132: Why we row

Why we row? It’s a question I often think about. Why I row is simple, it’s good for my mind, my body and my mental health. I think when I row, whether that be indoor on a rowing machine or on the water, it settles me. It does this through the effort I need to put in to not only manage my body movements but it’s all about me “teaching” myself. I get a sense of achievement when a session goes well. Harry Parker who was the long standing heavy weight rowing coach at Harvard University talks openly about what he did for over 50 years in a video link is below. I think he narrates what he sees as his job, and what he sees it doing for others. You can forget the Harvard elite university link, best focus on Harry and what he says, a truly extraordinary man for how modestly he talk about simplicity, a simplicity that he has learned to teach over 50 years! https://youtu.be/k5lXDcCdM8E Here’s today’s podcast: What about your fitness and rowing, are you ready to get started?