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Girl on the River
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The diary of a pint-sized rower
LATEST ARTICLES ( 263 )
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Monmouth Head Goes International… and It’s Another Win for Wales
Perfect day…“Come on, MineRRRRRRRVAAAAAAAAA!!!”The blood-curdling cry made the whole balcony rattle. Yup, it was Monmouth RC’s Autumn Head, and yup, the visitin... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Be Careful What You Wish For! Pots of Fun at Penarth
The eagle-eyed amongst you might have spotted that in a recent post I mentioned that a pewter pot was right up at the top of my rowing wish list. Read more
Posted on 25 September 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Oarsome Grips – Because Our Hands Always Need Help
Cox: “What’s that thing you’re doing with your wrist?”Me (at stroke): “What thing?”Cox: “I don’t know. You’re doing a thing.”Me: “Yeah, but what thing?”Cox:... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sophie’s Choice – When Work and Rowing Collide
There’s something I kept from you for the whole of the summer. I’m sorry about this – it’s not like me to be economical with the actualité – but I was... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
How to Host the Perfect Regatta
My regatta career has involved huge highs and lows. There have been disasters. Tears. Joy. Pain. Cake. Beer. And occasionally a pot to drink the beer from. Read more
Posted on 12 August 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Queen of All-in-ones – Introducing Bridget
This isn’t the first time Bridget has made an appearance at Girl on the River. I first introduced you to her last year when I came up with a list of Christmas... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
About Dunking Time! Tearing up the Taff
When I finally won my first pot and point last summer, there was one thing missing that made it not quite complete. My rowing buddy and partner in crime Susy... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Fitness Holiday, You Say? On a Boat, You Say? What Could Be Better?
I’ll admit it. I’ve not been around quite as much as usual the last few months, because I’ve been gallivanting rather a lot. All in the name of work, you... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Merrell Capra Sport Gore-tex – My New BFF
It was a sad day when I had to bid farewell to my old hiking boots. They’d seen me through some amazing treks – nothing especially glamorous, you understand –... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Whey to Go – Why I Have Had to Hide My Monkey Nutrition Primal26 Pro
Every now and then I am sent a product that causes a bit of a stir in the family. As a journalist and blogger I am sent quite a few parcels to review, and most... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bend That Blade…
Fresh from the British Masters Champs, fondly known as Nat Vets, there’s a little bit of wound-licking going on this morning. Although delighted by the... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Callus Quench – So Good It’s Spooky – AND I’m Giving Some Away!!
With just two (*gulp*) weeks left until the British Masters Champs, aka Nat Vets, I’ve been spending a lot of time on the river lately. Read more
Posted on 01 June 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Mixing It up – MyProtein Review
I told you last time that I’d been shifting some tin in an attempt to get some muscle on my feeble limbs before regatta season starts in earnest, so it was... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
What to Do When You’re the Weakling in the Crew
Yup, that’s pretty much me…As we head towards the highlight of our rowing year, the British Masters Champs (better known as Nat Vets), I have found myself in a... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Baking for Race Day – Chocolate Beetroot Brownies #doyouevensift
Chocolate beetroot brownies, hand-made by Girl on the RiverI can’t deny I make sacrifices for my readers. I like to go the extra mile. Read more
Posted on 08 May 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Girl on the River’s International Boat Club Awards
Just another day in the office.For the last week I’ve been making everyone hate me with photos of my rowing trip to Bellagio, and I couldn’t blame you for... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Life in a Bucket List
By the time you read this I’ll be on my way to Italy, combining my all-time favourite activity – summer rowing – with visiting Lake Como, a place I’ve longed... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Hot Weather Gear for Rowing – the ODLO Evolution X-Light Base Layer
Unfortunately I don’t look much like this model. I am more smiley, though.Hurrah – the clocks have changed, the sun is shining, evening rowing is GO and summer... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Trailer Trash – Girl on the River ‘fesses up
There comes a point in every rower’s life when the Rowing World starts to overlap with the Real World. Specifically, your rowing friends meet your normal friend... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Baptism by Fire – Girl on the River Has Her Coxing Debut
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. My first time coxing a race was meant to take place on a nice, straight course with no major obstacles or risks, just to eas... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION