Ian McClellan

@ianmac.bsky.social

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TV addict, nerdy fan of Dystopian drama. Love a bit of ScandiNoir, Science-Fiction, Aviation, Military History and Cold War Radars & Bunkers. Wellbeing Walks Leader and Community Volunteer in Barrow-in-Furness with Active Cumbria. #ParkRun #LoveParkRun

My running pals, Julie and Sonja at Grizedale ‘Tarn’; which is not to be confused with Grisedale Tarn.
Chloe Pirrie looking she’s hovering underneath her beret while Simon Pegg looks on in awe of her hover skills.
Trump talking bollocks on Sky News.
Facebook post by CANDO-FM. Today, CANDOFM presenter Andrea Williams caught up with Ian McClellan to hear about his popular Wednesday Wellness Walks in Barrow Park. The gentle, friendly walks are open to everyone, with the group moving at a comfortable pace and finishing with a well-earned cup of tea at the café. Numbers have grown from just a few walkers to as many as 15, making it a great way to get outdoors, meet new people and enjoy a chat. Join Ian every Wednesday at 10am by the bandstand in Barrow Park. 🚶‍♀️🌳☕ Travel Actively Barrow.
Screenshot from Sky News. Headline is about Wes Streeting becoming Defence Secretary.
John Lithgow applying far too much chloroform to the handkerchief.
All the volunteers at today’s litter pick.
Rebecca Ferguson in the White House Situation Room in the film ‘A House of Dynamite’.
🚶‍♂️🌟 Don’t miss your chance to join local legend Ian McClellan at this year’s Walk This Way Festival! Ian is leading two fantastic events designed to get you active, meet new people, and explore our local area. Book your place today and come along to celebrate walking, wellbeing and Barrow with us! 🌊 Sea View Wander 📅 Wednesday 22 July | ⏰ 10:00am – 11:00am A relaxed and enjoyable walk with stunning coastal views. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-this-way-sea-view-wander-tickets-1992366120700?aff=oddtdtcreator 🏃 Abbey Taster Run 📅 Sunday 26 July | ⏰ 1:30pm – 2:30pm Perfect for anyone looking to take the next step from walking to running in a friendly, social environment. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-this-way-abbey-taster-run-tickets-1993135124812?aff=oddtdtcreator And don’t miss Ian’s inspiring talk at our FREE Celebration Event! 📅 Wednesday 22 July | ⏰ 1:00pm 📍 Holiday Inn Enjoy complimentary refreshments, snacks and sweet treats, plus the chance to win some great prizes! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-this-way-celebration-event-tickets-1993463679528?aff=oddtdtcreator @followers
Julie and me at the start.
My Strava report for my 30th parkrun
Poster for Walk This Way Celebration Event.
Runna analysis based on my Garmin input to Strava. Shows my splits quite nicely
Garmin summary for our Couch to 5k session which I helped Sonja lead.
My Garmin summary for this morning
🌊 Explore Barrow’s stunning waterfront with one of the area’s most passionate and experienced walk leaders Join Ian McClellan for the Sea View Wander as part of the Walk This Way Festival. Known for his friendly nature, local knowledge and enthusiasm for helping people discover Barrow’s hidden gems, Ian will guide this relaxed walk along the Cavendish Dock Causeway and marina, showcasing beautiful views, local wildlife and fascinating points of interest along the route. 🕙 10:00am – 11:00am 📍 Meet at the corner of St Luke’s Avenue & Roose Road (opposite the Co-Op) Sign up for this walk on the below link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-this-way-sea-view-wander-tickets-1992366120700?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*92zcs0*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjExMTI0NTE3MC4xNzgzNzU3NjAx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODM3NTc2MDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODM3NTc2MDAkajYwJGwwJGgw Whether you're new to walking or a seasoned explorer, come along for a friendly wander, fresh sea air and a chance to see Barrow from a different perspective.
Found Theme Words You earned this badge by finding 2500 theme words across all Strands puzzles. This includes the spangram.
Our Volunteer Coordinator’s crib sheet for everyone who is pacing today. Christian is a phenomenal runner and will be enjoying an ice cream at the cafe as I’m still half way round! 😆🏃‍♂️
UK air defence command & control system (UCCS), showing the UK area of responsibility with the Track Production Area displayed. You can also see Track Continuity Areas which ensure efficient crosstell of Tracks from one Control & Reporting Centre to another. Also visible are various Tracks with vector strobes visible which indicate direction and speed.
Inattentive Russian radar operator eating on position and his display bleeps.
Litter Hitters enjoying a cold drink after clearing some of central Barrow of rubbish.
Publicity still for Crime Story. Left to right: Tony Denison sitting, John Santucci leaning and Dennis Farina standing.
