Competition in rowing doesn't just come from other countries. It comes from Wall Street, med school, law school. You think Harvard and Princeton grads want to live in Chula Vista?
To hell with that. If a guy can pull a big erg, I can teach him how to row.
Go as hard as you can on the first piece and then pray that you get switched. Repeat.
Just remember we're now in selection. Every piece, every erg, every seat race-they're all recorded, and I notice things