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Kevin Bowen
@superkev79.bsky.social
· Oct 12
I was unexpectedly admitted to hospital on Sunday 5th October where I remained until my discharge this afternoon.
Post Dragon's Back Race my foot was still swollen and sore.
I was diagnosed with a DVT on Friday morning.
I've documented my experience in a blog.
skrunning.home.blog/2025/10/12/d...
Post Dragon's Back Race my foot was still swollen and sore.
I was diagnosed with a DVT on Friday morning.
I've documented my experience in a blog.
skrunning.home.blog/2025/10/12/d...
Another fab morning with fellow @thegreenrunners.bsky.social Caren and Jon.
Only my third run since finishing Dragon's Back Race, and I felt the lack of fitness.
However, Bestwood Village parkrun is a fantastic course and I love nothing more than splashing through muddy puddles.
#TheGreenRunners
Only my third run since finishing Dragon's Back Race, and I felt the lack of fitness.
However, Bestwood Village parkrun is a fantastic course and I love nothing more than splashing through muddy puddles.
#TheGreenRunners
Heavy rain didn't dampen the mood at our Nottingham local meet-up this morning with Caren, Jon & Kev visiting Bestwood Village #parkrun. 🌳
Our trio travelled sustainably by foot, train & tram. #HowWeMove
They enjoyed a 5k run 🏃♀️ around the country park followed by a warming cuppa in the café. ☕️
Our trio travelled sustainably by foot, train & tram. #HowWeMove
They enjoyed a 5k run 🏃♀️ around the country park followed by a warming cuppa in the café. ☕️
November 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Another fab morning with fellow @thegreenrunners.bsky.social Caren and Jon.
Only my third run since finishing Dragon's Back Race, and I felt the lack of fitness.
However, Bestwood Village parkrun is a fantastic course and I love nothing more than splashing through muddy puddles.
#TheGreenRunners
Only my third run since finishing Dragon's Back Race, and I felt the lack of fitness.
However, Bestwood Village parkrun is a fantastic course and I love nothing more than splashing through muddy puddles.
#TheGreenRunners
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1/3 Join us at The Cardiff Running Show this Sunday (30/11/25).
Elis will host a short talk on positive changes we can make today to become greener runners and tread a little lighter on the planet.
#CardiffRunningShow
Elis will host a short talk on positive changes we can make today to become greener runners and tread a little lighter on the planet.
#CardiffRunningShow
November 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
1/3 Join us at The Cardiff Running Show this Sunday (30/11/25).
Elis will host a short talk on positive changes we can make today to become greener runners and tread a little lighter on the planet.
#CardiffRunningShow
Elis will host a short talk on positive changes we can make today to become greener runners and tread a little lighter on the planet.
#CardiffRunningShow
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1/2 It’s Black Friday again, but does buying more stuff really make us happier? 🤔
Science suggests not. ❌
We need to focus on wellbeing, not just economic growth (GDP).
Let's enjoy a #GreenFriday.
Read our latest blog post: bit.ly/3Xn7wbr
Science suggests not. ❌
We need to focus on wellbeing, not just economic growth (GDP).
Let's enjoy a #GreenFriday.
Read our latest blog post: bit.ly/3Xn7wbr
Why Black Friday Can't Make Us Happy - The Green Runners CIC %
Discover how Black Friday impacts happiness and learn mindful shopping tips to avoid impulse buys and reduce waste.
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
1/2 It’s Black Friday again, but does buying more stuff really make us happier? 🤔
Science suggests not. ❌
We need to focus on wellbeing, not just economic growth (GDP).
Let's enjoy a #GreenFriday.
Read our latest blog post: bit.ly/3Xn7wbr
Science suggests not. ❌
We need to focus on wellbeing, not just economic growth (GDP).
Let's enjoy a #GreenFriday.
Read our latest blog post: bit.ly/3Xn7wbr
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1/3 Our next Nottingham-meet-up
Venue: Bestwood Village parkrun
Date: 29/11
Meet: 08:45 next to Dynamo House.
Look out for Kev & his Green Runners badges.
Run or walk parkrun at your own pace. 🏃♀️
We plan to litter pick 🗑 after the run, then refreshments in Dynamo House café. 🫖☕️
Venue: Bestwood Village parkrun
Date: 29/11
Meet: 08:45 next to Dynamo House.
Look out for Kev & his Green Runners badges.
Run or walk parkrun at your own pace. 🏃♀️
We plan to litter pick 🗑 after the run, then refreshments in Dynamo House café. 🫖☕️
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
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🌍 We took over Southwark station last week, urging city leaders to lead on climate as the C40 World Mayors’ Summit got underway.
