Nick Spellman
@nickspellman.bsky.social
Spare time interests are - running & reading. Carpenter & fascinated by how things are made.
Past roles include - entertainer & children’s television presenter in natural history. Devised & built a small species zoo.
TheEalingCarpenter.com
Past roles include - entertainer & children’s television presenter in natural history. Devised & built a small species zoo.
TheEalingCarpenter.com
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On our run today @sarahkern.bsky.social and I bumped into @mrjamesob.bsky.social (a particular broadcasting hero of mine). What a lovely gentleman who was happy to chat for a few minutes. This was at mile 11, not an opinion it’s just counting. 🥳
Nice turnout for @goodgym.bsky.social hosted ‘run between the stations’.
Not used to running in the evening. I was worried I’d not have the energy left as I had already run that morning and done a day of work. Fortunately, I surprised myself, albeit it was a social, chatty pace. 😁🏃🚇
Not used to running in the evening. I was worried I’d not have the energy left as I had already run that morning and done a day of work. Fortunately, I surprised myself, albeit it was a social, chatty pace. 😁🏃🚇
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Nice turnout for @goodgym.bsky.social hosted ‘run between the stations’.
Not used to running in the evening. I was worried I’d not have the energy left as I had already run that morning and done a day of work. Fortunately, I surprised myself, albeit it was a social, chatty pace. 😁🏃🚇
Not used to running in the evening. I was worried I’d not have the energy left as I had already run that morning and done a day of work. Fortunately, I surprised myself, albeit it was a social, chatty pace. 😁🏃🚇
Up in the Highlands for a few days. Sarah is in Ipswich so just Simon helping me continue my streak. 299 continuous days, 2669 miles for the year completed.
#running
#highlands
#ukrunchat
#running
#highlands
#ukrunchat
October 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Up in the Highlands for a few days. Sarah is in Ipswich so just Simon helping me continue my streak. 299 continuous days, 2669 miles for the year completed.
#running
#highlands
#ukrunchat
#running
#highlands
#ukrunchat
Ran the Ealing Half with @sarahkern.bsky.social dressed as a beaver and me as a tree to raise money for #WeRunEaling
If you saw us then thanks for your support. If you’d like to donate the link is sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/acti...
#ealinghalfmarathon
#ealingfeeling
#running
#ukrunchat
If you saw us then thanks for your support. If you’d like to donate the link is sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/acti...
#ealinghalfmarathon
#ealingfeeling
#running
#ukrunchat
September 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Ran the Ealing Half with @sarahkern.bsky.social dressed as a beaver and me as a tree to raise money for #WeRunEaling
If you saw us then thanks for your support. If you’d like to donate the link is sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/acti...
#ealinghalfmarathon
#ealingfeeling
#running
#ukrunchat
If you saw us then thanks for your support. If you’d like to donate the link is sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/acti...
#ealinghalfmarathon
#ealingfeeling
#running
#ukrunchat
🌳🦫 Training is in full swing for the Ealing Half Marathon — yes, we’ll be running as a tree & a beaver!
We’re supporting We Run Ealing,
#EalingHalfMarathon #WeRunEaling #EalingRunning #RunLondon #RunningCommunity #WestLondon #RunForCharity #RunnersOfInstagram #CharityChallenge #LoveEaling
We’re supporting We Run Ealing,
#EalingHalfMarathon #WeRunEaling #EalingRunning #RunLondon #RunningCommunity #WestLondon #RunForCharity #RunnersOfInstagram #CharityChallenge #LoveEaling
September 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🌳🦫 Training is in full swing for the Ealing Half Marathon — yes, we’ll be running as a tree & a beaver!
We’re supporting We Run Ealing,
#EalingHalfMarathon #WeRunEaling #EalingRunning #RunLondon #RunningCommunity #WestLondon #RunForCharity #RunnersOfInstagram #CharityChallenge #LoveEaling
We’re supporting We Run Ealing,
#EalingHalfMarathon #WeRunEaling #EalingRunning #RunLondon #RunningCommunity #WestLondon #RunForCharity #RunnersOfInstagram #CharityChallenge #LoveEaling
This year Sarah and I will run the Ealing Half dressed as a beaver & tree to raise money for We Run Ealing who inspire people of all ages and abilities to get moving, connect with others, and enjoy Ealing’s green spaces.
If you’d like to donate.
sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/acti...
If you’d like to donate.
sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/acti...
September 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This year Sarah and I will run the Ealing Half dressed as a beaver & tree to raise money for We Run Ealing who inspire people of all ages and abilities to get moving, connect with others, and enjoy Ealing’s green spaces.
