The eight - noisy, aggressive, fast & furious
It's a tremendous honour and a big milestone to have been named in the rowing team for the 2012 Olympics, although I am still waiting to be confirmed in a boat.
It's not like writing names on a team sheet and that being the end of it. Within the team there are still a number of selection decisions to make, including for my own crew, and I've been named in a squad of 10 for the women's eight and the spare pair.
Going through the whole experience four years ago, when I was selected in the quad scull and ended up with a silver medal, has taught me some lessons.
Hi, I'm Annabel Vernon, Olympic rowing silver medallist and proud Cornishwoman. I'll be writing about some of the ups and downs of life in the fast lane of Britain's most successful Olympic sport as I journey down the road to London 2012. 
