Each year since 1856 (except during the first two world wars), a elite crew from Oxford and Cambridge Universities race each other in a gigantic regatta called simply "The Boat Race." It's a grueling 4.25 mile race where the two crews go head-to-head with millions of people along the sidelines cheering throughout the 17-22 minutes of hell.
For me personally, these guys are just inspiring to watch. And even more so knowing that they have to stick it out for at least 6 whole months.
For many, the end of Turkey day (Thanksgiving Week) marks the end of the fall rowing season. For collegiate rowers, it is the end of the 5k and 6k races.
Thus begins the winter training season. Experience has taught well that this is the most difficult part of the entire rowing regiment. Most of the winter days in the US Northeast is spent cross-training in heavy clothing layers, doing calisthenics, or sitting on the erg machine. All this with the knowledge that the spring season is literally months away.
But, take special attention. This is where the best separate from the rest.
"Medals are won in the winter. We only pick them up in the spring."
It should always be remembered that the winter is the time for building up to the spring peak.
-Stay consistent.
-Stay focused
-Stay determined.
-DON'T BLOW YOUR LOAD IN THE FIRST MONTH!
Thus begins the winter training season. Experience has taught well that this is the most difficult part of the entire rowing regiment. Most of the winter days in the US Northeast is spent cross-training in heavy clothing layers, doing calisthenics, or sitting on the erg machine. All this with the knowledge that the spring season is literally months away.
But, take special attention. This is where the best separate from the rest.
"Medals are won in the winter. We only pick them up in the spring."
It should always be remembered that the winter is the time for building up to the spring peak.
-Stay consistent.
-Stay focused
-Stay determined.
-DON'T BLOW YOUR LOAD IN THE FIRST MONTH!
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