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Great to see Portlander's here
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.
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Facing hip replacement and currently limited ability to exercise.
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.
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My challenge to you
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…
