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Martinjbrowni

@martinjbrowni.bsky.social
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Retired, parkrunner, Dad, husband, drinker, car lover, guitar amateur and now travelling!

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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
My life long excitement spend Nick Lowe and Stiff Records caused me to write my memories a few days ago. It was a very exciting time in my head. substack.com/@joemarron1/...
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50 year anniversary of the first Stiff Records single by Nick Lowe, August 14th 1976. Walking from school to the station I spotted a chemist had brought in racks of records for sale. One caused me to ...
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Lucky enough (cough) to enjoy Sheringham parkrun and its delight of tough paths and persistent hills. The views make up for it all. #parkrun This is a beautiful parkrun and place.
A briefing for parkrun in the Norfolk, England countryside. The view from the parkrun, in the far distance is Sheringham Shoal the wind farm. Participants in parkrun on a forest path under the trees.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
I’d love a simple parkrun emblem/tree (sticker) for my car so others who love parkrun will know. The fish shape is so simple yet effective. Like parkrun I guess.
The Christian sign of a fish, that was easily scrubbed in the sand if the Roman’s saw you. The parkrun logo
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Treviso parkrun today. Super warm welcome, great place to run & home made Prosecco (someone was celebrating) made it special! Oggi al parkrun di Treviso. Accoglienza calorosissima, un posto fantastico per correre e il Prosecco fatto in casa (qualcuno stava festeggiando) hanno reso tutto speciale!
Drinks being poured at a small stand located at the end of a parkrunParkrun flags at Treviso parkrun.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Mad dash today as I rocked up at Warwick parkrun which was off. Then to my home in of Leamington and did my fastest for some years. With Cov canx it was lovely and busy! Last one for a while!
A crowd of runners under a bright skyParkrunners under a bright sky
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Big crowd at Leamington parkrun today for it’s 15th anniversary. The celebrations coincided with a lovely warm morning! #parkrun
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Enjoyed parkrun at Lyme Park last Sat, a beautiful place. My 1st visit & report writing duties coincided with a celebration for the late Mark Jutzrenka, a perennial parkrun volunteer whose family & friends were there. Please have read of my report. #parkrun www.facebook.com/share/p/18Nu...
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Warwick Racecourse on a brisk sunny morning yesterday. The larger puddles have gone! Local authority volunteers in attendance to check your bike.
Warwick parkrun on sunny day Volunteers gathering at Warwick Racecourse parkrunBike checking at parkrun
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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A fishing boat in front of a blue skyDunes at wells next the sea with burnt tree in front The beach at Wells next the sea in England on a sunny day!
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
#parkrun at Stratford-upon-Avon today with Jason who I helped to his best ever age grade! Eight hours later and I’m still delighted! It’s been a long road and it was great to be there!
Statistic for an athlete at parkrun
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
#parkrun at Warwick yesterday, the wet weather made sure we had to strip to bare feet for the journey home. Several double buggies today, which must be hard work for sure. At least it didn’t rain! Cheers to the lady with the helicopter suit!
Woman with a foam suit in the shape of a helicopter as part of a fundraiser at a parkrunPeople gathered after a parkrun including a buggy Crowds gathered after a parkrun
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
At Stratford upon Avon today, in this image you will see a regular volunteer who is always there at the first corner. Always says hello and waves as we walk, run and waddle past. Another cornerstone, another example of why parkrun is so good for our community.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
At a delightfully busy Bromley parkrun today. The sun shone, my running responded! Very organised, thanks to all the volunteers! #parkrun
Finish funnel at Bromley parkrun on a bright day. Bromley park with sunshine and a clear skyThe parkrunners queue up to start. My very elderly mate Colin whose lack of common sense is his most endearing trait.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... Perhaps they could help bring in the Lululemon parcels or help with returns? My daughters would appreciate the help!
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Choremancing: is this the best way to date – or the death of romance?
You could do the weekly shop on your own, or you could turn it into the ultimate compatibility test by inviting a date along. And there’s always that flatpack furniture to assemble ...
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Volunteered as parkwalker with the dog from next door. Very well behaved he was. #parkrun #parkwalk #leamingtonspa
Dog being walked in woodland path Leamington Spa UK
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Well this is ruddy nice. #nicklowe youtu.be/N2V4mft9vHo?...
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"I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass", Jake Xerxes Fussell (Nick Lowe Cover) - Paris, Juin 2025
YouTube video by Lolo_from_Paris
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Have really enjoyed this, especially at 2.28 talking about the passing of JFK and tge broadcast of Adagio for strings by Samuel Barber. Petroc Trelawny does a great job, reminding us of the history of the USA rather than today. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Radio 3's American Roadtrip - Live from Dallas - BBC Sounds
Petroc Trelawny presents the third leg of Radio 3's journey across the US.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Found a parkrun (to suit my eBay pick up) and the sun shone in the ruddy cold. #parkrun #leicester
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Frantic scrabbling to find a parkrun this evening! #parkrun
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
@gidcoe.bsky.social good to hear Emma Pollock, one of the best gigs last year at the tiny Tin in Coventry. Also good to hear the late Andrew Bodnar on Detectives, sad loss.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Nice few days in Cornwall. #cornwall
Church in Bude CornwallWidemouth bay in Cornwall England Sunset in England, framed by two treesBeach near Bude in Cornwall
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Tamar Lakes parkrun twice in a few days, with the second enjoying a walking start! Glad we have a week normally! #parkrun
Picture of runners on a bridge in snowy skiesPicture of a lake and a path with runners on a ruddy freezing morning
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Delighted to beat the previous 2 years of parkrun pace with the last parkrun of 2025. A personal goal that the parkrun 5k app helped me spot! It’s also the best time since Feb 2022! #parkrun
A picture was showing running results from the last three years
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
With Badly Drawn Boy and Labour Siffre this list can do no wrong. #labisiffre #badlydrawnboy www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
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The best old music we discovered this year
Strange folk, lost pop, disco oddities and, um, Dido – here are the forgotten tracks that became this year’s most replayed revelations
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Great start to the day at Warwick racecourse. Huge numbers which is always exciting! Merry Christmas to you all especially parkrunners. #parkrun
Running at Warwick racecourse in England. Picture shows a large crowd along alongside the barrier as they queue to finish their parkrun
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
@pauls-h.bsky.social if you ain’t proud, you should be now. What a fantastic thing you have made sir. #pqrkrun.
