Dio cyclist turns to rowing
Jordyn Crouch is on form at the Maadi Regatta after changing to rowing from cycling in hope of a new challenge and a team experience.
Waikato Diocesan’s previous cyclist Jordyn Crouch is performing well in her new sport of rowing.
On day four of the Maadi Regatta, she is through to the final of the under 18 novice double sculls and will compete in the semi-final of the under 18 novice four late this afternoon.
Jordyn, 16, changed to rowing after four years of competitive cycling in hope of a new challenge.
“I did cycling for quite a while and wanted to try a team sport, rowing looked like a good challenge so I thought I’d give it a go. I wanted to see if it is as hard as everyone says.”
The highlight throughout this season for Jordyn has been the different type of coaching that rowing involves.
“With cycling, you go out and do a ride or you’re on the wind trainer, but with rowing you do running, core, hill sprints and ergs. We are always doing something different.”
Having had previous experience in top school sport, Jordyn reaps the benefits of knowing what she needs to do to perform at her best.
“My mental attitude has really helped me with rowing. I want to beat everyone. I just give it everything and go as hard as I can.”
Jordyn is grateful for those who have allowed her to do such a sport that takes up time and money.
“If I didn’t have mum and dad, I wouldn’t be doing this. I had to get up at 4.30 when we were rowing at Karapiro. Dad would get up to milk the cows and I’d be going to rowing.”
Jordyn is unsure if she will row after the season is finished but hopes to get back into cycling and possibly do some running which she has enjoyed doing in the last few months.
