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WELCOME to Edition 9 of Student Sport

Magazine, The First National Magazine for University Sport.

Edition 9 brings you a preview of all 12 Sports at the BUCS Gatorade Nationals including the ones to watch and the defending Champions. Make sure you keep on the lookout for Team SSM photographers to get yourself in Edition 10. Mud, mud and a little bit more mud...the BUCS X-Country in Leeds a few weeks ago was cracking, despite a few patches of moist terrain. We spoke to Emelia Gorecka after the Royal Holloway fresher claimed the Women’s Crown! 95% of Team GB’s London 2012 rowers went to university so we look back at the history of one of the most prestigious boat in British sport. Being at university all day amidst lectures and seminars can be tough when you are seeking much needed nutrition on campus, especially when it comes to protein. Team SSM joined up the Dietitian Nichola Whitehead to bring you some recipes that will help repair your muscles after those monster gym sessions, from Protein Brownies to Carrot Cake Muffins. Matt (@MattWalshSSM) Get in touch to get involved or get your team featured in future editions: teamssm@studentsportmagazine.com

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Journalists Ash Quinlan • James May • Bowen Revill • Sam Headley • Emma Hart • Vicky Ashdown • Lucy Harvey • Joe Redmond • George Gigney • Simon Kemp • John Findley • Tom Henman • Luke Stevenson • Alex Sehgal • Will Aitkenhead • Tom Parry-Jones • Ryan Paine • Alister Houghton • Rob Weitz • James Scholey • James Taylor • Andrew Sixsmith • Emma Bird • Anthony Bowyer • Photographers Simon Rowe - www.simonroephotography.co.uk

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Andrew Triggs HODGE DOB: 03/03/1979 Height: 6’2 (192cm) Weight: 100kg (220lb) Hometown: Buckinghamshire.

TOM JAMES DOB: 11/03/1984 Height: 6’3 (193cm) Weight: 93kg (205lb) Hometown: Cardiff.

0 PETE REED DOB: 27/07/1981 Height: 6’4 (197 cm) Weight: 100kg (220lb) Hometown: Seattle.

ALEX GREGORY DOB: 11/03/1984 Height: 6’4 (198 cm) Weight: 98kg (216lb) Hometown: Gloucestershire. There are not many Olympic teams that can boast an unbeaten record for the last four games, but Great Britain’s coxless four rowing boat is one such team. You’d have to go back as far as July 28th 1996 for the last time they were beaten in Olympic competition. BOSH!

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Great Britain’s prize boat for so long now, the coxless fours hold the incredible record of four consecutive Olympic gold medals, starting in Sydney 2000 with Sir Steve Redgrave’s fifth and final Olympic gold. Last summer the boat picked up it’s fourth gold in as many games with a dominant display in the final beating the Australian crew by over a second. Never before had Britain won four consecutive rowing golds in the same event and even with the huge weight of pressure on Alex Gregory, Tom James, Pete Reed and Andrew Triggs-Hodge’s shoulders last summer at Eton Dorney, they delivered in empathic style. By Will Aitkenhead

So how has it come to be that Great British rowing have become so dominant on the water and in particular at the coxless four discipline? Well this must be partly put down to the inspirational nature of that crew from 2000 and the back room team that supported them and set in place a structure that would breed success for many years. Following the Atlanta games in 1996, where Britain won just one gold medal in all sports,

Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent picking up gold in the coxless pair, British rowing was given lottery funding for the very first time. Led by performance director, David Tanner, they have gone from strength to strength across the board in the rowing department. That one medal in 1996 became 3 in Sydney four years later including gold in the men’s coxed eight and arguably the most famous gold medal ever won by a British team as Steve Redgrave, James Cracknell, Tim Foster and Matthew Pinsent powered to victory in the final on September 23. It had come following Redgrave famously saying after the Atlanta victory, ‘Anybody who sees me in a boat has my permission to shoot me.’ His break lasted all of four months and with Pinsent expressing his desire to go after a third gold medal the pair were the ideal combination for two of the four seats in the coxless four. It was the job of head coach Jurgen Grobler to find two more men to fill the No. 2 and bow seats, with Pinsent set to stroke the boat. James Cracknell was the obvious choice for one of the places and he often pushed Pinsent for the title of powerhouse of the boat.

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Cracknell had suffered serious misfortune in his career prior to Sydney, missing the 1992 games through a broken shoulder and then contracting tonsillitis on the evening before competition began in 1996. This was his chance to prove his quality.

