womenshealthmag.com
When I rowed at The Ohio State University, I was never ashamed of my weight. Rowing is power per pound, and we knew how to leverage our bodies. Being tall and being bold were celebrated. It wasn’t until I got into the real world outside of athletics that I was like, Oh, wait, people think I’m not capable. But I have a championship ring, honey! I know amazing athletes who are two times my size.Rowing is an honest and beautiful sport. I love the discipline, the teamwork, the rewiring of your brain…
7 months ago