Guernsey Girl

Welcome to my blog! I am Erica Bodman from Guernsey, 25 years old. I started rowing in 2008, retired in 2013.

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Tuesday 16 August 2011

Training continues

Hi all!! It has been a very long time since my last post.  I've gotten a really solid bit of training done since then, and have also had a semi week off, at home in Guernsey.  The usual rowing season finishes in August, but I am hoping to do the European Championships, in mid September, so as our season is longer than most we get a week out of the boat, and it gives us the opportunity to go and train at home.  Out of the eight days I had at home I had three days off, and the other days training I spent all around the place; at the Fitness Factory, running the south coast cliffs, running along the east coast, kayaking and swimming in the sea.

It was so nice to be at home, spend time with friends and family and soak up the beauty of Guernsey. I must say, Reading does not in any way compare!


We spent a lovely day in Herm, with my parents and boyfriend; swimming, picnicing, kayaking and getting some embarrassingly patchy sunburn.  Later in the week one of my housemates came stay and I had great fun showing her the island.


We were around on the weekend of Rocquaine regatta, so we went down there to soak up the atmosphere a bit and judge the sandcastles for ourselves.  I should have known that we would be encouraged to participate in some way or another, and sure enough we soon find ourselves in with the Guernsey rower girls (fitting!) for a very sandy tug of war!!  A brilliant day, creating the sorts of memories that never get forgotten.





Before and after my week at home I have still been training in the European eight group.  We have been training at Caversham lake, the heart of GB rowing.  The seniors are all now away on training camps in preparation for the World Championships in Bled later this month.  Many friends are racing, so I'll be eagerly watching the championships.  Good luck to everyone!

I'll try not to leave it so long to my next post.  I hope to have some very exciting news to report in the next two or three weeks, so watch this space!