60+ native to Portland Area. I can recommend rowing as a terrific fitness sport. Currently can't get into a boat due to need for hip replacement scheduled for December. Otherwise, have rowed competitively for over 25 years. Glad to share info and looking for alternatives and encouragement.
Due to bone spurs, my range of motion is limited so that I cannot get into my racing shell. Rowing machine helps, but is not a substitute. I'm also tired of not being able to walk even a quarter mile without pain. Encouragement and stories from others facing replacement surgery would be appreciated.
I became an athlete at the age of 42 when I started rowing with a local club. After rowing a few years I lost a friend to cancer and was inspired to establish the Portland Row for the Cure. That was 18 years ago. I challenge you to learn to row and find a Row for the Cure event in your part of the country. The money raised…
