“Push with the legs!” the coxswain screeched. “bend those oar handles!” she screeched again. I begins to say to myself “focus, accelerate, focus, accelerate…”! And this was just the beginning. This October I rowed in the Head of the charles for the first time. The Head of the
Charles is the main event! For me it was just another three-mile row that was not no big deal. In the end I accomplished a big goal, I learned new skills.
In Boston, the Head of the Charles is the “Big Kahuna” for crew teams’ from all over the world and the Unites States. I had not put much though into the importance of this race until I had really practiced for it. I have raced in many head races, three mile races, before but none like the Head of the Charles. All …show more content…
Even thought my heart was racing and all my feelings where all speckled together, I was calms until I saw Weeks Bridge. This bridge was one of the sharpest turns on the racecourse and the minute our coxswain straightened out our course my mind was cleared. my heart was much calmer and I accelerated faster and my focus was deep into the boat. I saw myself going down that racecourse with the strongest girls in one boat. After we passed the finish line, I began to go into the deepest thought I had ever gone through in my whole high school career. I felt as though I had awoken from the deep sleep of no return.
Although I felt pain physically, I did not feel pain mentally. My mind was clear and organize.
Not only did the Head of the Charles helped me for future races, hectic times, and the future of my being. The Head of the Charles effected my mental growth. I know this is an odd thing to say, but I have certainly learned to be focused and tranquil in hectic times. In college, I plan to row. But not just row but row to the top and take advantage of the many opportunities given in a rowers world. With a clear mind and many goals to accomplish, I can reach
Charles is the main event! For me it was just another three-mile row that was not no big deal. In the end I accomplished a big goal, I learned new skills.
In Boston, the Head of the Charles is the “Big Kahuna” for crew teams’ from all over the world and the Unites States. I had not put much though into the importance of this race until I had really practiced for it. I have raced in many head races, three mile races, before but none like the Head of the Charles. All …show more content…
Even thought my heart was racing and all my feelings where all speckled together, I was calms until I saw Weeks Bridge. This bridge was one of the sharpest turns on the racecourse and the minute our coxswain straightened out our course my mind was cleared. my heart was much calmer and I accelerated faster and my focus was deep into the boat. I saw myself going down that racecourse with the strongest girls in one boat. After we passed the finish line, I began to go into the deepest thought I had ever gone through in my whole high school career. I felt as though I had awoken from the deep sleep of no return.
Although I felt pain physically, I did not feel pain mentally. My mind was clear and organize.
Not only did the Head of the Charles helped me for future races, hectic times, and the future of my being. The Head of the Charles effected my mental growth. I know this is an odd thing to say, but I have certainly learned to be focused and tranquil in hectic times. In college, I plan to row. But not just row but row to the top and take advantage of the many opportunities given in a rowers world. With a clear mind and many goals to accomplish, I can reach