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S6E15 - A Brain Injury, An Erg, and a Stubborn Will to Keep Going
Steady State Podcast
41 minutes 42 seconds
3 months ago
S6E15 - A Brain Injury, An Erg, and a Stubborn Will to Keep Going
Carolyn Webster-Stratton had been an active masters rower when she flipped over her handlebars while out for a bike ride in 2013. She can’t remember the first two weeks after the accident, but clearly remembers doctors painting a grim prognosis of her future with a traumatic brain injury. With a personal mantra of “keep going” and a dedication to recovery that includes daily long sessions on the erg, Carolyn returned to rowing in July 2025. After 12 years off the water, she’s switched from sweep to sculling and is building new neural pathways.
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From indoor rowing to flat water masters, to beach sprints and ocean adventures, let’s explore rowing culture.
