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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 8h

All good here V. A friend’s son at uni in Grenoble sent some vids, looked like it was kicking off.

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 8h

Very nice. Looks like it could be North Sands?

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 14h

Sounds like a loss was a harsh result but that’s how things go when the quality isn’t there & your luck’s out

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 14h

Morris was so key for us last year but has been a shadow of himself since returning from injury. Confidence understandably low, luck not going our way either. We desperately need to find a scrappy 1-0 win somewhere. It should have been Wrexham really but here we are

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 19h

I had a worrying conversation with one of my very best friends over a beer last week. Spends a lot of time on Twitter, was coming out with some strange stuff on immigration & Musk. I sent him a couple of articles to look at. He is intelligent but his worldview is being warped. I hope it’s reversible

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 22h

My friend trumpets for M&S when they go on tour; he witnessed this guy’s descent into right-wing conspiracy theories first hand

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 16/10/2026

It’s a banger. I Wikipedia’ed it - their one and only release, not a bad one, number 1 in several countries

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 15/10/2026

There’s a murmuration at the Gare Routière in Geneva 🐦

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 15/10/2026

Even when you’re old, you’ll never be old old, and you’re not even old yet

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 15/10/2026

That last photo is stunning. What do you think is afoot?

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 15/10/2026

QPR were decent. Well organised at the back and played some good stuff. But we absolutely gifted you the first 2 goals & were off the pace right from the start. Real dross from Derby

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 15/10/2026

So poor tonight it was shocking. No energy or quality. Defence porous, no attacking threat. Nothing whatsoever to get excited about, plus more injuries.

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 14/10/2026

Very tough watch for #dcfcfans at QPR tonight. Made even worse by being in with the home fans. Truly woeful, I can’t think of a single positive. No goal threat & the defence is so fragile. After a good game at the weekend, Ozoh was anonymous. Second best in every department ☹️

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 13/10/2026

Yeah I agree it’s mainly an ego / vanity metric but it just irritates me that it only has the vaguest correlation to your actual VO2 max. Surely they must know the problems and be able to do better?

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 13/10/2026

No offence intended 😬 🤣 - more that I’m skinny tbh

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 13/10/2026

I saw that functionality the other day but as 95% of my activities are trail runs I think I’ll just have to accept the limitations & enjoy the occasional boost when I do a road run!

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 13/10/2026

It’s largely a vanity metric on Garmin I think & mine is relatively high because I’m <70kg. Much harder if you’ve got a bigger frame

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 13/10/2026

I don’t think that’s correct. The GAP on runs with lots of vert is usually fairly accurate but it doesn’t translate to VO2 Max improvements in the same way as with flatter, quicker runs. The algo prefers speed to elevation

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 13/10/2026

Garmin’s VO2 max algorithm is a joke. I spent the last 6 months busting my chops doing hard workouts on steep mountain trails with it bouncing around from 53-55. 5 days in 🇬🇧 with a couple of quicker flat runs and it’s immediately up to 57. #trailrunning #garmin

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 13/10/2026

Spotted on my run earlier. I thought tomorrow was meant to be hump day? 🤣

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 12/10/2026

Ozoh was excellent on Saturday. Really made the whole team tick, strong on the ball, good touch & distribution. Need to build the team around him.

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 12/10/2026

Update: had a chat with dad, he was surprisingly open to it & had got a bit of a shock himself. Have shared some thoughts about things he should & shouldn’t do going forward to be safe, including getting a different car. Mum & bro also onside & going to help him out. Thanks for all advice.

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 12/10/2026

Can confirm, although I don’t think most. Probably half who live here speak well & 25% are fluent or close. There are half though who just can’t be arsed & can get by because it’s easy here (until it isn’t, & you need something done in an emergency & can’t explain your problem). Plus tourists obvs

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 12/10/2026

Well yes I guess the difference between latte / cappuccino / flat white is how you prepare the milk & in what quantity but I don’t have the technical terminology. Flat white I think is where the milk is almost all froth, cappuccino some milk, some froth & latte has the biggest milk-froth ratio?

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 12/10/2026

So Americano is more like 10% coffee, 80% water, 10% cold milk (if you have it) Flat white would be smaller in volume and 30% coffee 70% milk or something

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 12/10/2026

Americano is a long drink - i.e. lots of water with the coffee and usually just would have cold milk added if you want it. Flat white is just an espresso shot (or two) with hot frothed milk

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 12/10/2026

Yes, I saw Spain do that. They 🇬🇧 government are consulting on doing eye tests & other tests but will probably be a long time before anything is enforced. The government have always been terrified of annoying pensioners!

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 12/10/2026

Quick follow up - I did a bit of research and there was a government consultation on mandatory eyesight / other tests for elderly drivers between Feb-May this year. I’ve asked when the findings & outcomes will be published. And thanks for everyone’s advice & support. It’s clearly a common issue.

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 12/10/2026

Yes, thanks. I will speak to him today before I leave, it’s clearly extremely dangerous for both himself & other road users & it frightens my mum to death too. Sorry to hear about your dad, hoping to get through to mine before he writes his off or worse, it’s only a matter of time.

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 12/10/2026

Yes, special awareness has really gone, it’s so dangerous especially when visibility is low or in the dark

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 11/10/2026

Thanks Kaia. I will try but I don’t feel very optimistic. Will see if my brother can exert some pressure too.

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 11/10/2026

That’s terrible, but can so easily happen. The statistics of accidents with older drivers must be horrendous. There should be mandatory retesting at 75 or something but governments are terrified of introducing any measures that are unpopular with pensioners.

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 11/10/2026

I wish a police car had seen car had seen us tonight to force the issue. A minor incident would be a good outcome, but I worry that it could easily be something much more serious

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 11/10/2026

My dad unfortunately still thinks he’s Nigel Mansell despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary!

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 11/10/2026

It’s genuinely terrifying. We went out on Friday & he drove off the road when the sun was low, and then today with the dual carriageway. Two near misses in 2 trips. I think it’s a combination of sight / poor reactions / general physical deterioration but he is a complete danger. Will let you know!

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 11/10/2026

Yes, I’m going to tell him tomorrow that I won’t get in a car with him again. I don’t live in the same country so I don’t really have a good alternative for them unfortunately. My mum has never driven. Having no car would be a huge lifestyle change for them & he is incredibly stubborn

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 11/10/2026

Thanks V. Yes, I’m speaking to my brother who lives here. At the minimum he needs to get an automatic, not drive at night & slow down a lot. He doesn’t have the co-ordination or skill to drive like he used to. I’ll speak to him & mum tomorrow before I leave. You are 💯% correct about independence

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Ben 🏔️🏃‍♂️🇫🇷 @beninchamonix.eurosky.social · 11/10/2026

Serious question: how to you tell an elderly relative that they are unfit to drive & very likely to cause a serious accident in the near future? Not unrelated aside - I will never again be getting in a car driven by my dad. He honestly nearly just killed us all driving home from dinner at the pub.

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