Watching the US Women's Crew win the gold last night, was more than just exciting. I could almost feel every stroke. Many of you know that I was a NCAA rower. I suppose if I am going to post I can even brag and say that I was awarded "All American" my senior year. Rowing is something I hold so dear to my heart but unfortunately do not get the chance to talk about or re-live it very often. The coxwain in the USA boat, Mary Whipple, is the twin sister of my coxwain in our UCDavis boat, Sarah Whipple.
Here is a cool quote from one of the rowers in the gold medal boat:
"We were streamlined. We just looked straight ahead. I can't really remember any other boats out there, to be honest, because it was all about how fast we could go. It was the most beautiful peace."
It is so true. When you are racing, you are in such a focused state that there is no room to think about anything except GO.
Watch us win the gold here.
Although it involved early morning practices and grueling work outs, these are some of the greatest memories of my life. Watching USA win last night reminded me of that.
Right off the starting line:
This is us right after we won Division II National Championships!!!
My mom was always there to support me.
6 comments:
I'm glad you posted this--I was wondering! That's so awesome! That's definitely something to be proud of! (Thanks for bragging, in other words...)
We talked about your racing all through the USA gold metal race. I'm so glad you posted this. Great pictures too.
Such a great post! I love seeing all your pictures. Your years of rowing were so exciting! It was so fun too-to see USA win- to see Mary! It was like watching Sarah!! It was such a great race.
You are living vicariously through the olympics like I am . . . only my sport is volleyball! I can't wait for the womens beach volleyball match tomorrow night. I always thought that it was so cool that you were into rowing.
Your girls are so cute!
I'm glad you posted this! When Eric & I were watching them win the gold the other night, I told him about you rowing. You're awesome Brooke!
That is awesome! I wish I could have seen you row. What got you into rowing? Anyway, too cool!
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