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Alison Wren

@alilovessport.bsky.social

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Love sport, rubbish at doing it. Advocate for #HerGameToo Cricket. Walking London Marathon 2025 for Osteoporosis. Also crafts & cats. Views my own

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Nov 17

I'm walking the London Marathon 2025 in aid of the Royal Osteoporosis Society. At 63 it'll be my first (and only) marathon. Aiming to finish on the Mall within the 8 hour cut off.

Osteoporosis can be devastating - if you can support me I'll be very grateful.
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Me in my Royal Osteoporosis Society running vest

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · 3d

Pieces like this are why I subscribe to @manchestermill.bsky.social

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Jews and Muslims in North Manchester: A personal story

‘We thought we were the luckiest people in the world to be born in Manchester’

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · 5d

Just about to meet my South African friend for coffee. Must not look smug too soon #cwc25 #HerGameToo

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · 10d

A few names among the men I've never heard commentate on women's games (doesn't mean they haven't). Will be calling out anyone who hasn't done their homework 😃.

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · 17d

The course looked great and I liked it being longer than most grand tour ITTs. Really wished I was there (I love watching TTs live - Stirling 2 years ago was amazing).

Did not enjoy seeing Pogacar caught, but Remco really is poetry in motion on a TT bike.

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · 22d

Had to go out when Elwiss and Bryce were cruising. Got back for the last 2 overs - what a win for Lancs! #MBODC

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · 22d

That looks a bit like my batting technique.....

Historic Cricket Pictures @picturesporting.bsky.social · 22d

A publicity shot of members of the Women's Royal Naval Service playing cricket at Crystal Palace in the final months of World War One (IWM)

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · 25d

All ready for #parkrun marshaling today at Alexandra Park.

Selfie of me in the park with my volunteer vest

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Aug 24

Was at the match today and it was a shocker. Feel for Beth Mooney - absolutely everything went wrong for her. And the rest weren't any better.

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Aug 21

I would call myself a serious fan and I'm definitely more engaged by the women's comp than the men's.

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Aug 17

Well, what a result from the women. Some fantastic catches to win a nail biter. The men's match was much more the traditional tonk-fest but without the tight finish. Great day out in the sunshine.

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Aug 17

Old Trafford buzzing for the women's Hundred. Top hitting from Dottin but the Superchargers bowlers had the edge. #hergametoocricket

Old Trafford cricket ground in the sunshine

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Jul 27

Same old, same old......

Hope today is better.

Polly Starkie @pollystarkie.bsky.social · Jul 26

“Why does he keep on getting it wrong?” said the Gruffalo

Let’s hope the Oval is a better Finals Day experience…

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The Reality of Covering Women's Cricket: Tier Two Blast Finals Day 2025

When you tell someone that you’re spending your weekend at two finals days, the response “oh that’s exciting”.Music, pyrotechnics, mascot races, beer snakes and a sold-out stadium is what most envisio...

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Jul 8

Bit of an AI fail from Facebook....

Montage of famous cricketers at Wimbledon. Screenshot includes ai generated references to goats - the 4 legged kind, not the greatest of all time.

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Jul 4

Not sure how England managed to pull that off. Can now look forward to Wednesday at Old Trafford.

#ENGvIND

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Dan Liebke @liebcricket.com · Jun 24

I’ve said it before, but teams should have to use a review to have the shape of the ball tested via the umpire’s Rings of Spherical Purity. #ENGvIND 🏏

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Howlers, Bulls and Bears

a proposal for a DRS economy

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Hypocaust @hypocaust.bsky.social · Jun 19

Today's Women's T20 Blast match between The Blaze and Lancashire will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket from 2.25pm, and there will be radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.

#T20Blast

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Jun 3

Forget the Oval. The important cricket was at Trafford Sports Barn. #walkingcricket #hergametoo

Group of ladies posing after playing walking cricket.

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · May 23

At least it looks seagull proof.....

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · May 1

It's only just sinking in, but I really did complete the London Marathon. Elated and wrecked at the same time. Blisters starting to heal and can now manage stairs. All toenails intact too. Epic day I'll never forget.

Walking up the Mall to finish the London marathon with Buckingham Palace in the background

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Apr 26

I often go away on my own. I get to do my own thing and hubby gets to watch whatever he wants on TV. Win-win.

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Apr 23

Nearly here (eek!).

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Nov 17

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Apr 22

If you know someone, please comment or DM me with their name and a bit about them. I'll write their name on my top and be able to think about them as I walk.

Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Apr 22

Do you or someone close to you have Osteoporosis?

In 5 days, I'm walking the London marathon. It's going to take me around 8 hours & it's going to be tough. I'd love to carry a reminder of the people I'm doing this for. Those with osteoporosis like me

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Alison Wren @alilovessport.bsky.social · Apr 13

6am! Lightweights. Lyra says 5am is perfect getting up time - and her secret weapon is eyebrow licking.