@doddyuk.bsky.social
Software developer, runner, dad. Infrequent poster, hoping that Bluesky is a bit better than the *other* place.
Fortunately the next-best thing is possible for those who do parkrun...
May 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Fortunately the next-best thing is possible for those who do parkrun...
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
All done in 3:23, about 45 minutes quicker than last year. My legs were on fire at the end of that, and I hit the wall at about 30km but overall I'm very happy with that. Just need to sort out some questions of fuelling, I'd loaded myself with too much sugar to take gels.
April 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
All done in 3:23, about 45 minutes quicker than last year. My legs were on fire at the end of that, and I hit the wall at about 30km but overall I'm very happy with that. Just need to sort out some questions of fuelling, I'd loaded myself with too much sugar to take gels.
First sight of the finish line. 10km to go
April 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
First sight of the finish line. 10km to go
Time for the big one, Titchfield Gyratory
April 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Time for the big one, Titchfield Gyratory
A third of the way there and just gone past the temple-esque Kams Palace
April 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A third of the way there and just gone past the temple-esque Kams Palace
Just under half an hour to get out of the city
April 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Just under half an hour to get out of the city
There's always something a bit special about going over the Itchen Bridge
April 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
There's always something a bit special about going over the Itchen Bridge
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.
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.
And there's nothing more beautiful than a Strava map that looks like this
March 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
And there's nothing more beautiful than a Strava map that looks like this
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
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
Well, I got the credit for turning up at least
December 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Well, I got the credit for turning up at least
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