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  • 02-08-2012 10:36pm
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    LilMissCiara
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    For some time (circa 4 years) I have always wanted to take part in rowing but as there are no clubs near me I have never had the chance. Now I am off to uni I am considering joining the rowing team but am scared I won't be good enough. I'm 5'6'' female and quite large/curvy. I have recorded a pb on a stationary rower of 1.54 (500m), though I don't remember the resistance.


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    davlacey
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    rowing is more mental. if u can push through ur arms burning and u hands blistering u will be grand.try out and see if u enjoy it first :D


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    JuliusCaesar
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    Hands blistering? Burning arms? not on a sliding seat skulling rowing boat, like the university rowing clubs have!


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    the beer revolu
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    JuliusCaesar wrote: »
    Hands blistering? Burning arms? not on a sliding seat skulling rowing boat, like the university rowing clubs have!

    Man up! get in a proper boat that will give you blisters on your hands and arse!!:D


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    Talent
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    Give it a go - you have nothing to lose. Most rowing clubs want new members and I recall many years ago being made very welcome at UCD's rowing club in Isdlandbridge and given free training over several weekends. The only reason I didn't keep it up was the schedule. I had 9 am lectures and the team I was put on trained very early in the morning meaning I had to be up at 6, get to Islanbridge from Ranelagh then pelt off to Belfield by 9. Impossible.


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