... I have full confidence in the crew, there is no question... The fourth and final selection is often seen as a maverick pick from Grobler as he opted for Tim Foster. Foster, who had been part of the Bronze medal winning crew in Atlanta, was physically smaller than a lot of other options and seemed a strange selection to begin with. But he was technically faultless and his metronomic style came to be viewed as critical to the success of the crew. They started well, winning the World Championships in 1997 and 1998 but it was not all plain sailing. Redgrave was diagnosed with Type One diabetes in 1997 and Foster severed tendons in his hand after punching a window at a party. This lead to him missing the 1999 World Cup and as a result Redgrave and Pinsent lost

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the second half of the race as their first race for eight years. had been predicted but they left Foster then required surgery on their charge too late as Britain a torn disc in his back and the team lost their first race together and Redgrave hung on to write themselves into Olympic history in the World Cup regatta in July by a margin of just 0.38 seconds. 2000, finishing fourth in the The victory meant Redgrave final having lost the semi final became the first endurance to New Zealand. The seemingly athlete to win gold medals at five unbeatable combination had consecutive Olympic games. somehow been defeated. But Grobler did not panic, “I have full That victory sparked a surge confidence in the crew, there is of interest in the sport and the no question,” he said after the coxless four have been at the disappointment, “It’s time to sit forefront of Britain’s Olympic down, analyse the training and get HISTORY OF THE COXLESS 4 things right.” In 1868, Walter Bradford Woodgate And they were in the perfect position was rowing for the University of Oxford in a coxed four race. to prove their Conscious of the weight of his greatness just two boat, he had managed to persuade months later as they his coxswain to abandon ship at cruised through to the start of the race at the Henley the Olympic final Royal Regatta. The jettisoned cox and then took a managed to survive following a half-length lead harrowing ordeal with some water over the Australians lillies, and Woodgate crossed the line with half the race triumphant with 100 yards to spare. done. The host Needless to say, the cheating bugger nation fought hard was disqualified but he had inspired a but just could cope new concept of rowing which Britain with the pace of the has some what dominated as of late... British boat as they maybe there a few mixed morals to the hit a monstrous 44 story but we raise 32 Olympic Gold Medals and a glass...To Walter! strokes a second. Italy came back strong as well in www.britishrowing.org

success since that famous day in Sydney. At the 2004 games in Athens Cracknell and Pinsent remained and were joined this time by Ed Coode and Steve Williams. Coode had been a reserve for Foster in the run up to Sydney and suffered his own Olympic heartbreak when he finished fourth in the coxless pair. For Williams, the Athens games were his first taste of the Olympics after he narrowly missed out on selection for the Eight in Sydney. This was a risky selection from Grobler and many felt that Pinsent and Cracknell should have rowed in the pairs together. But when they failed to win a medal at the world championships in 2003, Grobler made the changes to the four. Injury and lose of form to Josh West left him out of contention and with Cracknell struggling with a broken rib Alex Partridge was an able to step up. With all the chopping and changing the semi final win in Athens

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actually doubled the number of occasions that the crew had competed in competition together. Two months prior to the games the crew had never rowed competitively in a boat together. But Pinsent was not about to let the chance of a fourth gold medal go begging. If Sydney had been all about Redgrave then Athens was Pinsent’s turn to take centre stage. He epitomised the philosophy of the coxless four when he said, “I have never settled for anything less than the best since I was a schoolboy. I have rowed so badly as not to have deserved a medal, I have rowed myself and the crew into a tired and dejected position where winning was impossible, but gone out to try to win a silver? No. Never.” Remarkably the crew put behind them a difficult year to claim victory and incredibly the margin of victory was even closer than four years previously. Coode had been a late replacement in the boat after original selection Partridge had suffered a collapsed lung and Coode paid tribute to the man he replaced after the race, “Alex is the fifth man in this boat. He has encouraged us all the way and he is the strongest guy out of all of us.”

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lead. As Pinsent and his crew dug deep they crossed the line seemingly neck and neck with the Canadians. After an anxious wait for the photo finish, Britain took the gold, by just 0.08 of a second. Cracknell summed up the feeling of the crew after the finish by saying, “four years of emotion went into those six minutes.” This is one of the factors that makes Olympic sport so cruel and career defining. Fail to produce a performance on the day and athletes feel like they have wasted four years of hard work and commitment. What the British crews have been able to do so well over the years is put together the right performance at the right time. This was the case again in 2008 when once more the run up to the Beijing games was anything but ideal. Steve Williams was the only remaining member from Athens with Tom James, Peter Reed and Andrew TriggsHodge joining him in the boat in China. But the start of the regatta was the first time they had ever raced together. Williams and Reed had been ever presents in the run up to the games but Triggs-Hodge and James had both suffered from back injuries and as a result their form suffered. They did it the hard way on the water as well, coming from almost a whole length down on the Australians to claim victory. And Williams said that it was an even sweeter victory than Athens had been, “We really paid for that with our souls,” he said afterwards. “Athens was an epic journey but this has topped it. All of us have had back injuries

in the past 12 months and there have been many low moments, but if anything it has pulled the four of us together.

