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To old to take up rowing?

  • 01-08-2012 10:17AM
    #1
    TIMEisMONEY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    Is 26 to old to start rowing from scratch?

    Its always a sport ive wanted to try,I dont want to leave it to late!


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  • #2
    Pigeon Reaper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭Pigeon Reaper


    nope. you won't make elite boats for a while but there's certainly a load of novice eights etc that'll use you.


  • #3
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 6,385 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    TIMEisMONEY wrote: »
    Is 26 to old to start rowing from scratch?

    Its always a sport ive wanted to try,I dont want to leave it to late!

    Only if you think it is :D There are lots of different types of rowing clubs with different types of boats but still very competitive. There was some racing in Malahide last weekend they have quite a big club and might be worth dropping in to but I'm sure you will find a club near you that would be glad of a new member to blister up :D


  • #4
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,029 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    myself and my wife took up rowing at 39 and 43, respectively -currach rowing that is. Since then we have competed in 2 Ocean to City races and are going over to The Great River Race in September.
    It is a very social activity and great for keeping fit.
    As said, there are many types and levels of rowing - ours isn't terribly competitive, most of the time!


  • #5
    JuliusCaesar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,887 ✭✭✭JuliusCaesar


    Nope. I took it up in my mid 40s.


  • #6
    Talent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 158 ✭✭Talent


    Go for it. About the best fun you'll have with your clothes on.


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  • #7
    catgirl2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭catgirl2012


    Too old???? are you for real? of course not!!!


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