If you’d like to donate.
sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/acti...
If you’d like to donate.
sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/acti...
@mrjamesob.bsky.social 🍿ready - looking forward to 10am and the ‘to be recorded’ full disclosure interview with Congressman Raskin. (Has he got your book?)
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 4, 2025 at 7:41 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social 🍿ready - looking forward to 10am and the ‘to be recorded’ full disclosure interview with Congressman Raskin. (Has he got your book?)
Another Saturday and, erm, another marathon… 🫣
In my defence I didn’t mean to. We set off for a long run and just kept going.
Run streak now at 235 days and 2150 miles run.
#running
#strava
#trailrunning
#runstreak
In my defence I didn’t mean to. We set off for a long run and just kept going.
Run streak now at 235 days and 2150 miles run.
#running
#strava
#trailrunning
#runstreak
August 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Another Saturday and, erm, another marathon… 🫣
In my defence I didn’t mean to. We set off for a long run and just kept going.
Run streak now at 235 days and 2150 miles run.
#running
#strava
#trailrunning
#runstreak
In my defence I didn’t mean to. We set off for a long run and just kept going.
Run streak now at 235 days and 2150 miles run.
#running
#strava
#trailrunning
#runstreak
Annoyingly I didn’t get my phone out quickly enough. There was a little bit of argy-bargy this morning #RichmondPark - must be that time of year!
Another 21 miles done today and day 231 completed.
#runchat
#running
#runstreak
#trailrunner
#ruttingseason
Another 21 miles done today and day 231 completed.
#runchat
#running
#runstreak
#trailrunner
#ruttingseason
August 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Annoyingly I didn’t get my phone out quickly enough. There was a little bit of argy-bargy this morning #RichmondPark - must be that time of year!
Another 21 miles done today and day 231 completed.
#runchat
#running
#runstreak
#trailrunner
#ruttingseason
Another 21 miles done today and day 231 completed.
#runchat
#running
#runstreak
#trailrunner
#ruttingseason
Completed another personal marathon this morning - 2nd in 2 weeks - and maintained my run streak (228 days, 2064 miles). I’m glad I don’t get bogged down in the science of running and miss the fun and sense of freedom it gives.
#running
#ukrunchat
#strava
#runnersworld
#runnersbliss
#trailrunning
#running
#ukrunchat
#strava
#runnersworld
#runnersbliss
#trailrunning
August 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Completed another personal marathon this morning - 2nd in 2 weeks - and maintained my run streak (228 days, 2064 miles). I’m glad I don’t get bogged down in the science of running and miss the fun and sense of freedom it gives.
#running
#ukrunchat
#strava
#runnersworld
#runnersbliss
#trailrunning
#running
#ukrunchat
#strava
#runnersworld
#runnersbliss
#trailrunning
Sort of a busy weekend… did me some running!
Really pleased with myself, managed a sub 4 hour marathon and was able to run a distance today too.
Not training for anything, just doing what I feel I can manage.
#running
#ukrunchat
#trailrunning
#runninglondon
#runnersworld
#worldofrunning
Really pleased with myself, managed a sub 4 hour marathon and was able to run a distance today too.
Not training for anything, just doing what I feel I can manage.
#running
#ukrunchat
#trailrunning
#runninglondon
#runnersworld
#worldofrunning
August 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Sort of a busy weekend… did me some running!
Really pleased with myself, managed a sub 4 hour marathon and was able to run a distance today too.
Not training for anything, just doing what I feel I can manage.
#running
#ukrunchat
#trailrunning
#runninglondon
#runnersworld
#worldofrunning
Really pleased with myself, managed a sub 4 hour marathon and was able to run a distance today too.
Not training for anything, just doing what I feel I can manage.
