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• The Rollercoaster That is Rowing

  

  The constant rollercoaster of rowingPic by freeimages.comAh, what a difference a day makes. On Saturday I was the world’s worst rower. Really, I was. Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Brugge Boat Race – Monmouth RC Gives It Large

  

  I’m aching all over. I have bruises on my legs, body and even my face. I’m walking with a distinct limp, have a mild case of whiplash and even after three stron... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Row-mance for Valentine’s Day

  

  It’s been a good year for rowing books, no doubt about it, with the brilliant Boys in the Boat and a bunch of other river-reads. And guess what? It just got... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rage Against the Machine – Girl on the River Has a New Enemy

  

  Another month, another injury. This time it’s been a return to the old rotator cuff problem that bothered me a couple of years ago. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Family First – Anna Watkins’ Tough Call

  Gosh, how I felt for Anna Watkins when she announced her decision not to go for the 2016 Olympics in Rio so that she could spend more time with her baby son,... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Headphones for Rowers? Are You Serious?

  So Sony have introduced headphones for rowers, as demonstrated in this (admittedly quite cool) video:I have to say I think this is one of the craziest ideas I’v... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Everyday Sexism in Sport – but Sometimes You’ve Got to Laugh

  

  There’s been a lot in the news about the disgraceful tweets sent to the super-talented Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle during a Sky Sports Q A this week, confirmin... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pimp My Ride – It’s Time for a Makeover

  

  My erg has seen better daysI have a lot in common with my rowing machine – a slightly rusty Concept 2 Model B. Its heyday, much like mine, was the late 80s.... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• They Think It’s All Over…

  

  Pete shows us how it’s donePhotograph courtesy of Pete ReedIt was going so well. I was crossing my daily press ups off my calendar and looking forward to the da... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thought for the Day from Across the Pond

  I love hearing from my readers almost as much as I love rowing. I’ve had emails from rowers all around the world, from Kansas and Canada to Australia and... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2014 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pete Reed’s Press Up Challenge 2014

  

  I’m usually not a great fan of heralding the new year with an optimistic handful of resolutions. I don’t give up alcohol in January (goodness knows, most of us... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Presents for Rowers: a Couple of Great Ideas

  

  Hot on the heels of my own, admittedly rather, ahem, aspirational, Christmas list, I thought perhaps I should come up with some more practical (and realistic)... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Strong Legs, Fierce Heart, Weak Stomach… When Nausea Rises

  

  So, we finally had the long-awaited 20 minute erg test yesterday – a rare form of torture. To think that we could have been down the pub or doing something... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Operation Ergo – Girl on the River Gets Serious

  

  Since my resolution a few weeks ago to stop whingeing about the erg and make it part of my life, things have improved enormously. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Leopard Print Lycra – the Purrfect All-in-one from Godfrey Sports

  

  Every girl needs a little leopard print in her life, whether she knows it or not.Too much leopard printNow don’t get me wrong. I’m not talking full-on, Bet Lync... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Rowing Machine from Argos – Girl on the River Tries out a Budget Erg

  

  Hot on the heels of my new resolution to make my peace with the ergometer came an offer from Argos to try out one of their rowing machines. Argos? Seriously? No... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ergometer Blues – Girl on the River is Singing a New Tune

  

  Girl on the River fails to crack a smileMy relationship with the ergometer is what the tabloids would describe as stormy. There have been tears. There has been... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Racing is Seriously Bad for Your Health

  

  After a tough old year I’ve finally booked a holiday – and goodness knows, I need it. Now, being a sensible and cautious sort, I glanced through the terms and... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Gate-gate – Or Weirdness on the Wye

  

  We had all our excuses lined up. We’d never been out together as a crew. We were in an unfamiliar boat. We were rowing up a category (novices in an IM3 race).... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Aching Muscles – It’s No Laughing Matter

  

  It was quite funny at first. A few hours after bootcamp this week, the effects of what seemed like a million squats started to make themselves felt. I hobbled. ... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION