I've recently taken a new job, way too much stress and not enough time to go running anymore..........think I'm gonna' hand my notice in and head for the hills. Anyone else put running and the fell runners way of life first?
I've recently taken a new job, way too much stress and not enough time to go running anymore..........think I'm gonna' hand my notice in and head for the hills. Anyone else put running and the fell runners way of life first?
Whats a fell runners way of life ?Originally Posted by One life live it!
Placing more emphasis on being outside than stuck in an office and realising whats more imporant if you know what i mean?
To be honest fellrunners come from all backgrounds
I can understand the sitting in an office thing. I couldnt do it on a regular basis. Doing my paperwork now and its hell. Im like a bird in a cage for a few hours.
I travel around a lot and dont mind travelling. So its not to bad for me.
Lots of people who know me down here think Im a hobo. I have a large ( Fellrunning van) As they call it. I even eat my dinner in it most days, brewing up and cooking soup etc etc.
So I do try and live the life.
As to whats inportant, YES
If you are single then its a bit easier as the risk isnt so much if you decide to move to nearer the fells. Financially its hard as life gets harder. Just to stand still and pay our way even if its cheap and simple is going to become very expensive. This country will end up like Norway with regards to cost of living.
For a lot I think its a catch 22.
So to give an idea
To have a bit of a fellrunners way of life
My Vauxhall Vivaro Hi Roof Lwbase van = £ 12,800 + vat
Insurance = £ 600.00
Full tank of fuel = £ 105.00
Would it be cheaper than buying a house in the Lakes. God knows.?
And can everyone kip in a van on a regular basis. It dont bother me.
Its a good thread though
I understand that us fellrunners come from many different backgrounds, but on a personal point I think spending more of my time outside is more important that a fancy wage packet and a climbing the career ladder. As for the cost of living, your right...it's way to expensive, even to live cheaply. I was in Norway over Christmas...£8 a pint!!
Why can't it be much more simple?? Catch 22 is a tough place to be in!
I dunno Daz but I'd love to hear ideas from people who've packed in City life or changed career or moved to the country or whatever.
I live in London, have a well-paid job which isn't too stressful, and I don't mind it sometimes but I'd move to the Peak or the Lakes (or neighbouring country) or somewhere like the Brecons at the drop of a hat.
As a web editor / financial journalist I could maybe look at working freelance from home but I know for a fact times are hard for that sort of thing. I'm just coming up against a brick wall when I start trying to think of a new job in a new place - could I take the ML course and set up as a walking / running guide in the Lakes? Sounds great but I bet it's not that easy - i.e., a hundred outfits all offering a similar thing.
I am nearly 40 and a big career change can be difficult at that stage.
On the downside, I don't own a London house to sell for loads of cash, on the upside I don't have any debts and I do have some money in the bank ...
you're going to struggle if it was your only income. I live and work in the Lakes and have thought about boosting my income by leading walking groups/ fell running courses. But problem is there is only a finite number wanting this and there are many centres offering similar. Plus most of your work will dry up in the winter unless you offer yourself to the outdoor ed centres.
Fellmincer, Do you know of any welding engineer jobs that are going in the Lakes
Everyone I ask seems to say there are no jobs.
Hi ZHR,
My wife and I were on the "London Treadmill" for 8 years before we escaped to the Peak District 3 years ago. I'm a freelance writer (health, fitness, adventure sports and travel) and have found that lots of mags have been cutting back on staffers and giving out more work to freelancers. I was managing a personal training studio in Mayfair and doing stupid hours. My wife was working as a radio producer for the BBC... she now does freelance radio work and has set-up her own business making designer baby/children's clothes www.peakprincess.co.uk (sorry about the blatant plug... I'll have Auntie Social on my back!)
Anyhow the biggest calculation/mind-shift we made was working out how much we needed to live as opposed to how much we wanted.... doing that is incredibly liberating. You then have to be willing to diversify and take on anything.... the variety is a lot of fun and it's amazing how many doors start to open once you take the plunge.
I thought about the ML route myself but it's a very congested market. I'll probably get round to doing it to add an additional string to my bow but wouldn't rely on it.
GO FOR IT!
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