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Welcome to my rowing diary. Here I chronicle my struggles, triumphs, and thoughts about life as an amateur masters rower.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
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2019 Training Statistics
Updated: 08/09/19
Current weight: 151
Weight goal: Get back to 150
Days on water: 8?
Days on land: Too many!
2k Erg Test: 1:55.9/spilt, 7:43.8
5k Erg Test: 20:30/ 2:03Search my site.
Tag Archives: determination
Ergatta Accomplished
We’re walking and Alan says, “I’d like to go to REI sometime soon and try on some climbing shoes.” “Well,” I say. “Cincinnati Indoor is this coming weekend. We could go and make a day of it.” So, literally, six … Continue reading
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Tagged 2k, determination, erg, erg test, erging, pain, personal best, race, Racing, regatta, results, rowing training, triumph
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Gosh, Erg Tests Hurt.
The training week began with a planned 1k test Friday morning. You’d think with all that lead time, I’d have a testing strategy mapped out. Hahaha. Why I couldn’t wrap my head around a 1k when a 2k is so … Continue reading
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Tagged determination, erg test, exercise, results, training
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This Little Rowing Notebook is Mine
This little book is mine/ I use it all the time/ To write the workouts I do/ And how much faster I grew. Maybe I’m a little old school in actually writing the workout results down. I could snap … Continue reading
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Tagged determination, motivation, rowing, rowing notebook, rowing training, training
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A deliciously difficult number one
The night before, I didn’t sleep–partially because of the idiots blaring America’s Funniest Home Videos next door, but also because I couldn’t calm down. The Novice 1x weighed heavily on my mind. I made it to the park in the … Continue reading
Don’t be afraid
Tomorrow is my first regatta of the season and I went out on a limb. Way, way, way far out. As I sat at my computer Wednesday night, the final entry deadline, I wavered between nothing and something. Then Alan … Continue reading
Lemons
This “month of love” has been difficult. Sour times in the rowing world. Impending regattas, slating, trailer woes, personality woes, just lip-curling sour, sour, sour! It’s hard to ignore the disgruntled feeling in the boat. You’re all squished together and … Continue reading
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Tagged determination, exercise, injury, knee, rowing, running, struggle, training, Women's 8+
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Civil War
First a gorgeous golden full moon and then we spin around to a molten sunrise. From this morning’s row: The Civil War My brain and my body have entered into a duel. I’m not sure who’s winning. See, all … Continue reading
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Tagged determination, erg, exercise, inner voice, rowing, training, weight loss
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How I dropped 10+ pounds
About this time last year, I went to Las Vegas and needed to buy a new pair of jeans. I bought a sexy little pair of dark navy jeans that showed off my curves. Alan liked. In July we … Continue reading
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Tagged determination, diet, exercise, jeans, personal best, results, rowing, running, training, triumph, weight loss, Women's 8+
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No Backing Down
Imagine being an Olympian and seeing the World Record mark flashed on the screen before you. A World Record is that honor that everyone wants to hold. But what about the other mark? The personal best. Everyone has … Continue reading
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Tagged determination, distance, endurance, personal best, training
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