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Reluctant Trail Runner. Enthusiastic Couch Potato. Chocoholic.
@richardofshoes.bsky.social
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Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads!
But we do need cupboards, bookcases and display cabinets. Because we collects, we does, my preciouses. Shells and stones, twigs and bones, 17th century shiny things and .. running shoes!

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Well, it was filmed there ...
Still from the movie Superman IV. Filmed somewhere futuristic.
November 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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It was cold. And wet. But I enjoyed that more than I'd expected! (Still in shorts, but I did wear a long-sleeve top/ jacket and my Cascadias, which with a pair of Injinji trail socks, kept my feet cosy.)

7.16km 6:25/ km avg pace, with a target of 45 min @ 131 bpm.
#runsky #runners #skiniswaterproof
You can't see the rain dripping off the brim of my cap but, believe me, it was wet. And cold. And my glasses misted up. And yet .. I enjoyed it. I must be daft! 😄
November 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Oddly, I didn't look this happy at the end of my run.
It was very wet today. #runsky #fitover60
Richard, almost looking like he was about to go for an enjoyable run, instead of a very soggy slog. In the background, the canal. I returned along the river, which isn't shown And wasn't too flooded today. Tomorrow is another story.
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Yes, I'm useless at taking selfies.
Yes, I got out for a run.
Yes, I do look a bit like one of those #runningpunks
Richard, about to go on a run along a very autumnal looking path. The sun is shining, which either enhances or spoils the selfie, depending on your view. Metrics for the run. 9.37 km covered at an average pace of 6 min 15sec / km at an average heart rate of 118 beats per minute. Yes, yes. This is the sort of thing we running geeks talk about, I'm afraid. Just don't ask me about my VO2 max, ok?
November 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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It was a nice day but, since I ran yesterday, I just went for a walk in the woods. I do like Autumn when it's like this.
Photo shows a leaf-strew path between the trees. Autumn colours can be seen in some of the leaves above, but there's still a lot of greenery remaining.
October 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Richard posing in the style of a painting of a sixteenth century gentleman (compare with El Greco's 'Gentleman with his Hand upon his Chest').
September 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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What about this girl JD? Are her eyes not pleading enough?
Still from a video of Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a 5-year-old girl, whose mother says is autistic, while agents attempt to get her father to leave his home so they can arrest him. NBC Boston reported that local police then arrived at the scene, recovered the child and returned her to her family. She is doing well, her mom told Telemundo.
September 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Is it just me that feels this constant focus on migration by politicians just boosts Reform? The more they bang on about it, the more it normalises the 'valid concerns' of those that want to burn down hostels!

And is she really meaning to link asylum seekers to disorder? How does that help ffs!?
Guardian headline stating "Action to tackle number of asylum seekers coming to UK is important step to 'restoring order', says Cooper - UK politics live."
August 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Appears it's wild plum season pals. Enjoy!
(There were blackberries too, but I ate those.)
A bowl of wild plums, picked by Richard while out walking.
August 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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It's bbbbbbbrys that gave me a smile this week.
A bowl of blueberries. Or if you're ChatGPT-5, bbbbbbbrys.
August 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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It's Charles that's my favourite. Who of course not only continued with the tradition of 'coins not-for-circulation' through the Royal Touch, but also distributed medals and badges to his loyal supporters. A fascinating period, numismatically speaking!
Photo of the obverse of a gold Angel coin, issued during the reign of Charles I. Angels were struck in small numbers from higher purity gold, for distribution at Royal Touching ceremonies. Those handed out at the ceremonies were officially pieced like this example, to allow them to be suspended on a ribbon. They would then be placed around the neck of a person suffering from scrofula in the hope that, as a channel for God's healing power, the King's touch would alleviate their symptoms.
August 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Mockup of a ' ... HAS FALLEN' movie series poster, but of the X HQ in San Francisco lit in flame like colours, with the text GROK HAS FALLEN superimposed ..
July 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Hey guys. Anyone seen my water bottle?

Looks just like this one (with a few more scratches from when it broke my fall).

I know I had it Tuesday after my evening run but can't find it now. 🫤
The companion of a missing Ultimate Direction water bottle that has gone missing...
June 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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This makes me happy. It's a small medallion that would have been owned by a supporter of King Charles I of England (1625-1649) to show loyalty to the crown during the English Civil War period. Literally history in your hands.
A small badge that would have been owned by a Royalist to show support for the crown during the English Civil War period (mid-1640s). Cast gilt silver. Design by Thomas Rawlins. Head of King Charles I (1625-1649) to the obverse. Reverse shows Royal Arms in the style of engraving.
June 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Any bored bookish followers?

I'm rather enjoying Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries.
(Just about to start Book 3).
Cover Illustration for "All Systems Red", the first book in Martha Wells' 'Murderbot Diaries' series.
May 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Rather strange sky here. Is it the end of the world?
Photograph of a view of the sky above town gardens and houses. Yellow and blue clouds have gathered above, leaving only a sliver of blue sky at the horizon.
April 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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I just want to say..
Trans rights are human rights.
April 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Stony beach with shells, seaweed and rocks.
April 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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I do love this sort of thing. A tiny Royalist badge from the English Civil War era. On the obverse, a bust of King Charles I (1625 - 1649). To the reverse the Royal Arms and Garter motto.

This one appears to have had black lacquer applied to it.

#history #englishcivilwar #royalist #17thcentury
Photo shows a finger-tip sized Royalist supporters badge from the period of the English Civil War. It's thought that although earlier examples were larger and more ostentatious, these smaller badges were from the later years of the reign, at a point that the tide had turned against the king and when showing loyalty to the crown carried some risk. Cast silver with black lacquer to surfaces. 17mm x 12mm. Medallic Illustrations i 362/239
April 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Donald Trump announced today that, following discussions about executive orders, the law firm Wolfram & Hart will receive $1Bn from the government to leave them alone.
Logo of the law firm Wolfram & Hart, a demonic organisation from the Buffyverse.
March 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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New Batman and Joker looks promising..
Black & white photo of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan (1960s). Cash appears serious and points at the camera. Dylan has a faint smile, but is looking at us through his eyebrows. The result is slightly menacing.
March 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Sorry guys.

Once again, I failed to finish the Barkely Marathons.
Do Not Block Gate sign from the entrance to Frozen Head State Park, where the Barkley Marathons start.
March 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Well, this aged well, didn't it?
Screenshot of an article from the Guardian from July 2024, titled "Keir Starmer: Britain's new leader who takes politics seriously"
March 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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So, I haven't done anything, but .. preview's back.
Yay! Though curious to know what made it work again!
Screenshot of a preview profile (in this case for the account of the Wall Street Journal which I picked as an example). Preview appears when I hover my (laptop) mouse over the account name. Handy, as it reminds me if I'm following that particular account, and gives me an option to do so if I'm not, without having to open their whole account! A great function. When it works!
February 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Saturday Long(er) Run. It's nice to finally be able to venture out without long sleeves, gloves or calf warmers!

Hoorah for milder weather!

#RunForYourHealth #RunForYourHead
Out on the trails. For Spring / Summer 2025, RichardofShoes shows off a Salomon cap, Terrex technical t-shirt, Gore Wear shorts and a Brooks buff. Not visible in the photo, Richard wears a FlipBelt, Hilly toe socks and ASICS Novablast 5s. (Bit soft under foot for those, but does he care? No, he does not. He likes the bounce!) All clothes, model's own.
February 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM