IOR 2009 Blog Archive

Hi everyone, Now that we are over the half way mark we both feel a lot happier and positive about reaching the finish post.  We have spoken with Helen Taylor from team Aud Eamus who have done amazingly well and are now just a few days away from Mauritius.  We both met Helen in Australia and being 22 years old and from Suffolk we have a lot in common.  Speaking to Helen gave us a big morale boost and she said all the right stuff on the phone.  Good luck to Helen and her team mates - we look forward to catching up again sometime soon. The weather today is mixed and we are still experiencing the tail end of the Southern ocean storm with some strong rollers coming our way, although the sun is shining.  I've been out for a swim following a long and tiring stretch in the seat - can't tell you how refreshing it is!  Music and films are keeping us entertained and today I've listened to Andy Williams and watched Lord of the Rings. For anyone who has not seen it we were both very suprised to recieve the following comment on yesterday's blog from Olympic Rowing Champion Pete Reed MBE.  It was very kind of Pete and we would like to thank him for taking time out of his busy training schedule. Pete's message reads as follows: Guy and Andy, As our coach Jurgen Grobler always says to us: "miles make champions"  You're well on your way now.  You guys are doing something very special - so keep up the good work. Best wishes and lots of luck Pete Reed MBE, Olympic Champion 2008, men's coxless four / www.petereed.co.uk Guy Out. Click here to donate money for the fight against the spread of male cancers and support Orchid, the boys chosen charity. To follow our progress please go to the official Woodvale Challenge site.