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emotion went into those six minutes... He also paid tribute to the man that had now masterminded three straight Olympic gold medals for the boat, Grobler, “He has been the most massive inspiration and last night said [to us] ‘there is no magic speech, the magic is what you have done in these last four years’.” And so to London 2012 and the intense pressure of a home Olympics and three consecutive gold medals to live up to. Grobler this time opted for experience as Reed, Triggs-Hodge and James retained their place in the boat and Alex Gregory replaced the now retired Williams. Again they timed the peak in their performance perfectly, having been beaten by Australia in the last World Cup before the Olympics they bounced back in emphatic style to lead from start to finish and take first place to extend Britain’s golden reign in the event to four consecutive Olympic games. Nobody would bet against making it five at Rio 2016. Follow them on Twitter! @AndrewTHodge @TomJames @PeteReed @AlexGregoryGB

I HAVE NEVER SETTLED FOR ANYTHING LESS THAN THE BEST SINCE I WAS A SCHOOLBOY. I HAVE ROWED SO BADLY AS NOT TO HAVE DESERVED A MEDAL, I HAVE ROWED MYSELF AND THE CREW INTO A TIRED AND DEJECTED POSITION WHERE WINNING WAS IMPOSSIBLE, BUT GONE OUT TO TRY TO WIN A SILVER? NO. NEVER. - SIR MATTHEW PINSENT CBE Studentsportmagazine.com///9

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On the 22nd of February 2013, Sheffield will host the largest annual multisport event in the UK and its award winning venues prepare to welcome around 6,000 student athletes who are set to compete over 12 different sports in the first ever BUCS GATORADE NATIONALS!!!

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Post-2012, we’ve all been wondering just where the next generation of talent will come from, and perhaps British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) have at least one part of that answer. 2013 is the year in which the BUCS Gatorade Nationals holds its inaugural meeting. The event, aimed at discovering and developing the brightest talents in colleges and universities across Britain so that they may feature in future top-level sport (if they don’t already!), will take place between the 22nd-24th February in various locations across Sheffield. The event - the largest of its kind in the UK - will feature around 6000 competitors over 12 different sports, and boasts the support of a new partnership with Gatorade that will provide nutrition and hydration services during the championships. Of this partnership, Gatorade Marketing Director Hayley Stringfellow said, “We’re really

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looking forward to working with BUCS. We want to build close links with student athletes and their coaches so we can help drive both the academic and sporting performance in UK universities and colleges.

For the competitors and coaches, though, the BUCS Gatorade Nationals provide an opportunity to showcase all the hard work they’ve been putting in throughout the academic year in the BUCS leagues.

“We are fundamentally committed to helping athletes improve their athletic performance. We do this by giving them sports nutrition products that are backed by world class research from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute,” she said.

Cardiff University’s Athletic Union President, Cari Davies, was vocal in her support for the launch of the BUCS Gatorade Nationals, and highlighted the pride students have in having the opportunity to represent their university: “There’s a lot of prestige involved with competing for your university and it gives something for sports-minded students to aim for during the academic year.

Clearly, the event is not short of support, and quite rightly so considering the buzz surrounding the future of sport in the UK. For some, the BUCS Gatorade Nationals will provide an opportunity for developing their competition fitness as they move onto bigger and more prestigious events in their athletic calendar, whilst for others the championships are the pinnacle of their sporting year. Indeed, the importance of the championships is embodied in the endorsements it has received from sporting figures. Recently retired London 2012 Olympian and Beijing 2008 bronze medallist Jo Jackson, and notso-recently retired 400m runner turned presenter Iwan Thomas have both thrown their weight behind this new iteration of the national championships.

“The fact that we now have Gatorade involved I think is a really positive step because I think the fact we have a sponsor will mean more attention and potentially media coverage, and that all brings extra money to pump into student sport,” says Davies. “Most importantly, it gives the students the ‘national’ status they deserve, and really gives them the high-class competition they aim for.” One thing is for sure: all eyes will be on Sheffield as the BUCS Gatorade Nationals takes student sport into a new era, hosting the UK’s biggest congregation of sporting students who are ready to do battle for pride and prestige.

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All eyes on the showcase events: The Men and Women’s 60M. In the Men’s, all podium finishers from 2012 will be taking to the start line. Treymayne Gilling (Middlesex), Adeseye Ogunlewe (Essex) and Andre Wright (Brunel), but with strong competition coming from the Brunel Camp as well as Dele Onifade (East London) there could be a few new shoes on the podium this year.

Leeds Met Carnegie will be looking to defend three of their Championship titles in the Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles. The competition starts on the Friday with the finals being played on Sunday in a knockout format, and with a high level of competition at the top we’re anticipating a true spectacle.

Aleasha Kiddle (St Mary’s) will be looking to go one better than last year but no doubt there will be a big effort from Kadeena Cox (Leeds Met) who placed 3rd the previous year. Athletics all round is shaping up to be a stand out event at the BUCS Gatorade Nationals!

The BUCS Badminton Time Attack Tournament will be hosted alongside the Championships this year. Aimed at athletes who can’t get into their university sides and haven’t played at county level, teams are made up of four (two women and two men) and will be commencing from the Friday!

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Tilly Gray (Loughborough) looks to defend her Championship title in the Women’s Open 100m Butterfly, however resistance is expected from Loughborough teammate Rachael Kelly. In the Men’s Open 100M Butterfly, Tom Laxton (Loughborough) will try to fend off stablemate Adam Barrett and Plymouth’s Anthony James.

