First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
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First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
The English Indoor Rowing Championships. What an amazing day!!
I became aware of indoor rowing 6months ago after winning a comp at the gym.
After searching for clubs online David Plumb thankfully took me under his wing and what a fab coach and mentor he has been!!
Fast forward to today...nervous, anxious and excited me and my partner arrived at the Velodrome not knowing what to expect!! Met with David and he talked me through my race and setting off too quickly (which I assured him and wouldn't do ) ...
The atmpsphere was great, the race was tough but I had great support from family and friends. Following the race so many people came and said well done and chatted about the world of rowing I was so overwhelmed!!
It's been a great first race day experience, so much more to learn but can't wait to build on what I've achieved so far!! My only goal today was to get a PB (which I did) but to come 2nd absolutely exceeded my expectations!!
I became aware of indoor rowing 6months ago after winning a comp at the gym.
After searching for clubs online David Plumb thankfully took me under his wing and what a fab coach and mentor he has been!!
Fast forward to today...nervous, anxious and excited me and my partner arrived at the Velodrome not knowing what to expect!! Met with David and he talked me through my race and setting off too quickly (which I assured him and wouldn't do ) ...
The atmpsphere was great, the race was tough but I had great support from family and friends. Following the race so many people came and said well done and chatted about the world of rowing I was so overwhelmed!!
It's been a great first race day experience, so much more to learn but can't wait to build on what I've achieved so far!! My only goal today was to get a PB (which I did) but to come 2nd absolutely exceeded my expectations!!
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Re: First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
Well done Andrea - REALLY strong performance. You were in first place until about half way but your over-fast start (1:47's for about 500m) caught up with you (as did Jo Hill who rowed an amazing 7:08). After 500m of grit and determination in the third 500m whilst I could see your world getting slower and slower (a couple of 2:00 splits in there) you pulled it back to a strong finish and miles ahead of third place.
For reference for others, your previous PB was 7:39.8?? - and you clocked 7:23.2 - heck of a PB.
For reference for others, your previous PB was 7:39.8?? - and you clocked 7:23.2 - heck of a PB.
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Re: First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
Great to read of your endeavours - fantastic performance
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Re: First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
Thanks for the write up
What an incredible time and congratulations on the silver medal!
What an incredible time and congratulations on the silver medal!
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Re: First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
Wow, what a great way to start your hopefully long and successful indoor rowing career!!
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Re: First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
Congratulations on your silver medal Andrea and thank you for the write up! You must be over the moon with a new PB and a silver medal at the English. And congratulations on your birthday by the way
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Re: First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
Yes - jolly well done - a fine result and one to be proud of.
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Re: First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
Congratulations Andrea. A stunning PB and.
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Re: First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
Brilliant, well done Andrea
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Re: First Race day ... The English Indoor Rowing Championships 2019
Fantastic effort, well done !
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