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Monday, 29 July 2024

Bad Back

After injuring my back again last week, there is not much I have been able to do except watch television. 
If nothing else, it is a great excuse for watching a lot of Olympic replays (daytime Paris is nighttime here).
I've been enjoying watching the surfing and windsurfing, 


And swimming and gymnastics. 

Chateau de Versailles is a beautiful setting for the equestrian events.

I thought the equestrian cross-country was spectacular.  My favourite part was the Stag Jump, which looked so pretty set among the trees.

There has been rowing, canoe slalom, a spot of tennis, and lots of cycling.

And I really loved watching the women's mountain bike session. 

I've always only ever been a couch-potato sports person, but that doesn't stop me appreciating how much work and effort all these athletes put into their chosen sports. 
It is a joy to watch them.
Margaret xx 






14 comments:

  1. Hope your back feels better soon.

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  2. So sorry to hear you had injured your back Margaret - not nice at all! Praying for a rapid and full recovery
    I have seen a few minutes of the Olympics, but I am not a great fan of them these days - I did end up watching some of the canoe slalom - that was incredible
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  3. Sounds as though you get wider coverage than us. We did watch the rowing yesterday. Kiwis are doing well and we have a Greek out front as well

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  4. With so many different sports, it's an entertaining time.

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  5. I injured and tore the right thigh muscle. Nursing injury at home watching Vikings lol

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  6. My daughter has been watching a lot.. I really really love gymnastics but have not watched much.

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  7. Not much worse than a bad back. Sure hope you get some relief.

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  8. Oh Margaret, take care of yourself...take it slow until you're feeling better. And if you have to be resting now, what a great variety of Olympics to enjoy - so much better than the boring every day stuff! Take care, feet up, cat on your lap, fire crackling.

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  9. We watched the horse cross country as well, that has been our favorite so far!

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  10. I always think of the parents too and their commitment over the years, taking kids to practice, tournaments and meets. Hard work all around!

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  11. I'm so glad I can watch and enjoy all the sports without having to join in!!

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  12. oh no poor you, about the only back issue I have going on is my sciatic which twinges once in a while, hope you feel better soon.

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  13. I hope your back feels better soon. Meanwhile keep watching the Olympics.

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  14. Oh bad backs are the worst. I have chronic back pain and somedays just walking is a chore.
    I hope your feeling better soon

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