Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD”

Frmr XO @HMSEagletRNR.1SL Fellow.Submariner.Pilot.Linguist.NuclPhys.Grad @TrinityHallCamb.Proud Dad to 3.Fiancé.Son.OpenlySober(18Oct21)&FREE!🙏 #SmashTheStigma

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

Selected for Command. There was such a range of emotions when I was informed: professional pride, personal satisfaction and most of all, immeasurable gratitude to be Free.
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[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

BIG ty to amazing volunteer marshals @widnesparkrun I shaved 29s off PB and ran 18:39 today. Still shocked tbh. So thankful to be Fit and Free 🌈☀️Tks again fm a very grateful Marko x 🏴‍☠️🙏@submarinefamily @NAVYfit @HMSEagletRNR @RNReserve

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

TurboFit!ManchesterMara, I’m coming for ‘ya!Bib 1810 (v. apt: annual sobriety anniv=18Oct)🌈As ever, avail. if you’re impacted by Truth of my journey &want to talk.Promise tight lips, zero judgement &helping hand fm Callsign Marko x🙏 @RNRMC @NAVYfit @submarinefamily @RNReserve

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

Weekend away in Caernarfon Castle 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿so we used the spoiler to good effect for Welsh cakes and coffee at pitstop! Carolyn’s first time driving LHD 996.1 C2 manual completely base Carrera (Saudi import). #UnitedByTheDrive #Porsche #996 @pcgb @PorscheGB @Porsche

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

Wowzers. Credit where it’s due @ShoeInsoles ! Ordered online Fri, arrived next day on Sat. I run *serious* mileages every wk - yr excellent products really help so I can continue running even w/ heavy loads on my Achilles tendon etc. Massive thanks from a grateful Marko x 🙏🌈

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

BOOM CHICKA. Delighted w/ 5th posn at Malling Rec @parkrunUK last wk (was down south at wedding in Lewes) so smashed in some PkRn tourism. Tks to marshals for being so kind and welcoming token northerner!Smiles to all fm grateful Marko x 🙏🌈@RNRMC @submarinefamily @RNReserve

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

BIG tks to Claudia @DecathlonUK Request Warrington Office Mgr @Decathlon thank her: AWESOME (11/10) in fixing me up with 2x pairs trainers: regular running shoes+ trail. Can’t thank her enough. She’ll remember me as the guy who found sobriety… Tks fm v grateful Marko x 🌈🙏☀️

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

When two Eaglets @HMSEagletRNR meet for pre-dawn 10k run on battlefield tour to @bletchleypark So humbling to visit BP and pay tribute to forebears’ courage, determination, ingenuity and teamwork. Massive tks to @RAF_Henlow for accommodating us @RNRMC @submarinefamily

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

If you have been impacted by The Truth of my journey and want to talk to somebody who has been there, my door is always open... I promise zero judgement, tight lips, a helping hand and stacks of Hope 🌈☀️

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

Selected for Command. There was such a range of emotions when I was informed: professional pride, personal satisfaction and most of all, immeasurable gratitude to be Free.
🧵

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

One KS in particular stands out. I will, obvs, not name but KS knows - they were the first person I told after Cazster. These are the blessings of Freedom. So grateful for everything.

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

Highly recommend https://t.co/4uTVRfaZbX 11/10 fm v grateful Marko x 🙏Yr cleverly engineered cupholder now sits proudly in my beloved 1981 classic 911SC. Even matches indischrot exterior! 🇩🇪engineering at its finest - & tks for Xmas gift enclosures too! @pcgb @PCGB_911SC #911SC

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

Cheeky solo half-marathon today. No reason. Just because….. So thankful to be Fit & Free 🙏Wishing all reading this a peaceful holiday season and a Happy New Year, blessed with health and happiness 🌈Onwards☀️@RNRMC @RNReserve @HMSEagletRNR @submarinefamily @NAVYfit

[HMS Eaglet @HMSEagletRNR]

It was a privilege to host Deputy Lt of Merseyside, Carmel Stewart JP DL, & the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Barbara Murray, at our annual Carol Service.

With thanks to @RNRMC, St Nick’s Sailors’ Church & 4 LANCS. Remembering those deployed & thanking our families. @RNReserve

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

Ran my @haighwdparkrun cse PB (20:22)Chuffed to finish 8/274 esp given wet, slippy, honking mud,uphill etc.HW=tough cse (rank 574/835 diff.) Overall PB 19:08 (Widnes);really hoping to shave that.Marshals, as ever= *legends*TY fm grateful Marko x🙏@RNRMC @submarinefamily @NAVYfit

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

Completed @BritAthletics #LiverpoolCrossChallenge. First ever XC and ran -ve spikes. 37:17=DELIGHTED! 8km of gooey mud=challenging!Held my own in Senior Mens Race (posn 589/921) #MuddyBrilliant Tks all volunteers fm grateful Marko x @RNRMC @NAVYfit @HMSEagletRNR @submarinefamily

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

TY @SpectrumRc marshals in 5k Birchwood dash @WarringtonBC in £aid of Children In Need @BBCCiN. #StormClaudia conditions were HONKING: wet, muddy, cold &slippy but we smashed it for this outstanding cause. *Delighted* to finish 🥈Tks fm v grateful Marko 🌈☀️ x @submarinefamily

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

Lovely wkend in Shrewsbury. Highly informative & superbly friendly staff - massive TY @SoldiersofShrop -really interesting museum visit, oozing history. Front desk team so helpful in answering my queries. PS wasn’t expecting Grand Admiral Dönitz’s baton at the end! @ShrewsburyTC

[Mark Driscoll “Marko / MSD” @DolphinCode33]

Bucket list ✅Never had piano lesson (and it shows…) -my tribute John Barry’s masterpiece theme to fave 007 film. 1 Take, warts n all (2x speed for size limit) Moving @TheIanFleming book, 5⭐️film, dir. Peter Hunt. Tks fm grateful Marko x @calvindyson @007 @lazenbyofficial #OHMSS