Energy Sapping Day

Coffee & toast with a coffee to go with me and I was on my way to the boatyard. Last year the crews taking part in the World Championships on the Isle of Scillies started well but faded towards the end of the race so the emphasis on training has been to increase stamina and develop muscle memory.
We set off with a plan and as no one had anywhere they needed to be, the weather was good and everyone was keen we modified the plan and rowed out and round Black Rock. Tremendous effort from the guys, around ninety minutes rowing at a good pace.

Not stopping for coffee I shopped and headed home for a long hot shower. A sandwich with the inevitable coffee and I was set for the rugby.

Italy - Wales went pretty well the way everyone expected, not sure how Wales will fix this.
England - France, edge of the seat stuff, frantic & frenetic with England winning by a point with virtually the last move over the match.
Draining.

Today’s photo, the rear of some of the crew, Black Rock in the background.