Your support during the last couple of months, since I was made redundant, has been overwhelming and that's why I want to share with you lovely lot the celebration for a new chapter in my life.
Today I've been offered a job in Apulia, south of Italy, and after six years in the UK I'm going to move back to my native country and close to my family within the next couple of months.
I'll have to learn running in a much sunnier and warmer place than I'm used to... but I can live with that.
So, if you ever fancy running in a place like the one in the picture (that one is about 30 miles from my soon-to-be new home), you'll be my most welcome guests.
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Saverio, I'm so happy for you! What wonderful news. New job near your family - and in beautiful Italy! Hang on, have to go pack a suitcase full of running gear. See you there!
I was stranded there once. Not a very interesting airport/city. But I am sure that Puglia in general is very, very nice. That place in your picture is stunning.
Do Italians run? Or is it considered a crazy thing to do?
Dear Secan - that is such great news! New job and beautiful new surroundings. We'll miss you in the UK - but you must admit the weather is going to be a lot better!
That is so beautiful. Not just the picture, but that everything is just falling into place for you. Hope your move goes without a hitch, that you love your new job and that your running goes from strength to strength!
Great news Saverio. Our society will be the poorer without you, but I hope you will keep touch with us all on this forum. I am sad that a potential future in this country is so uncertain, but here's wishing you all the best of luck.
Continuare a correre , continuare a sorridere . Ciao!!!
So very pleased for you after the slough of despond that you were in a few short weeks ago. And very envious of the sunshine you are going to enjoy once more. Don't forget to run though. And don't forget us! Maybe you can suggest some nice Itslian races for us to enter next year!
As soon as I settle, I intend to get in touch with the runners here and organise a brand new local parkrun...
In Milan instead, there are already a couple of nice runs: "Stramilano" (stramilano.it/?lang=en) - bringing you around the most famous cityscapes - and "Green Race" - in a nice park.
Ha ha! Every cloud and all that! You see, sometimes these things are meant to happen for the best. Fate will take you back home to something better hopefully. The picture looks to be a promising for a start. Just think, if you live by the sea you can have a dip when you want. Running on the sea front. Just fab! I hope it all works out brilliantly for you. Keep on running!
That's fantastic news and the photo is beautiful. Wishing you all the very best for this new chapter in life and Happy Running - what a place to run 😀😀
There's an old saying that as one door closes another door opens. It's wonderful that your opening door is taking you to a job in such a beautiful place, close to your family. Enjoy your new life and new opportunities, Saverio - I guess you'll be embracing running before 6am to beat the heat. ☀️☀️
Congratulations on the new job, and I cannot think of a more beautiful place to live... You will just need to run early mornings and you will be fine. All the best for when you start 😎
I'm so pleased that your life is working to self out, you sounded very lost at the beginning but are now sounding very Positive. The good news is we are virtual here so you don't have to leave us, I can't wait to hear all about your running exploits in your new home. Good luck.
Congratulations, secan . I am really pleased for you! The U.K. Will be a poorer place without you and I know you wanted to stay, but being closer to your family will be great, the place looks gorgeous and you'll adapt really quickly to the heat - it's in your blood! Look forward to hearing of your running adventures in Italy - you'll have to post them on here to keep your English up!
Wonderful news Secan. I'm so pleased for you. Look forward to hearing of the new routes you discover (and feeling envious of your reports as winter arrives here🌨☃🌬💨❄️⛈🌫🌫🌫) 😀
This is wonderful news Saverio, congratulations, I am so happy for you! Sometimes things happen for a reason. I'm sure you'll get used to running in the Italian sunshine
I will raise a glass or two of Salice Salentino to your success.
Looks stunning. Many congratulations and best wishes. Have always hankered after learning Italian. Just the most beautiful sounding language in the world.
Fabulous area, loved it there but in your shoes I'd be freaking out more about the driving than running in the heat. Hope you find time to stay with us. Wish you the best of luck with your new start Really, really HAPPY for you
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