We now need to keep up the pressure.
✍️ Write to Mayor Sadiq Khan to stop promoting pollution on London public transport: actionnetwork.org/letters/ba2d...
We now need to keep up the pressure.
✍️ Write to Mayor Sadiq Khan to stop promoting pollution on London public transport: actionnetwork.org/letters/ba2d...
November 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🌍 We took over Southwark station last week, urging city leaders to lead on climate as the C40 World Mayors’ Summit got underway.
We now need to keep up the pressure.
✍️ Write to Mayor Sadiq Khan to stop promoting pollution on London public transport: actionnetwork.org/letters/ba2d...
We now need to keep up the pressure.
✍️ Write to Mayor Sadiq Khan to stop promoting pollution on London public transport: actionnetwork.org/letters/ba2d...
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Boeing is paying Charm Industrial to remove 100000 tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere, which is a time machine that takes us back by 1 minute and 15 seconds. 🥲
Boeing has a carbon emissions problem. Startup Charm Industrial is cleaning up. | TechCrunch
The deal will see Charm Industrial collect forestry waste and transform it into a bio-oil it buries underground.
techcrunch.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Boeing is paying Charm Industrial to remove 100000 tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere, which is a time machine that takes us back by 1 minute and 15 seconds. 🥲
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Who are The Green Runners?
Thanks to Sports England for featuring our Nottingham local meet up crew in this short film.
Our members share their individual pledges aligned to our four pillars and explain what it means to run green.
#HowWeSpeakOut #Running #ClimateChange
vimeo.com/1111780606/9...
Thanks to Sports England for featuring our Nottingham local meet up crew in this short film.
Our members share their individual pledges aligned to our four pillars and explain what it means to run green.
#HowWeSpeakOut #Running #ClimateChange
vimeo.com/1111780606/9...
Useful Projects - Sport England - Green Runners - V3 (Subtitles)
This is "Useful Projects - Sport England - Green Runners - V3 (Subtitles)" by Pictures for the People on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the…
vimeo.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Who are The Green Runners?
Thanks to Sports England for featuring our Nottingham local meet up crew in this short film.
Our members share their individual pledges aligned to our four pillars and explain what it means to run green.
#HowWeSpeakOut #Running #ClimateChange
vimeo.com/1111780606/9...
Thanks to Sports England for featuring our Nottingham local meet up crew in this short film.
Our members share their individual pledges aligned to our four pillars and explain what it means to run green.
#HowWeSpeakOut #Running #ClimateChange
vimeo.com/1111780606/9...
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Last month Darren, Laura, Paola & Elis represented The Green Runners at the Blue Earth Summit. We experienced three incredible days of connection, networking, and spreading the word. We're so proud to have led riverside runs and built many new friendships!
thegreenrunners.com/green-runner...
thegreenrunners.com/green-runner...
Green Runners, Blue Earth: Our Experience at Woolwich Works - The Green Runners CIC
The Green Runners share their positive energy from the Blue Earth Summit at Woolwich Works, hosting 3 days of shake out runs and positivity.
thegreenrunners.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Last month Darren, Laura, Paola & Elis represented The Green Runners at the Blue Earth Summit. We experienced three incredible days of connection, networking, and spreading the word. We're so proud to have led riverside runs and built many new friendships!
thegreenrunners.com/green-runner...
thegreenrunners.com/green-runner...
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Brilliant new ad campaign I just spotted at the Southwark tube station in London.
November 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Brilliant new ad campaign I just spotted at the Southwark tube station in London.
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Love this. Great to see athletes speaking out and adding their names to the Fossil Free Declaration.
#HowWeSpeakOut
#HowWeSpeakOut
"You don’t need to know everything about climate change, or climate action, to make an impact. Speak about your experience, and find a way to take action that works for you."
In our latest interview, we speak to Olympic race walker Rhydian Cowley about why he has joined the Fossil Free Declaration.
In our latest interview, we speak to Olympic race walker Rhydian Cowley about why he has joined the Fossil Free Declaration.
Rhydian Cowley OLY: Why I’ve joined the Fossil Free Declaration — Cool Down
Rhydian Cowley OLY chatted with Cool Down about his decision to join the Fossil Free Declaration and what he hopes to achieve with and through the initiative.
www.cooldownclimate.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Love this. Great to see athletes speaking out and adding their names to the Fossil Free Declaration.
#HowWeSpeakOut
#HowWeSpeakOut
Sirius enjoys a good chin tickle.
#NationalBlackCatDay
#NationalBlackCatDay
October 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Sirius enjoys a good chin tickle.
