by Marcus Beale | Nov 9, 2019 | Training
Great news! I had my last Cortisone injection in my shoulder yesterday and the consultant passed me fit for the row. I’m still in constant pain with it, but on a positive note, at least my shoulder takes my mind off the pain from the screws in my right foot!!...
by Marcus Beale | Oct 15, 2019 | Events, The boat, Training
These guys are literally the best. In all my years of doing “weird adventure racing stuff” I’ve never known a team like this one. I was an absolute novice when i ordered my boat from Angus two years ago, with Rannoch’s help I am now in the best...
by Marcus Beale | Oct 10, 2019 | The boat, Training
What a fabulous morning at Grantley Hall with the legend that is Duncan Roy. Duncan has a number of ocean crossings under his belt and is a multiple world record holder in his own right. His knowledge of ocean rowing and what it takes to get across is immense. The day...
by Marcus Beale | Aug 21, 2019 | Events, The boat, Training
One of the biggest concerns I have ahead of my upcoming Atlantic row is the thought of being isolated for nearly two months. Without going into detail, significant trauma in my early life has left its mark, and being alone with my own thoughts is something I have...
by Marcus Beale | Aug 15, 2019 | Events, Training
As part of my preparation for the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, I thought it would be useful to have a good benchmark of how strong I am, both mentally and physically, and how my rowing technique is looking four months ahead of the race, when there is still...
by Marcus Beale | Jun 4, 2019 | The boat, Training
What a week… The adventure began by towing the boat down to Palma in Mallorca by Land Rover and in convoy with Angus Collins at Rannoch Adventure, who was towing his R45 for training another four man team. 36 hours later we pulled into Barcelona and managed to...