@doddyuk.bsky.social
Software developer, runner, dad. Infrequent poster, hoping that Bluesky is a bit better than the *other* place.
Well that was a very hard-fought donation. After 2 failures in December I may have had to stop all together had this failed too. I ended up timing out after 15 minutes of a lot of clenching and effort but it was *just* over the weight threshold. #GiveBlood #BloodDonor
May 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Well that was a very hard-fought donation. After 2 failures in December I may have had to stop all together had this failed too. I ended up timing out after 15 minutes of a lot of clenching and effort but it was *just* over the weight threshold. #GiveBlood #BloodDonor
Just realised, I forgot to mention that I completed the Manchester Marathon a couple of weeks back.
4:36:01. Was on for 4:15 but the heat got to me eventually. Was forced to walk the final 5k for fear of a big cramp, some weren't so lucky on that front.
#running #marathon #manchestermarathon
4:36:01. Was on for 4:15 but the heat got to me eventually. Was forced to walk the final 5k for fear of a big cramp, some weren't so lucky on that front.
#running #marathon #manchestermarathon
May 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Just realised, I forgot to mention that I completed the Manchester Marathon a couple of weeks back.
4:36:01. Was on for 4:15 but the heat got to me eventually. Was forced to walk the final 5k for fear of a big cramp, some weren't so lucky on that front.
#running #marathon #manchestermarathon
4:36:01. Was on for 4:15 but the heat got to me eventually. Was forced to walk the final 5k for fear of a big cramp, some weren't so lucky on that front.
#running #marathon #manchestermarathon
It's that time again. The final long run before the marathon. Bargate to Spinnaker once again
April 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It's that time again. The final long run before the marathon. Bargate to Spinnaker once again
Race day at the Southampton Half Marathon tomorrow and it's the first time in years that I've written one of these out.
My training for Manchester has given me big hopes, 1:55 is my goal but I'll be happy with just a new PB. 1:50 is my stretch goal if I'm feeling particularly good.
My training for Manchester has given me big hopes, 1:55 is my goal but I'll be happy with just a new PB. 1:50 is my stretch goal if I'm feeling particularly good.
April 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Race day at the Southampton Half Marathon tomorrow and it's the first time in years that I've written one of these out.
My training for Manchester has given me big hopes, 1:55 is my goal but I'll be happy with just a new PB. 1:50 is my stretch goal if I'm feeling particularly good.
My training for Manchester has given me big hopes, 1:55 is my goal but I'll be happy with just a new PB. 1:50 is my stretch goal if I'm feeling particularly good.
Gee whiz, I sure am excited about experiencing my third once-in-a-generation financial crisis in the space of 17 years...
April 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Gee whiz, I sure am excited about experiencing my third once-in-a-generation financial crisis in the space of 17 years...
We are soooo back 🏏 #CountyChampionship
April 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We are soooo back 🏏 #CountyChampionship
It's half midnight on a school night but it's still the right time to raise a glass.
Here's to you, Choco. Thanks for the music and some superb weekends over the years. I hope you're feeling more comfortable now, sorry I didn't get round to saying "hi" one last time.
さようなら.
Here's to you, Choco. Thanks for the music and some superb weekends over the years. I hope you're feeling more comfortable now, sorry I didn't get round to saying "hi" one last time.
さようなら.
April 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It's half midnight on a school night but it's still the right time to raise a glass.
Here's to you, Choco. Thanks for the music and some superb weekends over the years. I hope you're feeling more comfortable now, sorry I didn't get round to saying "hi" one last time.
さようなら.
Here's to you, Choco. Thanks for the music and some superb weekends over the years. I hope you're feeling more comfortable now, sorry I didn't get round to saying "hi" one last time.
さようなら.
Hoo boy. The final stages of marathon training are here it's really kicking me. On the plus side, I ran 30km this afternoon in a personal best time. On the downside, I've been in bed since about 5pm and I really don't want to get out of it.
March 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hoo boy. The final stages of marathon training are here it's really kicking me. On the plus side, I ran 30km this afternoon in a personal best time. On the downside, I've been in bed since about 5pm and I really don't want to get out of it.
I've found something more annoying than someone blasting loud music on the bus. Preachers.
