Emma
@emmbean.bsky.social
She/her
Runner, geek, bibliophile, wife, mum, crazy cat lady, short-haired freaky person, autistic, politically left, atheist, mostly vegetarian, LGBTQ+ ally, mental health first aider and advocate, proudly woke.
Runner, geek, bibliophile, wife, mum, crazy cat lady, short-haired freaky person, autistic, politically left, atheist, mostly vegetarian, LGBTQ+ ally, mental health first aider and advocate, proudly woke.
One day I will remember to buy some waterproof cycling trousers at a helpful time I.e. not when I’m facing an extremely soggy imminent commute 🤦🏻♀️
January 27, 2026 at 7:25 AM
One day I will remember to buy some waterproof cycling trousers at a helpful time I.e. not when I’m facing an extremely soggy imminent commute 🤦🏻♀️
Good news. Minimal thoracic shoulder issues yesterday and woken up with it feeling pretty much normal today - big contrast to last week. Looks like belly breathing is part of the way forward. I’m curious if other runners breathe like this and if you had to train yourselves to do it
January 26, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Good news. Minimal thoracic shoulder issues yesterday and woken up with it feeling pretty much normal today - big contrast to last week. Looks like belly breathing is part of the way forward. I’m curious if other runners breathe like this and if you had to train yourselves to do it
A friend of mine is running the Arc of Attrition today. I’ve walked quite a lot of that coastline and watching the dot moving along my legs are wincing in sympathy. Massive respect to anyone who does that kind of thing 👊
January 24, 2026 at 1:51 PM
A friend of mine is running the Arc of Attrition today. I’ve walked quite a lot of that coastline and watching the dot moving along my legs are wincing in sympathy. Massive respect to anyone who does that kind of thing 👊
Today’s #parkrun was a gentle Jeff round the Forest of Dean. Focused on my breathing after some advice that belly breathing would be better on my shoulder, seems to have helped. Nice course, one to come back to when I can run again. Good to be on trails 💜
January 24, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Today’s #parkrun was a gentle Jeff round the Forest of Dean. Focused on my breathing after some advice that belly breathing would be better on my shoulder, seems to have helped. Nice course, one to come back to when I can run again. Good to be on trails 💜
happy #parkrunday - an earlyish start for us as we're heading over to the Forest of Dean for some local #parkruntourism. If I have to walk it, I'd rather go and find somewhere pretty! Teen is coming too as he likes a hike but not a run 😍 #parkrun
January 24, 2026 at 7:35 AM
happy #parkrunday - an earlyish start for us as we're heading over to the Forest of Dean for some local #parkruntourism. If I have to walk it, I'd rather go and find somewhere pretty! Teen is coming too as he likes a hike but not a run 😍 #parkrun
Happy #parkrunday! Managed to Jeff round my local in just over 40min. Lap 3 was hard - seeing people I usually finish near going into the finish funnel while I had one more lap to go! But my shoulder feels ok, and taking it steady is more important. Was good just to get out and do it 😎 #parkrun
January 17, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Happy #parkrunday! Managed to Jeff round my local in just over 40min. Lap 3 was hard - seeing people I usually finish near going into the finish funnel while I had one more lap to go! But my shoulder feels ok, and taking it steady is more important. Was good just to get out and do it 😎 #parkrun
Have not been on here much lately. Partly there’s so much awful in the news and I need to see less of it - I need to curate my feed a bit I think. Partly I’m not running and having serious FOMO seeing everyone else on here’s activities - but my shoulder is improving and I can Jeff a little ☺️
January 17, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Have not been on here much lately. Partly there’s so much awful in the news and I need to see less of it - I need to curate my feed a bit I think. Partly I’m not running and having serious FOMO seeing everyone else on here’s activities - but my shoulder is improving and I can Jeff a little ☺️
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E-books are reading.
Comics are reading.
Genre is reading.
Fanfic is reading.
Text-based games are reading.
Audiobooks are reading.
Braille books are reading.
Non-fiction is reading.
Picture books are reading.
There is no single way to read, nor is any reading style more worthy than another.
Comics are reading.
Genre is reading.
Fanfic is reading.
Text-based games are reading.
Audiobooks are reading.
Braille books are reading.
Non-fiction is reading.
Picture books are reading.
There is no single way to read, nor is any reading style more worthy than another.
January 3, 2026 at 11:05 AM
E-books are reading.
Comics are reading.
Genre is reading.
Fanfic is reading.
Text-based games are reading.
Audiobooks are reading.
Braille books are reading.
Non-fiction is reading.
Picture books are reading.
There is no single way to read, nor is any reading style more worthy than another.
Comics are reading.
Genre is reading.
Fanfic is reading.
Text-based games are reading.
Audiobooks are reading.
Braille books are reading.
Non-fiction is reading.
Picture books are reading.
There is no single way to read, nor is any reading style more worthy than another.
Happy #parkrunday. No running for me until my shoulder is better so I’ve done the first timers briefing and then barcode scanning at King George V in Cheltenham. With many layers on as it is chuffing freezing 🥶 #parkrun
January 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Happy #parkrunday. No running for me until my shoulder is better so I’ve done the first timers briefing and then barcode scanning at King George V in Cheltenham. With many layers on as it is chuffing freezing 🥶 #parkrun
Things I read in 2025: app.thestorygraph.com/wrap-up/2025... didn't feel like that many tbh but it looks a lot all in one list!
