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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When your teacher friend wants to go to the local fish store to get stuff for some new classroom pets you say yes. And then drive your own new friend through Chicago rush hour traffic

A cardboard box lined with Styrofoam with two closed plastic bags. One containing plants and one a fish that can't be seen through the condensation.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sometimes I learn things from Connections, like Daniel Craig is not in the Sheep Detective

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Later post from last night's late run! Super proud of myself getting that 1:30 time for my 6.2 miles, that's my second best time to date and has me feeling pretty decent for next week's half marathon 💙👟 #SlowRunner #RunSky

A Garmin screen grab from Gornwen's night run. Gornwen is wearing a white Shamrock Shuffle tee and smiling at the camera, the left side of their face still a little puffy from a wasp encounter. The sandy beach behind them is lit by a street light and ends sharply at the dark black of the lake at night. In white text it reads "Chicago Running, September 13 19;31 at Chicago, distance 6.21 miles, total time 130:03, Average Pace 14:30 per mile."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Perfect evening knitting on the beach, minus the bit where I ended up with a wasp in my mouth. I'm not still pouting about that, that's literally the shape of my face now 🧶💙 #StepByStepSweater

Gorwnen's hand holds up their pink and tan Step-By-Step Sweate, highlighted in the final rays of the golden hour. Behind is the most perfect lake and blue sky at the very end of sunmer, eith the clouds and waves catching the final sunlight.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

There and back again bike ride to the Green City Farmers' Market, complete with my favorite iced coffee, a bagel sandwich, and some magnificent looking plums. About 13 miles total on an otherwise lazy Saturday 💙🚲

A Garmin screen grab featuring Gornwen wearing a black tank top, orange shorts, and yellow and blue sunglasses, sitting on a green and yellow picnic blanket. Their white bicycle helmet is sittingto theirright n behind them isa field full of grass and trees, with the farmers' tents visible between the trees. In white text it reads "Cycling, Distance 6.32 miles, total time 44:38, Average Speed 8.5 mph."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today's beach adventures included rain, a crayfish, several ducks, and one friendly doggo (not pictured) who decided to mark my beach towel and bag as his (eww). #LakeMichigan #LakeLife

Rain drops on a clear and calm Lake Michigan. The sky is overcast with hints of blue.

A very rock colored crayfish sitting on the sand under the water.

Several mallards in non- breeding colors hanging out on a the pile of rocks that make up a tiny wavy break near to shore.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today I realized that I can just walk into the Lake after a run. Which, seeing as today's run was equal parts a practice in mental toughness and a reminder to start my runs before we hit midday temperatures 💙👟 #RunSky #SlowRunner

A Garmin screen grab featuring a smiling, if tired Gornwen standing in the shallows of Lake Michigan. They are wearing a seafoam tank and rose tinted yellow and blue sunglasses, awkwardly holding their shoes and water bottle in their left hand. Behind them stretches the Lake and Sand, tree-lined beach. In white text at the bottom it reads "Running, Distance 4.01 miles, Total Time 1:01:50, Average Pace 15:47 per mile."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I know it's hard to tell at this point, but this will be a Step-By-Step sweater soon enough. Made for science, so I can actively say "Yes, I have made that pattern" next time someone asks at the Yarn Shop 💙🧶 #KnitSky #StepByStepSweatsr

Gornwen's outstretched left hand holds the very beginnings of a pink sweater on 16in/40cm bamboo circular needles. Behind is the sandy Lake Michigan shoreline, a perfect lake with little white capped waves, and a blue summer sky.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

First run in over a week. A little late in the day, but long weekends are for sleeping in 💙👟 #SlowRunner #RunSky

A Garmin screen grab featuring a smiling Gornwen taking a selfie mid-run along the concrete patg right on the Lake. The Lake is a perfect blue ans the sky holding the promise that summer might not end. A few friendly white capped waves can be seen rolling in. Behind Gorwnen is a sandy beaxh full of folks enjoying themselves and in the distance Chicago's skyline. In white text it reads "Chicago Running, September 6 13:49. Distance 3.11 miles, total time 48:31, average pace 15:35 per mile."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

