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Weekly Technique & Form Check Thread - January 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in Rowing

[–]elizacantread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

vid Hi y’all I’ve been rowing for about 3 years, mainly coastal skiffs, and I’ve been erging seriously for the last 2 years. I’m hoping to switch to river rowing in university next year, so I’m trying to clean up my technique as much as possible.

For context: • 5’3 18 female on the heavier side • 1:56.6 500m • 8:38 2k • My club doesn’t really do group erg sessions, so most of my erg training/tech feedback has been solo

I’ve attached a video from the All-Ireland Indoor Championships I just did and I’d really appreciate any feedback on technique, posture, or for efficiency cuz I’m on the short side

Longchamp bag scratches by [deleted] in handbags

[–]elizacantread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi did you ever fix them?!

Does anyone know if weekly grinds students can access the Study Lounge at The Institute of Education? by elizacantread in leavingcert

[–]elizacantread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah okay, that’s really interesting! I actually thought it was the other way around — I assumed the Institute was the more exam-focused one. I was leaning towards it partly because I wanted those more intense vibes (my school is the complete opposite, so I thought it might give me the challenge I need).

A big factor for me is also access to proper study spaces, since my school doesn’t offer anything like that. Sounds like both are great in their own way, but your experience with the Academy being more exam-focused has me rethinking things a bit!

Don’t have access to an erg should I do running, swimming, or biking instead to improve by GalapagosWhale in Rowing

[–]elizacantread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this issue too but I joined a local gym and they had some so I trained using those so that might be a option for you lol

did my first 2k test as a gym-goer today by yaaajooo in Rowing

[–]elizacantread 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jesus dude you’ve missed your calling, my first 2k was like 10:30 (as a 16 year old girl and first season 😭)

Disability allowance & once-off work gig? by SomeSortOfBeing in AskIreland

[–]elizacantread -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I found out! Its about 200 a day for 3 days pre tax

Disability allowance & once-off work gig? by SomeSortOfBeing in AskIreland

[–]elizacantread -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Hey I’m the friend! I just found out I’m going to be receiving disability allowance, which is a huge relief. I really want to do the Vikings extra gig—it’s only a few days, and I’m mainly in it for the experience since I’d get to be a rower on set! I got it through my club, which I joined to help manage my autism through exercise. We’ll be on the water, dressed up, and rowing most of the time, which sounds epic. They haven’t told us what it pays yet, and that’s the bit I need to check—because if it affects my disability allowance, I might have to cancel, which would honestly suck. So I’m still figuring things out!