Rowing intervals 18:00 [4]
Out rowing with the Assen rowing club, a 25 minute drive from the telescope. Hayley, one of the astronomers here, learned I rowed at bridge night, and invited me to come as they were short a woman to row in the quad.
It was really great fun. Although I've always been a sweep rower, I think I'd like sculling lots more. Its a more beautiful action- sweep rowing is so lopsided. I was a little awkward as I haven't sculled much, but I only caught one crab, and it wasn't while we were on power, so no problems. Instructions were English/Dutch mix, but I seemed to get the gist of most of them- especially the one about ducking your head as you pass under the bridge!
The workout was mostly steady, with 4 pieces mixed in. First two were 2 min medium hard, then 2 min hard; the last two were 3 min hard at the end instead of 2. There were times during the pieces that you could tell we were really moving the boat, which was exciting. The boat itself was a bit old unfortunately- had been rowed in for the world championships in 20 years ago!!!