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@superkev79.bsky.social

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Good to hear you're feeling slightly better. Go steady and look after yourself.

20.02.2026 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Map Reading Task 342

Identify the feature circled and the photo location.
Can you identify any other features?

If I like your answer it doesn't necessarily mean that you are correct!
Video explanation for Patreon subscribers this evening.

Harvey Map extract is Dark Peak Superwalker
#mapreading

19.02.2026 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sign the petition If you agree UK supermarkets must do better on plastics

Help @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social get the message across to the UK Government that they need to get tough on supermarket plastic.

Greenpeace are petitioning for the UK Government to push for a Global Plastics Treaty that reduces plastic production.

204,765 have signed. Help them reach 250,000.

19.02.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Map extract with photo location and features shown on photo circled.

Map extract with photo location and features shown on photo circled.

Photo with map features circled.

Photo with map features circled.

19.02.2026 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In the UK?

Looking for ways to speak out about climate change?

Look no further πŸ‘‡πŸ»

#HowWeSpeakOut

18.02.2026 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today @leavenotracebtn.bsky.social teamed up with The Green Runners & @brightonmarathon.bsky.social for a 5k community plog to showcase sustainability upgrades coming to the Brighton Marathon.

14kg of rubbish was cleared from Brighton seafront. Big kudos πŸ‘πŸ» to all involved.

17.02.2026 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. Whilst I'm sorry you're experiencing health issues, I'm pleased my blog helps others understand they're not alone and their experiences are not unique. I hope you can access the required treatment and your health improves soon.

16.02.2026 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Time that the Olympics stopped allowing the fossil fuel industry to use sport for #GreenWashing.

Join @greenpeace.eu in demanding an end to fossil fuel sponsorship.

#HowWeSpeakOut

16.02.2026 07:55 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for your updates.

16.02.2026 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Jessica.

15.02.2026 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you.
I hope you can also celebrate those little wins on your own journey to full fitness. Baby steps!

15.02.2026 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Martin.

15.02.2026 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Running fitness graph showing a steep decline in fitness.

Running fitness graph showing a steep decline in fitness.

A running fitness graph showing a steady increase in fitness over the last month.

A running fitness graph showing a steady increase in fitness over the last month.

My post Dragon’s Back Race DVT & TIA/Migraine health issues prevented me from running a single step for over 10 weeks, & my running fitness fell off a cliff. It has been tough mentally & physically getting back to running. Finally, the numbers are now moving in the right direction.

15.02.2026 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

If it's possible, they need to make the most of daylight and the clockwise loop to make up some time and give themselves a realistic chance of a 5 loop finish.

15.02.2026 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Explore our Pillars - The Green Runners CIC We think every runner can be a Green Runner! You don’t need to be perfect, just keep improving by putting the planet first when

While you wait for the next update from Keith, why not reflect on what steps you can take to become a greener runner.

We are all about making progress, not aiming for perfection.

Use our pillars to help find your next step.

🌍 πŸ’š

thegreenrunners.com/our-pillars/

15.02.2026 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A few words from @ultradamo.bsky.social on speaking out.

#ProgressNotPerfection

Having set out on loop 5 last year at the #BM100, can he progress to the next step and finish this year?

#GoDamo

15.02.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜60 hours of hell’: hardship is the only way forward at the Barkley Marathons More crucible than race, the Barkley Marathons in the hostile backwoods of Tennessee remains the world’s toughest footrace, where change, adaptation and the struggle to survive play out

Why so early?!

Sorry to be that guy, but Laz isn't just trying to fuck with runners, he's also responding to the ecological impacts of climate change. And he's probably fucking with runners a bit, but that's a given.

#BM100

www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...

14.02.2026 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Has nobody told Laz it's a 6 Nations rugby weekend? This is all very distracting!

#BM100 #6NationsRugby

14.02.2026 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

High time shoe manufacturers* moved on from the myth πŸ‚ πŸ’© that trainers need to be replaced every 300-500 miles.

And Strava need to do the same.

Over consumption is bad news for the planet 🌍

* the big brands are the prime culprits

14.02.2026 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bought some NNormal shoes on Vinted.

Added them to Strava (I like to celebrate the kms my shoes cover).

I don’t need a reminder to replace them (I take my lead from my shoes, not an arbitrary measure).

Sad to see Strava peddling the 800km myth. Myth panders to consumerism at the expense of the 🌎.

14.02.2026 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Where will you take your Green Runners badge on your low carbon running adventures this weekend?

We love ❀️ to see pics of you & your badge.

#GreenRunning

14.02.2026 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

1. Direction of slope.
2. Auxiliary Contour showing a change in height between the usual 15m interval.
3. Indicates rocky ground.

12.02.2026 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oilympics: The Games on Thin Ice - Greenpeace International Fossil fuel companies are greenwashing their image by sponsoring big sporting events to hide their destruction. Don’t let them get away with it.

I just watched a powerful new Greenpeace film exposing how Eni – one of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies – is using the Winter Olympics and Paralympics to greenwash its climate damage. Watch and share the film, and add your name: act.gp/4k1d4CM

04.02.2026 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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1/3 - Nottingham local meet-up πŸŒΏπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

⏰️ When: 21 Feb 8:45am

πŸ“Where: Beeston parkrun

🀝 Meet: The pavilion, Weirfields Recreation Ground, NG9 1NG.

πŸš† Travel: Options in thread πŸ‘‡πŸ»

Look out for @superkev79.bsky.social with his Green Runners badges on display.

#NottinghamMeetUp #LocalMeetUp #Running

11.02.2026 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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1/3 The fells, trails & roads don't care about your brand-new kit. ⛰️

#HowWeKitUp is about choosing durable, low-impact, or second-hand running gear.

It's one of our four pillars for a greener running life. thegreenrunners.com πŸ‘Ÿ

10.02.2026 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mass Participation Pulse 2026 - Massive The largest report of its kind, The Pulse maps the changing landscape of the mass participation sector across the UK and Ireland.

1/2 The latest Mass Participation Pulse Report shows that while most runners want organisers to do more for the planet, many find it hard to change personal habits like using their own water bottles.

This is our opportunity to lead by example and speak out.

massive.co.uk/news/the-mas...

06.02.2026 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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1/3 "The most important thing we can do is to make climate breakdown a normal conversation." πŸ—£οΈ

@ultradamo.bsky.social believes #HowWeSpeakOut is our most powerful tool. It’s about progress, not perfection, and using our collective voice to demand change. 🌍

03.02.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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STAND UP TO GREEDY GAS COMPANIES! While greedy gas companies keep setting the price of our electricity, the β€œGreat Gas Rip-Off” will keep squeezing the nation and our wallets dry.
Gas = expensive.
Renewables = cheap.
Petition the government:
action.greenpeace.org.uk/stand-up-to-...

07.02.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The building is in a different place on each map. A shorter distance to the path on the 1:25000 map

05.02.2026 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fancy a quick bit of #HowWeSpeakOut action this Sunday evening?

You might want to support & share this petition to Ofcom calling for an end to climate misinformation across our UK TV channels.

climatemisinformation.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...

01.02.2026 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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