The Rise and Fall (and hopefully rise again) of a Developing Athlete
It was clear from day one I came into the sport too late and on the back-foot, but I’m still determined to give it a go! My last season...
Summer Downtime
I have taken a well deserved two weeks off any real training. This wonderful break included HRR, Henley Festival, a quick trip to Spain,...
Wonderful world of Reddit
I love Reddit. It actually took a long time for me to jump onto the Reddit train, but now I’m on it there’s no stopping me. My primary...
Dear Depression
You suck. Many people have different aspects of this illness that affect them most, and these aspects have ups and downs over the...
The F Word
Fat. Y’all knew that was coming. It is a word I struggle with on a daily basis, purely because I am an eater in denial. I know I eat, a...
Highs and Lows of Sport
With all sport, not just rowing, you can experience serious highs and serious lows. Perhaps the biggest difference for me with rowing is...
It’s Never Wrong to Ask for Help
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. If anything, it’s a sign of strength. You’re able to self-evaluate and realise that you can’t...
Do Animals Help Battle Depression?
In a previous post I spoke about my ongoing battle with my mental health. It still fluctuates hugely, but when I’m remembering to take my...
2018 - Year of the Shred
Happy 2018 to all my readers! Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas period and great NYE celebrations. My Christmas was actually pretty...
Is there such thing as a crumb line?
If you think being a student is hard financially – try being a ‘full time’ athlete with no access to funding. No interest/fee free over...
