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northbnd
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slow running explorer | list maker, cataloguer & database builder | left of centre, north of England
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Blackstone Edge, East Lancashire, painting by Herbert F. Royle, 1870-1958 (Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, University of Leeds). #LancashireDay
November 27, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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rcolesworthy.bsky.social
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
northbnd.bsky.social
Luke Grenfell-Shaw's story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of movement, on and off the trail 🏃‍♂️

#trailrunning
The Long Run | Luke Grenfell-Shaw
YouTube video by Brooks Running UK & Ireland
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November 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
northbnd.bsky.social
First card of the season arrived and I have many questions. Also it might be revenge for the fact I long ago stopped sending cards because can’t be arsed.

#HarryChristmas
A “Have yourself a very Harry (Styles) Christmas” Christmas card.
November 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Boscawen-un Stone Circle 📸 Nov ‘24

#standingstonesunday
#cornwall
A track leads through bracken into Boscawen-un Stone Circle in Cornwall on a fine autumnal day.
November 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
northbnd.bsky.social
Should be #trailrunning but I’m still injured so instead had a fine cheese pie and chips on a cold and grey day in the Yorkshire Dales
Cheese pie, chips and greens A large tree in silhouette and a track leading to a cottage with distant snow-topped fells in the Yorkshire Dales.
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
northbnd.bsky.social
Something for the #trailrunning weekend playlist 🎧
Jack White - That's How I'm Feeling (Official Video)
YouTube video by JackWhiteVEVO
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November 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Pennine Way both ways

#fingerpostfriday
A sign points to the Pennine Way in two directions.
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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foolishrunner.bsky.social
This is the most interesting article on an ultra runner I have ever read

His entire approach really speaks to me. The whole idea of “clarity vs competition” as the process in his race and where his mind goes and how it works as he runs

Wow

It’s a long and must read article

#running #runsky
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
northbnd.bsky.social
A poor picture but a mighty (veggie) moussaka for a cold night
A moussaka tray bake.
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
northbnd.bsky.social
Urgh, the excitement of this wore off pretty quick ❄️
A view out of a car window covered in snow.
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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A cold afternoon at Harlech Castle
Walkway entrance to Harlech Castle On the walls at Harlech Castle, looking towards a turret with the sea and mountains beyond. A view through a doorway at Harlech Castle reveals sand dunes and sea beyond. Magnificent Harlech Castle
November 18, 2025 at 7:59 AM
northbnd.bsky.social
Monday sunrise over the Welsh mountains 🤩

#mondaymotivation
Seen across a calm sea, a golden sunrise above the silhouette of the Welsh mountains.
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Criccieth Stone of Strength, the heaviest Welsh lifting stone, which has only been chested by six men and shouldered by one 💪 #standingstonesunday
Location of the Criccieth stone of strength with the castle beyond.
November 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
northbnd.bsky.social
A short and much-needed, head-clearing run by the sea. Feet still a bit painful but made no worse by running.

#trailrunning 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Strava running stats against a photo of the Wales Coast Path trail.
November 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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OTD 2020, I think we were back in lockdown and restricted to a local radius once again #yorkshire #trailrunning
Beared running man in a woolly hat and headphones.
November 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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After all the rain yesterday and a hair-raising drive through Wales, it’s a fresh morning by the sea. No #running due to ongoing weird feet, but good to be out in the cool air.
A terrace row of multi coloured houses above the beach at Criccieth, North Wales.
November 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Brilliant. Lake District Radio highlighting #pollution in Windermere by playing a whole day of No2 hits 💩

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Lake District Radio | Lake District Radio Broadcasting
lakedistrictradio.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
northbnd.bsky.social
Ate my soup while listening to this talk on the fascinating Library of Lost Maps at UCL, it's really worth tuning in to the recording

www.youtube.com/live/P4nTHr1...
An old B&W street map of the centre of London.
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Observations on running in Rome. Nobody gives way, there is outright defiance from walkers, they have priority, they will stare you down. No smiles, nods or acknowledgement from fellow runners, perhaps everyone is too cool for that 😎 (I am not cool so have upset everyone with my happy hi’s)
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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November sunshine run at Villa Borghese, Rome. Last day of holiday and my only run of the week due to a nasty shellfish 🦐 incident. One of the fckers must have snuck in to my dinner and I’m allergic to them, causing my joints to seize up!

#trailrunning
#run2explore
#nevertouchprawns
Strava running stats against a photo of the Borghese Gallery and gardens.
November 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Rome if you want to #fingerpostfriday
Multiple route options in the back streets of Rome, Italy.
November 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Wandering in the streets of Rome tonight
Rome street scene at night, two people sat facing each other in a bench outside a bar. Rome street scene at night, a group of people conversing in a cobbled street. Rome street scene at night, people dining al fresco on a restaurant terrace. Rome street scene at night.
November 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
northbnd.bsky.social
Staying in Rome next to the Conservatorio (Kids From Fame for classical and opera) and we’ve had baritones and piano practice every morning, but today they are blasting Londonbeat - a banger! Fully expecting them to come dancing down the street in legwarmers..

#famecosts
November 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Look at this amazing starling murmuration that was filmed at our Tarn Sike reserve! 😍

Murmurations usually form just before the birds settle in to roost. 😴

Have you seen any murmurations yet this year? Let us know where! 😄

#Cumbria #LakeDistrict #Autumn
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM