Christine Stovell
@chrisstovell.bsky.social
Writer who likes to hula hoop and swim in cold water. Runs a bit too. Latest book: ‘Keep On Dying.’ Please read if you’re even remotely involved in end of life care. 🏴
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 11°c
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 11°c
2nd in age group at @porthcawparkrun and back under 30 minutes. Many thanks to all the volunteers.
Here’s Lizzy the log lizard seeing off some small dogs.
Here’s Lizzy the log lizard seeing off some small dogs.
November 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
2nd in age group at @porthcawparkrun and back under 30 minutes. Many thanks to all the volunteers.
Here’s Lizzy the log lizard seeing off some small dogs.
Here’s Lizzy the log lizard seeing off some small dogs.
Rainy view from the cold tub. Water temperature 13°c
November 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Rainy view from the cold tub. Water temperature 13°c
Water temperature in the cold tub back up to 14°c
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Water temperature in the cold tub back up to 14°c
A run/swim/sauna/walk start to the day.
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
A run/swim/sauna/walk start to the day.
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 12°c. Distinctly chilly vanilli after a short break.
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 12°c. Distinctly chilly vanilli after a short break.
Porthcawl running 4 miles.
November 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Porthcawl running 4 miles.
Good morning from Bridgenderton.
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Good morning from Bridgenderton.
In case you were wondering, here’s Terry basking in the warm sunshine.
November 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
In case you were wondering, here’s Terry basking in the warm sunshine.
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 12°c
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 12°c
A run/swim/sauna/walk start to the day although my zen sauna moment was slightly ruined by some random wanting to chat to me about imaginary pets. Im not unfriendly but a simple, ‘Good morning’ will do, guys.
October 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
A run/swim/sauna/walk start to the day although my zen sauna moment was slightly ruined by some random wanting to chat to me about imaginary pets. Im not unfriendly but a simple, ‘Good morning’ will do, guys.
From the cold tub this morning. Water temperature 12°c
October 28, 2025 at 7:34 AM
From the cold tub this morning. Water temperature 12°c
Exhilarating run at Porthcawl this morning. Glorious start to the week.
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Exhilarating run at Porthcawl this morning. Glorious start to the week.
Porthcawling this afternoon.
October 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Porthcawling this afternoon.
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 12°c
October 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 12°c
A run/swim/sauna/walk start to the day.
October 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
A run/swim/sauna/walk start to the day.
Autumnal view from the cold tub. Water temperature 14°c
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Autumnal view from the cold tub. Water temperature 14°c
Rainy view from the cold tub this morning. Water temperature 14°c
October 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Rainy view from the cold tub this morning. Water temperature 14°c
Porthcawl #parkrun this morning. First parkrun in over a year so a bit rusty, but managed 3rd in age group. Many thanks to the volunteers who made it possible.
October 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Porthcawl #parkrun this morning. First parkrun in over a year so a bit rusty, but managed 3rd in age group. Many thanks to the volunteers who made it possible.
A run/swim/sauna/walk start to the day.
October 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
A run/swim/sauna/walk start to the day.
View from the cold tub. Air temperature 8°c, water temperature 14°c. Merlin bird app steadfastly ignoring the seagulls.
October 15, 2025 at 7:07 AM
View from the cold tub. Air temperature 8°c, water temperature 14°c. Merlin bird app steadfastly ignoring the seagulls.
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 12°c
October 13, 2025 at 6:31 AM
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 12°c
It’s only rock and roll.
October 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It’s only rock and roll.