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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As the sun sets on September, I’m quite chuffed that it’s been a 100 mile month. Last time I did that was a decade ago. Reached a bench at last light and decided to pause for a moment to be thankful. #running #runsky
A grassy path raised on an embankment. There’s a few across fields. The sky is lit with the yellows and oranges of the fading lightLast light. There’s still a little light on the horizon but the foreground of greenery is in deep shadow.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This morning’s run was lit by the harvest moon with help from my new light vest - loving the chest light. Great pace until my stomach said no more 😒 No photos sadly - the estuary was ethereal in the moonlight. And sorry to the flock of geese I woke up who then absolutely freaked. #running #runsky
A screenshot of a Suunto workout summary. It shows 7 miles took 1 hour 33 minutes at an average pace of 13 minutes, 18 seconds a mile. 
It also shows that the runner is slightly crazy as the run began at 4:40 am.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Moonset/sunrise run and it was GLORIOUS! Bats, deer, heron, Cetti’s warbler, cobweb collecting. Felt good the whole way and the time was good too. A 10k PB! Dreaming of getting back to a sub hour pace (last achieved in a previous decade). #running #runsky
A photo of the moon setting across the fields. The photo isn’t of great quality (wrong settings) but it was stunning. A photo across a different field with the estuary in the distance. The sun is breaking through the horizon level cloud.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Been struggling to ignore the good vibes and dial it down to the planned effort lately. So, this morning was 20 minutes on the treadmill to one of those fitness videos. I normally go off perceived effort rather than heart rate & zones but… maybe I took it a bit too easy?! 🤷‍♀️ #running #runsky
A screen shot of heart rate during a workout. Average was 128 BPM and most time was spent in zone 1, with a little in zones 2 & 3.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Had a niggly knee after Saturday’s long run so took a couple of extra days of rest. Intended to go slow n steady but set a PB instead. Adrenaline is a powerful drug! Love twilight running. Less keen on the niggly knee which is now protesting this evening’s effort. #running #runsky
A farmer’s field with an oak tree on the horizon. The tree is backlit by the sunset. Slightly blurry photo of a farm track with the moon rising above it
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
18 miles yesterday with a sheep rescue, cow dodging, a halfway brunch stop and then navigating Essex’s answer to the surface of the moon (freshly ploughed field) before a delightful wooded bridleway. Lazy day today giving the cats their rightful attention. #running #runsky
A ram with its head stuck in a wire fence. It wanted to get to the ladies on the other side. A freshly ploughed field with the footpath just visible amongst the rugged clumps of soil. A beautiful wooded bridleway. The path is wide with leaf litter on the ground and still green trees either side. A black cat resting its head on its human’s arm. It’s reaching a paw out to rest on the arm too.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Came home & knew from my husband’s face that little Noah had been found. Devastated for the family. My thoughts also go to the team that found him & the whole SAR community. Proud that despite those that would seek to divide, this is still a country where an entire community turns out when needed
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Happy fast run Tuesday! (to me) Cracked out a 5k PB, then knocked 10% off my hill sprint time. Also felt like I was going to twist an ankle on the bobbly trail I found and throw up at the top of the hill. Definitely not all glamour. (Reader, I looked and was an absolute wreck) #running #runsky
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Oops. Meant to go for a 3 mile recovery hike with maybe a little bit of gentle jogging. But the legs felt good and it was raining and I love running in the rain. So, it was more like 60/40 walk/run. Think I might pay for it tomorrow 😬 🤦‍♀️ #running #runsky
A screenshot of an Apple fitness workout. Workout time is 1:19:36 with a distance of 5.74 miles. The average pace is 13:51 per mile and the effort is moderate.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
13.1 miles along the canal this morning. A really beautiful route and managed to maintain a good pace (for me!) all the way. The fuelling and effort strategy really paid off. Plus there were horses - bonus! #running #runsky
A herd of horses - mainly chestnuts - munching the greenery next to the canalPath beside the canal. Everything is looking lush and green. There’s a blanket of woolly clouds above. Another shot of the lush green path along the canal. This time with some more blue sky peeking out from the blanket of fluffy cloud.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Today’s run was delightfully damp after a whole day of rain. In places the ground was positively bouncy! I’m sure I’ll be complaining in a couple of months but today I was grateful not to be on ground baked harder than concrete. 7.5 miles with last 1.5 intentionally in the dark. #running #runsky
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Saving a life is never a political act. What happens before or after may be political but saving a life is an act of human decency and morality. The sea does not discriminate in who she claims. HM Coastguard and the RNLI do not discriminate in who they save.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
My word, that Katie Taylor entrance. Outstanding. Not ashamed to admit my eyes are watery
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
If anyone has some spare cash and fancies doing a good deed, my sister’s cat had an unfortunate and expensive encounter with a dog www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-...
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Donate to Help save Tinks after a dog attack, organized by Sarah Jones
If you have ever visited my house, you'll know our Tinks. She greets everyone in the … Sarah Jones needs your support for Help save Tinks after a dog attack
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Because I think the Proms are so much more than one thing, here is my very favourite Proms performance. I would never have listened to sax before and this absolutely changed my mind. There must be a thousand contenders, all according to our varied tastes. #TheProms youtu.be/BARAHLk-8dk?...
