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Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 3d

I was unexpectedly admitted to hospital on Sunday 5th October where I remained until my discharge this afternoon.

Post Dragon's Back Race my foot was still swollen and sore.

I was diagnosed with a DVT on Friday morning.

I've documented my experience in a blog.

skrunning.home.blog/2025/10/12/d...

A canulated right arm.

Bare feet. The left is a normal pale skin color. The right is slightly swollen and very red and sore.

Bare feet. Both slightly swollen but the right is also red, sore and much more swollen.

Me, in my hospital bed, in the corridor.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 11h

Photo taken from Irton Fell looking across a flat valley towards Buckbarrow Crags with Seatallon in the distance and Wast Water to the right.

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Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 12h

My blog page engagement has skyrocketed. It appears a medical saga is more popular reading than my usual race reports. 🤣

Blog page stats for the last week showing views have risen 60,100% and visitors have risen 43,550%

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Dave.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 3d

I asked the doctors the same question. They can't say for sure. One theory is that the inflammation caused by the cellulitis infection led to the DVT. Another theory was that reduced circulation due to the DVT caused cellulitis.
The future neck down CT scan is to check for possible causes.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you Ali.

I completely agree. I saw so many very poorly vulnerable & elderly patients who weren't able to advocate for themselves.

Personally, I have some way to go in my recovery, but things have turned a corner and are now heading in the right direction.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you. I'm feeling pretty weak and fragile, but I'm glad to be home.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 3d

My HRV doesn't lie. I feel pretty weak and shakey, and my sleep pattern is all over the shop.

A screnshot of my Coros watch app showing a very low HRV score.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 3d

I was unexpectedly admitted to hospital on Sunday 5th October where I remained until my discharge this afternoon.

Post Dragon's Back Race my foot was still swollen and sore.

I was diagnosed with a DVT on Friday morning.

I've documented my experience in a blog.

skrunning.home.blog/2025/10/12/d...

A canulated right arm.

Bare feet. The left is a normal pale skin color. The right is slightly swollen and very red and sore.

Bare feet. Both slightly swollen but the right is also red, sore and much more swollen.

Me, in my hospital bed, in the corridor.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 6d

My heart would want the tea, but my head would make me choose the flapjack. I learned long ago there are three ways to warm up in these events. Move faster. Put on more warm layers. Put more fuel on the fire. Calories, calories, calories!

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 7d

Photo of Great End taken from Rossett Pike. Elevation circa 650m.

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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 9d

1/2 The BBC Green Sport Awards celebrate athletes who are putting the climate front and centre.

We were there, representing the running scene.

This year, Green Sport Athlete of the Year Hector Pardoe used his challenge to protest water quality (How We Speak Out).

Read more in our blog.

The BBC Green Sport Awards show us how to act now - The Green Runners CIC

Living by the estuary means a love for its unique smell–and a fear of pollution. Find out how The Green Runners are inspired by the BBC Green Sport Awards winners.

thegreenrunners.com

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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 10d

Kit conundrum. 🤔

In the UK it’s the time of year when we may need to pack a waterproof running jacket when heading out on a long run. 💦

We want our kit to have a long life but waterproof jackets are often not built to last.

What are your tips for getting the most from your jacket?

📷 Pixabay

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Fell Running Guide @fellrunningguide.bsky.social · 13d

Can you navigate with map and compass?
What about in the dark?

Next night navigation course Friday 31st October, 7pm. £25 from Grouse Inn near Froggatt.

2 people wearing running kit, looking at maps in the dark.

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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 14d

Absolutely idiotic decision by Kemi Badenoch and UK Tories to walk away from 2008 Climate Change Act

I have explained just how comprehensively idiotic here. It is wrong morally, economically, technically and politically

www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

We all know politicians can get things wrong from time-to-time, right? What's impressive is just how utterly and comprehensively wrong Kemi Badenoch is on her decision to abandon the Climate Cha...

We all know politicians can get things wrong from time-to-time, right? What's impressive is just how utterly and comprehensively wrong Kemi Badenoch is on her decision to abandon the Climate Change ...

www.linkedin.com

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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 15d

Not what you want to see from any outdoor / running brand.

A stunt that is wrong on so many levels.

#HowWeKitUp #ChooseWisely

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Arc'teryx: Outdoor brand apologises for 'dragon' fireworks in Himalayas

Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact.

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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 19d

1/2 - We need to talk about what we eat.

One of our four pillars is #HowWeFuel

We recognise that what we eat has a big part to play in our impact on the environment & climate.

This article highlights the need to keep that conversation alive.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Meat is a leading emissions source – but few outlets report on it, analysis finds

Sentient Media reveals less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture as source of carbon emissions

www.theguardian.com

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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 19d

Who’s out running with their Green Runners’ badge this weekend?

Start a conversation today about green running.

#HowWeSpeakOut

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 21d

I'm proud to represent The Green Runners 💚

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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 21d

1/4 The Green Runners believe in running with purpose!

Kev's @superkev79.bsky.social Dragon's Back Race story shows how small choices make a big difference.

Inspired by TGR, Kev leans on our community to tackle the waste & environmental impact he sees in running.

📷 ©No Limits Photography

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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 23d

1/2 - Protect Our Winters UK is looking for your input.

Tell them how you travel to the outdoors.

What’s working? What’s getting in the way? Faced endless delays? Or found a brilliant low-carbon alternative that more people should know about?

@protectourwinters.bsky.social

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 24d

Disaster for the planet, for local residents and for wildlife as Gatwick second runway is approved. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Gatwick given green light for £2.2bn second runway plan

Heidi Alexander approves expansion to allow 100,000 more flights a year

www.theguardian.com

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you for representing TGR Matt.

Kevin Bowen @superkev79.bsky.social · 28d

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