All race reports for Hannah Roberts

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Event: Women's Head of the River Race 2009 - Novice VIIIs
Posted as: Hannah Roberts
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This was an awesome race and an excellent day. It was so nice to not feel like there was any pressure on us going into the race unlike with bumps, and I think this allowed us all to really enjoy our last row together as a crew.

The row up was long and I can imagine that it would have dampened my spirits had it not been so sunny. The constant tapping coupled with the fact that we seemed to be moving backwards made me feel a little sea sick! There were also some scary coaches around trying to take over the job of marshalling and screaming at other crews, so thanks to Mark for keeping us out of trouble there.

The start went well, Alex and I in particular were glad to be doing a rolling start as opposed to a racing one and we soon got into a good rhythm (though the rate build was very gradual) and started overtaking crews. The blade clash as we passed 272 added a bit of drama and a lot of wobble but we carried on and passed three more crews in quick succession. Hammersmith Bridge seemed a long time coming, though at one point I remember Mark calling for a push off the crews behind us and thinking that we'd pulled away so far I could barely see them any more, which was quite motivating! After the bridge it seemed no time at all before Fulham football club and then the black buoy followed by our final push to the finish. Overall I was pleased with how smooth the entire row felt, and I suppose, the result. It would have been really good to win something for once but, as Mark said as we rowed home on the last day of Bumps, we'll settle for 2nd.. it's better than 5th.

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Event: Clare Novice Regatta 2009 - 1st division
Posted as: Hannah
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A disappointing result but the crew did not let themselves down and should be proud of the way they rowed today. They kept it together down the whole course and the row looked committed and very pretty especially compared to the opposition!
Jesus were the eventual winners of the regatta, so I guess we didn't have the luck of the draw.

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Event: Fairbairn Cup 2009 - Senior VIIIs
Posted as: Hannah
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BLAZED!!!!! Light weight baby!

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Event: Fairbairn Cup - IVs 2009 - College IVs
Posted as: Hannah
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Same crew as Uni IV's but in a different crew order, for one, stroke-rigged this time. Hadn't rowed in a IV since Uni's but an amazing row altogether despite the tiredness from the morning race.

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Event: May Bumps 2010 - Friday
Posted as: Hannah
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Good row today, all 20 something strokes of it! Sidney were unfortunately a lot faster than us but I think we should still be proud of ourselves after our start was such a massive improvement on yesterday.
Good luck for tomorrow girls, very sorry I can't be with you but hopefully it will be your chance to show how much you have learnt this term and put up a good fight :)