Spring break has come and gone. I am sorry I haven't posted in a while. I was unable to write a post during the break because I was rowing my days away. Our team went on our training trip to Richmond, Virginia where we practiced on the James River at Robious Landing.
The life of a Fordham rower is filled with early mornings, long and strenuous practices, meticulous attention to technique and skill, and an optimistic conviction of each race and the overall season.
Our home rowing course is on the Harlem River at Peter Jay Sharp Boathouse in Swindler Cove Park. This break we traveled down to Richmond, Virginia to row on the James River at Robious Landing. Fordham rowers are used to the early morning hustle and bustle of city sounds and sights. The James was a refreshing change, a spring revival for the team after a long winter training inside on the ergometers. The James river is picture-esq, gorgeous and peaceful. Rather than the feeling of waking up with the city during rush hour, it was like waking up alongside nature and animals that live deep along the river.
The days were filled with morning and afternoon rows, with runs or extra practices in between. Overall it was a very productive trip and the boats are starting to come together. Starting this past week until the middle of May our schedule is filled with races each weekend. It is an exciting time for the Fordham Rowing team! The season is just starting and we are hopeful. We are determined to live up to our potential and hopefully will exceed it. The hard training has started and must continue to have a successful season!
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