Chris B
@cmbainbridge.bsky.social
Software engineer based in Birmingham, UK. I help drive machines that cut metal. Raised in Boro. Runner, always trying to get better at it.
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New York City Marathon done. The city really delivered.
November 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
New York City Marathon done. The city really delivered.
On the bus to Staten Island.
November 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
On the bus to Staten Island.
Arrived in NYC for the marathon. Love the view from the hotel.
October 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Arrived in NYC for the marathon. Love the view from the hotel.
The Talented Mr Ripley, yesterday at Birmingham Rep. Clever production, a brilliant performance from Ed McVey as Tom Ripley.
September 27, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The Talented Mr Ripley, yesterday at Birmingham Rep. Clever production, a brilliant performance from Ed McVey as Tom Ripley.
A fantastic production of Abigail's Party at @crescenttheatre.bsky.social
Hilariously funny, but you feel all the frustrations simmering away, the constant jostling for status and the pain
Hilariously funny, but you feel all the frustrations simmering away, the constant jostling for status and the pain
September 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A fantastic production of Abigail's Party at @crescenttheatre.bsky.social
Hilariously funny, but you feel all the frustrations simmering away, the constant jostling for status and the pain
Hilariously funny, but you feel all the frustrations simmering away, the constant jostling for status and the pain
Today was my 300th parkrun at Cannon Hill.
September 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Today was my 300th parkrun at Cannon Hill.
Manchester marathon yesterday was tough! It was very warm by the end, and I got cramp from around 36km but I managed to get a PR by the skin of my teeth. The people of Manchester were absolute stars, supportive and so generous.
April 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Manchester marathon yesterday was tough! It was very warm by the end, and I got cramp from around 36km but I managed to get a PR by the skin of my teeth. The people of Manchester were absolute stars, supportive and so generous.
Final long run before Manchester. Thanks everyone, the company really helped along the way.
April 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Final long run before Manchester. Thanks everyone, the company really helped along the way.
Beautiful morning at Edgbaston Reservoir. Celebrating a decade of running parkrun by marshaling, and with cake and chocolates.
Saving the legs for 32km run tomorrow. Ulp.
Saving the legs for 32km run tomorrow. Ulp.
April 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Beautiful morning at Edgbaston Reservoir. Celebrating a decade of running parkrun by marshaling, and with cake and chocolates.
Saving the legs for 32km run tomorrow. Ulp.
Saving the legs for 32km run tomorrow. Ulp.
Today it's 10 years since I rocked up to Cannon Hill Park and did my first ever parkrun. I thought I'd only do one, as a stepping stone in 10k training. Something just clicked with it, since I've done it another 329 times since. I'll celebrate tomorrow marshaling at Edgbaston Reservoir.
April 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Today it's 10 years since I rocked up to Cannon Hill Park and did my first ever parkrun. I thought I'd only do one, as a stepping stone in 10k training. Something just clicked with it, since I've done it another 329 times since. I'll celebrate tomorrow marshaling at Edgbaston Reservoir.
Today's long training run was pretty tough. 30k, but it was the last 5k at tempo that took everything I had. Hoping it helps when I need to dig deep at the end.
Roughly one month to go, now.
Roughly one month to go, now.
March 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today's long training run was pretty tough. 30k, but it was the last 5k at tempo that took everything I had. Hoping it helps when I need to dig deep at the end.
Roughly one month to go, now.
Roughly one month to go, now.
28km training run for Manchester Marathon today. It was an absolutely beautiful day, but really glad to have had running buddies to keep me going when it got tough. Half way through the training now.
March 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
28km training run for Manchester Marathon today. It was an absolutely beautiful day, but really glad to have had running buddies to keep me going when it got tough. Half way through the training now.
Looking back on the last year, what stands out most is losing Darwin. He was the sweetest, most loving cat. He'd been my little friend ever since he was a tiny kitten. I still miss him, six months later.
December 31, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Looking back on the last year, what stands out most is losing Darwin. He was the sweetest, most loving cat. He'd been my little friend ever since he was a tiny kitten. I still miss him, six months later.
Same Christmas shirt as last year. With added bowtie this year. Happy Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Same Christmas shirt as last year. With added bowtie this year. Happy Christmas!
At Birmingham Rep for " A Christmas Carol". It was really good!
December 21, 2024 at 10:11 PM
At Birmingham Rep for " A Christmas Carol". It was really good!
Happy birthday parkrun for Alice @cannonhparkrun.bsky.social
December 21, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Happy birthday parkrun for Alice @cannonhparkrun.bsky.social
Goodbye Maxwell. We will miss you so much. A local cat superstar, everyone knew you.
November 13, 2023 at 6:27 PM
Goodbye Maxwell. We will miss you so much. A local cat superstar, everyone knew you.
This came today! Very excited.
November 7, 2023 at 9:32 PM
This came today! Very excited.
My watch seems to think I conked out about 20 minutes in!
October 29, 2023 at 2:45 PM
My watch seems to think I conked out about 20 minutes in!
#BirminghamSwifts medal photo after the race.
October 29, 2023 at 2:43 PM
#BirminghamSwifts medal photo after the race.
Today was Coventry Half marathon, which I entered on a whim. A beautiful day for a race, perfect conditions. Coventry looked great!
October 29, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Today was Coventry Half marathon, which I entered on a whim. A beautiful day for a race, perfect conditions. Coventry looked great!
Sutton Park #parkrun
A new course today. Cannon Hill was cancelled so a few #BirminghamSwifts went there.
A new course today. Cannon Hill was cancelled so a few #BirminghamSwifts went there.
October 28, 2023 at 12:16 PM
Sutton Park #parkrun
A new course today. Cannon Hill was cancelled so a few #BirminghamSwifts went there.
A new course today. Cannon Hill was cancelled so a few #BirminghamSwifts went there.