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After a few weeks linking up with Army friends on a reunion. Did a 5km sea gig row with PNPGC mixed crew Cox: James, 6: Jem, 5: Shelley, 4: Steve, 3: Tina, 2: Wendy, 1: Me

A 5km training row on the C2 RowErg as follows:

Followed this with a strength session

Good Bike training session on WattBike followed by strength session as follows:

This was followed by a strength training

Rowed over to Sandy Cove to take part in the Regatta. We did the Women’s B, Men’s B, Women’s Vets and Mixed. Did not do Men’s Vets. I took part in the Men’s B. Row over and same back almost 6km route below:

I did not record our row but Steve did Below: Cox; Phil, 6:Jim,5:James, 4:Steve, 3: Ant, 2:Trev, 1:Me

Good to do a bit of racing and be part of the PNPGC crew. The new gig was also good for racing in good sea conditions. The women did well with a poor start in the first race. Pictures and scores from the day

A nice steady row to Mousehole on a very hot day, Cox; Wendy, 6:Shelley, 5:Jem, 4:Steve, 3: James, 2: Me, 1: Trev.

Forgot to start watch the row over which was 6.84km , 57 minutes, 489 cals in the new gig and rowed against St Ives which was longer as we went to see the dolphins which were great. Also saw the paddle boat as we rowed, so a good day

The row back was 5.96km, 46mins, 374cals, 22 rpm, and 4.37/500 After the row and packed away the gigs we went to the Longboat for a few drinks

A nice 9.53 km ride of the Giro d’Italia course as follows:

After a day back did a 3.5km EXR row on the Henley Course

Followed this with a strength exercise as follows:

Quick week trip to Ireland to visit Betty’s Cottage and catching up with Jac’s Cousins and visiting a few places such as Do Castle

Also did a walk on our favourite beach on the odd day when it was not raining

The weather was bad and did a lot reading and finished madmen or heroes and the Chemist which was great as had no time in Barbados or Australia

In remembrance of my dear Fudgey Boy that died last year when I attended the World Gig Rowing Championships with is also happening this year but not attending as away too much and therefore not training

Met up with Fran for a morning swim at Trvassack Lake. Chilly swim in the lake 15C. Did 22mins and just over 500 metres at a slow speed of 4.23/100 and 182 cals. Afterwards had a nice brunch in the cafe and a catch up with my daughter

On the way back saw some baby geese following their mother which was cute,