For about the past week we have been training with our Under-23 heavy men's eight. We did this for one sole purpose....to make our sessions more intensive and we get more out of ourselves from being in a pressure situation.....none of us want to lose a workout to a bunch of young punks!! Alas, the U23 boat is gone now to race at the Royal Henley Regatta in England to try and defend the Grand Challenge Cup title that we won last year. (I've won it three times....3 for 3) There were 4 entries and all races are duels. (two lane course) They have made it past the first round and are in the final Sunday July 6 against the Estonian Under 23 Eight. It should be a good tune up for them.Now that they are gone we've done some workouts with the Lightweight Men's Eight, but they aren't really as much of a challenge and we usually kick the crap outta them everytime we do a workout with them. Because of this we will be doing more work in the pairs and fours this coming week. The guys relish the opportunity to "flex their muscules" when the eight breaks down into smaller boats. The chance to prove you are the best is what these guys are all about. I love it because I know it will make the eight faster!!
That's pretty much it for now. This Sunday we are all going to a Beijing Sendoff Breakfast in downtown Victoria. It should be a great chance to meet with the public before we take off shortly.
Although we are getting close to the Olympics, we have to keep our foot on the pedal. There are no shortcuts....we are in it to win it!
That picture was taken recently....loving the Trow shirt!!
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