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It is a seriously daunting task thinking about something that is four years away. It is all too easy to dwell on the past, a moment that is foremost in your thoughts. The challenge is to look forward, learn and live. That has... read more |  |
A month ago I wished I had a crystal ball. Now that I know the future, I wish I had a time machine. Once again I have been reminded of the brutality of sport and the Olympic Games. Four years ago it was the dismay of not making... read more |  |
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to announce that we are in the final countdown - the single digits. There are only 8 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.
Now that I can finally count the number... read more |  |
The Bermuda Triangle, the sandwich (in halves or quarters), the lazily-drawn shark fin, the napkin and of course the love triangle. All triangles, all with three points and three sides. Although the Aegeri Triangle is not held in... read more |  |
The Final Push
35 days to go. The final push, much like the last 500m of a rowing race. Where races are won and lost. A time to hold form and sharpen up for that final sprint for the line. The first 1500m now becomes... read more |  |
We have been in Europe just over a week and have already raced our first international regatta. It was a mixed bag for the whole NZ Rowing Team with some great performances and some that left us reminded that it is Olympic Year... read more |  |
Why does time fly when you're having fun?
I feel life has been in fast forward since being named in the Olympic team 8 weeks ago. Over three years of build up to one event, it’s so close now I feel like pushing the pause... read more |  |
130 days to go. The New Zealand Olympic Rowing Team has been announced, National Championships are over for another year and the commencement of ‘Winter’ training means the international season is knocking on the door.
My last... read more |  |
2012 is upon us, Santa has come and gone, we have welcomed in a New Year, albeit in the rain, and in my case asleep in bed. As I wrote in my training diary it all hit home as I scribbled down the number 2012 at the end of the... read more |  |
(Nice watches, racing carnage and sore bums)
1800m on top of the Alp d'Huez I write this update. I have just made my way up the 21 hairpin turns and a 14km Alp at an average of 8%. This seems a breeze compared to what I have... read more |  |
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