Saturday Report from Chilly Florida

From Coach Sanford:

Saturday's report:

It was cold today!! We had temps in the low 30's with 22 MPH winds, so we could only get out in a 1000M stretch to do some skill and drill. The cold would not be an issue except that we have to wade our boats in and so the athletes start out the practice wet.

This morning, we split the team into 3 groups and went out for a 75 minute technique row. The on water stuff was very productive but it was short. This afternoon, we did not go out as the wind was stronger and it was cold. The team ran and did some core exercises. It is supposed to warm up tommorrow, so the plan is to row twice and run once. The beginning part of the week is geared toward technique - the
end of the week will be geared more toward long distance rowing.

Although it is frustrating to not get the water time, the fact we got out at all is better than most teams in the country. They didn't even row in Miami today! More tommorrow...