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Leo P at the BBC Proms 2017
YouTube video by Brian Wicks
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Shoutout to Boghopper Races and their amazing marshals for a lovely little 10k (ish) event. Not so sure about the Norfolk mountains though - three times my usual ascent in a third of the distance 🤪 😮‍💨 #running
A screen shot from a workout tracking app showing a personal record for maximum ascent during a trail run of 1,235 foot. A wooden medal for the Letting Off Steam event, for 5k or 10k run.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
For anyone in East Anglia that’s been lulled into a false sense of security with the temperature drop - it is still quite toasty to run in 🥵
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Water is falling from the sky! This is not a drill. At least four neighbours also went outside to verify - slightly strange being stood in the garden at nearly midnight all in your PJs. And one of our cats is hanging her head out the window trying to catch a few drops - she doesn’t even like rain
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
That moment when it’s time to be the bad guy and interrupt a happy Caturday by administering the eye drops 😮‍💨 Purring kitty curled up on my chest has now left a trail of fire in her wake as she bolted away. Second purring kitty is looking at me nervously as if I might be about to attack her too
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I used to think women victim blaming other women was ‘just’ internalised misogyny. I’ve had a revelation today due to an unrelated tragedy that it’s at least partly a form of self-reassurance. Deeming the ‘cause’ to be something that doesn’t apply to you, therefore the tragedy won’t happen to you.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Today I unlocked 3 running achievements: 1. I survived being repeatedly dive bombed by a very angry tern. 2. I didn’t throw up at the awful stench of blue green algae 3. I didn’t hit the deck when I tripped on the very long grass cuttings Subtext: it was an awful ‘run’ (more walk because of no 3)
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
One of the cats is missing and her sister has become super clingy. Having a cat constantly touching you for reassurance in this heatwave is heartbreakingly hot.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
@tomgaymor.bsky.social When is the actual race start today please Tom? Is it 5:45pm (weather permitting)? And assume Sky Sports Mix at that point?
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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
happy 9th anniversary to the day we watched Zendaya fall madly in love with Tom Holland in real-time
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
cw: Obligatory proud daughter & sister post Here’s my mum at the end of her first marathon. She’s 74, 5”1 (and a half!), blind and partially deaf. She did the last 7 miles bent sideways as her back went. Massive shoutout to the volunteer that helped them to the end! www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
A photo of two very proud smiley women holding their London marathon medals. The smiles are huge with delight that the 26.2 miles are over. (Photo taken before they then had to limp to the train station home when there was less smiling)A photo of three people at the end of the London marathon. The lady in the middle is a blind runner and she’s clearly in pain as she leans to the side. She’s supported by her guide runner on one side and a heroic but unknown man on the other.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The rain is so heavy outside it sounds like it’s about to break through the window. I’m preparing for the possibility appropriately by burrowing further under the duvet.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I love the impromptu community that forms around the Barkley Marathons. Thanks to @keithdunn.bsky.social especially for having us all on the refresh button. Although one of the cats has fallen asleep waiting for them to come through Loop 1 #BM100 #kittykontent
A black cat curled up tight, asleep on a cushion
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
#pinktest Here’s to a night of great cricket and a worthy cause
An image provided by the McGrath Foundation showing support for the Pink Test. A pink grandstand seat with ‘Pippa’ on the back of it is over looking a cricket field. 
Above the field, ‘I’m helping take care to all cancers, in memory of Matt, in support of every nurse’.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Brace everyone it’s nearly time! #9LC #Word
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
After that The Shepherd’s Farewell might be going to the top of the list - sublime! #9LC
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Couldn’t get to sleep so #TheAshes it is. Come on then gentlemen, make my sleep deprivation and late night ironing session worth it
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Huh, at least I can have a lie in tomorrow. Well done to Travis Head - everybody else, take notes. #TheAshes
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
#TheAshes
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a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee surrounded by fire .
Alt: a cartoon dog is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee surrounded by fire saying, this is fine
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Trying to listen to TMS and watch a wet F1 qualifying is challenging for my 4am brain #TheAshes #F1
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
I’m pleased that it’s a slightly slower start today - I need to caffeinate before anything too dramatic happens #TheAshes
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
1st sip of 1st cup of tea - wicket 2nd sip of 2nd cup of tea - wicket Does this mean I need to give up tea?! #TheAshes
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Darn - was hoping I’d manage a cup of tea before we lost a wicket #ashes
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Courage calls to courage everywhere
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Been meaning to save some things before deleting my old Larry bird app. Seeing that salute, I’ve simply deactivated & removed it. In the midst of the darkness, I cling to hope. There is more than a little good in this world. It is worth fighting for. One day the sun will shine out the clearer.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
One of the truly great modern Christmas traditions!
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
@kejamieson.bsky.social
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
@frisky9.bsky.social so pleased you’re here with ping & pong!
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
I seem to have a dinnertime supawvisor
A black cat looks longingly at a bowl of human food
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Makkon @makkon.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
What are we holding onto, Sam?
That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it's worth fighting for.
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Peter Tennant @pwgtennant.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
#SkyFollowerBridge can help find tweeps to follow (if you still have your X account)! bsky.app/profile/pwgt...
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
They’re just so cute when they ask for belly rubs
A black cat with a white belly lying on its back presenting itself for belly rubs and looking at the camera as if to ask for them. Its front paws are curled up. The cat is lying on some soft fleecy blankets. A black cat lying belly up and receiving belly rubs. The cat is making air biscuits.
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Pippa @pippa404.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
@onenerdsopinion.bsky.social
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