Monday morning I was in the single and did a lot of steady state rowing along with balance drills. Coach came from behind and said I was looking good. Thank goodness for the small compliments. In the afternoon I sat 4 seat in the eight. We did a lot of speed work. We did a great job against the lightweights and we beat the A/B Boats off the start. I was told that I looked better and more confident on Port side. I have been trying to convey this to them since the start. Evidently, Seeing is believing. Tuesday was 3 min pieces at 4 seat in the eight, while they seat-raced in the fours for top eight. Nothing really noteworthy happened. Wednesday I sat 3 seat in the morning for a nice swing row. IN the evening, we concentrated mostly on Technique of the catch. I met a very cool coach by the name of Vince. He spattered his rowing analogies that would make a sailor blush. But, when I talked to him after practice we spoke of the importance of laughing and having fun in rowing. You really just have to enjoy rowing.
Thursday was my chance for seat racing. We split up into 3 4+ boats and did mainly 3 min pieces. I won my seat race. But the whole time I sat 3 seat which is starboard. I didn't do spectacularly (no surprise) and was sequestered to the third eight. Toward the end he switched the line-up a lot and wanted us to race a 2K. The were very stacked line-ups. It is hard to feel like there was a point to the seat racing when it appears the coach comes with a line-up in mind and sets it up for that line-up to win.
Friday morning I sat 2 seat in the 4+ and it was less than spectacular row. It is annoying when you are working your butt off and others aren't even breaking a sweat. Lazy people are annoying. Get your head in the game or get out of the boat. In the afternoon, I took the scull out for a row and did a practice 2K. It was alright but I had some trouble getting up to steam. On
Saturday we practiced our eight line up for racing and it was off-set, and the feeling in the boat seemed to be general discontent.
Sunday we raced and were in the fastest heat so it was no surprise to anyone that we didn't advance to finals. The set was better, but the rush was a little hard. It also seemed as if our Cox was signing her name on the course rather than a straight line.
Sadly there is no tech talk for the week. I would just like to say pause at the catch to find length was a good drill just for my own personal coaching notebook.
I feel as though I am getting stronger and more capable in the boats. However I felt a little drained this week. It could be the shear amount of working I did, lots of moving peoples crap up numerous flights of stairs. So I am crossing professional mover of my list of careers.
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