I did it!

Okay, so rowing gives me severe anxiety, and needless to say, today wasn't any different. I think John knows of my anxiety, and also knows how awful I am at rowing and that could be why he's incorporating it more in my workouts, I'm not entirely sure. What I do know is that, I felt better today rowing that I have in the past. I also know that my time isn't great, heck, it could be horrible for all I know, but I did it, and I did it without dying, or wanting to die!

Here it is, my 5000 meter row time is.. dun dun dun... 25:05.6. I tried to keep my average between 2:20-2:30 and was able to keep it below 2:25 most of the row. I got off at 2500 meters to chalk up because my hands were slipped and was able to get down to 2:04 for the last 100 meters. I also noticed my back rounding and tried to make it a point to use my core and sit up straight, that helped me a lot. I also tried different strokes and found that not bringing my butt into my heels made for a faster time.

For all you rowers, with super long legs and a tight ass core, I'm getting there, and will continue to get better!

Oh and my shoulder is still sore, but today was okay and I think overall it will be fine. I've been icing it and that really seemed to help.

Well done week 2, bring on week 3 :)