After working 36 of the last 40+ days, with major social events on the other 4, this is my first true and real day off

Gornwen's hand holding a blended piñata collar in a plastic cup by the Lake Front. A snack red hibiscus grows in a planter. The Lake is blue and teal when a dark storm over the north.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Shout out to all the folks running at 8pm with an 104°F heat index. You are all much stronger than my anemic self 💙👟

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Fast forward to this morning. I grab my running socks out of the drawer and instantly the entire world goes white as thunder crackles and booms overhead. One day I will run outside. Today I will choose not to be electrocuted. And maybe find a treadmill 💙👟

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

You know when you plan a long run, manage to wake up before dawn on a Sunday for it, only to see the radar full of green and yellow and red for the exact two and half hours you thought you were going to be outside? Anyways, my knee probably could do with one more rest day after my last run 💙👟

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Guess who fished their 5 miles before 9am, complete with negative splits! Okay, that's probably because I wasn't fully awake until somewhere in mile 2, but negative splits are negative splits 💙👟 #SlowRunner #RunSky

A Garmin screen grab looking eastward over Lake Michigan. The sun is hidden behind lacy clouds, with its rays falling on the Lake. Green prairie grass grows inthe tiny dune separating the beach from the running path. In white text it reads, "Chicago Running August 28 2026, 07:37 at Chicago, Distance 5 miles, total time 1:15:37, Average Pace 15:07 per mile. "

A Garmin screen shot featuring the splits for 5 miles and a tiny 6th mi it reads:

Lap 1, time 16:25.2 Distance 1 mileAveage pace 16:25
Lap 2 14:53.7, distance 1 mile, 14:54 average pace
Lap 3 15:03.7 Distance 1 mile 15:04 average pace
Lap 4 14:45.1 1 mile 14:45 average pace
Lap 5 14:25.5 1 mile 14:26 average pace
Lap 6 0:04.0 0 miles 14:31 average pace
Total 1:15:37.2 5 miles 15:p7 average pace

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Happy Thursday! Today I'm bravely heading into work, twice, instead of staying on the beach. Very responsible of me.

Looking southeast over Lake Michigan. A little bit of wace swept sand can be seen jn yhe bottom right corner of the photo. The sun has risen over the rocky breaker on the left of the photo. The lake is blue and calm and the sky a cloudless blue that asks why don't you just sherk all your responsibilities for the day.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Good morning BlueSky! My plate is feeling extra full, but grateful for even a couple of moments on the shore.

Looking eastward across Lake Michigan in the mid morning. The horizon is still ringed in pale yellowwith an almost pure blue sky except for a single bunch of clouds on the left of the photo, almost coveringthe sun. The lake is smooth with gentle waves floating in.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Managed to finish my 5k while the sky still had the slightest tinge of morning💙👟 #SlowRunner #RunSky

A Garmin screen grab featuring a smiling Gornwne wearing a white running tank and yellow sunglasses standing on the sandy Lake Michigan beach. To their right is a wooden lifeguard stand. The Lake arches behind them, with a but of yellow still hanging along the eastern horizon, highlighting the light at the end of the pier. In white text at the bottom of the photo it reads, "Distance 3.15 miles, total time 48:02, Average pace 15:15 per mile."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I live in a place where you can walk to the wrong beach bar after work, a la the Starbucks across the street. I'm okay with this problem #LakeLife

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

8 miles! Complete with getting to see the turnaround for the bike portion of the Chicago Tri, a morning dance party, baptisms in Lake Michigan, lots of good doggos, and a pair of gold finches 💙👟 #RunSky #SlowRunner