Emma Lucraft (Essex) looks to defend her Senior Kata Title and with no Alice Hooper (Newport) - last year’s runner up - it’s hard to see who could stand in her way. Alex Gardner (Hallam) also has chance to defend his title in the Men’s Senior Kata, with his Hallam teammates leaving him to it, will it be a straight road to victory?

Craig McNally (Heriot-Watt) will attempt to defend his 100M Backstroke win from last year, and with Liam Tancock and Joseph Patching setting the pace for British Swimming there should be some big strokes at Ponds Forge.

Anatolly Gorshkob (UWE) goes into the competition as one to watch in the Men’s Senior Kumite +84k Category, with both last year’s Champion and Runner up not competing. Iona Frost (Edinburgh) looks to go one better and topple Champion, Amy Wright-Hamilton (UWIC) in the Women’s Senior Kumite -68k category.

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TRAMPOLINING

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The trampolining will take place over two days both Saturday (8:30 - 15:30) and Sunday (9:00 - 16:00) at Ice Sheffield. BUCS Points will only be awarded to those competing in the BUCS 1 category that take place at noon on Sunday. The Men’s BUCS 1 category has 25 entrants with Paul Quarton,Christopher Wort and Camren Williams, from the University of Manchester, looking to step onto the podium.

Caitlin Chang (Hallam) and Elizabeth Ng (Surrey) go into the Women’s Foil looking as if they will be competing for the top spot, but with Caitlin looking to defend her Epee title as well could the pressure prove to be too much? Also, keep an eye out for Zoe Robinson (Imperial) who should be looking for victory in Women’s Sabre.

In the Women’s BUCS 1 there are 16 entries, with both University of Leeds athletes Natasha Carter and Sophie Lewis aiming for gold, will one of them take the metal back to West Yorkshire.

David Burnside looks to defend his Epee title as Cambridge teammate Matt Rowland strives to improve on last year’s bronze medal. Warren Shillingford (UWE) looks favourite going into the Men’s Foil, coming runner up last year he has a great opportunity to jump up a medal. The Men’s Sabre proved a standout moment last year, can Maiyuran Ratneswaren (Imperial College London) defend his title once again?

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Amber Withers (Brighton) looks to mark her territory in the women’s Novice U67Kg category, however this year it won’t be teammate Lucy Kent in her way, look out for Portsmouth’s Alex Collins in the Red corner. Current Champion Matthew Tinker (Loughborough) looks to fight off Jon Shaw (Worcester) in the Men’s over 20 U81Kg category.

Adrian Markov (Anglia Ruskin) dominated the Mens -81Kg category last year and it will take a great performance by his rivals to take the title away from him! Patrick Dawson (Heriot-Watt) also has the chance to defend his Championship title but faces a big challenge from James Allen (Nottingham) in the Men’s -73Kg category.

Judith Unterlass (Newcastle) is up against Lucy Kent (Brighton) in the Female 0-5 U64kg after beating Hazel Sellars (Worcester) and beating Hiinae Miller (Essex) by unanimous decision. Alex Mellor (Coventry) made the final after beating Jake Gibbs (UWE) and Robbie Pyle (Northumbria) and now steps into the ring with Liverpool’s Thomas Davis.

Women’s -57Kg Category is going to be a battle as defending Champion, Szandra Szogedi (East London), faces fierce competition from both Sophie Sandy (Middlesex) and Rebecca Ellrich (Bath). Helen Goodman (Leeds) and Natasha Maslen (Bath) are the ones to watch in the Womens -70Kg category.

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CLIMBING

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Just under 400 entries to the BUCS Climbing Championship this year and the competition is looking expansive! Louis Parkinson (University of Leeds) looks favourite to go one better than last year where he finished runner-up in a sudden death match against Cheehan Weereratne. University of Leeds also look to defend their team Championship but with Hallam and Edinburgh entering very strong teams it may prove tough.

Allan Skellet (Edinburgh) will be looking to defend his title but no doubt there will be strong competition from some of his Southampton teammates. Murray Lidgitt (Durham) will be looking to break into the top 3 this year after narrowly missing out on a place on last year’s podium. Last year five members of Southampton’s A team finished in the top 7 places, it’s definitely going to take something special to knock them off the top spot and take Gold in the team championship.

The division 1 climbers will commence at 10am on Saturday with division 2 climbers following at 2:30pm. Presentations will be commencing from 6pm but expect delays if competitions go to sudden death.

The team champs will be held on the Saturday between 10am - 4pm and on the Sunday the individuals will begin at 10am -2:30pm. Competitors will be warming up on the outdoor range at Staveley in preparation for showdown.

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Hector Haines (Edinburgh) finished just under 3 minutes ahead of the field last year to be crowned Champion, but with plenty of Edinburgh teammates around him he may find it difficult to defend his title so convincingly. With University of Oxford and University of Sheffield athletes in the top 7 last year it’s looking fierce.

Jess Davidson (Portsmouth) was crowned Champion in the Women’s BUCS Ten Pin Bowling Championships last year with the only average score above 200. Huierh Tay (Imperial) scored (268) the highest in a single game and finished 3rd overall, if the Imperial student can keep her scores consistent she will certainly be in for a chance this year.

