Check out this video made by Canadian lightweight rower Cam Sylvester. The video sheds light on how much time and work it really takes to get to that Olympic level.
Rowing, it's more than just your day job - it's your life.
Awesome!
Showing posts with label Rowing Canada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rowing Canada. Show all posts
Monday, 27 June 2011
#23 - 396 days until 2012 Summer Olympics
It's the dream of many rowers to go to the Olympics and win Gold. How will you prepare?
Check out this video made by Canadian lightweight rower Cam Sylvester. The video sheds light on how much time and work it really takes to get to that Olympic level.
Rowing, it's more than just your day job - it's your life.
Awesome!
Check out this video made by Canadian lightweight rower Cam Sylvester. The video sheds light on how much time and work it really takes to get to that Olympic level.
Rowing, it's more than just your day job - it's your life.
Awesome!
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
#3 The "Inches" Video
Rowing....It's all about inches.
It's one of the first rowing videos many new rowers watch (safety videos not included!) and one of the most viewed rowing videos on Youtube. It's something every rower can relate to whether you're a National rower or Novice. We all know what it's like to go that extra inch and succeed, but the real test is what you do when you fall short? It comes down to perseverance, no matter what, win or lose, you keeping on fighting for that extra inch.
Every race is about inches, every stroke is about inches. At the end of the day, it's just a game of inches and "It's the guy who is willing to die who is going to win that inch."
Awesome!
It's one of the first rowing videos many new rowers watch (safety videos not included!) and one of the most viewed rowing videos on Youtube. It's something every rower can relate to whether you're a National rower or Novice. We all know what it's like to go that extra inch and succeed, but the real test is what you do when you fall short? It comes down to perseverance, no matter what, win or lose, you keeping on fighting for that extra inch.
Every race is about inches, every stroke is about inches. At the end of the day, it's just a game of inches and "It's the guy who is willing to die who is going to win that inch."
Awesome!
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
#2 Perfectly flat water
A sailor will never understand that one of the best feelings in the world is arriving at the club to a perfectly flat body of water. There's no wind, the water is like glass, and you feel as though you need to take advantage of these conditions. You have the opportunity for perfect puddles, and perfect rowing. Missing that 9am class for another row seems like a fair trade.
Some rowers are lucky enough to row on smaller lakes, or rivers, that rarely get more than a little chop when the wind picks up. At our club, when the winds are even somewhat high, we can get full white-cap waves. Most days we experience some chop or rollers, so we have a huge appreciation for those perfectly flat water days.
There's something about flat water that is so calming. You don't have to feel like you are fighting with the rough water or wind and you can completely relax on every stroke, getting a fully loaded catch each time.
Sitting in your boat on the flat water, looking out on to the horizon, you feel the peacefulness of nature that surrounds you. This is one of the reasons why you fell in love with the sport.
Awesome!
Some rowers are lucky enough to row on smaller lakes, or rivers, that rarely get more than a little chop when the wind picks up. At our club, when the winds are even somewhat high, we can get full white-cap waves. Most days we experience some chop or rollers, so we have a huge appreciation for those perfectly flat water days.
There's something about flat water that is so calming. You don't have to feel like you are fighting with the rough water or wind and you can completely relax on every stroke, getting a fully loaded catch each time.
Sitting in your boat on the flat water, looking out on to the horizon, you feel the peacefulness of nature that surrounds you. This is one of the reasons why you fell in love with the sport.
Awesome!
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| Hanlan Boat Club at Dawn - Photo by: Caro. |
Monday, 25 April 2011
#1 First row after a long indoor winter season
Erging can be fun, but let's be honest, it can also NOT be fun. We erg over the winter to get stronger, maintain our sport specific muscles, and so that on the glorious day of your first row...you don't die!
Getting out of bed at 5:30am on your first day back on the water isn't hard. You get down to the club, see all of the familiar faces, rig the boats you spent many hours in, and set out on your first row. Smiles are everywhere.
You take your first stroke, and it is unlike any other stroke on the erg. You move forward (or backwards, however you see it). After months of stationary training, this is exciting. You feel the water on the back of the blade, the send of the boat (hopefully), and a few wobbles side to side as the feel of the boat starts to come back. You are now rowing, not erging.
Awesome!
Getting out of bed at 5:30am on your first day back on the water isn't hard. You get down to the club, see all of the familiar faces, rig the boats you spent many hours in, and set out on your first row. Smiles are everywhere.
You take your first stroke, and it is unlike any other stroke on the erg. You move forward (or backwards, however you see it). After months of stationary training, this is exciting. You feel the water on the back of the blade, the send of the boat (hopefully), and a few wobbles side to side as the feel of the boat starts to come back. You are now rowing, not erging.
Awesome!
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