#NationalBlackCatDay
#NationalBlackCatDay
On my walk today I explored the new housing development being built on the former RAF Newton site.
I found the bronze memorial statue, which is based on a drawing my Wingman & Blue Dog posed for many years ago.
Matt likes to remind me every so often that him and Blue have their own statue.
I found the bronze memorial statue, which is based on a drawing my Wingman & Blue Dog posed for many years ago.
Matt likes to remind me every so often that him and Blue have their own statue.
October 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
On my walk today I explored the new housing development being built on the former RAF Newton site.
I found the bronze memorial statue, which is based on a drawing my Wingman & Blue Dog posed for many years ago.
Matt likes to remind me every so often that him and Blue have their own statue.
I found the bronze memorial statue, which is based on a drawing my Wingman & Blue Dog posed for many years ago.
Matt likes to remind me every so often that him and Blue have their own statue.
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Fascinating study of USA citizens’ understanding of climate change & communication.
We believe #HowWeSpeakOut matters.
65% say they “rarely” or “never” discuss global warming with family & friends, while 35% say they do so “occasionally” or “often.”
Yet the majority understand the science.
We believe #HowWeSpeakOut matters.
65% say they “rarely” or “never” discuss global warming with family & friends, while 35% say they do so “occasionally” or “often.”
Yet the majority understand the science.
Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Spring 2025
Americans who think global warming is happening outnumber those who think it is not by a ratio of more than 4 to 1.
climatecommunication.yale.edu
October 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Fascinating study of USA citizens’ understanding of climate change & communication.
We believe #HowWeSpeakOut matters.
65% say they “rarely” or “never” discuss global warming with family & friends, while 35% say they do so “occasionally” or “often.”
Yet the majority understand the science.
We believe #HowWeSpeakOut matters.
65% say they “rarely” or “never” discuss global warming with family & friends, while 35% say they do so “occasionally” or “often.”
Yet the majority understand the science.
Another walk on the trails today. The farmer has harvested the sugar beet, and I found two more foil balloons littering the trail. Lovely in the sunshine before the storm arrives later.
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Another walk on the trails today. The farmer has harvested the sugar beet, and I found two more foil balloons littering the trail. Lovely in the sunshine before the storm arrives later.
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Running has a great deal to do with civility. It supports the flourishing of our community and forms us in ways that can make us better citizens.
New column:
www.irunfar.com/the-civic-va...
New column:
www.irunfar.com/the-civic-va...
The Civic Value of Sports
Sabrina Little examines how we learn lessons in civility through our running.
www.irunfar.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Running has a great deal to do with civility. It supports the flourishing of our community and forms us in ways that can make us better citizens.
New column:
www.irunfar.com/the-civic-va...
New column:
www.irunfar.com/the-civic-va...
On Monday I received a phone call inviting me to a CT scan.
This morning I got to the reception desk to be told my scan was cancelled. The radiologist explained that all scans have to be approved by a consultant radiologist, who this morning declined my scan as they believe it's not justified.
This morning I got to the reception desk to be told my scan was cancelled. The radiologist explained that all scans have to be approved by a consultant radiologist, who this morning declined my scan as they believe it's not justified.
October 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
On Monday I received a phone call inviting me to a CT scan.
This morning I got to the reception desk to be told my scan was cancelled. The radiologist explained that all scans have to be approved by a consultant radiologist, who this morning declined my scan as they believe it's not justified.
This morning I got to the reception desk to be told my scan was cancelled. The radiologist explained that all scans have to be approved by a consultant radiologist, who this morning declined my scan as they believe it's not justified.
I've been for a short walk on my beloved trails this morning. The farmer has finished erecting the fence he started work on many months ago. I also found a foil balloon that I binned. I wanted to walk further, but my leg was grumbling, so I headed home for a cup of Yorkshire Gold.
#DVTRecovery
#DVTRecovery
October 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I've been for a short walk on my beloved trails this morning. The farmer has finished erecting the fence he started work on many months ago. I also found a foil balloon that I binned. I wanted to walk further, but my leg was grumbling, so I headed home for a cup of Yorkshire Gold.
#DVTRecovery
#DVTRecovery
My blog page engagement has skyrocketed. It appears a medical saga is more popular reading than my usual race reports. 🤣
October 16, 2025 at 7:37 AM
My blog page engagement has skyrocketed. It appears a medical saga is more popular reading than my usual race reports. 🤣
My HRV doesn't lie. I feel pretty weak and shakey, and my sleep pattern is all over the shop.
October 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
My HRV doesn't lie. I feel pretty weak and shakey, and my sleep pattern is all over the shop.