A Garmin screen grab featuring a sci-fi-esque sculpture in the shape o f the nose of a rocket ship, featuring green, orange, and blue glass on a stee lframe and a giant shiny mirror orb. Reflected in the orb is Gornwen, wearing black floral running shorts and a seafoam tank, holding their phone to take a photo. Behind them is the sun shining brightly on the blue Lake Michigan in an equally blue sky. In white text it reads, "Chicago Running, August 23, 2026, 8:31 @ Chicago. Distance 8.03 miles, Total Time 2:07:02, Average pace, 15:50 per mile."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Return of the Late Night Wednesday Runs! Because we're solidly in no play play time with a little over a month until the Chicago Half Marathon Am I screwed? Possibly. Probably. But I saw a flying squirrel tonight and that's definitely a good omen #RunSky #SlowRunner

A Garmin screen grab featuring a sweaty smiling Gornwen wearing a white shirt and lilac headphones in front of a blue plastic path leading to the dark Lake Michigan and even darker sky. In the top left corner in white text it reads "Distance 3.34 miles, 51:27 total time, 15:23 per mile average pace."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Yesterday's failed 10k attempt, where I knew sometime after the second mile I was overheating in the humidity and generally doing poorly but decided to push myself anyways. And then I accepted the truth and called my partner to save me with the car 💙👟 #RunSky #SlowRunner

A Garmin screen grab featuring a field of blooming wild flowers, including black-eyed susans and purple coneflowers. One, half flourishing half dead tree grows in the center of the field. Along the horizon more trees grow as the tiny prairie gives way to woodlands. The sky is a heavy and humid blue promising thunderstorms later in the day as the sun is partially blurred by haze. In white text at the bottom it reads "Running, Distance 4.41 miles, Total Time 1:13:19, Average Pace 16:38 per mile."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Under 13! It's been a hot second since I've seen that sort of number, and now tonstart quickly upping that milage (and hoping the kitten babies cooperate by not needing any more surprise vet visits) #SlowRunner #RunSky 💙👟

A Garmin screen grab featuring a smiling Gornwen wearing a grey tank, lilac headphones, and yellow sunglasses standing in front of a raised flower bed full of blooming impatient and hydrangeas. In white text at the bottom it reads "Distance 1.01 miles, 12:39 total time, average pace 12:33 per mile."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Day late, but yesterday's two mile wakeup run (mile one was perfect, mile two was horrendous), complete with the most perfect feral sunflower💙👟 #SlowRunner #RunSky

A Garmin screen grab featuring the bend at the northern end of Lake Shore Drive, complete with highrises that hug the lake. Along the concrete barrier separating the road from the park, a sunflower is blooming, its yellow flower mimicking the yellow of the turn warning signs. In the bottom on white text it reads, "Running: Distance 2 miles, 28:46 total time, 14:21 per mile average pace."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Three small victories this morning: I made it out for an early run; I can see the other side of a 13:00 mile; and my Garmin didn't give up the ghost with its 16% charge at the start (whoops) #SlowRunner #RunSky

A Garmin screen grab featuring a smiling Gornwen post run with big lilac headphones and a black tank top. Behind them is a blue path cutting down the sandy beach to the water. A calm Lake Michigan stretches out along the horizon. In white text at the bottom it reads "Distance 1.01 miles, 13:12 total time, 13:]7 per mile average pace."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Rainbow Mermaid check-in! We are currently leaving micro-skirt and entering mini-skirt territory and growing 💙🧶

A crochet skirt with a multi-colored single crochet blue waistband and rainbow crocodile stitch body sits on a blue kitchen table. A skein of yellow yarn is still attached. A pink coffee cup with coffee and a spider plant hang out in thebtop left corner.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The downside of having cats old enough to drive themselves to the vet is that it means every time we have to go to the vet I think we're dying. In reality one baby has allergies and the other a UTI

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The temperature is in the low 70s F and the AQI below 145, which means I finally got to go on that (abbreviated) outdoor run! I'm so thankful I didn't start this morning on the treadmill. There's something about the changing scenery and all the people on the trail💙👟 #SlowRunner #RunSky