Rebecca Harding (Edinburgh) took Gold last year with more than a 2 minute safety net, with three other Edinburgh teammates in the top 7 in 2012, don’t be suprised if the Scottish uni secure 1, 2 and 3!

Last year in the Men’s, Lewis Brown (Manchester) beat Jamie Cunningham (Glamorgan) by just one point in the end. This year is set up to be an excellent Championship with competition coming from a good variety of universities.

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Edinburgh Swimming look ahead to the BUCS Gatorade Nationals.

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The end of next month marks an extremely significant event in the student sporting calendar; the inaugural BUCS Gatorade Nationals will be taking place in Sheffield, bringing together approximately 6000 students, competing across 12 different sports. One of the teams looking to enjoy success at these championships is the University of Edinburgh Swim team. Over the past few years, Edinburgh University’s swimming team have become a force to be reckoned with at BUCS competitions and are now regularly among the top 4 overall points scorers. Chris Jones, Edinburgh University’s Head of Performance Swimming, established the performance squad at the university just 4 years ago and now coaches an elite squad containing Olympic, Commonwealth and Paralympic swimmers and many more who have also competed for Great Britain and their home nations. “Our main aim for the BUCS Gatorade Nationals will be to maintain our top 3 placing that we achieved in November at the BUCS Short course” explains coach Jones. “Beating esteemed teams such as Swansea and Stirling, who are established Intensive Training Centres for swimming, was a great achievement for the club and we hope to continue this”. Potential medalists identified by Jones include sprint Breaststroke specialists Corrie Scott and Andrea Strachan, Freestyle sprinters Kieran McGuckin and Richard Schafers and the Men’s 400 metre Freestyle relay team who currently hold the Scottish Record for the event in the short course pool. Be sure to also keep an eye out for the newest

member of the squad; three time Olympian, and Olympic finalist, Caitlin McClatchey. While McGuckin and Schafers make up half of the Scottish Record breaking Men’s 400 metre Freestyle relay team, the other half consists of fresher Jack Thorpe and final year student James Thomson. Thorpe is keen to prove himself at the first long course test of the season after a great start to his year with the new program. “I have really enjoyed the move to Edinburgh so far, the pool sessions continue to challenge us and the gym sessions are great in the amazing facilities that the university has”. Thorpe adds to the group of male sprinters that constantly push each other in training and notes: “the racing has been a big plus, along with brilliant team spirit and support.” The final member of the team, Law student James Thomson, is coming to the end of his time at university; he named last year’s record-breaking moment as his best achievement throughout his time competing in BUCS championships and says: “I can honestly say that my time spent with the swim team has been, on the whole, my favourite aspect of university life” and looking ahead to BUCS Gatorade Nationals, “Edinburgh University is moving up the leader board all the time; I hope to race well in all my events to continue this trend”. It is certainly safe to say that the recent Scottish National Short Course Championships, where Edinburgh University gained top club status, will provide the perfect springboard to achieve another top 3 position; one thing is for sure, the inaugural BUCS Gatorade Nationals is sure to be a success when the best students do battle at the end of February.

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The BUCS Indoor championships will once again serve up with some mouthwatering line ups across the disciplines in 2013. Traditionally a cauldron of noise, the EIS in Sheffield will play host to the event, which goes to three days this year after last year’s two day scheduling nightmare. The event, taking place between Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th February, will showcase the best of BUCS University sport and the team spirit within the championship environment.

the event has had some classic finishes, most notably last year between Jarryd Dunn and Tim Burn.

With some already fast times recorded, and some university stars achieving European qualifying standards, the level of competition is once again extremely high.

The one lap event sees Leah Moore (Brunel), who looked particularly impressive in the recent intervarsity match, battle it out against Kadeena Cox (Leeds Met) and Mica Moore (Cardiff ) in a race where many women have a shot at the medals.

Traditionally, the sprint events, and the relay cause the most drama and the men’s 60m has one of the best fields around. Last year’s three medallists, including winner Tremayne Gilling (Middlesex) line up again, joined by some very quick opposition, including Deji Tobias (Hertforshire) who was disqualified last year and Dannish Walker-Khan (Brunel) who recently took the Northern 60m title. The 200m and 400m events are equally as close despite last year’s champions not running in the events. The fastest 200m time belongs to Portuguese International David Lima (Coventry) but he will face competition from WalkerKhan, going for the double, and Andre Wright (Brunel). Michael Warner (Nottingham Trent) and Dan Putnam (Loughborough) are favourites in the men’s 400m, but in the past

The men’s 60m hurdles should also see BUCS record holder Andrew Pozzi, (UWE) line up after he had to pull out of the UK Indoor Championships. The women’s events are equally as exciting, with the 60m seeing Ireland’s Amy Foster (Ulster) and Ashleigh Nelson (Middlesex) almost inseparable, a few tenths clear of the rest of the field.

The 400m is also as exciting with last year’s runner up Diane Ramsey (Strathclyde) up against GB Junior Leah Barrow (Birmingham), Jess Knight (Loughborough) and Laura Maddox (Nottingham Trent).

