The 5 Best (and worst) things about Rowing!

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In this underwhelming sequel blog I’m gonna do a list because list blogs are never done… Featuring the best/worst things about rowing which will relate to rowers and confuse others. Oh, if you’re new to the blog, welcome, please leave your shoes and negativity at the door and so we shall begin!


 Blisters



You thought I was gonna go easy on this blog. Oh child how wrong you were, this is the real world of rowing people! Blisters are a common part of the rowing jigsaw. They’re great for grossing out your friends and proving you’re a badass because you’re numb to the pain you used to cry about when you started to row. The disgusting aftermath makes them not so great.  


Medals




Medals are the reason why 99.9% of rowers even show up to races. There is literally no other payoff for the sweat, pain and blood (blisters throwback!) than picking up that glorious silverware. Medals are typically only given to first place crews too, so as the late great Ricky Bobby would say…



Getting up at 6am to train



The great part about rising before the craic of dawn (Irish pun) is the strange sense of achievement it brings. Also sunrises are pretty sweet to row behind! The lack of sleep ain’t so fun though.


 Rowers ‘Diet’



The problem with training 6 days a week: it makes you hungry ALL THE TIME! I swear, Lidl’s bakery is never safe from me post-training. It’s a good excuse to eat all the time like a piglet (I don’t know their eating patterns, don’t judge me) although it leads to significantly increased food bills.


 Ergs

There is nothing great about ergs. They don’t bring joy or pleasure, they only bring pain and boredom. If you like ergs you need counselling my friend.


So yeah; list blog checked off of my list of blog cleches! See you next week!


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