Wisconsin Rowing Winter Training: Day 8
January 17, 2007 | Women's Rowing
Wisconsin's women's rowing programs are in Cocoa Beach, Fla., getting some much needed water time during the semester break. Various members of the team will be sending daily updates for fans to follow along with the progress of the squad. With the spring season just around the corner, the openweights and lightweights are putting in their time now so they will be at their best when racing season begins in March.
Today's seventh entry, on Jan. 17, was submitted by sophomore lightweight coxswain Heidi Hunsberger.
Cocoa Beach--Day 8
Another beautiful day in Cocoa Beach brought more warm weather in the form of humidity and 85 degree temperatures. None of us are complaining about our location though, since Madison has been hit with snow and freezing cold! Yesterday the team did pieces in pairs against each other, and switched partners in between. The pieces were great to see what fast combinations could be made and everyone fought it out to the finish line.
For the past few days, we've been doing a lot of work in eights and fours. The freshmen arrived on Saturday and also seem to be enjoying their time in sunny Florida. The girls have been working hard and rowing for about 4 hours everyday. When our coach announced that we would have yesterday afternoon and this morning off, it was a great reward for all the miles and hours that we've put in during this trip. Yesterday most of us went to the beach (which is conveniently located across the street) and relaxed or boogie boarded. It was definitely nice to have some downtime to enjoy the hot weather and the company of each other.
Last night we had a team dinner (with both Varsity and Novice) at an Italian restaurant where everyone refueled on great pasta and even better desserts. Sleeping in was also a welcome event, and the team will feel well rested for this afternoons practice and the rest of our time in Cocoa Beach. It's hard to believe we only have four more practices! Time to enjoy the warm weather before heading back to Madison'
