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Dave

@davomaso.bsky.social
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Islingtonian - running esp. parkrun, sports esp. The Arsenal, books, bit of chat 👍... 🇺🇦, obvs.

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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
To St Albans for Jersey Farm #parkrun. A beautiful autumn morning. So good for the soul to just to get into a field and run, at the end of a trying week 😀 The volunteers were incredibly welcoming. Thanks to everyone who made it happen ♥️ #LoveParkrun #Running
The sign at Jersey Farm parkrun. Blue skies, green field, autumn sun throws shadows.... Saturday 10 October  2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Just finished: Close to Home, by Michael Magee - a short, gritty coming-of-age novel that is bouyed by the main character's search for something else. A really fine read 📚 #BookSky
Cover of the UK paperback version of Michael Magee's novel, Close to Home.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#GameDay in London and it was a strange affair in which the team with the really shaky QB won against the ones who played most of the match with their third choice. I wonder if the London games suffer because it is just do early into the #NFL season?
Washington with the ball deep, against the Colts at Tottenham today. Final score of 13-30 Colts.Red and gold smoke from fireworks above the roof of the Tottenham stadium. You can see Spurs golden chicken. Pre-kick off, Washington v Indianapolis on 4 October 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This week's #parkrun jaunt took me to Hackney Marshes with my daughter. A lovely autumn morning in East London. As always, the event was run with precision by a great crew of volunteers. Thanks to everyone who made it happen ♥️ #LoveParkrun #Running
My daughter walking through the funnel at the end of Hackney Marshes parkrun. 3 October 2026.The canal at Hackney Marshes,  shot from the bridge at Homerton. Blue autumn skies, trees, barges.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Me and the eldest are back at Greenwich Peninsula #parkrun today. No goals other than to have a good jog (although he did PB here last time). Wherever you run today, have a fabulous one 🙌 ♥️ #LoveParkrun #Running
Me and my son just off the tune at North Greenwich.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
An ordinary run commute home, you say? Camberwell to Holloway - 12k, you say? Except this was also day 300 of my current run streak 😜 Not sure how (or why) but drew inspiration from @doodahdog.bsky.social late last year. Where do I go from here? Well, the laptop is in Camberwell, so... #Running
Graphic showing a run streak of 300 days. From Garmin.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Morning skies in London 🍂
A red sky over north London,  24 September 2025. Dawn.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
On the eve of the first game of the season, we pay homage to the shrine atop the TV and ask for excitement, drama and continued involvement after wk 17... #GoPackGo 🟢🟡🏈
A shot of a Green Bay Packers cap -  style from the 00s. It is dark green with a net back and word mark logo. This hangs off a yellow cheesehead triangle hat which, in turn, rests on top of a TV (out of shot).
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
To Ebbsfleet for a lovely trot round the picturesque Whitecliffe Lake #parkrun. Alpine vibes, in early autumn sunshine 🌞 🍂 Highly recommended. Thanks, as always, to the fabulous volunteers 🙌 #LoveParkrun #Running
A view of the lake at Whitecliffe Lake parkrun. The sun is shining through light cloud and reflecting on the water. The shore is green from trees.  Saturday 12 September 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Back to an old favourite at Morden #parkrun this morning, notable for the fact I ducked in under 20 minutes 🙌 A beautiful morning for it. A superbly managed event. As always, thanks to the fab volunteers who make it happen 😀 #LoveParkrun #Running ❤️
3D map showing the course at Morden parkrun - an orange line, which is an almost figure-of-eight, sits atop lush green fields.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A wet and windy #parkrun today, at Littlehampton Prom. Enormous fun in typical British bank holiday weather ☂️💨🤩 Thank you, volunteers, for making this happen every Saturday ♥️ #LoveParkrun #Running
The sandy beach and a grey sea at a damp Littlehampton Prom. The sky is dark, with heavy cloud. Saturday 29 August 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Back to #parkrun after a couple of weeks away and it was a family outing to the resplendent Pymmes in Edmonton. A tad cooler today but enthusiasm was, as always, sky high 😀 Thanks to everyone who made it happen ♥️ #LoveParkrun #Running
Me and my son at Pymmes parkrun on 22 August 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
#COYG 🔴⚪️
Eight canons, facing towards the three cities. Valletta, Malta. 14 August 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Swapping #parkrun for an early morning run along the promenade in Malta. Even before 7 it is hard going in the heat 🥵 Off for some breakfast and a cooling dip in the pool 🏖
