Our Desert Falcons team gathered once again for another focused water training session at Deira Creek. With only 12 practices left before the big race at the EDBF, every session counts! We’re all giving it our best as we get closer to the event day.
We started right on time, with a call time of 7:00 PM and a quick warm-up to loosen up the muscles. Under the guidance of our steerer, Intan, the crew loaded up at 7:25 PM and was ready to paddle at 7:30 PM. If you’re curious about what makes our water training so effective, check out our training tips for beginners!
The Desert Falcons Lineup
With our paddlers set and ready, we had a solid lineup covering both the bow and stroke sides. Here’s how the team looked:
Bow Side (Left): Neil, Khaled, Cris C, Dennis, Paul, Radhi, Lambert & Babiker
Stroke Side (Right): Evie, Jobai, Chevy, Richard, Nafih, IS & Osman
The strong rhythm from the strokes and the steady pace from our pacers helped us cover a solid 6,371 meters in just over an hour. We started at 7:50 PM and kept moving until 9:05 PM, making the most of every minute. It’s this kind of dedicated water training that prepares us for race day. Learn more about our preparation journey here.
Staying Focused and Building Stamina
The night’s training session focused heavily on technique and endurance. We practiced syncing our strokes, fine-tuning our form, and building the stamina we’ll need for the intense race ahead. As the sun set, the team maintained a steady pace, working together as one powerful unit. It was incredible to feel the boat gliding through the water in perfect harmony, a true testament to the hard work we’ve put in during every water training session.
The Road Ahead
With only a dozen sessions left, it’s crunch time for the Desert Falcons. Each training session is a step closer to our goal at the EDBF. The crew is fully committed, and the energy is high. We’re excited to see how much more we can improve and are determined to give it our all on race day!
Stay tuned as we continue to share our progress. Go Falcons! 🦅