A Garmin screen grab featuring a smiling Gornwen wearing yellow sunglasses, lilac giant headphones, and a grey tank top. Behind them are the dune grasses that frame the beach. A corner of the lake can be seen on the left along the horizon. The sky is grey with clouds. In white text at the bottom it reads "2.28 miles distance, 33:01 total time, 14:29 per mile average pace."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

While it still might be 80°F at sunrise, the air is safe to breath again!! Which means today's a great day to get my longest open water swim to date and head to the beach with my partner The water was warm, the lifeguard fiesty, and the company superb

Garmin screen grab featuring the shallows of Lake Michigan as she opens up to deep waters. A small rocky breaker water is in the left abs along the horizon on the right is a jetty and tree lined shore. The clouds lay heavily on the sky. In white text at the bottom it reads "Open Water Swimming, Distance 601 yards, total time 18:03, Average Pace 3:00 per 100 yards."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

All I want to do is run outside. I just need the world not to be literally on fire and the temperature at 6am to be under 80°F

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

When it looks like you went for a swim but really you're just that sweaty from an hour long run in 80° F heat 🥵 💙👟 #SlowRunner #RunSky

A Garmin screen grab labeled as "Chicago Running, July 12 2026 08:36 @ Chicago." It features a photo of a sandy beach with a partially buried walkway, lifeguard stand, and beach goers along the water's edge. The sky and water are perfectly blue. In white text at the top left corner it reads "Distance 3.71 miles, Total Time 1:00:03, Average Pace 16:12 per mile."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I have been blessed by the alley gods, who by chance know I have a fiber problem, with a Lane cedar chest found for free behind my building

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Used the excessive heat warning as an excuse to day in and work on my clever little stay pockets for my crocheted Ren Faire Mermaid project. The stays should give a little more structure to the top then a typical corset-back crochet top 🧶💙

On a blue table is a rainbow striped crochet bralette band with half a corset back closure complete. Poking out of the corset back is a bit of steal corset boning. Also on the table are skeins of dark blue, robin's egg, dark teal, and pale blue yarn; a white coffee cup full of coffee; and the corner of a spider plant.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I did a thing (finished my first triathlon, a super sprint)! Which is even more remarkable because I definitely half-assed that training, if that much. I still find seaweed scary, lakes are different from Lakes (iykyk). There are hills in Michigan. Running after biking is rough.

Gornwen smiles as they hold up a colorful finisher medal that reads "Tri Goddess Tri 2026." The medal is a brass color with eight colorful stained glass-esque squares surrounding a center circle that reads "Tri Goddess Triathlon" on the colorful squares, in white, at pictures of a bike helmet , a bicycle, goggles, a tri suit, a heart, a water bottle, a swim cap, and a running shoe. Gornwen is wearing a blue sleeveless tri kit, yellow sunglasses, and blue sparkles across their nose like freckles. Behind them is a lush green park and woods.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It's okay to borrow your baby sister's tri kit because she has already peed on you at some point

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Upside of my sister being a tri coach: I have a personal tri coach whose is deeply invested in my nutrition while I work Downside of my sister being s tri coach: I have a personal tri coach who is deeply invested in my nutrition while I work

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Bike on a train! On my way to meet up with my sister for this weekend's race!

Gornwen, wearing a black t-shirt, White Sox cap, and lilac headphones, smiles as they take a selfie on an Amtrak train with bike rack behind them. On the bike rack hangs their green and silver bike that definitely is not a triathlon bicycle but has thick enough tires that the wobbly Gornwen doesn't fall and break their other leg.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

One final swim before baby's first triathlon on Saturday! This time just some solid pool work to remind myself I actually know how to swim and might be halfway decent at it if I stay out of my head. The open water always kindly reminds me the hardest part is mental.