Plateau (Loughborough) reuniting rivalries in the 800m, and Dundee pair Morag MacLarty and Eilish McColgan going head to head in the 1500m. In the field, decathletes Dan Gardiner (Leeds Met), Ashley Bryant (Brunel), Mike Sweeney (Birmingham) and Liam Ramsey (Sheffield Hallam) will all go head-to-head as they look to claim indoor gold, building towards their outdoor seasons. Ray Bobrownicki (Edinburgh) will hope to add another title to his 2012 high jump gold and last year’s shot put champion Rimantas Martisaukas (Leeds Met) will be hoping to throw over 18m. Some star names in the the women’s field events include Sheffield Hallam’s golden-girls Karla Drew and Jessica Taylor, and high jumper Emma Perkins (Cambridge). Also look out for Angela Barrett (UCL) in the triple jump and Abigail Haywood (Loughborough) in the pole vault.

Moving into the distance events and with Guy Learmonth (Loughborough) only in the reserves lists, the 800m will be looking for a new champion.

As always, the relays will provide drama and excitement, with Loughborough hoping to make it another double victory in 2013.

However, some names to watch out for in the distance events include St Mary’s athletes Charlie Grice in the 800m, Ben Coldray in the 1500m and Stephen Scullion in the 3000m.

So with 2013 living in the legacy of London 2012, the BUCS Gatorade Indoors is ready to serve up an action packed three days, with the best University athletes on show.

The 3000m also sees Phil Hurst compete for Sunderland, having come third at the UK Championships a fortnight ago. The women’s distance events are also hotly contested with Cally Read (Birmingham) and Carolyn

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OFFICIAL BUCS SPORT Contact your Sports Union Officer to find out more about Cross Country and other sports.

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The course was covered in snow only a week beforehand but the conditions on the day were near perfect with only a gusty wind to contend with. Underfoot however, thick mud combined with a fast and tricky course made for brilliant racing.

Pre-race favourite Emelia Groecka took the ladies title with ease as she blew apart a good field to win by 35 seconds. The GB International looked assured in the taxing conditions and showed how she can pretty much run on anything. The Royal Holloway University Student went off from the gun and never looked back, but in her wake the competition was boiling with six different universities representing in the top six. Birmingham took the women’s team title from St Mary’s and Loughborough in a tight affair where every position really did mater.

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In the Men’s race however, there were surprises along the way, with some big attacks to break the field before Southampton’s Steven Connor made a decisive charge to take his first victory at this stage. Having finished 16th last year in Cardiff, the Aldershot, Farnham and District athlete ran an assured race and while others around him faded, he grew stronger and took the title from Danny Davis of St Mary’s.

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In third place was Stephen Scullion, also representing St Mary’s who took the men’s team title from the clutches of Birmingham and Loughborough. Behind that there were some great runs from Under 20 athletes Jack Gray of Birmingham and Leeds student Gordon Benson on his home course, who finished in fifth and sixth respectively. Benson took to twitter to express his delight saying: “6th at #BUCSXC, first fresher home; happy with first XC of the season!” Elsewhere, Loughborough once again showed their strength with classy runs from their sixstrong side and Southampton, backed by Connor’s win, enjoyed another impressive showing from Alexander Teuten who took ninth. The midfield battle was vicious with every athlete vying to finish just one place higher and the electric atmosphere inspired performance across the field, including Warren Herridge of Huddersfield University who improved by 40 places from his showing in Cardiff. On the day in West Yorkshire he said: “It was a tough race because of the mud but I enjoyed

it and was pleased with my position. I remembered some people who did it before and to be against them again and see the improvement was really good. It was also a great day out with the university and was an atmosphere you rarely experience,” he said.

Toby Loveridge successfully defending his 2012 title, further testament to the strength of St Mary’s University. Not only did they finish first in overall team standings, but they also took second, third and fifth, with Loughborough filling in the gap in 4th.

The B-race was secondary by name alone with athletes putting on a thrilling show for the crowds which resulted in veteren

Behind the victory trail, there was heartbreak, pain and agony. 417 racers finished the course - an improvement of over 50 finishers on last year’s statistics. With the sport growing again and the legacy of the London Olympics taking shape, the Cross Country has well and truly started the BUCS athletics year in style and delivered on all levels.

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KNOWLEDGE! Historic The competitive nature of us humans has been prevalent throughout history and we were racing each other long before some smart arse decided to start keeping records. The modern sport of Cross Country dates back to a more humble beginning where schools in the 19th century would compete in a race known as “Hare and Hounds” or “The Paper Chase” Held on Wimbledon Common, it is considered as the first official cross country race, initially set up to imitate steeple chase as a form of light hearted pre-season training. The race back then was about 3.5 miles long over rolling terrain which was often layered in thick and boggy mud. The course was poorly marked out and started late in the evening which made for plenty of navigational casualties!

