April 2012
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Anonymous asked: I'm a cox and I have a hard time finding things to say in the boat. Any advice?
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Anonymous asked: I'm 5'6" and 120 and I cox just fine. It's not the size of the cox but the motivational abilities.
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opekasit asked: I would suggest the height of a cox is no big deal really. We see a lot of shorter people there because they are also, usually, lightweight. Frankly tall is good 'cause they can see better -- as long as they don't lean to one side or the other.
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Anonymous asked: How tall is too tall for a cox? I'm 5'3" and 110lbs and I'm the tallest out of my team's 6 coxswains. There are rowers shorter and lighter than me! I feel like I wouldn't be effective in a boat since I haven't trained to be a rower, and I've solely coxed since I joined last year. But I feel like I have to row because of my size. I love my coxswain seat...
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Anonymous asked: i tried out for my high school's rowing team as a novice last summer. I was on the team for all of fall and then they cut me for winter training, which i did not understand.. So all of winter, i was not able to erg, because my gym didn't have one and i don't have one, but i ran and did stuff like that. So when spring finally came, i was not prepared, so i didn't make the team....
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vivalayonas asked: referring to the melbourne rower, i believe he was saying that he wanted to row while getting his masters degree :P
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Anonymous asked: hi :) i row in melbourne australia, and i was wondering whats the go with US rowing. like can you do your masters and still row? or is that kinda frowned upon? have a good day xxx
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...you couldn't care less about how cold it is as...
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thedeaddog asked: About sores on the hand, epsom salt is going to hurt like a 5x5' at 2k pace. But it dries out the skin and allows healing to happen while you can still row. I suggest using a little in warm water and completely soaking the whole hand. It also prevents other callouses from ripping.
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weighnuff-deactivated20120429 asked: To the posts about cox bags: it is important to have anything that you could need while on the water. I always have: water, tape, bandaids, a piece of paper with emergency contact info, a bandana, sunglasses, chapstick. I pack a little heavy so I also bring: extra sweater, socks, phone, and hairties.
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To the rower asking about the rip, put superglue on it. It helps a lot. Everyone on my team swears by it.
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Anonymous asked: Today I rowed and what was in the process of callousing ripped open and left a huge, RAW open sore/wound and it stings like a freakin mofo. I'm scared to row tomorrow and my eyes involuntarily water/tear up whenever I bend my hand or anything. What am I supposed to do? Someone recommended that I ONLY put tape on it, or I put a Blister Band-Aid on it (which is pretty much like a thick...
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Anonymous asked: Is it normal for your feathering wrist to hurt after rowing a lot?
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someonesheroine asked: in response to coxswain's bags, I usea jansport mesh backpack. it's one of the best purchases I've ever made, ahaha. (: I carry my boys' waters and sunscreen and crap because they're not the brightest bulbs, and I'd like them to concentrate on not dropping my boat instead of juggling their stuff. The bag is full of holes, so it leaks water on me, but it never has to...
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Anonymous asked: Re: 5'3" rower. Just want to say it is perfectly possible to be their height/weight and be a varsity rower. I am a varsity rower at 5' and 127lbs and have never competed lightweight. Us shorty rowers need more representation.
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Anonymous asked: I am 5'3 and 117 pounds... I am currently a second your varsity rower, but I am so short and not close enought to weight to make our LW boat. I was thinking about becoming a coxswain for women. It would not be hard for me to lose 5 pounds... Do you think I should just stick with rowing, or should I lose some weight and become a coxswain starting next year?
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lifeisjustswell asked: Who do you row for?
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...you see someone wearing gloves and think 'they...
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Anonymous asked: Any suggestions for online stores to order cool unis from? Thanks!
March 2012
56 posts
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swings-and-bubbles asked: Saw a post about how a coxswain carries everything, so I figured I'd share. I sport a fanny pack, where I keep my coxswain tool, community chapstick (apply with fingers), and sunscreen. I wear it banner style so I can snap my coxbox onto the band. I can fit a water bottle in the pack, one in the side water bottle sack attached, and I just hold the rest. The women will often stick a bottle...
