This is a bit cheeky to post in here too (mods - sorry if it's too cheeky and I shan't be offended if you remove this thread!) but hey what can ya do when you're trying to reach out and touch the good (and unfit) people of this fine forum and you suspect they can't hear you....?

So then! What I'm asking is:

Anyone want some mutual motivation and company for gym/swim/dancing/hill walking/any other exercise?

There are now a couple of us in our 40s looking for someone to do fitness stuff with, one of us (me) in south Sheffield and t'other in Rotherham. Now......our proper thread (lol) is in Sheffield Sports and Activities but I figure that only seriously sporty types go in there so this is an appeal to those who wouldn't think of looking to go check it out... :heyhey:

Are you male or female? Where would you meet/go? I think it's a good idea...I'm 40 today (so having the day off!!) and whilst I'm still in decent shape i know I will probably have to work harder over the coming years to stay trim and slim rather than round and down. And yeah, it's boring on your own. I run twice a week with my brother which is better than nothing but I wouldn't mind doing more. I work in Sheffield and live in Doncaster. More details please????

I have my own running shoes and walking boots lol and every time I put them on with enthusiasm I'm hit with the same realisation that bleugh there's no-one to do it with......and it's just no fun. Well, not much, anyway!

I've let my gym membership lapse so I'm up for joining a new one if there's someone available during the day (preferably) who would welcome some company and mutual support etc.

I know a lot of peeps go to the gym for peace and quiet but I work from home via the internet and I long for real human company :D

Oh and I'm not much of a runner (have to keep stopping!) but I have hopes that continued effort (which is why I'm on here looking for a partner) will knock a bit of weight off and pile on those lean toned muscles.....

I do love hill walking and don't do as much as I'd like. Anyone up for that? During the day, again, would be perfick.

Oh and I live south Sheffield, Norton-way....

why buddies for the 40s+?? open up the age range!!!!!
im 35 (male) and like going to the gym and swim, at hillsbrough, im no crazy fit person but like to get out the house, im quite new to the keep fit thing but im doing ok, ive a long history of health probs (thyroid) and my weight went up to 28st + !! im now down to 22st so ive a long way to go, but its fun, any members/anyone, want to join, at hillsbrough who are just after a buddie to talk to while sweating blood and feeling knacked:gag: im at hills, mon,wed,fri mornings 8.30-11.30am, and dont bite! unless you want me to that is!:heyhey: we all need support i think, even more when just starting at a gym, anyone thinking of joining but dont want to do it alone?? come on... even mr blobby can sweat!!!

Oooh you're sooo right madowl!! Hey this is all making me realise there must be loads of us (ok, you, me and Mr Rotherham) out there who are all looking for the same thing. Well, the same but different, clearly, 'else we'd just get together!

Hmmmmmmmm..... wonders if the site should consider a whole new room/page/section (like I know the technical word for it?) just for 'Buddies'.................

..............I'd still like to find a buddy to go to Salsa etc with..... I'm ok for film and meal buddies, tho, thank you. Wanted to get that in before it looks like I've no friends at all.

But a day-time hill-walking (in the Peaks I guess, no time to get much further, sadly, during school hours - which is my restriction) buddy would be super.

................A gardening or a diy buddy, perhaps? Y'know, I'll help you do yours and you help me do mine, 'cos it's more fun doing it together.....Oh! An attic-clearing buddy. Now, there's one. With a white van preferably.

Can I specify over six foot (and male)? Or is that pushing it a bit, d'you reckon? Hehe

:heyhey:

Oh and congrats on the weightloss, madowl m8e.

You have done AMAZINGLY!!!!!

:clap:

Originally posted by Natane
Are you male or female? Where would you meet/go? I think it's a good idea...I'm 40 today (so having the day off!!) and whilst I'm still in decent shape i know I will probably have to work harder over the coming years to stay trim and slim rather than round and down. And yeah, it's boring on your own. I run twice a week with my brother which is better than nothing but I wouldn't mind doing more. I work in Sheffield and live in Doncaster. More details please????

Oh and Happy 40th Birthday to you Natane!

Dear me, I am forgetting my manners today. :D

Originally posted by SHsheff
Oooh you're sooo right madowl!! Hey this is all making me realise there must be loads of us (ok, you, me and Mr Rotherham) out there who are all looking for the same thing. Well, the same but different, clearly, 'else we'd just get together!

Hmmmmmmmm..... wonders if the site should consider a whole new room/page/section (like I know the technical word for it?) just for 'Buddies'.................

..............I'd still like to find a buddy to go to Salsa etc with..... I'm ok for film and meal buddies, tho, thank you. Wanted to get that in before it looks like I've no friends at all.

But a day-time hill-walking (in the Peaks I guess, no time to get much further, sadly, during school hours - which is my restriction) buddy would be super.

................A gardening or a diy buddy, perhaps? Y'know, I'll help you do yours and you help me do mine, 'cos it's more fun doing it together.....Oh! An attic-clearing buddy. Now, there's one. With a white van preferably.

Can I specify over six foot (and male)? Or is that pushing it a bit, d'you reckon? Hehe

:heyhey: well im 6'4 and 22st so you cant miss me, and yes its about time we all had buddies for each other or helpers would be a good name, and like you im fussy about where and when, with school times etc?:rant:

i asked ((jim to fix it)), but he told me get off my arse and walk!

I'm 40 today (so having the day off!!) NATANE!!!!!

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHO EVER YOU MAY BE, :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Originally posted by madowl
well im 6'4 and 22st so you cant miss me, and yes its about time we all had buddies for each other or helpers would be a good name, and like you im fussy about where and when, with school times etc?:rant:

Might just get my ass (can we say ass on here if it's in a non-donkey sense?) (oops that was twice now) down to Hillsboro gym one day soon then madowl!

Originally posted by SHsheff
Might just get my ass (can we say ass on here if it's in a non-donkey sense?) (oops that was twice now) down to Hillsboro gym one day soon then madowl! ITS NO GOOD BRINGING YOU ASS (DONKEY) IF THE LEGS ETC DONT FOLLOW!!:hihi:

Originally posted by SHsheff
Oh and congrats on the weightloss, madowl m8e.

You have done AMAZINGLY!!!!!

:clap: I THINK OF IT THIS WAY! IF/WHEN I LOSE ALL THE WEIGHT I WANT TO AND IM HAPPY WITH WHATS LEFT OF ME, IF I EVER DO OWT WRONG I CAN BLAME THE 2PEOPLE I LEFT BEHIND!!:D

Happy Birthday to you to!!!! We can be Birthday Buddies :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: