What I would have been buying 37 years ago - always release day with Madonna from Material Girl onwards

Went in HMV for the first time in ages, it’s t-shirts, Funko toys, K-pop merchandise, very little music - vinyl and CDs in the basement, I guess that’s where the money is these days, best sellers on ground level.

8.3 miles which was kinda secondary to the music listening

Been waiting for the new albums from Harry Styles & Morrissey, now they’re here I’m almost scared to listen in case they don’t live up to my hopes.

Something Old, Something New 7. What’s the Frequency Kenneth? R.E.M. (1994)

Spotify

New barber today, Craig I let him do his own thing as I usually let James do his own thing, I think it’s best to give them freedom, he’s gone more textured, choppy which I like - and I had to ask him to add a tip.

13.1 miles including 6k at pace interval session in Greenwich park in the middle

Something Old, Something New 6. Fabulous - MEEK (2026) Tax man took my money, but I'm feelin' fuckin fabulous I ain't sad, I'm just feelin' fuckin' fabulous

Missed the sun today

Garmin told me my sleep was restorative and reduced my recovery time down to 48 hours, but I was awake at 1am on Strava 🤔

Iran meant to be at the World Cup in the summer, held in the US, among other countries - FIFA and their peace prize looking a little foolish now.

Something Old, Something New 5. Love Lies Lost - Helen Terry (1984)

9 miles, tired legs and people who pretend they’re being natural when you know it’s posed 😉

I didn’t realise it was Kombucha when I picked this up, I really must pay more attention

Every morning we wake up to find we’re a step closer to world war three.

Something Old, Something New 4. Aperture - Harry Styles (2026) Live at the Brits

Something Old, Something New 3. Strange Angels - Laurie Anderson (1989)

165.3 miles run in February

Olivia Dean doesn’t do anything for me, she’s number one and obviously lots love her but it goes by me without connecting.

The 10k went ok on tired legs, finished under 50 minutes which was my hope.

After last night’s gig, today I have a 10k race in the Olympic Park - I’m not really awake but I’m sure it will be fun and my first medal of the year

Something Old, Something New 2. LOVESONGS - Agnes

From last night

94th parkrun - so chilly, who turned the temperature down? Saw Dr Karen (number checker) - plus 3 runners from Viewtube - finished 97th, not sure how many there today yet - total miles run for Feb 165 miles.

Something Old, Something New 1. Hey DJ/I can’t dance to that music you’re playing - Beatmasters featuring Betty Boo

After running 8 miles this morning, I walked over 5 miles this afternoon… today was meant to be an easy day

8 miles on tired legs and only one picture which is unheard of for me.

A good morning for new music (for me)

Watched ‘Come From Away’ Broadway cast (2021) on Apple TV - haven’t seen the stage show in around 8 years, such a feel good show - restores faith in humanity.

A total of 12.5 miles including Dr Karen‘s interval session in Greenwich park - a hard but great run, really nice friendly group, a great start to Thursday (easily the best day of the week so far)

Today’s run, someone on Threads I’ve met at parkruns twice has said they’re coaching an interval session at 10am - it would be nice to run with a small group but what if the intervals are hill repeats?

Songs I heard for the first time in 2025 which weren’t released in 2025 #1. Take A Look Around - The 2 Bears Andrew (aye) recommended this song for running (it was released in 2012) it’s great for running and also pretty great for not running.

Finished The Traitors Ireland - glad with the ending but a bit bereft now (TV wise) have The Walsh Sisters and How to Get from Heaven to Belfast.

They were already dismantling the sculpture ‘Fountain of Filth’ tonight when I got there

Released the same day as Madonna's Rescue Me, I got the Madonna CD single on release day, R.E.M. I probably got around the end of April, beginning of May '91

Used my volunteer credit from Feb. 1st to book to 10ks in May - I think 10k is my favourite distance at present, I can push for 10k without killing myself, and with code it only cost £2.20 for both.

A new day, let’s hope it’s better than Monday & Tuesday were. Always hope.

Songs I heard for the first time in 2025 which weren’t released in 2025 #2. Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan A number one single in 2025 but originally released in 2020 - I decided this should go to New To Me list, it’s so good, how was it not a hit originally?

Frustrating day at work, so was nice to unwind with a good run with Viewtube Runners - free energy drinks from Reign Storm too

With 3 day weeks continuing into March, it will only be my Tuesday runs in the dark now (for another month) until October, silver linings.

I reckon the thing Mandelson is most upset about is his silhouette in that grey jumper.

39 years ago today I saw Cyndi Lauper live for the first time (True Colors tour at Hammersmith Odeon) I also bought Boy George’s single Everything I Own which had been released the day before (24 Feb 87 was a Tuesday too)

Songs I heard for the first time in 2025 which weren’t released in 2025 #3. Masquerade - The Cast of Stereophonic The show loosely based on Fleetwood Mac recording an album amid heavy drug use, opened in London in 2025 which is when I heard it, but the Broadway album was released in May 2024.

46.5 miles run last week, Monday morning back to 0 … as if Monday wasn’t Monday enough already

Songs I heard for the first time in 2025 which weren’t released in 2025 #4. Back Pocket - Vulfpeck Work colleague Matt again, recommended this group, he’s seeing them in Milan in spring 2026, this song is from 2015.

The rain held off and great group - I knew maybe 5 people today and chatted to more.

Songs I heard for the first time in 2025 which weren’t released in 2025 #5. Chinese Cafe by Joni Mitchell I can’t remember where this came to my attention, maybe a film or TV show - it’s from her 1982 album ‘Wild Things Run Fast’ which is one I don’t have.

The route for tomorrow’s run, mostly parts of London I don’t usually run, forecast is heavy rain though. Swings and roundabouts

I hardly drink these days but someone on Threads talking about Reefs reminded me of 1996-99 when I would be out clubbing, dancing on Saturday nights, and having wind down Sunday afternoons at the Ship, alcopops, sometimes great cabaret, sometimes terrible