Rowers tend to be really tough because they continue to work hard in this environment where success and even appreciation is rare and uncertain. Basketball players get to slap hands when they miss a free throw, we don’t.

Great rowers are physiological freaks but that quality  is minimal compared to their psyche and to their ability to  essentially experience pain - and experience discomfort - and  yet be able to do the work knowing that it’s going to continue.

Crew is more mental than physical. Once you're mentally strong you have the capability to be unstoppable.