I was unexpectedly admitted to hospital on Sunday 5th October where I remained until my discharge this afternoon.
Post Dragon's Back Race my foot was still swollen and sore.
I was diagnosed with a DVT on Friday morning.
I've documented my experience in a blog.
skrunning.home.blog/2025/10/12/d...
Post Dragon's Back Race my foot was still swollen and sore.
I was diagnosed with a DVT on Friday morning.
I've documented my experience in a blog.
skrunning.home.blog/2025/10/12/d...
October 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I was unexpectedly admitted to hospital on Sunday 5th October where I remained until my discharge this afternoon.
Post Dragon's Back Race my foot was still swollen and sore.
I was diagnosed with a DVT on Friday morning.
I've documented my experience in a blog.
skrunning.home.blog/2025/10/12/d...
Post Dragon's Back Race my foot was still swollen and sore.
I was diagnosed with a DVT on Friday morning.
I've documented my experience in a blog.
skrunning.home.blog/2025/10/12/d...
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1/2 The BBC Green Sport Awards celebrate athletes who are putting the climate front and centre.
We were there, representing the running scene.
This year, Green Sport Athlete of the Year Hector Pardoe used his challenge to protest water quality (How We Speak Out).
Read more in our blog.
We were there, representing the running scene.
This year, Green Sport Athlete of the Year Hector Pardoe used his challenge to protest water quality (How We Speak Out).
Read more in our blog.
The BBC Green Sport Awards show us how to act now - The Green Runners CIC
Living by the estuary means a love for its unique smell–and a fear of pollution. Find out how The Green Runners are inspired by the BBC Green Sport Awards winners.
thegreenrunners.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
1/2 The BBC Green Sport Awards celebrate athletes who are putting the climate front and centre.
We were there, representing the running scene.
This year, Green Sport Athlete of the Year Hector Pardoe used his challenge to protest water quality (How We Speak Out).
Read more in our blog.
We were there, representing the running scene.
This year, Green Sport Athlete of the Year Hector Pardoe used his challenge to protest water quality (How We Speak Out).
Read more in our blog.
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Kit conundrum. 🤔
In the UK it’s the time of year when we may need to pack a waterproof running jacket when heading out on a long run. 💦
We want our kit to have a long life but waterproof jackets are often not built to last.
What are your tips for getting the most from your jacket?
📷 Pixabay
In the UK it’s the time of year when we may need to pack a waterproof running jacket when heading out on a long run. 💦
We want our kit to have a long life but waterproof jackets are often not built to last.
What are your tips for getting the most from your jacket?
📷 Pixabay
October 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Kit conundrum. 🤔
In the UK it’s the time of year when we may need to pack a waterproof running jacket when heading out on a long run. 💦
We want our kit to have a long life but waterproof jackets are often not built to last.
What are your tips for getting the most from your jacket?
📷 Pixabay
In the UK it’s the time of year when we may need to pack a waterproof running jacket when heading out on a long run. 💦
We want our kit to have a long life but waterproof jackets are often not built to last.
What are your tips for getting the most from your jacket?
📷 Pixabay
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Can you navigate with map and compass?
What about in the dark?
Next night navigation course Friday 31st October, 7pm. £25 from Grouse Inn near Froggatt.
What about in the dark?
Next night navigation course Friday 31st October, 7pm. £25 from Grouse Inn near Froggatt.
October 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Can you navigate with map and compass?
What about in the dark?
Next night navigation course Friday 31st October, 7pm. £25 from Grouse Inn near Froggatt.
What about in the dark?
Next night navigation course Friday 31st October, 7pm. £25 from Grouse Inn near Froggatt.
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Absolutely idiotic decision by Kemi Badenoch and UK Tories to walk away from 2008 Climate Change Act
I have explained just how comprehensively idiotic here. It is wrong morally, economically, technically and politically
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
I have explained just how comprehensively idiotic here. It is wrong morally, economically, technically and politically
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
We all know politicians can get things wrong from time-to-time, right?
What's impressive is just how utterly and comprehensively wrong Kemi Badenoch is on her decision to abandon the Climate Cha...
We all know politicians can get things wrong from time-to-time, right?
What's impressive is just how utterly and comprehensively wrong Kemi Badenoch is on her decision to abandon the Climate Change ...
www.linkedin.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Absolutely idiotic decision by Kemi Badenoch and UK Tories to walk away from 2008 Climate Change Act
I have explained just how comprehensively idiotic here. It is wrong morally, economically, technically and politically
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
I have explained just how comprehensively idiotic here. It is wrong morally, economically, technically and politically
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...