There was a lady on the bus yesterday evening shouting her sermon from the bottom deck. Having just run 10 miles at training I was feeling knackered and not exactly receptive to converting.
There was a lady on the bus yesterday evening shouting her sermon from the bottom deck. Having just run 10 miles at training I was feeling knackered and not exactly receptive to converting.
March 28, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I've found something more annoying than someone blasting loud music on the bus. Preachers.
There was a lady on the bus yesterday evening shouting her sermon from the bottom deck. Having just run 10 miles at training I was feeling knackered and not exactly receptive to converting.
There was a lady on the bus yesterday evening shouting her sermon from the bottom deck. Having just run 10 miles at training I was feeling knackered and not exactly receptive to converting.
They don't call the Eastleigh 10k "the home of the PB" for nothing. That's a whopping 3 minutes 47 seconds shaved off my previous PB from last September. I really wasn't expecting sub-45 to come into view so soon! #running #10k #Eastleigh10k
March 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
They don't call the Eastleigh 10k "the home of the PB" for nothing. That's a whopping 3 minutes 47 seconds shaved off my previous PB from last September. I really wasn't expecting sub-45 to come into view so soon! #running #10k #Eastleigh10k
Whenever I walk past this store my brain automatically sticks "Yerkes" at the end. I blame @jagohazzard.bsky.social.
March 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Whenever I walk past this store my brain automatically sticks "Yerkes" at the end. I blame @jagohazzard.bsky.social.
Also a very apt sighting at Plymouth station last weekend at the start of my family's journey home to Hampshire
March 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Also a very apt sighting at Plymouth station last weekend at the start of my family's journey home to Hampshire
I really hope Google gets round to fixing the Chromecasts they've broken soon, I'm starting to feel sad knowing that there's a new series of Jet Lag that I can't watch on the TV...
March 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I really hope Google gets round to fixing the Chromecasts they've broken soon, I'm starting to feel sad knowing that there's a new series of Jet Lag that I can't watch on the TV...
Honestly I've really enjoyed this audiobook retelling of Breath of the Wild, and I'm really looking forward to their take on TotK.
Let's just hope the residents of Hateno Village actually remember who Link is this time around, unlike the game...
Let's just hope the residents of Hateno Village actually remember who Link is this time around, unlike the game...
March 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Honestly I've really enjoyed this audiobook retelling of Breath of the Wild, and I'm really looking forward to their take on TotK.
Let's just hope the residents of Hateno Village actually remember who Link is this time around, unlike the game...
Let's just hope the residents of Hateno Village actually remember who Link is this time around, unlike the game...
Imagine being the Chicago Bears (terrifying prospect, I know), only putting 3 points on the board and *still* only being the third worst team of the week... #nfl
December 27, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Imagine being the Chicago Bears (terrifying prospect, I know), only putting 3 points on the board and *still* only being the third worst team of the week... #nfl
My first Christmas present of the day, a new overall PB at parkrun. I'd not even gotten within a minute of my previous PB this year, but knocked a whole 28 seconds off it this morning. I think sub-22 will definitely be my aim for 2025!
#parkrun #pb #gottaGoFast #running
#parkrun #pb #gottaGoFast #running
December 25, 2024 at 9:44 PM
My first Christmas present of the day, a new overall PB at parkrun. I'd not even gotten within a minute of my previous PB this year, but knocked a whole 28 seconds off it this morning. I think sub-22 will definitely be my aim for 2025!
#parkrun #pb #gottaGoFast #running
#parkrun #pb #gottaGoFast #running
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It's Friday. It's the shortest amount of time anyone has ever owned a trouser press.
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Bullseye - The cruel mistress that is the Prize Board
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November 15, 2024 at 10:10 AM
It's Friday. It's the shortest amount of time anyone has ever owned a trouser press.
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Back donating blood again after doing so for the first time in August, but unfortunately this was a failed attempt. After the cannula went in the blood wasn't flowing enough, and after a few twists and adjustments it was called off. Disappointing. #giveblood #blooddonor #blooddonation
December 20, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Back donating blood again after doing so for the first time in August, but unfortunately this was a failed attempt. After the cannula went in the blood wasn't flowing enough, and after a few twists and adjustments it was called off. Disappointing. #giveblood #blooddonor #blooddonation