A Garmin screen grab. In white text it reads "Pool Swimming, Distance 500 yards, Total Time 7:38, Average Pace 1:32 per 100 yards." Featured is a photo of an outdoor pool overlooking Lake Michigan on a blue sky day with a few picturesque clouds. In the background the Chicago skyline can be seen.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Step one for becoming a mermaid: the shell bra. I decided to grab a skein of Malabrigo Verano in Natural for the shells. The yarn is a smidge thicker than KnitPicks Animation which js great for support and coverage and the color is just a bit more shell-like 🧶💙 #Crochet #RenFaire

On a blue table sits a cake of cream yarn, some green plants, and a blue and white tropical mug full of coffee. In the center foreground is a crochet work in progress, a creamy looking shell shape with a pink hook sticking into a stitch.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

We're a go for project Ren Faire Mermaid (gay and crochet!) 🧶💙

39 skeins DK cotton yarn in a full rainbow of colors sitting on a blue table with a spider plants and aloe in the background.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

With that, I actually started my run before 8am! Which means I can now be cozy for the rest of the day as the storms roll through 💙👟 #RunSky #SlowRunner

A Garmin screen grab featuring a photo of the sandy Lake Michigan shoreline and dune grasses. A blue path leads towards the water. In white text it reads, "Chicago Running, July 17, 2026, 07:50 @ Chicago; Distance 2.51 miles; total time 36:32; average pace 14:34 per mile."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Canceled morning meeting means that I get to quickly run into the Lake before my next meeting! #OpenWaterSwim #LakeLife

A Garmin screen grab, featuring a photo looking east over a calm Lake Michigan under a heavy overcast sky, with patches of sun trying to break through the clouds. In white text, it reads "Cook County Open Water Swimming, June 16, 2026, 10:00 @ Cook County; Distance 306 yards; total time 10:44; avg pace 3:31/100 yards".

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

There and Back Again: An Enby's Journey A morning bike ride to the farmer's market for second breakfast and mushrooms. A catastrophic bike failure on the road back. And Igor's to the rescue, fixing my bike while we chatted with other customers💙🚲

Gornwen and their partner smile while sitting on the grass at the Farmers Market. Both are wearing black t-shirts and sunglasses.

The storefront for Igor's, a red brick building with a yellow and black sign reading Igor Does My Bike, Wyeth pictures of a bike,a wrench, a Chicago flag, and gears above each word.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Cold and cloudy morning swim, with the start of rain to make sure the whole world is wet. #LakeMichigan #OpenWaterSwim

Looking eastward over Lake Michigan, the sky is overcast Ave the water calm. A snack rocky breaker can be seen to the left and in the seen to the right, a long pier.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

At O'Hare at midnight for my partner and on the Lakefront at 9am for me! With it shaping up to be a perfect summer day out here 💙👟 #SlowRunner #RunSky

A Strava Run screen grab over a photo of the dunes in front of Lake Michigan, with a tiny path leading g though the trees and grass to the beach. White text reads "Morning Run, Pace 14:27, time 29:00, distance 2 miles."

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Officially signed up for my first triathlon! Yes, it's in less than a month, that's okay. It's a super sprint. What's more concerning is the fact I don't think I've ever even been on a ten mile bike ride...

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Lovely little Monday morning beach walk before starting the week (except the bit where I swallowed a bug, that was not lovely). #LakeLife

Looking eastward across a sandy beach to Lake Michigan. The sky is overcast and the water is calm. A blue bath leads almost to the water. To its right is an empty lifeguard stand, to its left a four upside down white canoes.

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Tiny one mile morning with Strava as I wait impatiently for a new charger for my Garmin and hope the issue is on the charger side of things 💙👟 #RunSky #SlowRunner

Gornwen, wearing a red and yellow shirt and shun glasses, smiles post run by the beach. A Strava screenshot states that this is a morning run, 14:00 pace, 14:06 total time, and 1 mile run

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Gornwen @gornwen.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

A little two mile run before running to a work event, with wine and cheese and yarn (the best sort of work event). I my funky blood and I managed to run a full eight minutes straight! But I was definitely fading in that second 5 minute run split💙👟 #RunSky #SlowRunner I

A Garmin run recap, with a photo of a sunny if wavy Lake Michigan. Distance of 2.08 miles, total time of 32:28, average pace of 15:35 .

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