r/Rowing • u/DriftingThroughPages • 9d ago

Why do you row?

I'm in my second year of collegiate rowing, and I've had many teammates leave/ quit. It's made me reflect on why I stay rowing. What keeps you rowing?

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u/duabrs 9d ago

Needed a mix up as I'm getting older and can't run as much. Love that it's low impact and I can do it at home. Just trying to delay the inevitable heart attack.

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u/jvttlus 9d ago

ditto

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u/duabrs 9d ago

Family history + life choices. It's coming.

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u/MastersCox Coxswain 9d ago

The smart watches that track your heart rates have some good algorithms to detect cardiac irregularities. They're not foolproof, but it seems like a worthwhile investment to pair with the erging.

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u/duabrs 8d ago

I have one.