Garmin PacePro plan for Saturday’s Parkrun
Selfie of me by a billboard that includes me!
WALK THIS WAY: Celebration Event Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness by IHG Barrow-in-Furness, England 22 Jul at 13:00 Overview Celebration Event. 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Hosted by Travel Actively Barrow Team Read more › Free 22 Jul at 13:00
Our lovely group is growing!
Picture of the headline from the NWE Mail.
Picture of the Nan Tait Centre taken by me on one of my walks around Barrow.
Poster by a roundabout in Barrow publicising the walking festival
New Adidas shorts in a box far larger than necessary for shipping.
My new race shoes from ASICS. Metaspeed Sky Tokyo.
Today we remember the 52 people who were killed, the people who were injured and affected, the heroes who helped and those who lost loved ones because of the terrible events twenty one years ago on the 7th of July 2005 in London. #LondonBombings #NeverForget #7July
Screenshot off Instagram of the Belgian Red Devils saying ‘Overturn This’.
My phone calendar showing the Oldham Halloween Half Marathon on the same day my Runna plan has me running a ‘19km Hilly Long Run’. 🏃‍♂️ 😆
Headline from the BBC: USA limp out of World Cup as Belgium reach quarterfinals.
Me early on during the first lap.
My chip timing for yesterday’s 10k race.
Screenshot of a Facebook post by Carla Lockhart MP.
Me at the 3 km mark (or thereabouts).
My race number and my medal on top of my club running shirt.
My Barrow Striders running vest.
Sam Elliott as General Buford in the film Gettysburg briefing his commanders on his plan for holding the Confederate troops.
Rhyl* parkrun in the making 🧡 Yesterday the parkrun volunteers met and walked the new course. We are moving ahead with plans to bring parkrun to Rhyl. Volunteers are essential to this happening, so if you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity to join a volunteer team to help on Saturday mornings, we would love to hear from you. You can join us every Saturday, or occasionally. All we ask is you register for free on the parkrun website AND get in touch with us as below: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/ Marshtracksparkrun@gmail.com #loveparkrun 🌳
Oldham Half Marathon on 25th October.
Screenshot of Gettysburg the Directors Cut on Apple TV.
Strava report for tonight’s Cto5k session.
Strava map for the Race to Remember.
Badge earned on Strands for completing 250 games without using a hint.
20 minutes out from Morrisons along the channel. Then 20 back, but slower as I was struggling to maintain the pace.
Lalla Ward inside the TARDIS wearing Tom Baker’s costume of floppy hat, overcoat and his signature scarf.
Today is Chronic Migraine Awareness Day 💜 Chronic migraine is far more than "just a headache." It is a complex neurological condition that can impact every aspect of a person's life, from work and education to relationships and mental wellbeing. By raising awareness, we can help challenge misconceptions, improve understanding, and support those living with migraine every day. #ChronicMigraineAwarenessDay #MigraineAwareness #InvisibleIllness #NeurologicalCondition #MigraineSupport
Strava summary for my run today.
My Strava summary for today’s parkrun.
Selfie wearing my combat stress running top
Making a plan for 2027. A bit nuts maybe, but this heat is driving me up the wall. So here’s the aim, I want to run the Race to Remember in November 2027; that’s 76km or 47.2 miles. So I’ve sketched out next year and my idea is to run a half marathon in April - that’s 21.1 km or 13.1 miles. Then a marathon in June, that’s 42.2km or 26.2 miles. First ultra in September, 50km or 31miles. Build it up over the year so I’m ready for November. Reasonable? 🤷‍♂️😆🏃‍♂️
Screenshot off Facebook of my wellbeing walk group.
The Silo trilogy by Hugh Howey.
HEATWAVE ALERT 5 medications that could put you at risk Antidepressants Common antidepressants like SRIs and TCAs impair the body's internal thermostat, making it difficult to cool down in 30C weather Antipsychotics Medications for conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can limit patient's ability to sweat, or to realise they are overheating or thirsty Stimulants Medications often prescribed for ADHD can raise body temperature, impair sweating, and mask physical exhaustion. Insulin Insulin absorbs faster in the heat, causing rapid blood sugar drops. Extreme heat can also physically degrade insulin, making it unsafe to use Heart and Blood Pressure Medications Beta-blockers: Reduce blood flow to the skin, stopping heat from escaping the body. Diuretics: Increase urine output, accelerating dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Ramipril & Losartan: Disrupt fluid balance and suppress the natural urge to drink. Source: Dipa Kamdar, a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at Kingston University
Julie B and I running around Barrow on parkrun.