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 birthday cold tub. But not in my birthday suit. Water temperature 10°c
November 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
View from the birthday cold tub. But not in my birthday suit. Water temperature 10°c
View from the cold tub, contemplating today’s appointment with the booby bus. Water temperature 10°c
November 27, 2025 at 7:39 AM
View from the cold tub, contemplating today’s appointment with the booby bus. Water temperature 10°c
A run(very cautiously in the dark and frost)/swim/sauna/walk start to the day.
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
A run(very cautiously in the dark and frost)/swim/sauna/walk start to the day.
From the cold tub this morning. Water temperature still 8°c
Bird app still ignoring the seagulls.
Bird app still ignoring the seagulls.
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
From the cold tub this morning. Water temperature still 8°c
Bird app still ignoring the seagulls.
Bird app still ignoring the seagulls.
From the cold tub this morning. Water temperature 8°c
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
From the cold tub this morning. Water temperature 8°c
Lindisfarne at Pontardawe Arts Centre last night. Brilliant musicians, great venue and a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
November 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Lindisfarne at Pontardawe Arts Centre last night. Brilliant musicians, great venue and a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Absolutely brutal conditions at #porthcawlparkrun today. Horrendous wind & rain. Watch filed with water and packed up. Slower than last week but still second in age cat. 💪🏻Many thanks to the heroic volunteers 👏🏻
November 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Absolutely brutal conditions at #porthcawlparkrun today. Horrendous wind & rain. Watch filed with water and packed up. Slower than last week but still second in age cat. 💪🏻Many thanks to the heroic volunteers 👏🏻
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 4°c
November 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
View from the cold tub. Water temperature 4°c
View from the cold tub. Water temperature an exhilarating 7°c
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
View from the cold tub. Water temperature an exhilarating 7°c
A run/swim/sauna/walk start to the day. Steam room on the blink so sauna rammed with he-men moaning about how ‘cold’ it was. Not very relaxing for me, the lone female.
November 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
A run/swim/sauna/walk start to the day. Steam room on the blink so sauna rammed with he-men moaning about how ‘cold’ it was. Not very relaxing for me, the lone female.
Laleston - Newbridge Fields 5 mile easy run. What a lovely morning for it!
November 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Laleston - Newbridge Fields 5 mile easy run. What a lovely morning for it!
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.