stronger, meaner, better. Until then, my thoughts are with you. I will even do a few squats!

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OldPapaBearGraduate

Keep that smile on Your face Rig 😎 Life is fall of up's and down's and now and then it's just down's and down's. But as the saying goes 'Every cloud has a Silver lining' and I'm sure that at some point there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. My thoughts are with You 🙏

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Fitfor60Graduate

Sending best wishes . Will think of you when I think of doing a squat! Best wishes

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aligraGraduate

Ain´t that the truth! Hope the balance tips in your favour soon.

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pinkangel16Graduate

Ah Rig, so sorry to hear about the shit-ness. Life sucks when the chips are down doesn't it. But you got a friend in running - and squatting ☺.

Good to hear from you anyways. Chin up and all that. And seriously, hope things turn a corner for you soon.

Take care xx

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harveyemmGraduate

Sending you good thoughts.

all the best

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sparky66Graduate

Still alive and fighting.. x be the man you are.. strong and capable..tough.. yes.. life' puts it us to the test x no nastiness here rig.. all pulling together for you.. you have given us so much.. sending some back x

Shoes? What shoes..?

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nhs2015Graduate

You will get on top of this rig, I know as I can tell you are a tough guy. Life can be mean and then it is beautiful.

Thinking of you every time I do squats, or see squats or hear of squats, so you are always in my thoughts therefore sending you plenty of good vibes 24/7.

Great picture. This is just so you

I'm sure your not a Reading FC fan or season ticket holder like me but they played that Rocky clip over the tannoy before every game last season not that it made much difference to the team.

Hope things improve soon all the best, and keep running.

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SuebguineapigGraduate

Great photo. Best wishes!

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yatescoGraduate

i can't tell - where does the rock end and the man begin? :-).

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Squatting as you speak...hug sent too...(yes..I know it is wussy, but sending anyway.)

You could have posted one of the pics of your butt with the comment,"Life can kiss my" ;)

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jt24Graduate

Thank YOU for popping in amongst a cr@ppy time to keep us all in check :)

Thinking of you x

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Old_troutGraduate

We're all thinking of you, Rig

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Noaky12Graduate

Sending squatty hugs to ward off any further shitiness Rig. If anyone can come through times like these its you and you know we're all here right beside you.

Take care mate x☺

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LinaLamontGraduate

Sorry to hear about your troubles and I hope they improve soon. Glad running is helping though :) take care!

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davelinksGraduate

Sorry to hear about your personal tragedies, I strongly agree with the last para. Take care!

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MarkyDGraduate

So pleased to hear from you, and so pleased that you have your running/training to help you through this period in your life. Life has its own seasons, and your springtime will come along before you know it.

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TurboTortoiseGraduate

Fab picture Rig, and sorry that life is tough at the moment. x

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ju-ju-Graduate

Love the quotes and blimey that's some impressive vertical meterage there!!! Yes wrong shoes, but hey you did it, just glad you are still alive given your photo shananigins... Take care😎

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

A'int nothing gonna keep you down Rig.

Great to here from you. Sending good thoughts your way.

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IndizuluGraduate

Great to hear from you amidst so much turmoil in your life Rig - your presence on this forum is always inspiring! Hope things get better but looking at that pic you look like you're winning anyway. Take care 👍🏽👍🏽

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boptillyoudrop49Graduate

Been missing you Rig. Sorry to hear that things are so difficult. Sending you some positive vibes

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Als_mumGraduate

Positive vibes heading your way. Stay strong.

Sorry to hear things are tough at the moment. Hang in there and stay strong.

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GoogleMeGraduate

As you know, I don't do 'Run for life' as for me it is 'Run for Misery and Death of Small Furry Animals', but I can certainly do 'Squat in solidarity with Rignold'

Keep moving forward.

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LisaRose74

Yep, life can be an arse sometimes, all we can do is come back fighting and of course keep running.

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AndyDGraduate

All the best Rig... Run the hell out of those bad times :-)

Rhedwr profile image
RhedwrGraduate

Well that pose tells us everything we need to know about how you're meeting your current challenges!

Sending healing energy your way.

What's all this about squats....... ??

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Rignold in reply to Rhedwr

Dude, squat. Then squat some more. If you want to be able to poop unassisted in old age, do your squats.

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RhedwrGraduate in reply to Rignold

Well clearly I have missed out on a very important training conversation here!

Where do I learn to do good squats, without sending myself to the IC?

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TheziggyGraduate

Sorry for your troubles Rig

George Harrison 'All things must pass'

and in keeping with the musical quite

Bo Diddley - 'Diddley Squat'

Hope things will come back to an even keel sooner rather than later - nice to know that all of us are rooting for you!

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sarah469Graduate

Wishing you all the best in what you are going through, Rignold. Will do some extra squats for you!

Sarah xxx

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AncientMumGraduate

So sorry life is serving you toenails instead of milk and honey. As I believe I said to you once before : If you can meet with triumph and disaster and treat these two imposters just the same.....

Take care, Sweetie. We'll be here when you get back xx

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CoddfishGraduate

Best wishes Rig. Running is always a help!

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ancientrunnerGraduate

Positive vibes headed your way. Stay strong.

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AnniemurphGraduate

Great pic - you look as tough as that rock.

Best wishes to you, Rig, in your times of trouble. I hope you can find some peace x

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beverleygGraduate

Sorry you are in a tough place. Keep in touch, stay strong, use the great quotes for inspiration, and thank you for the advice - I am starting the squats today - no, now.

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turnturtleGraduate

Can't think of anything original to add to the above comments but endorse them all . Keep calm and carry on squatting!

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SlowstartGraduate

OK, so I'm a month late finding this post. Hope things have improved for you Rig, as for running keeping you sane - that's may be a tall order considering the start point, who in their right mind would run up a mountain??!! :-)

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