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Contents Nov / Dec 2011

Fours Head > Christmas gifts > Training diary > Harry Mahon

Issue #57 Nov / Dec 2011 | £3.00

Are your coxing sessions lacking that elusive x-factor?

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On the cover: British Rowing Volunteer Awards 2011 Photo: Gerard Brown

DEDICATION...DEDICATION...DEDICATION... Volunteers Awards 2011

Contents: Oxford University at the 2007 Trial Eights. Look out for the 2011 Trial Eights, taking place on Tuesday 13 December Photo: Peter Spurrier

05 News 12 Row for Recovery 14 Tributes 16 Son of Alf 18 Letters 20 Christmas Gifts 23 Volunteer Awards 2011 28 Fours’ Head 32 Vets Fours’ Head 34 Harry Mahon’s Legacy 41 Olympic Profile 47 Training Diary 51 Coaching Section 52 Strength Training 54 Technique 56 The Cox Box 58 Nutrition 61 Supplements 65 Gear – Base Layers 69 Winter Kitbag 71 History 72 2012 Calendar

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