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Ross W
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Consultant | Power Platform Developer | Runner | Platelet Donor (200+) | parkrun Volunteer (500+) | Officially a Grumpy Old Man
Poor Bob seems to have gone... For now?

Spring seems to be arriving as well. Still very cold though... I'll have to monitor things before Saturday...

#jesmonddene #running #headspace
February 17, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Another day, another morning run in the rain... Ok we've had enough rain now. Everything is drenched and saturated... When will the first hose pipe ban be declared I wonder? #askingforafriend #jesmonddene #running #headspace
February 12, 2026 at 10:38 AM
What a difference a day makes ☔... Solid day of rain and Bob is definitely back! #JesmondDene #parkrun
February 11, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Well that's 300km in 2026. Still on track for my annual goal.

Great way to start the day, really clears your head. #running #jesmonddene #headspace #mentalwellbeing
February 10, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Well... What can I say, the weather has been wet all week so your feet will also be wet by the end of parkrun...

It'll still be a great start to your weekend though!

#jesmonddene #parkrun #running
February 7, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Longer one this morning including Jesmond Dene parkruns infamous "Bob"... Still raining so I'm sure "Bob" is getting bigger and deeper... #JesmondDene #parkrun #running #headspace
February 4, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Gentle recovery run today. Still raining ☔

#running #headspace
February 2, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Another day with The Puddle! I don't think it's going anywhere soon, may well be here for a few weeks. All while the ground either side gets churned up more and more... You're much better off just running through it! Could still do with two volunteers. #JesmondDene #parkrun #running #headspace
January 30, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Ended up doing a shorter route than planned... I was running late 🤣

Crossed the 10% mark of my 2000km this year target, so that's a positive.

On another note is Wordle making a statement with the last 3 words (at least)?

#confused #running #wordle #JesmondDene #headspace
January 29, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Safe to say the rain yesterday had an impact 🤣

Also are this year's storm names from Sci-fi?

#running #jesmonddene #headspace
January 28, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Well good news bad news around Jesmond Dene parkrun course... The fence has been fixed but the puddle is back... We need to name that puddle (and son of puddle (or daughter) above it)... 🤷 #parkrun #jesmonddene #running
January 22, 2026 at 10:59 PM
What a difference a day makes. It was so misty yesterday my head torch was nearly useless... Today completely clear... #JesmondDene #Running
January 21, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Mist and snowdrops... Does that make for a good run or what 🤣 #running
January 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Done about half my morning run, just waiting for Town Moor Juniors to start, then I'll do another 10k... It was dark out this morning. #parkrun #running
January 18, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Not saying setup was dark this morning but they even had the luminous lichen out for us - everyone knows Heroes need luminous lichen to see! #JesmondDene #parkrun #DnDRPG
January 17, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Blood day today #239 done Platelets and Plasma as usual. More faith in humanity lost as they've had to move the seats for platelet donors because whole blood donors were complaining platelet donors were being "seen first" - Different clinic, different appointments 🤦 #people #NHS #BloodDonation
January 16, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Wow, still frozen out there. Morning sprints in thick frost are fun 🤣. Tough session but fun... 96/2000km for 2026 #running #JesmondDene #headspace
January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Squeaky bum time - a particularly tense period of time, especially one leading up to the climax of a competition or event: parkrun yesterday
08:00 beautiful blue sky but cold,
08:10 snow
08:25 snow stops
09:02 Go!
09:30 heavy snow starts
09:45 hmmmm is it still safe
10:03 Tail finishes
#parkrun
January 4, 2026 at 11:37 AM
2025 was a good running year. I enjoyed that, over 1000km on my regular run route around Jesmond Dene. The hills have been great for my running. Running has really helped keep my mind in a good place. It has been amazing to be able to get out and run!

#Running #MentalWellbeing
January 1, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Three more Jesmond Dene parkruns in 2025... How many will you attend? I'm planning our 2025 summary deck as well, so any stats you want to see, say now and they may be included.

Beautiful morning for it today on the shortest day of the year!

#jesmonddene #parkrun #parkrunuk
December 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
It was wet out there... We also had our friend back at Jesmond Dene parkrun as the playing fields are saturated...

Will it still be there in Saturday I wonder 🤣

#parkrun #jesmonddene
December 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Well leafy is all I can say for some parts of the course today. That and oooh, dry and mild should be a good day for a parkrun.

#parkrun #jemonddene
October 18, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The technical term for my run this morning is "Bodes", the rain is starting now but it's the wind we're most concerned about, based on the current forecast I expect is to be on, but forecasts can change... We'll announce by 08:00 if we are on or not. #JesmondDene #parkrun #parkrunUK
October 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Thursday I was talking parkrun to a group, today I'm setting up and marshalling... Is it me or is parkrun taking over my life 🤣

Course is great by the way and the weather should remain good too.

#jesmonddene #parkrun #powerbi #running
September 27, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Day job, final checks before the last video in the series goes out. Just under 2M parkruns analysed and 200k+ volunteer sessions.

#powerbi #YouTube #DaraDrivenBusiness #NECA
September 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM