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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

We’ve got the faintest of hints up in Glasgow! They’re not visible to the eye, because my god, the streetlights are bright, but my phone was just about picking up a touch of green.

The view over the southside of Glasgow at night, with a tiny green smudge of the northern lights in the bottom right corner.

The same view of the night sky above Glasgow, with the same tiny hint of green over the bottom right corner.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Can confirm it pissed it down, just as it did 33 years ago. Very fitting, I thought.

The new bronze statue of Nelson Mandela in Glasgow, as it pours rain.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Shout out to Pets At Home and the structural integrity of their radiator beds. It feels like there is no way this should be going into its second winter under the combined weight of Carl and Rosalind, but somehow it’s holding on.

Two grey and white cats, one very large on the left and one very small on the right, improbably curled up on a white fleecy radiator bed that looks far too small and feeble to take their weight. The cat on the left is yawning hugely and the one on the right is curled up and looking suspiciously at the camera.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Yes, breakfast time, second breakfast time, dinner time, supper time, and the worst possible time.

A screenshot of an email from Petplan, asking the headline question “do your cats have a sense of time?”

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It’s #MedalMonday, baybee! Despite the biblical downpours at 15km and right before the finish line, the Copenhagen Half Marathon was a fun one. And, miracle of miracles, somehow my feet are blister-free. #JogDivision #RunningPunks

The orange and brown (I’m sure it’s supposed to be burnt umber or whatever) t-shirt and brutalist, rectangular orange and silver medal from the Copenhagen Half Marathon laid out on a bed. Strava stats overlaid show a little bit more than a half marathon distance done in 2hrs 9mins

A photo of a banner in shades of blue across the street in Copenhagen advertising the World Road Running Championships, which reads “the best runners on the planet. And you.”

Me, a white woman in her early 40’s, taking a selfie after a half marathon. I’m looking at the camera and smiling, while holding out my orange and silver medal. I’m wearing a very stylish combo of a pink running cap and grey hoodie, with a blue rain poncho over the top that’s covered in Scottish flags.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Proper embarrassing having to protest the far-right on a rainy Saturday in 20-fucking-26, but here we are. Great speeches, especially from @irisduane.bsky.social.

A demonstration against the far-right against the backdrop of the People’s Palace glasshouse on a cloudy day.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I have been putting this long run off for a couple of weeks. I fucked the route and had to find another 4km through town, and I have a new and exciting blister in a weird spot on my foot, but it’s done, and now I feel less nervous about the Copenhagen half in two weeks. #JogDivision #RunningPunks

Me, a white woman in her early 40’s, taking a selfie after a long run. I’m wearing a pink running cap, white tee, black sunglasses, and I’m clutching a can of Irn Bru. Strava stats on the right of the photo show a 20.98km run done in 2hr 11mins

A heron hiding in a green bush next to a canal.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We lost Larissa to cancer in November last year. She was only 35, but she had already done more good than most people do with twice that time on this planet. She’s so very missed, but she set an example that I’m trying to follow.

A photo of a lovely watercolour view of a beach, with suggestions for celebrating Larissa. On the right is a photo of Larissa, a beautiful young woman, with a broad smile, taking a selfie on a beach.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A delightful flying visit to Edinburgh to @lighthousebks.bsky.social to see @drcarpineti.bsky.social talk about the brilliant Invisible Rainbows, and watch the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman telescope (at the same time, v efficient). Lovely to catch up with @astroroyalscot.bsky.social too!

Dr Alfredo Carpineti sitting on a stool in a lovely wee bookshop. On a tall stool in front of him is a copy of his book, Invisible Rainbows. He is holding an iPad, which is showing a live stream of the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman telescope.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

There’s a new dentist opened on Shields Road, and apparently the clients at the opening do are too important to use the car park at the subway, which is literally seconds away. It’s shit like this that makes me never want to use a business, it makes me think they don’t give a toss about the area.

A bunch of arsehole drivers who have parked their massive cars entirely on the pavement, because they’re far too important to use the car park not seconds from where they’ve parked.

A further arsehole who has parked like an arsehole on the pavement and as a bonus is also partially blocking the bike lane

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thank you for the intel, that’s ace! I’ve stayed in the Hubs before, usually because they’re much cheaper, but what do you mean they’re trying to charge over five hundred quid for a room which may or may not have a window?!

A screenshot of the Premier Inn website. The main issue is that it’s showing a price of £527 for two nights in one of their hub hotels, which don’t even come with bloody windows as standard.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

2003 vs 2026 The last time I saw AFI was at Leeds Festival the summer before I went to uni. They were absolutely magic last night at SWG3. 23 years was far too much of a gap, I won’t leave it quite so long next time.

A photo taken on a disposable 35mm film camera in 2003 of the band AFI playing in a tent at a festival.

A photo of the band AFI on stage at SWG3. The stage is lit in shades of pink and purple.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

10 miles done ahead of the Copenhagen Half next month! It took a minute to get settled into a comfortable pace, but it was worth the work to get there. Happy Sunday, #RunningPunks #JogDivision

Some graffiti on a wall of a long white cartoon-y cat. Strava stats on the left of the image show a 17km run done in 1h 49m.

Me, a white woman in my early 40’s, taking a selfie after a run outside. I’m smiling at the camera, and I’m wearing a pink baseball cap and white tee shirt

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Meanwhile, this is the most eclipse-y of all the variously blurry and crap photos I took. Guess what I actually need is a lunar orbiter?

A truly dismal, grainy, and blurry photo of the eclipse on August 12th. The orange curve of the Sun appearing behind the Moon is visible against a dark background caused by the photo being taken through eclipse glasses.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I have a few bits of clothing that I got from Vinted (pre-loved first!) that have prompted the occasional compliment, but none more so than this absolute masterpiece. I have yet to wear this tee out the house and not have someone tell me they love it. And truly, how could you not love it? #StarTrek

Excuse my tired face and slightly mad hair. I’m a white woman in my early 40’s, with a blonde-ish bob with a fringe. I’m taking a selfie, and smiling at the camera. I’m wearing a white tee on which is printed a photo of Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard. He looks a bit warped because the print is over my boobs, but I assure you, it’s a totally normal photo in actuality.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

There was a lot going on, to be fair!Of course, it was higher in the sky for us trying to view it on Ayr beach, but we didn’t exactly see enough of the Sun for it to be relevant…

A view over Ayr beach during the partial solar eclipse on the 12th of August. The sky remains stubbornly cloudy, with only some rays peeping though to prove the Sun is still there.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ready for the #SolarEclipse! (I do have eclipse glasses ready as well, but colanders work very well too and are a delightful way to share what you’re seeing if you’ve only got a pair of specs between you)

Me, a white woman in my early 40’s, taking a selfie. I’m holding a colander in partially front of my face for reasons of solar eclipse.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Anyway, the atmosphere in Geneva and surrounds for the Grand Depart Suisse has been magic. We got a smile from Alison Jackson, my partner’s niblings are now convinced that we’re a #VismaLeaseABike household, and we all got to be extremely normal around Vos and PFP (and Buzzy 🐝). #WatchTheFemmes

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Someone spent TWENTY EUROS, TWENTY FUCKING EUROS, to make sure their literal dog was dressed and ready for the start of Stage 3 yesterday. GIVE US THE COMPLETE COVERAGE, YOU BASTARDS.

A very hot brown and white dog, wearing a white and red polka dot t-shirt, lying on the pavement by their owner’s feet at the start of the Tour de France Femmes in Geneva.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It’s very funny going for a run when the #CommonwealthGames is in town, because what do you mean I have to do the most mid 5km imaginable, with some of the world’s best athletes zipping past me, barely breaking a sweat? #RunningPunk #JogDivision

A photo of my shadow on the pavement on a sunny evening, to save you looking at my exceptionally sweaty visage. Strava stats on the left show a 5.94km run done in 38mins

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Given the effects of yesterday’s travel, the amount of mental effort it took to build the Zeiss Model II can only be described as Herculean, but are you kidding me with how cute these dinky starballs are?! L-R Konica-Minolta Infinium Σ, Zeiss Cosmorama, and a Zeiss Model II.

Three tiny planetarium starball projector models on a wooden table. L-R A round, black Konica-Minolta Infinium Σ, a LEGO Zeiss Cosmorama, and a Zeiss Model II.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Yesterday involved two midnights, 22 hours of travel, 16 hours on planes, an empty middle seat, a crossing of the international date line, and a jaunt over Iceland. Japan was properly incredible, but it is also very nice to be home.

A big sign at Glasgow airport from the Tennent’s brewery. Against a blue sky, clouds form the word “oooof”, and a big pint of Tennent’s with the red T branding finishes the “oooft”

A view from a plane window of the sun peeping over the clouds on the horizon

A photo of the route map on a plane entertainment screen showing a plane crossing the Pacific and heading for Alaska.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I was in no way prepared for the scale of this thing (the life-sized Unicorn Gundam on Odaiba Island) when I rounded a corner during yesterday’s long run. 4 miles that were apparently so sweaty a very kind stranger asked if I was OK. #RunningPunks #JogDivision

A fucking MASSIVE unicorn gundam robot, with a white paint job, standing guard outside a mall in Tokyo. Strava stats have been added to the photo and show a 7.29km run done in 50 minutes.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I actually don’t think I could have been much soggier if I’d just gone straight into the canal. 5km through Fukuoka before day 3 of #IPS2026. Nice to see the #RunningPunks heron’s Japanese cousin.

Me, a white woman wearing pink running kit, standing outside by a canal in Fukuoka, Japan, on a rainy day. I’m taking a selfie and smiling at the camera.

A heron standing on some stairs that run down to a canal in Fukuoka, Japan, on a very rainy morning. Strava stats show a 5.84km run done in 41mins

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I did not watch the football last night (though I am pleased with the result), but clearly a lot of Glasgow did, because it was 6am run levels of quiet at 9.30am. 10 slightly sweaty kms ahead of my Copenhagen half marathon training block starting tomorrow. #RunningPunks #JogDivision

Me, a white woman in my early 40’s, taking a selfie after a run. I’m wearing a pink baseball cap, pink T-shirt, grey hydration vest, and black shorts. I’m standing in the street on a sunny day making an awkward peace sign with my left hand. Strava stats at the top left show an 11km run done in 1hr 10mins.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It’s always a good (read: totally excellent) day when the Scottish Space School and @unistrathclyde.bsky.social are in the house. It was lovely to welcome Mike Baker, Suni Williams, and Tricia Mack to work. Seeing how hyped the kids (and adults!) were was really special.

A photo of four people; astronaut Mike Baker, me (looking very happy), NASA engineer Tricia Mack, and astronaut Suni Williams.

Astronaut Suni Williams holding a Lego robot named after her.

Astronauts Suni Williams and Mike Baker, and NASA engineer Tricia Mack standing on a stage with a big picture of Scotland from Space behind them on a screen.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Running an hour behind, but absolutely here for the Pluto-isn’t-a-planet-ing, @chrislintott.bsky.social.

My two cats, who are sitting on my lap, watching Chris Lintott’s Gresham Lecture on Pluto’s non-planetary status on the telly, with every sign of interest.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

In further “very exciting emails” news, I somehow got into next March’s Lisbon Half via my first go at the ballot. That’s #SuperHalf number 5, booked!

A screenshot of an email that reads “MARATONA
CLUBE DE PORTUGAL
Dear Nina Cameron,
You are registered for the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon!
You will soon receive your race number and instructions for your pickup.
Good luck on the test!”

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

The National Museum of Rural Life has the single most Studio Ghibli-looking cat I have seen in my entire life, I love it so much.

The most ridiculously perfect farm cat, sitting neatly in a courtyard on a sunny day. It is black, with a tiny sprinkle of white fur on its chest, and lovely green eyes.

The same ridiculously perfect farm cat, sitting neatly on a window sill, where some kind person has put a square of carpet. It is black, with a tiny sprinkle of white fur on its chest, and lovely green eyes.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Woke up to two excellent emails this morning. The first confirmed that I did actually book my Shinkansen from Tokyo to Fukuoka correctly AND I’ve got the Mt. Fuji seat. The second confirmed that I’ll have some brilliant reading material on the train. Happy publication day, @drcarpineti.bsky.social!

My hand holding my Kindle. On it is the cover for Invisible Rainbows by Dr Alfredo Carpineti

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Your semi-regular reminder to make that appointment to donate blood if you can. #DonateBlood

My hand holding a Tunnock’s teacake wrapped in silver and red foil, and a couple of stickers in the style of the Scottish national football team’s crest which say “yes sir, I’m a donor”

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Taking 10 days off running wasn’t my favourite, and even though today was my second run in this week, it still felt like a slog. But it was a slog in the sun, with a detour to a new park, and it will get easier. #RunningPunks

Me, a white woman, taking a selfie after a run. I’m standing in a park, I’m wearing a black tee, black baseball cap, and grey hydration vest. I’m wearing sunglasses and I’m smiling at the camera.

The back 1/3 of a bus. Sitting on one of the seats is a very large blue and white penguin plushy.

The inside of a derelict building. The walls are graffitied, and there’s no roof. It’s a sunny day, and the sun is streaming through the hole where the roof should be.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

There might be a theme to this year’s birthday celebrations…. #ArtemisII PS, I highly recommend having the Gen Z’s at work make you a birthday card.

An iconic birthday card made by my colleagues, which is a collage of a picture of the Moon in the background, a picture of astronaut Christina Koch, and a picture of me. A speech bubble from Christina says “Happy Birthday Nina Cameron, I love your moon-themed Vans and you are a very talented craftsperson”, and a speech bubble from me says “OMG thank you Artemis II astronaut mission specialist Christina Koch”.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I do think the cats are looking forward to a return to a normal bedtime routine following the splashdown. Thanks to a lot of the #ArtemisII milestones happening at gone midnight, they have been deeply put out over the last ten days.

A view from the sofa in a living room. A small grey and white cat sporting a white bib and moustache, is sitting on my lap, which is covered by a blanket. Behind her on the TV, the Orion spacecraft approaches the Moon.

Another view from the same living room. This time, a large grey and white cat is lying on my lap, with his head turned away to watch the TV, on which a NASA livestream is about to start.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This remains as funny on the 15m dome this morning as it was last night. #ArtemisII

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

It is completely wild to me that in November 2022, @andysaunders-1.bsky.social and I were in the IMAX at work setting up for his lecture, watching #ArtemisI approach the Moon, and today an actual crew aboard the spacecraft is getting much the same view. #ArtemisII

Projected onto an enormous IMAX screen, you can see the white Orion spacecraft to the left approaching the grey ball of the Moon. Both are set against the blackness of space.

The same view of the Orion spacecraft approaching the Moon against the blackness of space.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

How do you know I’ve had to deal with Deutsche Bahn today? It’s hard to tell, but there’s definitely signs if you look for them.

My black Garmin watch on my wrist. On the screen it says “Relax Reminder - higher than normal stress detected. Start a breathing exercise to relax?”

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Sure, gels are great for an energy boost, but have you ever met the actual @coachbennett.bsky.social 10km into a half marathon?

Me, on the left of the photo, in the middle of running the Berlin half marathon, unable to believe my luck that actual Coach Bennett, on the right of the photo is cheering on the race.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Cat tax in exchange for a whinge. It took me TWO HOURS this morning to travel to my doctor’s appointment, have the appointment, pick up a prescription, and travel home. My doctor is an 8 minute drive away, but because Glasgow’s buses FUCKING SUCK, that all took TWO HOURS.

A delightfully chunky tabby sitting on a wall, who clearly spends all day hanging out outside the shops and pharmacy, because it was super friendly, and seemed to be a favourite of everyone walking past.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I also went along to pay a visit to the brilliant @queerbritain.bsky.social. There was only one choice for a souvenir, I’m really excited to get stuck into Queer As Folklore by @sachacoward.bsky.social.

The white sign for the Queer Britain museum attached to a brick wall.

A piece of the UK’s National AIDS quilt. In black text on a white background, it reads “this panel was made by a friend for a friend. The parents do not want this panel shown anywhere. The stigma still exists. Until this changes this panel will remain covered. A red ribbon is not enough. The quilt is not enough. What will it take? Attitudes must change!”. A red AIDS ribbon is pinned to the panel.

