Need to Change my life -Moving to the States. Help needed!

These guys seem to have some openings in the 1500m-5000m range, and a 3:45 will get you in. Not sure if they would take a foreign athlete:

http://www.indianainvaders.com/

Not sure i would be eligable for that as it mentions USA nationality. I am looking to get a job somewhere where the weather is good and there are decent groups of runners to train with so I can really enjoy life but still run well. I would be interested in coastal areas. I have been looking at VISA requirements and it looks as if it is fairly difficult to gain entry in to the states.

r u bored with life in the UK or scared of the random bombs?

DON'T GO. We need you here!!!!!

No not scared of the bombs. Just bored with this country, people, weather and traffic

Best weather / San Diego, CA

Head to Eugene, Oregon. It's a good sized town, with a small town feel. There's plenty of job availability and the year round track scene is the best in the states. You're an hour away from the Oregon coast, which is far different than San Diego (as mentioned in another post).

You are in a tough call. You will find that there is not the organized club track system that there is in the UK and you may find yourself "on your own" much more. That is, finding your own workout partners, track and races.

But, you will find it easier to find a job and a good balance between running and work. I would suggest a major east coast city, Philly or Boston Spring to mind. This will provide access to jobs and races. These cities may be a bit pricey, but cheaper than California or NYC. Overall, prices are better than the UK.

Here is a great club to consider:

http://www.brynmawrrunningco.com/Team/index.htm

Chicago

Unless you already have a US passport or can get a work visa, you will find it tough to imigrate to the US. You basically need to get a job before getting there and then the company has to petition for a work visa for you. If you are skilled in a career that they can't get enough people for then you will be set. I tried to get down to the US when I was living in Canada a few years ago and it was a pain in the ass. I actually got hired to teach with 2 different school boards but it was still too much bother for my liking. So I gave up and went to the UK and then on to Spain. You have a British passport so I would recommend going somewhere in the EU, it will be much easier than trying to get to the USA. Best of luck to you anyways. Matt

youve read too many spiderman comics

Hey Matt,

How is Spain? I had been thinking about that...but right now I am happy where I am at...but for future reference...

Why would you want to live by a coastline.

007 British Runner wrote:

No not scared of the bombs. Just bored with this country, people, weather and traffic

You're probably ready to find a good dentist as well.

u can't run to the end of the highway to find a new life.

new life and new perspective starts deep within.

Being out of NCAA eligibility will make it tougher, but...

Your best bet is probably to come over just on holiday (for an extended period) and search/interview for jobs (maybe as a grad assistant coach at colleges... you could earn a small wage while maybe getting your masters degree) while over here. You're much more likely to get hired if you're meeting in person with the employer rather than e-mailing from overseas.

It'll be a lot easier to get a visa from the U.S Embassy if you already have a job offer.

Also, if you're as fast as you've stated, you could probably pick up some cash at road races to keep your head above water while you look for a job (or wife!!)

Good luck

Go to Eugene if you want, go to Boulder Colorado, go to Boston. There are a dozen places you could go But of all the places to look for a great running scene, I don't see Chicago as being even in the top 15

Personally I think Boston is a great choice with all the high-tech industry, universities, nightlife, quality of life and great running scene. But I'm biased. I live here.

It's a great country to live in. I live near Barca and have had a really good time my first year. I am going back for one more and if my family and friends lived closer I would stay for good. But as it is, Canada is a long way from Spain. I would highly recommend Spain as a place to live. Matt

Christian wrote:

Hey Matt,

How is Spain? I had been thinking about that...but right now I am happy where I am at...but for future reference...

No chance, English bed-wetting type. I burst my pimples at you and call your 'border' opening request a silly thing. You tiny-brained wiper of other people's bottoms!