#running
#ukrunchat
#trailrunning
#runninglondon
#runnersworld
#worldofrunning
Saw these at work today: Pieris brassicae (Large White butterfly) alongside Euplagia quadripunctaria (Jersey Tiger moth) increasingly seen in southern UK. Both active pollinators. 🦋🌸
#Lepidoptera #ButterflyConservation #UKMoths #Pollinators #InsectEcology #Biodiversity #UrbanWildlife
#Lepidoptera #ButterflyConservation #UKMoths #Pollinators #InsectEcology #Biodiversity #UrbanWildlife
August 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Saw these at work today: Pieris brassicae (Large White butterfly) alongside Euplagia quadripunctaria (Jersey Tiger moth) increasingly seen in southern UK. Both active pollinators. 🦋🌸
#Lepidoptera #ButterflyConservation #UKMoths #Pollinators #InsectEcology #Biodiversity #UrbanWildlife
#Lepidoptera #ButterflyConservation #UKMoths #Pollinators #InsectEcology #Biodiversity #UrbanWildlife
Hit 200-day run streak on 19/7/25 and celebrated with ‘The Lost Valley’ run in Glencoe. Cracking holiday— @sarahkern.bsky.social, Si & I clocked 140+ miles over 12 days. YTD: 1,870 miles. 🏃♂️⛰️
#RunStreak #Glencoe #TrailRunning #RunnersOfTwitter #RunningGoals #TheLostvalley
#RunStreak #Glencoe #TrailRunning #RunnersOfTwitter #RunningGoals #TheLostvalley
July 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Hit 200-day run streak on 19/7/25 and celebrated with ‘The Lost Valley’ run in Glencoe. Cracking holiday— @sarahkern.bsky.social, Si & I clocked 140+ miles over 12 days. YTD: 1,870 miles. 🏃♂️⛰️
#RunStreak #Glencoe #TrailRunning #RunnersOfTwitter #RunningGoals #TheLostvalley
#RunStreak #Glencoe #TrailRunning #RunnersOfTwitter #RunningGoals #TheLostvalley
Saw an unattended fire near #BostonManorPark by the #GrandUnionCanal on our morning run. @sarahkern.bsky.social called 999, I gave the #what3words location. A mile later, #LFB rang back—lost. I sprinted back to guide them. Chiswick crew put it out with buckets + bats. Got a thumbs-up at the end. 👊🔥
July 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Saw an unattended fire near #BostonManorPark by the #GrandUnionCanal on our morning run. @sarahkern.bsky.social called 999, I gave the #what3words location. A mile later, #LFB rang back—lost. I sprinted back to guide them. Chiswick crew put it out with buckets + bats. Got a thumbs-up at the end. 👊🔥
Today marked my 6 month running streak (182 continuous days). So far I’ve managed 1566 miles (avg 8.5 miles a day).
Thanks to @sarahkern.bsky.social for inspiring me to run and for the photo. Happy days.
#ukrunchat
#running
#streak
#grandunioncanal
#werunealing
#strava
#run
Thanks to @sarahkern.bsky.social for inspiring me to run and for the photo. Happy days.
#ukrunchat
#running
#streak
#grandunioncanal
#werunealing
#strava
#run
July 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Today marked my 6 month running streak (182 continuous days). So far I’ve managed 1566 miles (avg 8.5 miles a day).
Thanks to @sarahkern.bsky.social for inspiring me to run and for the photo. Happy days.
#ukrunchat
#running
#streak
#grandunioncanal
#werunealing
#strava
#run
Thanks to @sarahkern.bsky.social for inspiring me to run and for the photo. Happy days.
#ukrunchat
#running
#streak
#grandunioncanal
#werunealing
#strava
#run
Streak day 171 and 1475 miles completed. After months/years of looking for the little owl at #warrenfarm and never seeing it, today I did and managed to get a few photos too!! Happy days.
#EWG #ealing #birdwatching #littleowl
#EWG #ealing #birdwatching #littleowl
June 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Streak day 171 and 1475 miles completed. After months/years of looking for the little owl at #warrenfarm and never seeing it, today I did and managed to get a few photos too!! Happy days.
#EWG #ealing #birdwatching #littleowl
#EWG #ealing #birdwatching #littleowl
@mrjamesob.bsky.social they’re ready when you are!
May 30, 2025 at 6:43 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social they’re ready when you are!
Went to the Beaver Project in Greenford yesterday evening. We often run through it but never at a time they are active. (Beavers - crepuscular/nocturnal
Me - diurnal).
We went for a mooch, which meant I could take my DSLR for a change. Rather pleased I did!
#beavers #wildlife #nature #mammals
Me - diurnal).
We went for a mooch, which meant I could take my DSLR for a change. Rather pleased I did!
#beavers #wildlife #nature #mammals
May 30, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Caught a serious ‘beef’ along the canal today, fortunately no injuries!
#grandunioncanal
#crt
#predator
#swan #cygnet #heron #birdwatching
#brentriverpark
#grandunioncanal
#crt
#predator
#swan #cygnet #heron #birdwatching
#brentriverpark
May 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Caught a serious ‘beef’ along the canal today, fortunately no injuries!
#grandunioncanal
#crt
#predator
#swan #cygnet #heron #birdwatching
#brentriverpark
#grandunioncanal
#crt
#predator
#swan #cygnet #heron #birdwatching
#brentriverpark
A morning of newborns - fortunately I had my #GoPro.