A black and white print of a Mercury astronaut. Across the bottom, cut out newspaper words read “claim gay space”

The cover of Sacha Coward’s book, Queer As Folklore.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Part of the instructions for ways to celebrate Larissa were to get outside. I couldn’t find a lake or the sea, but I did find a canal and a big hill. Both of those felt good for the brain and the body. #RunningPunks

Me, a white woman taking a selfie after a run on a sunny day. I’m wearing a white T-shirt, grey hydration vest, pink baseball cap, and black sunglasses. I’m standing on a bridge over the Regents Canal in London, and smiling at the camera. Strava stats on the right hand side show a 12.46km run done in 1hr 17m.

The view from Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath, looking across towards London on a sunny day. There are some clouds in the sky, so the sun is coming through in rays. Strava stats show a 10.25km walk done in 1h 56m.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Today was a beautiful celebration of a beautiful human being. I’m never not going to be angry that we lost Larissa far, far too soon, but I’m also going to be eternally grateful that I was lucky enough to know her. I miss you, you big nerd.

A photo of two pictures placed on a white background. The picture on the left is a lovely hand painted seascape, with a beach, cliff, and blue sea and sky. The one on the right is a photo of a beautiful young white woman. She is standing on a beach, and smiling into the camera.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Between @astroroyalscot.bsky.social’s session, and getting to virtually meet some of the beasts at @edinburghzoo.bsky.social and the Highland Wildlife Park, it’s been a mighty fine Tuesday!

A photo of a computer screen showing a video call. It appears that Edinburgh Zoo Blair, whose name is at the bottom right of the screen, isn’t a human, but is in fact a cheetah sitting in a patch of grass.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

20km followed by a gig at the Barrowlands? My legs are fully going to hate me tomorrow after the longest run of this training block, but I’m not missing #LessThanJake and #TheBouncingSouls. Thank heavens for ibuprofen and a sprung floor… #RunningPunks

The stars and squares of the ceiling of the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. Strava stats superimposed on the left show a 20km run done in 2:11hr

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

As anniversaries go, today is always rough to a greater or lesser extent, but I went out for a run which helped, and it reminded me that the apple clearly didn’t fall far from the tree. My mum has been gone for 28 years, but her influence is most definitely still kicking. #RunningPunks

Me, a white woman in my 40’s, taking a selfie on the Govan Bridge over the Clyde at the end of a run. I’m wearing a pink baseball cap, blue running top, and grey hydration vest. I’m smiling at the camera.

A photo of a photo from the 90’s showing a white woman in her 40’s, with short bobbed brown hair and gold rimmed glasses. She’s standing in a garden on a sunny day after taking part in the Glasgow Women’s 10km. She’s wearing a white vest, black shorts, white trainers, and has a medal round her neck. She’s got her hands on her hips and looks delighted with herself.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

This happens every year, but it’s still humbling when the sun eventually comes out after weeks of grey skies and you realise that you in fact have the emotional depth of a houseplant. 10 miles in actual sunshine, followed by a go in the Glasgow Community Sauna was absolute magic. #RunningPunks

A shot of the Govan Bridge’s striking white structure against a blue sky. Strava stats on the left show a 17km run done in 1 hour 46 mins

Me, a white woman in my 40’s, taking a selfie after a run. I’m wearing a black baseball cap and sunglasses, and a black and purple running get up. I’m smiling at the camera because the sun is shining and warm and it feels magic.

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

She can rant about GenAI, and she can still get in a 15km run before lunchtime. I haven’t been posting many of my runs for reasons entirely unknown to me, but I enjoyed that one, despite it being a very grey day, and I hope you’re enjoying whatever you’re doing with your Saturday. #RunningPunks

Me, a white woman in my 40’s, taking a selfie after a run. I’m wearing a pink hat, black gilet, and a white tee over a grey long sleeve. I’m smiling at the camera and Strava stats on the left of the photo show a 16km run done in 1hr 42mins

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Nina @ninaneedsspace.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Today’s post-run refuel was a bit unconventional, thanks to George Mewes, cheesemonger extraordinaire, when I popped in on the way home for a cheeseboard’s worth for tomorrow’s lunch. If the man himself suggests you try a few samples, you take them, whether you’ve just run 13km or not. #RunningPunks

My hand, wearing a neon yellow running glove, holding a carrier bag from the George Mewes cheese shop in Glasgow. Strava stats show a 14km run done in 1hr 26 mins

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