Garmin card from my run, showing a photo towards St. Julian's Bay in Malta. The sky is blue, the sea calm. The foreshore is rocky. I ran 11.08km in 59:01. Average pace of 5:20/km.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The Slow Horses series by Mick Herron is seriously good. Caught wind on a recommendation - I lived round the corner from 'Slough House' for 15 years - and I'm now on to the fourth book (zipped through the first three in about ten days). #BookSky
Paperback cover of Spook Street by Mick Herron.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Exciting times at Reigate Priory #parkrun today where we were stopped at 3.5k to let a firetruck pass (dealing with some smoulder). The park was dusty, the course hilly, and the community 💯 happy to wait! A great event. Thanks to those who made it happen #LoveParkrun #Running ❤️
A lovely oak, marking the meeting point for Reigate Priory parkrun. Saturday 1 August 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
A good day at #parkrun as my 14 year old out sprinted me to claim an impressive event best of 23:30(ish) 🙌 All made possible by the super flat track at Greenwich Peninsula. An amazingly well organised event with stunning views. Thanks to everyone who made it happen ♥️ #LoveParkrun #Running
View of the Thames from the bank at the O2, showing the cable cars crossing the river. A clear blue morning.  Saturday 25 July 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Just finished my first Dutch #parkrun at Amsterdamse Bos. Beautiful run through the forest. Great event, lovely team. #LoveParkrun #Amsterdam #Running 🙌❤️🇳🇱
This is the plastic cheese for the finish tokens at the parkrun in Amsterdam!
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
To Bishop's Stortford for a hot trot round Castle Park #parkrun. Lots of fun on a challenging course. Bits of shade offered respite. Lovely crew and a prompt start. Thanks to everyone who made it happen 😀 #LoveParkrun #Running ❤️
The start at Castle Park parkrun in Bishop's Stortford.  Saturday 11th July 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Headed to St Albans for another #parkrun NENDY. This was a challenging run in a stunning location. Fabulous team of volunteers ably marshalled and a large field. Highly recommended 👌 😎 #LoveParkrun #Running
St Albans cathedral, passed on the way to parkrun.  Saturday 4 July 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Bike/train/bike for a #parkrun NENDY at Brentwood today. It was lovely to run in the shade of the Weald. The course is unrelenting and features the Hill That Keeps On Giving. Good, honest fun 😁 Thanks to the friendly team who made it happen. Stay cool, parkrunners 😎 #LoveParkrun #Running
A sign at the top of Heartbreak Hill, Brentwood parkrun, that reads: 'Well done! You have made it!'
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
A nice family #parkrun today at Thames Path, Woolwich. A warm day but thankful for the shade of some cloud. The curly wurly hill was great fun 😁 Thanks as always to those who made it happen ♥️ #LoveParkrun #Running
The family with the event sign at Woolwich parkrun, Saturday 20 June 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Run streak day 200 🎯 #Running
Garmin card from my run this morning which featured a 20 minute tempo effort with a warm up and cool down. Stats: 8.65km in a time of 40:39.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
A fantastic #parkrun at ARU Writtle today. It was a short jog from Chelmsford station. Rhe event itself is s couple of laps round a beautiful lake, with a paved out-and-back in the middle. Highly recommended. Thanks to the great crew and everyone who made it happen ♥️ #LoveParkrun #Running 🙌🌤🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
A view of the start at ARU Writtle parkrun. Blue sky with white cloud. Green grass. The start sign and a line of cones can be seen in front of the event sign. Saturday 13 June 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Blue skies today 💙
The weather was changeable in my part of London today. This photograph was taken before noon and just after a downpour. The sky is blue but characterised by heavy clouds. The sun is up high. A wall, some greenery and buildings are visible in the lower part of the photo.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
To Sussex for a proper soaking at Ifield Mill Pond #parkrun this morning. This is a lovely event - a flat picturesque course shared equally between joggers, walkers and foul. Brilliantly organised and a briefing poem, too 🤩 Thanks, as always, to those who made it happen! #LoveParkrun ☂️🙌✅️
Ifield pond in the rain, Saturday 6 June 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Champions! 🔴⚪️ #COYG
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
First team men's are on a bus with the Prem, behind the red cloud. It's started 🎊North London is red!🔴⚪️ #Arsenal #COYG
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
First sighting of the first bus 🚌 🔴⚪️😍
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
This photo was up by Highbury Corner but the shop on Seven Sisters had it, too.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
So, I got up and ran the parade route, Gooners 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🙌 #Arsenal #COYG
