The Desert Falcons gathered on the evening of September 24th for another exciting water training session at QD’s – Deira Creek. The energy was high as the team prepared for a solid evening of paddling under the guidance of Coach Alain.
Call Time: 7:10 PM
Everyone arrived on time, ready to get to work. The warm-up started at 7:15 PM, with everyone stretching and shaking off the day’s stress. By 7:25 PM, the boat was loaded, and the team was ready to hit the water.
Training Start: 7:30 PM sharp, and we were off!
Coach/Steerer: Alain
Alain kept the boat steady and ensured everyone stayed in sync. His calm presence always keeps us focused and moving smoothly.
The Line-Up:
- Pacers: Tonette (Left) and JJ (Right)
- Left: Ferdz, Khaled, Matt, Steve, Mikko, Mahmoud, Jacob, Intan, Mary Ann
- Right: Joven, Ruby, Alnita, Lambert, IS, Jobai, JB
With a mix of experienced paddlers and some newer members, the boat was balanced and ready for a good workout. Tonette and JJ set a strong rhythm in the pacer row, helping to guide the rest of the boat. Everyone worked together, pushing through each stroke with focus and determination.
Distance Covered:
We paddled 5,241 meters in 52 minutes and 43 seconds. It was a steady, focused session where everyone worked on endurance and staying in sync.
What Made This Session Special?
This training was all about teamwork. With over 5 kilometers to cover, the team had to stay focused and work together. The more experienced paddlers helped the newbies keep pace, and everyone gave it their all. Special shout-out to Matt and Khaled for their strong efforts in the middle of the boat, and to JB for stepping up as a newcomer!
Wrapping Up:
After almost an hour of paddling, the team returned to shore feeling proud and accomplished. It was another successful session for the Desert Falcons, and everyone left with smiles on their faces, eager for the next practice.
Great job, Falcons! Let’s keep up the hard work and continue building our strength as a team. See you at the next session! 🚣♂️🦅
For more insights into our training, check out this blog post for a recap of our last session, or read about our recent water challenge to stay updated!
