Today started out rather unusually, rather than a hum drum breakfast with a bunch of tired people, we were all fairly attentively watching the weather forecast on the lobby tv. There was a prediction of potential of severe storms with the potential to produce large hail and tornadoes. This forecast produced a bit of a stir among the crew, because generally tornadoes and rowing shells don’t mix well.
The weather was cloudy and appeared to be alright, so we headed out to onto the water for our morning hard workout. There were two different workouts set out for this morning, depending on people’s comfort with high rates. The one workout was 2 times five times 5 minutes on and 90 seconds off, with rates of 24, 26, 28, 26, 24. The other workout was 2 minutes on, two minutes off, I’m unsure of the rates because I did the five minute one. For some reason, it was decided that I didn’t work hard enough yesterday and I should have to face off against two women’s quads again. Later in the workout, the wind picked up so that we were fighting some fairly hefty white caps. This made the workout slightly different than intended due to the waves breaking over the bows and riggers of our boats. Though altogether it was not a wasted workout, still some good and hard strokes were had.
After lunch, it was decided that sore hands and sit bones would be given a break from the usual grating routine of rowing. Instead, it was decided to play a game of soccer, though, I really don’t know if it can truthfully be called soccer, more like 18 people running around a field with no discernable order for about 45 minutes. Oh yeah, there was a fluorescent foam ball somewhere on that field as well.
As the wind was still blowing a bit – but at least not a tornado. I say at least, though I would have been pretty excited to see one. Though as long as it didn’t cause any damage to my car, I think my stuff may have suffered enough damage this trip haha, though no ‘official’ word on that yet. An optional cat six row happened after the soccer game. Officially it was optional, but everyone went out for a row, and in a new variety of boats, where to my delight, a few more dolphin points were earned! The row only lasted for about 45 minutes, but that seemed to be enough as there is definitely a slightly tired feeling among the group by this point. I think people are looking forward to the afternoon off tomorrow, theoretically to go and explore Atlanta
Dinner was as good as ever, and we were happily back at the hotel by 6:15 (as opposed to yesterday’s 9:30 after dinner), though admittedly now we have to find something constructive to do for the next couple hours before it becomes socially acceptable to go to bed. I’m sure we can think of something to pass the time.
Dolphin Points Standings:
1) Andrew Boui: 4
2) Andrew McGuire: 1
2) Jill Moffat: 1
2) Rob Dodd: 1
3) Everyone else: 0!
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