Winter Training Trip 2012-2013
Saturday, January 5th, 2013-Robbie Deweerd ’13
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Holland, MI
Almost exactly one year ago to date I departed for my deployment to Afghanistan where I worked in a Detention Facility. Now a year later I look back at the progress that I have made over the course of the week, along with the changes I have gone through in the last year, and could not be more excited for the upcoming spring season
The last week has included numerous long rows, chalk talks, and a lot of one-on-one technical training from our coaches. We even managed to get a few short pieces in at Benderson Park, which for me was the best part of the trip. The gains made in the last week will prove to be priceless come this spring. Â
Leaving the team midway through the year last year was one of the more disappointing things (along with family and friends) I had to do. I have spent that last year preparing for my return to the team, to include lifting, and I even managed to find one of the few ergs in Afghanistan to train on. Now as I return from winter training it feels as if I had never left.  This last week has helped me bring my technical skills of rowing to that of over a year ago.
I invite you all to look back at Grand Valley Rowing Winter Training Camp through the Athlete’s Daily Blogs, the link to which can be found below. We had a fun and productive week of rowing and sightseeing in the Sunshine State!
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