Running early really does afford me opportunities to observe the crepuscular activities local to me.
Day 135 and 1190 miles covered.
#running #runningstreak #grandunioncanal #signets #ponies #heron #kit #rabbit #foal
Running early really does afford me opportunities to observe the crepuscular activities local to me.
Day 135 and 1190 miles covered.
#running #runningstreak #grandunioncanal #signets #ponies #heron #kit #rabbit #foal
May 15, 2025 at 7:46 AM
A morning of newborns - fortunately I had my #GoPro.
Running early really does afford me opportunities to observe the crepuscular activities local to me.
Day 135 and 1190 miles covered.
#running #runningstreak #grandunioncanal #signets #ponies #heron #kit #rabbit #foal
Running early really does afford me opportunities to observe the crepuscular activities local to me.
Day 135 and 1190 miles covered.
#running #runningstreak #grandunioncanal #signets #ponies #heron #kit #rabbit #foal
Todays Run…
Partner ✅
Sun ✅
Warm ✅
Wildlife ✅ (bunnies and ponies)
Chatty tempo ✅
Bump into running friend ✅
That’s a win!
#running
#runningstreak
#ukrunchat
#grandunioncanal
#warrenfarm
#ealing
Partner ✅
Sun ✅
Warm ✅
Wildlife ✅ (bunnies and ponies)
Chatty tempo ✅
Bump into running friend ✅
That’s a win!
#running
#runningstreak
#ukrunchat
#grandunioncanal
#warrenfarm
#ealing
May 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Todays Run…
Partner ✅
Sun ✅
Warm ✅
Wildlife ✅ (bunnies and ponies)
Chatty tempo ✅
Bump into running friend ✅
That’s a win!
#running
#runningstreak
#ukrunchat
#grandunioncanal
#warrenfarm
#ealing
Partner ✅
Sun ✅
Warm ✅
Wildlife ✅ (bunnies and ponies)
Chatty tempo ✅
Bump into running friend ✅
That’s a win!
#running
#runningstreak
#ukrunchat
#grandunioncanal
#warrenfarm
#ealing
After several long and intensive days of work and feeling quite tired, I decided to have a morning off and go for a long, slower run.
This was 128 of my streak with a 15 mile run. (1126 miles this year).
#running
#runstreak
#ealing
#grandunioncanal
#warrenfarm
#ukrunchat
This was 128 of my streak with a 15 mile run. (1126 miles this year).
#running
#runstreak
#ealing
#grandunioncanal
#warrenfarm
#ukrunchat
May 9, 2025 at 5:13 AM
After several long and intensive days of work and feeling quite tired, I decided to have a morning off and go for a long, slower run.
This was 128 of my streak with a 15 mile run. (1126 miles this year).
#running
#runstreak
#ealing
#grandunioncanal
#warrenfarm
#ukrunchat
This was 128 of my streak with a 15 mile run. (1126 miles this year).
#running
#runstreak
#ealing
#grandunioncanal
#warrenfarm
#ukrunchat
Another few more miles today and was treated to yet more amazing colour at the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park - as well as the deer.
#running
#strava
#ukrunchat
#richmondpark
#isabellaplantation
#running
#strava
#ukrunchat
#richmondpark
#isabellaplantation
April 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Another few more miles today and was treated to yet more amazing colour at the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park - as well as the deer.
#running
#strava
#ukrunchat
#richmondpark
#isabellaplantation
#running
#strava
#ukrunchat
#richmondpark
#isabellaplantation
Grey Heron flying overhead on my morning run today. Also passed 1000 miles for this year and completed day 115 of my streak. Yay!
#running
#grandunioncanal
#runningstreak
#heron
#insta360
#running
#grandunioncanal
#runningstreak
#heron
#insta360
April 25, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Grey Heron flying overhead on my morning run today. Also passed 1000 miles for this year and completed day 115 of my streak. Yay!
#running
#grandunioncanal
#runningstreak
#heron
#insta360
#running
#grandunioncanal
#runningstreak
#heron
#insta360
Yesterday we got to see the bluebells in Perivale Woods. The scent, colour and peacefulness of this ancient woodlands is quite profound.
#bluebells
#woodlands
#perivalewoods
#peace
#bluebells
#woodlands
#perivalewoods
#peace
April 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Yesterday we got to see the bluebells in Perivale Woods. The scent, colour and peacefulness of this ancient woodlands is quite profound.
#bluebells
#woodlands
#perivalewoods
#peace
#bluebells
#woodlands
#perivalewoods
#peace