Team SSM had a catch up with Royal Holloway’s Elite distance runner Emelia Gorecka who is a well known face on the international circuit with some big sponsors and high hopes for future World level competitions. In spite of serious spinal injuries preventing her from training, Emelia has conquered plenty of tribulations including her latest victory in the form of the top podium spot at the BUCS X- Country Championships 2013! Life at present... Yes, everything is going really good, I’ve settled

in quite well and found a really good balance between my studies and athletics. I’m really close to training at Aldershot and also my coach Mick which enables me to keep a stable base there and not change much in terms of training. Royal Holloway are really supportive of me going away to train and competing alot. The running grounds near me at the moment at Royal Holloway are really good, Virginia waters is only a two minute run away so I am really blessed as a runner as I have all this amazing running grounds virtually on my door step.

[SCOUTED] Emelia Gorecka UNDERGRADUATE ATHLETE 2016 RIO POTENTIAL

Discipline: Cross Country, 1500m, 3000m, 5k, 10k. Age: 19 Height: 5’7 Weight: 53kg (120 lb) Hometown: Epsom, Surrey. Lives: London University: Royal Holloway, University of London Cabinet: 3000m IAAF World Junior Championship Bronze (2012), 5000m European Junior Championships Silver (2011), 3000m Commonwealth Youth Games Gold (2011), Spar European Cross Country Championships Gold (2011), European Cross Country Championships Bronze (2010), 1500m Jean Hubert World Cup for Schools Gold (2009), 3000m ISF World School Games Gold (2009)

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... I must admit, I do take alot of washing home at times...

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Being up north for BUCS XC… Yes it was pretty cold, not too much of a difference though - I mean with all the snow melting it made it really muddy on the day but it hasn’t been too different down here to be honest. I’ve struggled to do much grass work due to the mud in Aldershot. Mud, mud and just a bit more… With the Men’s A race going before us they completely wrecked our course before we even got to the start line. So on the first lap I really had to try and get a feel for what was good ground and what was bad so I could remember for my next lap, there really wasn’t that much good ground left at all. Whatever happened to ladies first?... I know, they definitely should have let the women go first, especially with the men running 10km they really did destroy our course. No, but it really was a great event to be part of and for my first ever one I really enjoyed it plus I quite like the mud so I loved the whole experience really.

...with some of the other girls more experienced than me it was a tough one to call going into the race…

new competition so it’s hard to look that far ahead but it really is a fantastic event and I was over the moon I won in my first year. I was fairly unsure how the event would play out really, the girls who I raced against I have raced before but it hasn’t been regularly enough as they are quite alot older than me, so we don’t know each other’s form and strengths so I really just focused on doing my thing and seeing what I can do., especially with some of the other girls more experienced than me it was a tough one to call going into the race. Independence and living away from home... Well as a new student I wasn’t really sure what to expect and I wasn’t sure how I would handle it, but I’ve managed well I think, focusing on getting the running bit right and letting everything else fall into place. It’s also the first time living away from home so the first term has been alot of trial and error, seeing what works and seeing what doesn’t. Also managing to get the whole university experience as well, I have a really good flat with good friends. I really looked forward to it at first; I love food and going

shopping, trying out new things and especially being an athlete I have to monitor my food intake quite alot, along with looking after myself and making sure I’m eating the right things. I am lucky though, I don’t live too far away from home, so my dad comes down to training about three times a week to watch me run and it’s easy to go home and just get some clothes washing done if I need to. It really is good having a great circle of people around me who support me. More on laundry duties... Yes, I must admit, I do take alot of washing home at times, and because I see my Dad so often I just give it to him. It’s one of those things though, alot of my friends do their own washing but as an athlete I’m out there running everyday sometimes twice a day, then I’m studying, then eating so, I guess I’m allowed to get them to do my washing. Training... Yes, I started double running about a year ago now, that was a step that I and my coach thought I was ready to make sometimes I take a day out for rest and

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recovery which is usually on a Friday. Usually I have two training sessions a week that I train twice a day but never more than that really. It’s all work in progress.

...you may not feel great on the start line… Building up to the big races... Yes, we sit down at the start of the season and select events, the BUCS XC was definitely a date in the diary I was tapering for, so in the week build up I took out a double run and cut down abit on those training sessions; it was such a big event and something I wanted to do well in and it definitely paid off. But there are some races than you will train through and it’s something that you have to be prepared for and accept on the day that you may not feel great on the start line.

Opting to study in the UK... Well when I was doing my A-levels I was looking at every single option, going over to the states, staying in the UK and I definitely wanted to get a degree, I wasn’t ready to finish my education, I wanted to keep learning at the same time I didn’t want to move away from what was working. I can get an amazing degree and keep everything that was benefiting me near me at the same time. It’s great to be at Royal Holloway it’s a fantastic university for Psychology. Uni... For me it’s all about being around the people who offer me support, my family, Mick and the university. I’m on the Stars Scholarship scheme at Royal Holloway and get plenty of help from them; I have a strength and conditioner who I see once a week which has been new to me

and have really enjoyed and felt a difference in my performance. Even the small things like having a parking permit; it really is so useful as I train so often. Competing abroad... I love it! It’s one of the benefits of being an athlete, you get to travel to the most amazing places that many people don’t get to ever see, especially at 19! I take my camera with me everywhere and always get pictures and experience different parts of the world. Also being away from my coach and family is an experience in itself; I’ve been in Canada for two weeks without my family or coach at the World Junior Championships. That made me grow up so much and really appreciate the support that I receive.

