
Episode #28
Rehab to Row with Emily Schmieg
Adrien interviews Emily Schmeig about her rowing journey, starting from her introduction to the sport in college as a walk-on to her eventual success as a world champion. Emily shares her background in running and soccer, her transition to rowing, and her experiences with various rowing programs and national teams. She discusses her challenges, including moving across the country for training, dealing with program closures, and her diagnosis and treatment for thyroid cancer during her competitive years. Emily also talks about her current balance between rowing and running, her coaching role with Capital, and her pursuit of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. The conversation includes reflections on the value of lightweight rowing, the sense of community in rowing, and personal preferences related to rowing equipment and attire. Emily expressed contentment with her past choices and her current lifestyle, while also reflecting on the unique experiences and camaraderie that rowing has brought to her life. Want to learn more about our guest: @emily_schmeig Want more Rowing on the Square: Check out Adrien’s website for FREE Resources: Rowingonthesquare.com Want to join Adrien’s online performance team- Square Performance: https://rowingwithadrien.com/square-performance-home Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing Friends: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IdDSPm2XaLX8eu6JXu9Iv?si=KlpWeHV5Rzub3Zuo_jTcJQ Want to join the Rowing on the Square Bi- Monthly Newsletter: https://rowingwithadrien.com/newsletter Free Strategy call with Adrien: https://rowingwithadrien.com/strategycallwithadrien 30 min for $30 Consult with Adrien: https://rowingwithadrien.com/performance-consultation Need rowing gloves? Check out the CrewStop! https://thecrewstop.com/ Save 15% with the code ROWINGONTHESQUARE






