Calling all Current and Ex-Rowers
Discussion
Half way through this book:
What a bloody good story it is. Everybody has heard of the Jesse Owens but not so many the story of the US 8 crew who took gold that year. I rowed for years and was totally unaware of this tale.
Even if you're not into rowing, it's a good insight into the history of the run up to and the event itself.
http://trojannavy.com/boys-in-the-boat-official-mo...
What a bloody good story it is. Everybody has heard of the Jesse Owens but not so many the story of the US 8 crew who took gold that year. I rowed for years and was totally unaware of this tale.
Even if you're not into rowing, it's a good insight into the history of the run up to and the event itself.
http://trojannavy.com/boys-in-the-boat-official-mo...
Leafspring said:
Outboard engines are quicker... this is PH after all 
Just for you...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odVAE43kFKw
louiebaby said:
austinsmirk said:
Cheers for that. I used to row, bloody hard sport, training 5 days a week !
Only 5?It’s not a question of whether you will hurt, or of how much you will hurt; it’s a question of what you will do, and how well you will do it, while pain has her wanton way with you.
Kateg28 said:
Bought this for my 17 year old son as he refuses to read but is absolutely committed to rowing (was a Henley entrant this year 
).
He still refuses to read.
And 5 days training a week? He does 19 sessions of training/fitness a week if you including cycling the 17km to and from the club.
TBH It's not a book for a 17 Y/O. Buy him Steve Redgrave's autobiog. Lots of training tips in it so it will get him to read by stealth.).He still refuses to read.
And 5 days training a week? He does 19 sessions of training/fitness a week if you including cycling the 17km to and from the club.
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