Bill Andrews
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Bill Andrews
@billandrews57.bsky.social
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Runner of assorted distances for 47 years. Ran 1st Marathon in 1981. Fan of Nordic Noir/Crime Novels. #UKRunChat Running Club, IG billandrews_runner
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๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸปMy pleasure.
Iโ€™m still injured and unable to run but at least I can still volunteer. Set up and finish token duties today at War Memorial Park junior parkrun. 140th volunteer credit at this event and 216th at all events. 138 young runner/walkers today. #parkrunuk #lovejuniorparkrun #loveparkrunvolunteering
I remember those days well.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
Hope so.๐Ÿคž๐Ÿป
Thanks, so do I. Iโ€™ve just got over hip bursitis so I can do without this๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚. Old age catching up with me.๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿฆณ๐Ÿ˜‚
This was my first time at Evesham. They had to change the course as there was another event on today. I was just unlucky to pick today๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
Iโ€™m smiling in this photo as it was taken before the run. The usual course was changed and it became a 3 lap run with some very uneven ground. I managed to strain my calf muscle and had to limp over the finish line. ๐Ÿ™ #parkrunuk #loveparkrun
I canโ€™t believe that it is 44 years since I ran my first full marathon. No chip timing, no nutrition at water stations (we did get a wet sponge ๐Ÿ˜‚) and no medal at the finish. We had to wait until the results were published in the local newspaper and then we could collect a hand typed certificate. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
Nice run on a familiar route,this morning. Sun trying to poke through the clouds but it is definitely cooler today. Another run closer to the weekend.
Dull,cloudy old morning for todayโ€™s little plod. However, a run always brightens the day! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
Had a little tootle around Coventry parkrun for my 300th parkrun. Many of the other local parkruns were cancelled due to the high winds but the runners of Coventry are a hardy lot! 830 runners braved the weather to complete the course. #parkrunuk #loveparkrun #300
Grey skies but plenty of smiles on todayโ€™s run. Getting a run in before strong winds and rain are meant to hit us from tomorrow! #hurricanehumberto
Beautiful sunny morning - perfect for running. Running isnโ€™t cheaper than therapy but at least you can enjoy the views for free.
The rain kept off for this morningโ€™s War Memorial Park junior parkrun where I was on barcode scanning duty. 135 young finishers this week. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ #juniorparkrunuk #lovejuniorparkrun
Had a nice steady jog around Sixfields Upton parkrun, yesterday. Nice fairly flat two lap course past a farm but no sight of any animals! ๐Ÿ˜‚ #parkrunuk #loveparkrun #MilesWithBill
Cooler,this morning but still sunny. Just a gentle trot around familiar places. People are so used to seeing me out running that if they meet me walking they usually say, โ€œNot running today?โ€ I do have a life outside of being a runner. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ #ukrunchat #runningmotivation #runnersover65
Perfect conditions for this morningโ€™s run - dry, bright and cool. Making the most of it before the paths are full of wet autumnal leaves!
148 wonderful young runners/walkers at this morningโ€™s War Memorial Park junior parkrun. I had the pleasure of being one of the timekeepers today on a bright but cool morning. #juniorparkrunuk #lovejuniorparkrunvolunteering
Nearly didnโ€™t run this morning as I felt distinctly off colour. However, as we were running away from home, I decided to run alongside my sister so that she could keep an eye on me! Ran around steadily and safely. #parkrunuk #loveparkrun
Ran before the cloudy weather could talk me out of it! A morning run is great way to uplift the mind and body for the rest of the day. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿป
Morning miles on the usual roads and paths. Kept it easyโ€”letโ€™s just say the World Champs wonโ€™t be calling me up anytime soon! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿฆณ #runningmotivation #runnersover65
When your sister is the Run Director, you have to take on several roles to help out. ๐Ÿ˜‰Record turnout today of 173 participants at todayโ€™s War Memorial Park junior parkrun.
#juniorparkrunuk #lovejuniorparkrunuk #lovejuniorparkrunvolunteering
Not sure what my hairโ€™s doing (auditioning for Lion King, maybe ๐Ÿฆ), but happy to be back at my home parkrun in Coventry! Slightly faster this week too โ€” looks like the training is finally paying off. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ #parkrunuk #loveparkrun #runnersover65 #runningmotivation
Grateful for a gentle run in the sunshine before the rain rolls in ๐ŸŒž Every step a little reminder to make the most of this time of year.๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธโœจ #runningmotivation #ukrunchat #runnersover65
Sunny skies, steady strides, and zero age records shattered ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘Œ Just a feel-good run to kick off the day.