Tag Archives: Swimming

The 100 day challenge: what I learned

Posted on January 15, 2019 by deborah @ the magic jug

I finished the 100 day challenge in the middle of October, the day before we left for a visit to our friends in Denmark.  I’m so sorry not to have got round to writing this up sooner. To recap, this … Continue reading →

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“This summer I went swimming…..

Posted on September 1, 2018 by deborah @ the magic jug

….. this summer I could have drowned…”* Oh this song has been going around in my head all summer long, as I’ve resumed swimming and it’s gradually become a regular part of my life.  The version I’m familiar with is … Continue reading →

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Five (good) things on Friday (17 August 2018)

Posted on August 17, 2018 by deborah @ the magic jug

Another week, another list. Exercise – day 46 of my 100 day challenge, and I’ve managed to stick to it pretty much every day.  I’ve missed maybe 4 or 5 – I’ll count them up and add them on at … Continue reading →

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Six (good) things on Friday (10 August)

Posted on August 10, 2018 by deborah @ the magic jug

Swimming – this week I joined the local newly re-furbished and re-opened Sports and Leisure Centre, mainly for the swimming pool, but membership comes with the added bonus of access to the gym and all the classes, plus a one … Continue reading →

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Five (good) things on Friday (July 20)

Posted on July 20, 2018 by deborah @ the magic jug

This has been a good week for me, after a run of many with a more mixed feel about them. I received my made-to-measure pressure leg garment, far more quickly than I was led to expect.  After only 4 days … Continue reading →

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100 day challenge: so what is it?

Posted on July 13, 2018 by deborah @ the magic jug

It’s actually very, very simple, and takes a commitment of just one hour of my time each day. This is what I have set myself to do: Exercise – at least 50-60 minutes of reasonably strenuous exercise every day.  A … Continue reading →

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Seeing differently: the quiet side of the city

Posted on October 26, 2016 by deborah @ the magic jug

I spent the last weekend in September in London with a close friend.  We live on opposite sides of the country, and have got into the habit of meeting up somewhere in the autumn.  This year I proposed London, and … Continue reading →

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