Rowing
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water. The sport can be both recreational, focusing on learning the techniques required, and competitive where overall fitness plays a large role. It is also one of the oldest Olympic sports.
British Rowing are running a challenge in the Month of February 2012 in conjunction with the GB Rowing sponsor Siemens and the Stroke Association...
The challenge is very simple... Row 2k on a Concept 2 Indoor Rowing Machine and post a time on line so you can see how you measure up against the rest of the country and also those individuals who will be battling for Gold Medals for Team GB at the Olympic Regatta at Dorney Lake in July / August 2012.
For more information, please click here and you can register for the challenge and get tips from Olympians past and present at http://www.nationontrial.org/