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LimerickLive @limericklive.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
New Weekly Parkrun begins in County Limerick
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New Weekly Parkrun begins in County Limerick
A new parkrun event has been officially launched at The Manor Fields junior parkrun in Adare, Co. Limerick, in collaboration with proud presenting partner Vhi. The inaugural event took place on Sunday 14 December marking a significant addition to the growing network of free, weekly timed junior even ---
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
If you are visiting Warwick Racecourse parkrun on Christmas Day do join us for a drink (hot, cold or alcoholic) afterwards at the Globe. It is always good to meet others on their parkrun journey. The Globe is short walk from the parkrun. #warwick #parkrun maps.app.goo.gl/k3PtMv9zv6L5...
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Enjoyed parkrun at Coventry today, wanted a PB for the year but (delightfully) the popularity of the event meant it wasn’t to be. Onwards to Warwick on Christmas Day!
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
How great to have Vince Hilaire and Jim Cannon on tv! Heroes for me! #crystalpalace
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Gloriously cold Hunstanton parkrun today. Straight, windswept and bright all the way! Holkham parkrun was canx today so the kind volunteer moved across, people are so generous! #parkrun
Volunteer at Hunstanton Promenade parkrunHunstanton PromenadeHunstanton Promenade parkrun photos of the volunteers and runners Hunstanton Promenade parkrun showing examples of other events for runners
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Enjoyed Warwick Racecourse parkrun today and pleased to help with first timers briefing. The rain held off and that made it pretty pleasant! Good start to the day!
Warwick Racecourse just before a parkrun starts, clear blue skies.  Post parkrun at Warwick Racecourse, runners gathered post run or walk.Instructions for a first timers briefing
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Sat quietly with a cuppa pondering the run report tomorrow. Always like to find a new angle, current thinking is numbers. Close to the heart of parkrun in many ways!
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Parkrun at Walsall Arboretum today. A warm morning for the time of year. It’s a lovely urban park and I heard wrens and a long tailed tit close by. Britain’s urban parks are always pleasant. #parkrun #walsall
Walsall Arboretum, an urban park in the West Midlands of England. The cloud dappled sky is peeping through the trees on a bright day. A path on the right with lamps posts add some nice shadows.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Possibly the most heartening news of the last 24 hours www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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Boy thrown from Tate Modern’s 10th floor can now run and swim, says family
French child, who was six years old at the time of the incident in 2019, suffered life-changing injuries
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
In my view the best run of tunes (and albums) of his career. Agree he did move to suit his age, though one could argue - so did his audience which includes me.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Ditched Disney, now have too short a time to watch Get Back 5 times more! #beatles #getback
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Enjoyed the South Manchester parkrun today. In this pic you can see the last Marshall who was smiling as we passed and walked out despite the rain and volunteering alone. Thank you. #parkrun
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Delighted to write the Warwick Racecourse parkrun report last weekend, in tribute to the parkrun milestone of one million volunteers. #parkrun www.parkrun.org.uk/warwickracec...
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Run report Warwick Racecourse 6th September 2025 | Warwick Racecourse parkrunFacebookXInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedIn
Warwick Racecourse parkrun is one of many worldwide free, fun, and friendly 5k community events that takes place every week
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Is anyone at End of the Road festival going to a parkrun next Saturday please? I’m keen to attend but don’t have a car. Happy to share a cab, or to contribute to a car ride. #eotr #parkrun I’ll even buy a coffee!
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Enjoyed a visit to Abingdon parkrun today. Was lucky enough to write the run report too! Lovely day for it. #parkrun www.parkrun.org.uk/abingdon/new...
Participants at Abingdon parkrun UK. Note due to French Govt restrictions on participation and their insurance, parkrun is suspended in France. Shame!
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Visited Norwich parkrun today. A beautiful English park with a very well attended parkrun. #Norwich #parkrun
Norwich parkrun, England. Norwich parkrun, England. Norwich parkrun, England. Norwich parkrun, England.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Our garden still has the odd gem from the previous owner who left in 2006. The garden was fully remade and yet amongst everything this cyclamen grew again. Always makes me smile.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
As a man with two daughters I cannot fathom how this can be acceptable in any way. Everyone needs a vote.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Having read this and made a multi train holiday across Europe to Italy and toured by train, I’m amazed things are so bad. We were stunned at trains on time and working well. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Timetables, tricky tickets and high prices: the problems with European cross-border rail travel
For all the fanfare over new routes, fast and efficient rail services between major cities remain a rarity
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Love this.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
#parkrun
A picture of An Park run volunteers walking in the rain to the marshaling position.
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
@tomrobinson.com I got followed by Tom, I just want to say how much he shaped my youth and those time have shaped my life. As a public school boy in 1979 being left wing meant you were called Trotsky, embracing gay culture meant you were gay. Not only were the politics eye opening the music/band…
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Just for fun I wrote this, hope you like it.
Description of a few days in the Lake District
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Martinjbrowni @martinjbrowni.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
NPR once again delivering.
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