A weak link

Here are our best timings for today's training:
500m - 2min 55secs
400m - 2min 30 secs
300m - 1 min 55 secs
200m - 1min 20 secs
100m - 38 secs

The world strongest team rows 500m in 1 min 45secs. I am not about to compare ourselves to the world champs, but we are still a long way from competing with the best nationally.

Today's conditions: not a full boat, 3 female rowers, a few newbies. Not about to make excuses, but these are the facts.

I made plenty of mistakes today - gripping my paddle too high, out of sync at times, tire towards the end. I think I'm a weak link, but I don't plan to stay a weak link for long. Dragonboat is a team sport and we cannot afford to have a weak player. Time to step up my game!

I hope we can go for Sava because I need to clock my mileage. Else, I will work hard for Regatta in November because that is when we can show our power!

Go NAGA!