I started rowing in the fall of 2021 at Gordon Rowing Association. I started rowing because I wanted a sport that would push me to get stronger both mentally and physically, and a sport that required teamwork and individual strength. Rowing is the perfect sport because it does all of that. Additionally, I love being on a team where I am surrounded by people who want to get better and who also want me to get better. One thing that surprised me when I started was how much I enjoy doing hard workouts. I like hard workouts because you have to push yourself outside of your comfort zone and you cannot give up even when it gets uncomfortable. I would love to row in college so I can continue to grow as an athlete and compete at a higher level.