No finishers in this year’s Valentine’s Day massacre Barkley. Fingers crossed there will be news of two fun runs when I wake up tomorrow #BM100 #bimble Put the kettle on for Damo’s tea!

Celebrating the return of the Lost Runner of Loop 1 by having my dinner. Cats of Barkley. #bm100

Good Morning from Ireland. Will we still be here by bedtime? #bm100

Is he “The path finder”???? #bm100

It’s like a gate mini-me.

Barkley Results

The #BM100 sheet has a 2026 tab now!
- Not a primary source, and neither are most of its sources, WILL contain misinformation
- Don't share screenshots, share the link, so people see corrections
- Refresh the page manually even if it says it can do it automatically
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This is not a drill! Follow @keithdunn.bsky.social for #bm100 updates and cat pictures.

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This is not a drill! Follow @keithdunne.bsky.social for #bm100 updates and cat pictures

We had a lot of interest in our Health Promotion courses at yesterday’s open day. Get in touch to find out more! @uniofgalwaycmnhs.bsky.social @galwayhprc.bsky.social

Huge congratulations to our MA Health Promotion graduates! Your commitment and achievements inspire us. Wishing you all the best as you take your next steps. Well done! 🎉

MicroCreds Semester 2 Lunchtime Webinar YouTube video by University of Galway

🎉 Health Promotion Micro-credentials starting Jan 2026!

- Mental Health Promotion
- Promoting Health in the Workplace
- Promoting Healthy Behaviors

Deadline is December 15th!

See link to information webinar here: youtu.be/U6MJTBUsK6M

Don’t miss your chance to upskill and make an impact! 🎓

🎉 Congratulations @allisoningalway.bsky.social 🎓
Dr. Allison Dunne has officially graduated with her PhD from Sheffield Hallam University! We’re absolutely thrilled for you -what a fantastic achievement. Enjoy every moment of the celebrations! 🥂✨

Some of the posters presented at our conference today 🎓#HPRC2025

Looking forward to a day of learning, networking and new friends. #hprc25 @galwayhprc.bsky.social

Social experiences during participation in a community physical activity initiative: a cross-sectional study of parkrun participants in Ireland Community initiatives are a popular social prescribing choice to support mental wellbeing. Recent studies suggest that parkrun, a global physical activity initiative, can promote mental wellbeing and ...

A pre-print of my PhD research on social connections at parkrun is now available on Medrxiv. Thank you to my supervisors Steve Haake, Alice Bullas and Helen Quirk for their guidance during this project. medrxiv.org/cgi/content/...

The HBSC Trends Report shows changes in child health behaviours between 1998 and 2022:

www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

@roinnslainte.bsky.social

New data from @galwayhprc.bsky.social highlights poor mental health among young people in Ireland.

HBSC Trends report a reduction in tobacco use amongst young people by 4.7%. It was 22.6% in 1998. #hbsctrends #HBSCIreland @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social

HBSC Trends report that dieting or trying to lose weight in young people has increased by 12.7%. It was 11.9% in 2002 #HBSCtrends #HBSCIreland @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social

The proportions of children drinking alcohol in Ireland have reduced very significantly from 33% in 1998 to 18% in 2022 as reported in the latest HBSC trends report #hbsctrends #hbsc #alcohol @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social

18.3% of school aged children reported having gone to school or bed hungry. This has increased since 2002 (16.6%). #hunger #hbsc #hbsctrends #schoolchildren @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social

Our Annual #HealthPromotion Conference website is now live!! 🥳 You can register and submit an abstract at www.hprcconference.ie. An Early Bird registration fee is available until April 21st, and the deadline for abstracts is May 7th. We are looking forward to seeing you in Galway in June! #HPRC2025

“We’re there for the social, as much as the business” Expert patient Derek Stewart gives advice on how to encourage online patient engagement in research: allow 10 mins for chat before and after PPI meetings. Fantastic day of PPI education from @uniofgalway.bsky.social

Thanks for all the updates @keithdunn.bsky.social See you all next year #BM100 #2026

“Want a chair?” a spectator asks.

“No..chairs are for finishers,” John replies.

In the howling wind and rain, John Kelly completes a “Fun Run” at the 2025 Barkley Marathons in 39 hours and 50 minutes. Afterward, he takes the ceremonial bugle and plays his own taps.

Any updates? #BM100

I think you’ve just nominated yourself! Eoin has tried a few times I think.

Glad you found us ❤️ #BM100

Is there a small European woman in Frozen Head State Park this year? #BM100