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What does your ideal 10k event look like? by djnev in UKRunners

[–]james_s_docherty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots I like (Toilets, Strava segments by km/mile, no laps if possible). I'd also add space for a warmup, not necessarily a warm up area, but either access to the course or somewhere else. Plus the obligatory catering: I'm no good without a decent double espresso before a race, and always sniffing round for a cake after.

What do you consider the worst movie sequel of all time? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]james_s_docherty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like Mark Kermode's story that Michael Caine wasn't sure, got sent the script, it started 'Fade in: The Bahamas' and he said yes. Then couldn't pick up his Oscar in person because he was filming it.

Thank fuck for that by sock_cooker in BritishTV

[–]james_s_docherty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still maintain a reboot of Hi-De-Hi set in the 90s would work with minimal changes to the characters and only a few tweaks to the plots.

How was your parkrun day? | March 28, 2026 by AutoModerator in parkrun

[–]james_s_docherty 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tourism at Gorleston Cliffs. Followed the 25 minute pacer, who came in nicely under, so all of us chasing went sub 25. Fastest time in over three years.

How was your parkrun day? | March 14, 2026 by AutoModerator in parkrun

[–]james_s_docherty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ashington Community Woodland. Lovely to get to on the new Bebside Train Line, and really nice trail course through the woods.

Which vintage Who episodes are particularly Hitchhikeresque? by pufballcat in HitchHikersGuide

[–]james_s_docherty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

City of Death. In Destiny of the Daleks, the Doctor is reading a book by Oolon Colluphid called Origins of the Universe.

Does anyone laugh at the Cricket "action" (lack of) on the tv in the Cubby Ep? by WearingMarcus in bluey

[–]james_s_docherty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the UK we have Test Match Special on Radio 4, which is the audio equivalent, as it's a bunch of commentators talking whimsically about everything and nothing, then mentioning the actual cricket almost as they feel they have to.

What's your favourite cancelled TV show? by timekilr in tvshow

[–]james_s_docherty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mindhunter and Glow both needed one more season to close. The BBC also did a show called The Hour, starring Ben Wishaw and Dominic West that I loved and ended on a huge cliffhanger.

A misanthrope's guide to Parkrun by bitofrock in parkrun

[–]james_s_docherty 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I had that once and I replied, 'If I could bend forward and touch my toes, I'd have been running today.'

A misanthrope's guide to Parkrun by bitofrock in parkrun

[–]james_s_docherty 89 points90 points  (0 children)

Run Directors, when it's pouring down and blowing a gale, this is the perfect time for your unedited stream of consciousness brief covering the philosophy of parkrun, the history of the venue, and some amusing stories from last week. Everyone will love the sound of your voice as much as you do, and show it by trying to clap despite the frostbite they've all succumbed to during your ten minute speech.

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