An empty Upper Street ahead of the Arsenal parade. 31 May 2026.An empty Mountgrove Road, ahead of the Arsenal parade, 31 May 2026.Essex Road, pre-Arsenal parade, 31 May 2026.Arteta x KFC
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
First foray into Germany for #parkrun at Krpunder See. A lovely trail run, lapping a picturesque lake. I was alerted to this event by @henningddorf.bsky.social - danke, Henning... The people were super friendly and the team fantastic. Thanks to everyone who made it happen 🙌🇩🇪♥️ #LoveParkrun #Running
View of Krupunder See from the start area of parkrun.  Saturday 30 May 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The early morning sky over London 🔵⚪️🟡 #BlueSky
Clouds, light blue sky and a low, rising sun. North London on 28 May 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Up early to beat the heat. I love a long run on a bank holiday Monday 😎 #Running
Garmin card showing my run this morning - 19.74km in a time of 1:45:04, average pace of 5:19/km.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
To Harpenden for this week's #parkrun adventure to the newish Rothamsted. It's a tough course, mostly grass and a couple of testing hills. Brilliantly organised. Big thanks to the volunteers. On a personal note, this was my 600th outing ♥️ #LoveParkrun #Running
The start area at Rothamsted parkrun in Harpenden.  People are milling in their training gear. One lad in centre shot is wearing an Arsenal home shirt, seen from the back. 23 May 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
RN N5 #COYG
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Lol
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Me and the eldest headed to the super fast, super smooth Dulwich #parkrun this morning where he smashed his event best. What a day! Thanks as always to the other joggers and walkers, and the volunteers who made it happen 🤩##LoveParkrun
Me and my son before the start of Dulwich parkrun on 16 May 2016.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
To Welwyn Garden City and the tranquil Stanborough #parkrun. A beautiful morning for a great run, where we came together to celebrate RCN'S Nurses' Day ❤️ Thanks, as always, to those who made it happen 🙏 #ParkrunForever #LoveParkrun 🙌
Me in my blue parkrun shirt, sporting a Nurses' Day badge.The lake at Stanborough park, Welwyn Garden City.  9 May 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Raising standards #COYG 🔴⚪️
Flags hung above the Drayton Park pub ahead of the game against Atletico Madrid, Tuesday 5 May 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Bank holiday vibes? First thing on my list this week was a long, slow run, to and around Regent's Park. Overcast but perfect conditions for a jog 👌 #Running
Garmin card from my run on 4 May 2026 showing 129bpm average heart rate,  21.32km distance and 5:15/km average pace.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Nudging my (shonky) Wilson Index at Greenwich Peninsula #parkrun today. A beautiful clear morning, in the company of lovely happy people. Thanks to everyone who made it happen 🙌♥️✅️ #LoveParkrun #Running
View of the Thames at Greenwich Peninsula.  The tide is low. An Uber boat heads east. There are reeds (spelling?) in the foreground and cable cars crossing above the water. Saturday 2 May 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Wordle 1,778 2/6 ⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🙌 #Wordle
Wordle in 2 badge.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
I wanted to taste the spirit of London marathon and Southwark #parkrun didn't disappoint. It was rammed but humour was high and the costumes fun. Fantastically well organised. Thanks volunteers! Good luck to everyone running tomorrow #LoveParkrun #LondonMarathon @southwarkparkrun.bsky.social 🙌
Runners walking across the grass to the start of Southwark parkrun on Saturday 25 April 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Time to crack out the lucky green #COYG
Green Arsenal keeper shirt 25/26
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
A lovely morning for a stretch of the legs 🙌 😎 #Running
Garmin card of my run this morning showing the River Lee running through the Olympic park in London with the stadium in the background. I ran 19.31km in 1:45:01, and average pace of 5:26/km.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Wordle 1,765 2/6 🟩⬛🟩🟨⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🤩 #Wordle
Wordle in 2 badge.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
This week's #parkrun fix came c/o the wonderful @oakhillparkrun.bsky.social where my 14 year old outsprinted me for an event PB 🎯 Thanks to everyone who made it happen - such a lovely event 😊 #LoveParkrun #Running
Symmetrical Brook, alongside the start of Oak Hill parkrun.  Saturday 18 April 2026.
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Dave @davomaso.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Season starts here, right? ##COYG
Exterior view of the Arsenal stadium,  Wednesday 15 April ahead of this evening's second leg against Sporting.  A sponsorship banner proclaims 'Road to Budapest 26.'
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