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• Supporting the Alzheimer’s Society – Because It Could Happen to Any of Us

  

  John Hartland with his daughter, KateWhen an elderly man standing on the riverbank was watching my quad, not long after I’d started rowing, I didn’t think much... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Queen B Athletics – Girl on the River Joins the Royal Family

  

  Girl on the River in regal mood #noplaceforaprincessIn the five years I’ve been writing Girl on the River, I’ve shied away from collaborations. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rowperfect Coxmate GPS – a Luddite is Won Over

  

  I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a huge gadget-lover. I’ve never been the one to go for the latest bit of tech, and have shown little interest in those digita... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Putting Two Fingers up to Cancer – the Heart of Holland Race

  

  Every now and then something happens that shakes a club to its foundations. So it was last year, when Colin, one of our most stalwart members, was diagnosed wit... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Boat Race 2016 – and How Women’s Rowing Was the Winner

  

  There’s a lot of nonsense talked about rowing. Of all the foolishness I’ve heard over the years, two dumb ideas stand out. One is that women’s rowing is less... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Losing (and Winning) at the Vets’ Head

  

  Failing to be cool at the Tideway…There are certain times in a girl’s life when she really, really wants to be cool. Parking. Clubbing. And, as it happens,... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why You Should Never, EVER Pressurise Your Cox to Lose Weight

  

  It’s OK to be over 55 kgWe’ve all been guilty of this, to some degree or another. Perhaps you haven’t actually pinned your cox to the wall and told them they... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blue Heron – High Performance Kit for Serious Rowers

  

  I’m not ashamed to say that I’m a bit of a rowing kit geek. I have strong views on what is OK and what is not when it comes to river attire, and will be the... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rowing Dude – the Real Winner of the Iowa Caucus

  As you’re probably aware, I like to keep things non-political at Girl on the River. But I’m going to make an exception when it comes to this week’s Iowa caucus. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The One Where I Get a Black Eye at the MRC Christmas Party

  

  I always knew the Monmouth women were a fierce and fabulous bunch of women. What I didn’t realise, even after several years at the club, was quite how fierce an... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Gift Guide for Male Rowers

  

  The fourth and last in this year’s series of gift guides. You’ve already had suggestions for women rowers, coxes and juniors, and now it’s time for the men. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Gift Guide for Junior Rowers

  

  You might think that because the youngster in your life has a passion for rowing, they’ll be easy to buy for. All you need to do is get them something – anythin... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Gift Guide for Coxes

  

  If you have a coxswain in your life, it’s a safe bet that life is never dull. It’s amazing how much personality – and volume – you can pack into a tiny frame. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Gift Guide for Women Rowers

  

  Yep, it’s really that time of year already, and if you’re anything like me you’ve done the easy presents and are now becoming dimly aware that there are a... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• All Change! Girl on the River is Getting a New Look

  

  After four years of blogging from the river it’s time for a bit of a revamp at Girl on the River, not least because I’m aware this site isn’t mobile-friendly, s... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Homecoming – Girl on the River Goes to Belfast

  

  Belfast – in the rain, naturallyIf there’s one thing surprises people more than finding out I’m a rower, it’s discovering that I’m from Belfast. Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Quest for Fitness – Testing the Famous Quest Bar

  

  Every now and then a blogger opportunity comes along that has me practically biting the PR’s arm off to get my hands on the product. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Art of Tantric Surfing (and What It Has to Do with Rowing…)

  

  Picture by Kate CzuczmanIt all started, bizarrely, with bees. I’d sent an idea about bee therapy to Top Sante magazine. “No thanks,” they replied, “but would yo... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Many Race Faces of a Drama Queen

  

  Oi, what you lookin’ at?When I was lucky enough to be given a GoPro earlier this year, I was massively excited by the possibilities for rowing. My technique... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Old and New Friends … and 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