I did make it all the way to Prague, 22h of flying time plus the usual airport transfer times etc. It was great to compete on such a huge stage, in person. Although I nearly threw up with nerves. We just don't do those big events downunder.Lesley, I can't find a thread anywhere, did you make it to Prague ??
Loads of people were commenting how the really dry air was leading to 2 to 4 s off their expected times. I must concur. A poor showing at 7.44.x. I was hoping for sub 7.40. Managed not to lose the plot in the 3rd 500 but shifted that problem to the last 300. I am very used to being coxed through a 2k and you can't do that at WRICH. I couldn't hear coach over the crowd even though he shouted himself hoarse.
To cut it short a 4th in both 2k and 500m. Not too shabby. And I really had nothing left to give after the 2k. So close to collapsing on the floor walking to the cool down ergs, then sat eying off the vomit buckets for awhile - but managed not to require them.
A great experience, really glad we went. Happy with the effort, and 4th is better than 5th. Not looking forward to another 2k this month for the ctc, I did briefly think about cheating and adding in the wrich result but that's not me.
I level up before wrich 2025 so game on in whatever country wins the bidding with World Rowing.
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