smarston.bsky.social
@smarston.bsky.social
It’s probably the cumulative effect of all of the London/Manchester marathon posts in my feed but I’m definitely feeling the itch of trying another marathon. #running
April 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Finally, some finish line photos where I don’t look like a bedraggled mess. Overall position for yesterday’s half was 90/464 - happy with that. #running #norfolkhalfmarathon
April 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The things I do in the name of fun. Up at 05:00, out the door by 05:20, 2.5 hour journey just to bully myself around another hilly half marathon course - this time in Cromer!

Norfolk Half Marathon 2025 - got it done in 01:50:15 - second fastest currently.

#norfolkhalfmarathon #norfolkhalf #running
April 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Up at 5am on my weekend to drive to Norfolk for a race. Why do I do these things? #running
April 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
15 kilometres done today, bringing the weekly total to 67 kilometres for the second week running.

Just spied a segment that I’m actually on the leaderboard for…strongly considering an assassination attempt on it. #running
March 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I know they can be highly ridiculous, but the new Cradle of Filth album is actually really bloody good!
March 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I do love these early Spring sunrises. #running
March 7, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Dartford Half Marathon ✅
My tenth half marathon! Finished in 1:45:54 - dead happy with that. A personal best despite some rather disgusting hills.

My Forrest Gump era continues. #running #halfmarathon #dartfordhalf #dartfordhalfmarathon
March 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Two runs in the bank today. 4.5 kilometres with Mademoiselle Spaniel and then 6 kilometres solo. #running #runningwithdogs
February 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
2 miles with the dog this morning. Cold but she seemed to enjoy it! #running #runningwithdogs
February 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Also got a good 3K in with this little lady yesterday, and she aced it. #running #runchat #runningwithdogs
February 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Got a good 10 miles in today. Felt good to extend the distance a little bit. Although I’ve just done a half marathon and have another one in two weeks, I’ve been really slack on longer runs at the weekends. #running #runchat
February 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I’ve just discovered The Running Channel’s podcast and I’m absolutely loving the banter. #running
a man wearing headphones is standing in front of a microphone in a radio station .
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February 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Watford Half Marathon well and truly done, and my fastest one yet (despite the hills). Chip time of 1:51:12!

Legs feel pretty battered now so an afternoon of loafing awaits… #running #halfmarathon #watfordhalfmarathon
February 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Watford Half Marathon tomorrow morning. Really looking forward to pushing myself through it, first one of the year. #halfmarathon #running
February 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I deleted the X app from my phone a couple of months back. Based on the last 24 hours I downloaded it again and actually deleted my account. Don’t really want to be a part of that platform any more.
January 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Really neglected my reading last year and my book pile has…grown somewhat. Need to correct that this year.

Got through The Silmarillion, now onto @hardestgeezer.bsky.social’s book about his run though Africa.

After that, @dannywallace.bsky.social and conspiracy theories is up. #BookSky
January 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Two weeks until my first half marathon of 2025. Trying to go to new race locations this year, even if it means getting up at a godawful time to get there on time. #running
January 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This mornings run started cold and dry, ended with me running in a snow storm. #running
November 19, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Already eying up races for 2025 and have entered one half marathon already. Do I dare another full marathon?
November 18, 2024 at 3:11 PM
I wonder if this one will end up better than Threads did.
November 15, 2024 at 10:10 PM