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January 1, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Things I read in 2025: app.thestorygraph.com/wrap-up/2025... didn't feel like that many tbh but it looks a lot all in one list!
Last year I re-read the entire Discworld series in order. This year I did Rivers of London. Taking suggestions for 2026 (doesn’t have to be fantasy or this many, does need to be a continuous narrative) #booksky
December 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Last year I re-read the entire Discworld series in order. This year I did Rivers of London. Taking suggestions for 2026 (doesn’t have to be fantasy or this many, does need to be a continuous narrative) #booksky
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2026 is going to be the year I get my shit together.
(Probably not.)
(Probably not.)
December 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
2026 is going to be the year I get my shit together.
(Probably not.)
(Probably not.)
No snow yet but we do have a beautiful frosty morning. Misty too
December 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
No snow yet but we do have a beautiful frosty morning. Misty too
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I do not like your AI slop
I do not like it, make it stop
I do not want an AI house
I do not want an AI mouse
No AI box. No AI fox—
That AI slop can go kick rocks
I would not AI here or there
I would not AI anywhere
No AI car, no AI czar
Your AI slop is killing trees
I do not like it, let me be!
I do not like it, make it stop
I do not want an AI house
I do not want an AI mouse
No AI box. No AI fox—
That AI slop can go kick rocks
I would not AI here or there
I would not AI anywhere
No AI car, no AI czar
Your AI slop is killing trees
I do not like it, let me be!
December 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I do not like your AI slop
I do not like it, make it stop
I do not want an AI house
I do not want an AI mouse
No AI box. No AI fox—
That AI slop can go kick rocks
I would not AI here or there
I would not AI anywhere
No AI car, no AI czar
Your AI slop is killing trees
I do not like it, let me be!
I do not like it, make it stop
I do not want an AI house
I do not want an AI mouse
No AI box. No AI fox—
That AI slop can go kick rocks
I would not AI here or there
I would not AI anywhere
No AI car, no AI czar
Your AI slop is killing trees
I do not like it, let me be!
weather forecast has possible snow for us later in the week. One day I may be old enough not to be excited by the prospect of snow. But not this day ❄️
December 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
weather forecast has possible snow for us later in the week. One day I may be old enough not to be excited by the prospect of snow. But not this day ❄️
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Written by the father of a trans girl…
“When society tries to police and exclude trans girls, it ends up policing all girls.
Because transmisogyny does not just say, “Trans girls aren’t real girls.” It also says, “There is only one correct way to be a girl.””
“When society tries to police and exclude trans girls, it ends up policing all girls.
Because transmisogyny does not just say, “Trans girls aren’t real girls.” It also says, “There is only one correct way to be a girl.””
Why the War on Trans Girls Is a War on Girlhood
Excluding trans girls is controlling who can be girls, and who can't, further dividing children and causing harm
medium.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Written by the father of a trans girl…
“When society tries to police and exclude trans girls, it ends up policing all girls.
Because transmisogyny does not just say, “Trans girls aren’t real girls.” It also says, “There is only one correct way to be a girl.””
“When society tries to police and exclude trans girls, it ends up policing all girls.
Because transmisogyny does not just say, “Trans girls aren’t real girls.” It also says, “There is only one correct way to be a girl.””
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You don't know what day it is.
You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between.
You're napping throughout they day.
Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.
You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between.
You're napping throughout they day.
Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.
December 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
You don't know what day it is.
You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between.
You're napping throughout they day.
Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.
You're eating countless meals a day with lots of snacks in between.
You're napping throughout they day.
Either it's the time between Christmas and New Year or you're a cat.
Happy Christmas everyone, whether you’re celebrating, chilling or just not into it, I hope you have the day you want. Much love, peace and joy to you all xx
December 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Happy Christmas everyone, whether you’re celebrating, chilling or just not into it, I hope you have the day you want. Much love, peace and joy to you all xx
Happy extra #parkrun day to those who celebrate. I went, and made it round only walking the bits where it was so busy there was no choice. Crazy busy but saw so many people I know. Really glad I got to do this today. Special thanks to anyone who volunteered at their local event x
December 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Happy extra #parkrun day to those who celebrate. I went, and made it round only walking the bits where it was so busy there was no choice. Crazy busy but saw so many people I know. Really glad I got to do this today. Special thanks to anyone who volunteered at their local event x
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Just a gentle reminder to anyone who needs this...
Please share with your followers. You might be surprised who it could help...
Please share with your followers. You might be surprised who it could help...
December 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Just a gentle reminder to anyone who needs this...
Please share with your followers. You might be surprised who it could help...
Please share with your followers. You might be surprised who it could help...
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A friend sent me this from her local pop up art event. Yes!!!
December 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A friend sent me this from her local pop up art event. Yes!!!
Popped into town for a Christmas stroll. It was surprisingly not super busy, and quite cheery. Also saw this fabulous progress #pride flag patchwork quilt in our local haberdashery shop 🌈
December 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Popped into town for a Christmas stroll. It was surprisingly not super busy, and quite cheery. Also saw this fabulous progress #pride flag patchwork quilt in our local haberdashery shop 🌈