Full Swing!!

Though it's with great apprehension that I volunteered for the sify rowing blog, it feels absolutely great to write about something that I really enjoy.

Wel, the rowing season is on and practice for the regatta is going on in full swing at the boat club. Though I've seen around close to 35 names in the rowing list, I must say the turnout at the club is much less. Nevertheless, the numbers are improving. So all of those who are staying behind, gear up!! You guys are missing out on all the fun!! :)

Today, we went on the Women's Fours and let's just say that we could do with a hell of a lot of improvement (and how!) It felt as though all four of us wanted to go in four different directions! When Kribs asked us how the outing went as we got out of the boat, we answered in sheepish smiles. Even Ravi, who was our cox and is always brimming with words of encouragement, was out of words to describe our unbelievable performance! :/

And as promised by Kribs yesterday, Sudhakar and Ravi are seeing to it that we are all breaking our backs like there's no tomorrow. Yes people, the circuits have begun. And a few of us are already limping from catches in muscles we never even knew existed hitherto! :)

The bananas and glucose meant for everyone after the stretches, somehow seemed to go mostly into Ajay's stomach. Looks like Aditi will have to start bringing an extra dozen just for him! We've also nicknamed him Bluto (Popeye's rival in Popeye the Sailor) as we feel that the resembalnce is striking! :D