I bought a Hydrow

I bought a Hydrow. For those who don’t know what it is, it is a high-end rowing machine. It is connected to the internet and has a 22-inch flat screen monitor. It is awesome. (When you call their Support number, the support person ends the call with “See you on the water.”)

I turned 68 years old a couple of weeks ago. I retired and moved up here to the central highlands of Arizona about 4 years ago. Unfortunately, I’ve been getting very little exercise despite Being out in the country with plenty of hiking trails etc. I’ve gotten soft. really soft and lazy.

When I saw the Hydrow I knew that it was the answer. Imagine being out on the Charles River or Lake Roosevelt, rowing with your teammate/coach in front of you setting the pace, giving you tips, and giving you encouragement. I forget that I’m in my office. I’m out on the water. It’s awesome. I haven’t gotten this much enjoyment from exercise since playing ice hockey 25 years ago. And the other cool thing is that the Hydrow is sitting right behind me right now. I don’t have to drive 35 miles to the lake. I can incorporate rowing into my daily routine.

I ordered it online. Two guys in a big truck drove all the way up from Phoenix (about an hour). They unpacked it and set it up in my office. Needless to say, I tipped them well.

This morning was session 2 on the hydrow. It was only 15minutes along, but it gave me a buzz.

See you on the water.