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- One of the unique aspects of rowing is that novices strive to perfect the same motions as Olympic contenders. Few other sports can make this…
- The last great unknown, in terms of physiological training, is the optimum length of a piece. Is three minutes enough? Is ten minutes too much?…
- The window of X Factor opportunity opens up in the closing seconds of a race-you might be sprinting at the time or just hanging one,…
- Unlike boxers-or any professional athlete for that matter-rowers have little motivation to do it longer than necessary. With a modest amount of self-realization, you'll know…
- After hooking up the fuel line and pumping a little gasoline through the hose, I prepared for a workout on the 'coach's ergometer'.
- Like any good drug, anger can mask all reality. But anger is not an easy emotion to call up on demand, which is why an…
- Rowing is an absurdly simple sport. I can easily guide a beginner throught the right technical motions. The difficulty arises when the beginner attempts to…
- I led by three or four feet, with Biggy (John Biglow) surging closer on each stroke. I hated him in those last few seconds; he…
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- Get this in mind early: We never grow up. — Richard Bach
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