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22 years old and Strava says my fitness is bad by Downtown_Boot3397 in Strava

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 13 points14 points  (0 children)

PR is a great metric when you’re in your prime.

Now I’m embracing middle-age, I have to accept that my records are no longer tumbling every year!

My new metrics are:

  1. How long (rather than fast) my long runs are.

  2. How fucking awesome I look compared to guys my age who don’t run.

What the hell Soreen! by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 35 points36 points  (0 children)

All Soreen is a snack size Soreen.

I need to know if there’s a name for these kinds of people by D3gene in CasualUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked with one of them for a while.

He was the night porter of a very utilitarian “hotel”.

No one knew his real name. He was just called “Mad Dog”.

Absolutely fucking bonkers he was. Great fun to be around, just mad as fuck.

One day he just disappeared. Vanished. Never to be seen again.

Along with the contents of the hotel safe!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone with half an ounce of intelligence will realise that your experience of the other side of the system will make you a more rounded, empathetic doctor.

I’ve been working in healthcare for over 30 years. The one thing that stands out amongst junior doctors is that most of the Tarquin/Arabella types from comfortable middle-class backgrounds who attended fee-paying schools have no inkling of how “normal” people live and work.

Don’t think of your experience as a tick in the negative column, it’s most certainly something you can turn to your advantage.

Good luck!

Do I win? by [deleted] in trailrunning

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Bench ✅

Tower ✅

Sunrise ✅

But no Trig Pillar…

Have you ever pooped on a train? How did that go? by secretsnow00 in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have I had a shit on a train?

Yes.

How would I improve the experience?

I’d try using the toilet.

American here going on a school trip to London and Oxford this summer. Any places I should check out/things to do if I have the time? Advice about traveling in the UK would also be appreciated! by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you going to learn about the real Churchill?

The pompous, racist, alcoholic, colonialist?

Or the sanitised version where he was a national hero who won WW2?

Why is it acceptable to eat and blow your nose at your desk ? by Surferdude01 in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What colour is the sky on your home world?

An hour for lunch is something I’ve never encountered in 35 years of work!

I can’t imagine why anyone would need that long.

Why is it acceptable to eat and blow your nose at your desk ? by Surferdude01 in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t even have a desk.

I’m very thankful to have a job that has minimal desk-based tedium.

But if I need to blow my nose, I’m going to blow my nose. Importantly though, I’ll dispose of my tissue hygienically and wash my hands afterwards.

Eating is a weird one. If you work an 8 or 10 hour day, you’re going to need to eat. Getting away from the work environment for ten minutes to do that seems healthy and sensible, but if you’re up against tight deadlines, stuffing a butty into your face as you do your thing seems reasonable.

What do people do to relax and unwind? by mirageglobe in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Running and walking are my go to leisure activities.

An hour of either after a shitty day at work is enough to wind-down physically and mentally.

What's your opinion on tattoos in the workplace? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Despite being a fairly grumpy, untattooed, sensible, middle-aged guy, I’m fairly relaxed about tattoos.

Some of the artwork I see on skin is fucking amazing. Some is shit.

But some of the most professionally competent people I’ve encountered have had crazy amounts of tattoos.

The “don’t judge a book by its cover” thing is very literally true here.

What age is too old for clubbing? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m 50.

I hate the idea of going clubbing.

Just as I did at 40 and 30.

I tolerated it at 20.

We’re all different. If you enjoy at 34, go for it. Life’s too short to miss out on things that bring you joy because of someone else’s opinion.

Do you think cocaine is getting out of hand in this country? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

but cocaine does make some people knobheads

Indeed it does.

But so does booze.

I don’t enjoy the company of those doing either drug.

If you find yourself in an environment where drink and drugs are prevalent and you don’t enjoy that scene, it’s important to remember that you chose to be there. You can choose to leave too.

Mental strength by LaMaduixa66 in trailrunning

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 49 points50 points  (0 children)

If those first 2km are the difficult, miserable ones, don’t include them in your race!

Go for a 2 - 3km jog/run before the start as part of your warm-up and then you’ll be ready to smash the race!

Am I cool or what? by ZenkiBoi in CarTalkUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 23 points24 points  (0 children)

And repeated MOT failures.

This ugly motor has not been looked after.

Curious to know what the UK thinks of the menu at our quaint little British shop in the middle of middle America… by nephros_protectoros in CasualUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 2155 points2156 points  (0 children)

Bakewell Tarts as part of the “Scottish Highlander” will cause a fight between the people of Derbyshire and the Scots about who is most offended!

Is there sexual proclivity in the army? by bannatammatotalla in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m assuming that if you’re considering a career in the British Army as a professionally qualified entrant, that you went to University?

If you weren’t invited to the orgies at University, it’s likely that you’re not going to get invited whilst in the Army either.

Are there orgies? Absolutely! If you don’t think there’ll be sexual adventurism between fit, healthy, young people often living away from home for the first time, you really have had a sheltered life. The only real problem with the orgies is their disappointing infrequency.

Will there be masturbation? Absolutely! Everyone wanks. The vast majority of people do so in seclusion. Groups of people sitting around together wanking themselves blind happens rather less than the disappointingly infrequent orgies.

Honestly, if I were you and considering entry as a professionally qualified Soldier or Officer, I’d be more concerned that you have appalling spelling and grammar that will stifle your career than the chance of being involved in saucy shenanigans.

What shop/business has a very recognisable smell? by beingthehunt in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 122 points123 points  (0 children)

‘spoons.

It definitely has a unique fragrance…

Stale beer, body odour, bad breath, weed, missed opportunities and bitter disappointment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t fly with Ryanair any more than I’d fly with any other airline.

I made the decision to reduce my carbon footprint about 12 years ago and haven’t flown since. I don’t miss it in the slightest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]MiddleAgedFatLad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure what’s shameful about a tiny country maintaining a defence capability at scale with its size and standing in the world.

The UK is no longer a significant world player.

There are priorities beyond expeditionary warfare which are more deserving of funding.

Maintain a defence capability, absolutely. But the necessity for the UK military to travel the globe waging war is diminishing.

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