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The Man We Called Crispy Bacon
I grew up in Manly in the years Australia was inventing the modern concept of not dying of the sun. Then I moved to…
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Two ablations, several cardioversions and a period of enforced stillness later, the heart is behaving and I am back on the water. The flat,…
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Apparently I Slept Terribly Last Night. Shame Nobody Told My Body.
For most of my adult life I knew exactly how well I had slept within four seconds of waking. Then I strapped a small…
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There is a specific type of man in every rowing club car park and I had spent a fortnight sneering at him. Then I…
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Why Strength Training is key for Rowers To Go Faster
Strength training improves your strength, and it will also improve your rowing economy, reduce risk of injury, and improve performance. Find out how.
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