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Best trip so far... Argh god, so far, I went to Qatar, that’s just a different world all together, the culture and the whole experience, as a 16 year old it was amazing. I loved that trip, I’ve been to other great places like Barcelona, that really is a lovely city. I really love travelling and competing and seeing the world at the same time, it’s not a bad job to have really.

...that’s just a different world all together, the culture and the whole experience, as a 16 year old it was amazing... Sponsors... Nike has been ongoing for a while now and I’ve received alot of helpful sponsorship from them in terms of kit support and looking after me at races it really has been invaluable to me as an athlete. All the little things that people worry about like trainers and kit, I don’t have that worry, it allows me to focus on what I need to. UK Athletics’ support network is great especially getting me to events as well as my coach.

Follow Emilia on Twitter! @EmeliaGorecka

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“it is easy to train when surrounded by others, the sun is shining and you’ve time to spare, but when the lights are out and no one’s there to see you quit, that’s when you find out how much you really want it...”

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Finding your form is essential, keep the weight low to begin with; gauge what you are capable of lifting over a couple of sessions and following these tips…

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Feet roughly shoulder width apart, toes and knees aligned pointing slightly outwards as to avoid knees buckling inwards. Make sure your grip on the bar is comfortable and balanced. A slightly wider grip will help your balance throughout the movement. As you perform the squat, look straight ahead, keep your shoulders back, chest pushed out and back straight with a slight arch (but do not hyperextend your lower back).

Love them or hate them, this compound workout is a must so next time you’re in the gym, or even at home, incorporate squatting into your routine. For those less familiar with this movement we would recommend using the Smith machine until you’ve built up some strength and got your technique nailed on. Although this won’t engage your stabiliser muscles (like free-weights do!) safety comes first. Train smart to avoid injuries!

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Your aim is to lower into the squat position (get down low people, ASS TO GRASS!) whilst keeping your knees behind your toes and then explode upwards, driving through your heels. Remember to keep your core and lower back as tight as you can at all times.

For men, squatting will improve your overall performance and play a part in boosting your testosterone levels…crucial for muscle building. For women, squatting will help shape your buns and thighs and keep your core tight.

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Hello everyone, Welcome back to the latest JRF Feature with Student Sport Magazine. With the exam period over we hope you are ready to squeeze in some more training and tips we have to offer in this month’s edition. February signals yet another busy month for all at JRF Health with lots to tell…Later this month Josef will travel to Denmark as another ‘Life’ package is on the cards following the huge success in China. We also had our first team meet of the year in Manchester, with our guys travelling from all over, as far down south as Truro and even flying in from Denmark. We took this opportunity to start filming new workout content for release later this year, good times! And there’s even more to come, some of you girls will be excited to hear that our new female muscle building program is now under construction…”Act like a lady, lift like a boss”, I believe they say.

Give it a try and if you have any questions email us at: info@jrfhealth.co.uk

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Following the addition of Danish Army Lieutenant, Palle Møller, to the JRF Health team as Danish Director, we thought why not try out a simple but effective (and ruthless muhahaahaha!) workout from the man himself…well, it would be rude not to.

STOPWATCH INVEST IN AN ACTUAL STOPWATCH AND LEAVE THE IPHONE AT HOME!

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So we’ve seen some of what’s out there for the guys, but what about the girls too? We’re all so different with many different goals, but the main aim is generally the same. We want improvements and we want them now! (Well, yesterday actually, if you’re anything like me). In the following additions we will be looking at the female side of JRF Health; Female vs. Male exercise programs, the differences in the fitness trials and tribulations for females and how a few simple exercises and a cleaner diet can help you reach the body shaping or fitness goals you keep talking about. Plus recipe ideas, trial workouts and lots of inspirational and motivational stories to help you get your butt into gear, girls. If you want to know the bare facts then they’ll be here waiting for you. No confusion, just straightforward, easy to follow advice that will give you the information you need to know. 40///Studentsportmagazine.com

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Once you have trained it’s vital you refuel the engine and allow your body to restore its glycogen reserves. Carbohydrates are our main fuel source from which our bodies eventually replenish their energy stores as glucose is converted to glycogen in our liver and muscles. The greater your energy stores, essential for muscle contraction, the ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ your performance will be during a workout so always remember to refill, postworkout, with a high complex carb and muscle building protein meal!

GRILLED STEAK Roughly 200g and a pinch of black pepper, 1 large sweet potato, 1 cup of cauliflower, 1 cup of sliced carrot and 2 tablespoons of low fat cottage cheese. OR, FOR THOSE TIMES WHEN YOU’RE IN A RUSH, DON’T MAKE EXCUSES, TRY SOMETHING QUICK AND EASY:

PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH 2 slices of whole wheat bread (toasted), 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter and 1 sliced banana.