Tracy and I are having a great time rowing. I had friends in from Madison, Wisconsin who took some photos while we rowed (thanks Christine and Kellie). As I mentioned in my previous post, there are tons of Life Lessons you can learn from Rowing. Here are just a few.
- Always adjust the boat before putting it in the water.
- You can row alone, but you can row faster and better with more people.
- No matter how good you are, you may end up in the water. Be prepared.
- Make sure everyone is ready before getting into the boat.
- Sometimes you have to set the boat so that others can row.
- And sometimes, you may have to give up your seat to steer the boat and shout the drills.
- Always follow the pace and stroke of the person in front of you. Doing your own thing slows down the boat.
- Every motion counts; be intentional.
- Sit up straight. NO SLOUCHING.
- You may have to set the pace for the entire boat...
- ... or you may be called to follow. It is different every day.
- Try to stay level at all times. It can affect the balance of your boat.
- Never go out alone.
- Encourage each other.
- Never blame someone else, it could be your own technique causing the problem.
- The only way to really see your form is through someone else's eyes.
- Decide who is going to call commands ahead of time. Everyone can't be boss.
- Always look for ways to improve.
- Stretch yourself.
- Relax.
- Finally, don't be in such a hurry. Take your time and focus on the right things.
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