We are three days out of one of the biggest camps that we will go through in the season. Fortunately, I can report that the crew seems to be intact, except for a few niggles here and there. We have been trying to complete this camp for four years, however, any crew that I have been apart of over the years have not been able to finish the entire camp due to illness or injury. So there must be something special about this crew. It is definitely a good omen leading into our final preparation camp, starting on the 22nd July.
The crew is feeling a little tired at the moment, which is expected. However, all of us are trying to achieve perfection every single stroke. While sometimes the boat may not feel the best we have had it, we are always gaining the physical benefits from the sessions and learning more about the boat and each other. Fortunately, all members of the crew, including our two reserves, all help each other get through tougher moments of the camp. Our cohesion as a group is quite unique, which enables each member to offer a little something to the crew and support each other just that little bit better.
Finally, on a physical health status for the family. I am back in the boat, well and truly. I have completed all training sessions since the crash with not too much trouble at all. The bruising is still a little sore to touch, although that doesn't seem to be a problem in the actual rowing action. So, all in all, I am fine.
Towards 2012
Beijing has been and gone. Many lessons have been learnt. London 2012 may seem a while away, but for us, the journey has already begun.
This year I have been selected in the Australian Women's Double Scull to compete at the World Rowing Championships in Poznan at the end of August. My partner, Pippa Savage, a fellow Toowoomba girl, made her international debut last year in the Olympic Single Scull. In the past Pippa and I have shared a great rivalry, competing for Australia's Single Scull title, however, not until now have we combined our talents; and it is proving to be a formidible duo.
As we close in on this year's world championships, we are excited about our potential. This weekend we will be racing at Sydney International Regatta Centre alongside our fellow Australian team mates, testing our speed over 2000m and working on consistent performances. At the regatta's conclusion, we will be entering into a four week intensive training camp in Penrith before flying to Verase, Italy for a pre-World's speed camp.
Important Dates:
10th-12th July - SIRC Rowing Australia 'World Cup' regatta
14th-31st July - Penrith Intensive Training Camp
1st-9th August - Australian Rowing Team Preparation Camp
9th August - Fly to Italy
10th-20th August - Pre-World's Speed Camp (Varese, Italy)
23rd-30th August - World Rowing Championships, Poland
This year I have been selected in the Australian Women's Double Scull to compete at the World Rowing Championships in Poznan at the end of August. My partner, Pippa Savage, a fellow Toowoomba girl, made her international debut last year in the Olympic Single Scull. In the past Pippa and I have shared a great rivalry, competing for Australia's Single Scull title, however, not until now have we combined our talents; and it is proving to be a formidible duo.
As we close in on this year's world championships, we are excited about our potential. This weekend we will be racing at Sydney International Regatta Centre alongside our fellow Australian team mates, testing our speed over 2000m and working on consistent performances. At the regatta's conclusion, we will be entering into a four week intensive training camp in Penrith before flying to Verase, Italy for a pre-World's speed camp.
Important Dates:
10th-12th July - SIRC Rowing Australia 'World Cup' regatta
14th-31st July - Penrith Intensive Training Camp
1st-9th August - Australian Rowing Team Preparation Camp
9th August - Fly to Italy
10th-20th August - Pre-World's Speed Camp (Varese, Italy)
23rd-30th August - World Rowing Championships, Poland
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