Mark
@medic-m-a-c.bsky.social
SAS Anaesthetist/Intensivist with side hustles involving helicopters, wearing green and watching horses jump over stuff. Runner, afol, eternal volunteer 🏳️🌈
Sunday has been pretty perfect
November 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Sunday has been pretty perfect
Crazy weather makes me do crazy things
October 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Crazy weather makes me do crazy things
These autumn morning runs are getting a bit fresh but the conditions can make for some wonderful views
October 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
These autumn morning runs are getting a bit fresh but the conditions can make for some wonderful views
Mark vs cyclist - still managed to finish my half, although the unintended break at 18km ruined my pace somewhat
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Mark vs cyclist - still managed to finish my half, although the unintended break at 18km ruined my pace somewhat
Night shifts do have their moments of magic
October 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Night shifts do have their moments of magic
First of the month, first half marathon distance 🏃🏃🏃
October 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
First of the month, first half marathon distance 🏃🏃🏃
And just like that, September is over. I really need this year to slow down a bit - I'm having a hard time keeping up!
September 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
And just like that, September is over. I really need this year to slow down a bit - I'm having a hard time keeping up!
My new running vest is boss 🦕🦖
July 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My new running vest is boss 🦕🦖
A week of long days covering the CEPOD list is wearing thin...
July 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A week of long days covering the CEPOD list is wearing thin...
Getting out in the fresh air at the moment is very much like playing with fire - will I come back sunburned or soaked to the skin? Only the weather gods really know
July 16, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Getting out in the fresh air at the moment is very much like playing with fire - will I come back sunburned or soaked to the skin? Only the weather gods really know
I think I'm going to lose a toenail or two... Does that mean I'm finally a runner?
July 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I think I'm going to lose a toenail or two... Does that mean I'm finally a runner?
Another year at The Defender Bramham International Horse Trials done - had a genuinely lovely day with my emergency team in sector 5 watching some incredibly skilled riding in changeable conditions #phem #britisheventing
June 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Another year at The Defender Bramham International Horse Trials done - had a genuinely lovely day with my emergency team in sector 5 watching some incredibly skilled riding in changeable conditions #phem #britisheventing
Heading home after a weekend in London supporting the finish line medical offering at the marathon - worked alongside some incredible St John Ambulance volunteers in challenging conditions but very proud of everything we achieved
April 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Heading home after a weekend in London supporting the finish line medical offering at the marathon - worked alongside some incredible St John Ambulance volunteers in challenging conditions but very proud of everything we achieved
Busy few days of volunteer response work with EMICS, working on behalf of EMAS - delivering enhanced skills and decision making at the scene #volunteer #phem
April 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Busy few days of volunteer response work with EMICS, working on behalf of EMAS - delivering enhanced skills and decision making at the scene #volunteer #phem
Finally got this little guy mounted in the LEGO room and pretty pleased with the results - crucially, it frees up more shelf space to build... #AFOL #Concorde #LEGOConcorde #LEGO
March 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Finally got this little guy mounted in the LEGO room and pretty pleased with the results - crucially, it frees up more shelf space to build... #AFOL #Concorde #LEGOConcorde #LEGO
Course Medical Director for another ALS course - always nice to see the candidates grow in their confidence and skill over the two days
March 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Course Medical Director for another ALS course - always nice to see the candidates grow in their confidence and skill over the two days
Putting in the miles today on a volunteer critical care shift for EMICS - from the Humber Bridge to Skegness seafront... a veritable "Tour de Lincolnshire"!
February 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Putting in the miles today on a volunteer critical care shift for EMICS - from the Humber Bridge to Skegness seafront... a veritable "Tour de Lincolnshire"!
There's a real pleasure in working alongside experts in their field - watching and listening to our pilots do their job with understated elegance reminds of working with senior surgeons: no movement is wasted, everything done with purpose. It's a huge privilege to experience #phemsky #phem #hems
February 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Having stopped posting and interacting after the unpleasantness of November, finally cut ties with The Bad Place overnight and wonder why I didn't do it sooner.
January 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Having stopped posting and interacting after the unpleasantness of November, finally cut ties with The Bad Place overnight and wonder why I didn't do it sooner.
New Year's Day walk to blow away the cobwebs of a critical care night shift - much needed time to reflect and be reminded that there's beauty in the everyday
January 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
New Year's Day walk to blow away the cobwebs of a critical care night shift - much needed time to reflect and be reminded that there's beauty in the everyday
Pre-night shift walks by the sea are the best
December 23, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Pre-night shift walks by the sea are the best
Went back to my old school for the first time in over 20 years yesterday - at once, achingly familiar but also so very different. Time moves on but staying connected with our personal histories is really important
December 18, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Went back to my old school for the first time in over 20 years yesterday - at once, achingly familiar but also so very different. Time moves on but staying connected with our personal histories is really important
Of all the challenges of paeds anaesthesia, I didn't expect to have to deal with a nosy Sith Lord - there's really nothing worse than when the boss comes to see what you're up to. #paediatricanaesthesia #iamyourfather
December 5, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Of all the challenges of paeds anaesthesia, I didn't expect to have to deal with a nosy Sith Lord - there's really nothing worse than when the boss comes to see what you're up to. #paediatricanaesthesia #iamyourfather
Had a great day flying yesterday - top chat with the crew, some good clinical work and similar and the discovery of a spectacular local deli. The highlight has to be the impromptu rendition of show tunes by my fellow doctor on our way back to base while we were #defyinggravity #HEMS
December 1, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Had a great day flying yesterday - top chat with the crew, some good clinical work and similar and the discovery of a spectacular local deli. The highlight has to be the impromptu rendition of show tunes by my fellow doctor on our way back to base while we were #defyinggravity #HEMS
Yesterday night, St John. Ambulance Humber & East Riding celebrated our remarkable volunteers at the annual awards evening. Proud to have received the second bar to my service medal alongside my friends. #volunteer #bethedifference #sja
November 29, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Yesterday night, St John. Ambulance Humber & East Riding celebrated our remarkable volunteers at the annual awards evening. Proud to have received the second bar to my service medal alongside my friends. #volunteer #bethedifference #sja