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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · 26d

Ran the Ealing Half with @sarahkern.bsky.social dressed as a beaver and me as a tree to raise money for #WeRunEaling

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#ealinghalfmarathon
#ealingfeeling
#running
#ukrunchat

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Sep 17

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Sep 17

🌳🦫 Training is in full swing for the Ealing Half Marathon — yes, we’ll be running as a tree & a beaver!
We’re supporting We Run Ealing,

#EalingHalfMarathon #WeRunEaling #EalingRunning #RunLondon #RunningCommunity #WestLondon #RunForCharity #RunnersOfInstagram #CharityChallenge #LoveEaling

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Sep 14

This year Sarah and I will run the Ealing Half dressed as a beaver & tree to raise money for We Run Ealing who inspire people of all ages and abilities to get moving, connect with others, and enjoy Ealing’s green spaces.

If you’d like to donate.

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Sep 4

@mrjamesob.bsky.social 🍿ready - looking forward to 10am and the ‘to be recorded’ full disclosure interview with Congressman Raskin. (Has he got your book?)

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 3

Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Aug 23

Another Saturday and, erm, another marathon… 🫣

In my defence I didn’t mean to. We set off for a long run and just kept going.

Run streak now at 235 days and 2150 miles run.

#running
#strava
#trailrunning
#runstreak

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Aug 19

Annoyingly I didn’t get my phone out quickly enough. There was a little bit of argy-bargy this morning #RichmondPark - must be that time of year!

Another 21 miles done today and day 231 completed.

#runchat
#running
#runstreak
#trailrunner
#ruttingseason

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Aug 16

Completed another personal marathon this morning - 2nd in 2 weeks - and maintained my run streak (228 days, 2064 miles). I’m glad I don’t get bogged down in the science of running and miss the fun and sense of freedom it gives.

#running
#ukrunchat
#strava
#runnersworld
#runnersbliss
#trailrunning

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Aug 3

Sort of a busy weekend… did me some running!

Really pleased with myself, managed a sub 4 hour marathon and was able to run a distance today too.

Not training for anything, just doing what I feel I can manage.

#running
#ukrunchat
#trailrunning
#runninglondon
#runnersworld
#worldofrunning

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Aug 1

Saw these at work today: Pieris brassicae (Large White butterfly) alongside Euplagia quadripunctaria (Jersey Tiger moth) increasingly seen in southern UK. Both active pollinators. 🦋🌸

#Lepidoptera #ButterflyConservation #UKMoths #Pollinators #InsectEcology #Biodiversity #UrbanWildlife

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Jul 31

Hit 200-day run streak on 19/7/25 and celebrated with ‘The Lost Valley’ run in Glencoe. Cracking holiday— @sarahkern.bsky.social, Si & I clocked 140+ miles over 12 days. YTD: 1,870 miles. 🏃‍♂️⛰️

#RunStreak #Glencoe #TrailRunning #RunnersOfTwitter #RunningGoals #TheLostvalley

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Jul 2

Saw an unattended fire near #BostonManorPark by the #GrandUnionCanal on our morning run. @sarahkern.bsky.social called 999, I gave the #what3words location. A mile later, #LFB rang back—lost. I sprinted back to guide them. Chiswick crew put it out with buckets + bats. Got a thumbs-up at the end. 👊🔥

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today marked my 6 month running streak (182 continuous days). So far I’ve managed 1566 miles (avg 8.5 miles a day).

Thanks to @sarahkern.bsky.social for inspiring me to run and for the photo. Happy days.

#ukrunchat
#running
#streak
#grandunioncanal
#werunealing
#strava
#run

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Jul 1

As you’re a professional streaker, when did you count your half year? I’m on day 182 so do I have to do a half run at teatime today or wait until tomorrow…. 🤔

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Jun 20

Streak day 171 and 1475 miles completed. After months/years of looking for the little owl at #warrenfarm and never seeing it, today I did and managed to get a few photos too!! Happy days.

#EWG #ealing #birdwatching #littleowl

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · Jun 5

This footage was caught by one of the regular patrons (Ewa) recently, an incredible encounter!

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · May 31

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · May 30

@mrjamesob.bsky.social they’re ready when you are!

Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · May 30

Went to the Beaver Project in Greenford yesterday evening. We often run through it but never at a time they are active. (Beavers - crepuscular/nocturnal
Me - diurnal).

We went for a mooch, which meant I could take my DSLR for a change. Rather pleased I did!

#beavers #wildlife #nature #mammals

North American Beaver in water. Taken at The Beaver Project in Greenford, London, UK. Just its head is above water and it’s facing towards the camera.

North American Beaver in water. Taken at The Beaver Project in Greenford, London, UK. It is swimming away across the flooded area. 2 ducks are distant in the shot.

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · May 30

Went to the Beaver Project in Greenford yesterday evening. We often run through it but never at a time they are active. (Beavers - crepuscular/nocturnal
Me - diurnal).

We went for a mooch, which meant I could take my DSLR for a change. Rather pleased I did!

#beavers #wildlife #nature #mammals

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · May 21

Caught a serious ‘beef’ along the canal today, fortunately no injuries!

#grandunioncanal
#crt
#predator
#swan #cygnet #heron #birdwatching
#brentriverpark

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · May 16

Difficult run today as I’m feeling tired/out of sorts 🤷‍♂️ made better by a grey heron though.

#running #grandunioncanal #ealing #CRT #birds #heron

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · May 15

A morning of newborns - fortunately I had my #GoPro.

Running early really does afford me opportunities to observe the crepuscular activities local to me.

Day 135 and 1190 miles covered.

#running #runningstreak #grandunioncanal #signets #ponies #heron #kit #rabbit #foal

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · May 13

Todays Run…

Partner ✅
Sun ✅
Warm ✅
Wildlife ✅ (bunnies and ponies)
Chatty tempo ✅
Bump into running friend ✅

That’s a win!

#running
#runningstreak
#ukrunchat
#grandunioncanal
#warrenfarm
#ealing

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Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · May 12

👏👏👏

Nick Spellman @nickspellman.bsky.social · May 9

After several long and intensive days of work and feeling quite tired, I decided to have a morning off and go for a long, slower run.

This was 128 of my streak with a 15 mile run. (1126 miles this year).

#running
#runstreak
#ealing
#grandunioncanal
#warrenfarm
#ukrunchat

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