Chris Anslow discovered indoor rowing in 2019 after serving in the Royal Engineers for 21 years and being medically discharged following an injury on duty. He is a proud member of We Are Invictus since applying for the 2019 Invictus Games. Alongside wins at the British Rowing Indoor Championships, Anslow recently won a silver medal at the Düsseldorf Invictus Games in the Four minute race.
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How did you prepare for BRIC?
"I prepared for BRIC by being part of the Team UK Invictus rowing squad so I was lucky enough to have a good coach and also have my own erg at home. I also made full use of the British Rowing pre BRIC training program. "
What did it mean to win the British Championships?
"This was something I hadn’t even considered as I hadn’t been rowing for that long. So to win was unexpected and something I am very proud of achieving."
Do you have a favourite memory from previous events?
"My favourite memory has to be winning Silver in the 4 minute race at the 2023 Dusseldorf Invictus Games."
What was your pre-race routine?
"My pre race routine always depends on the time of my first race. I like to eat early enough to allow my body to make full use of the fuel by the time of the race. Closer to the race I will have some form of sugary snack and start my warm up process. This usually consists of a front to back rowing warm up and a steady rate 5 min row, around 20-22 strokes per minute. I also like to do a few race starts to get my body ready."
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Are you heading to Birmingham? If so, what are you most looking forward to about this year's event?
"I am heading to Birmingham and I am really looking forward to catching up with a few of the team from this years Invictus games also seeing the coaches that have helped with my training and some familiar faces that I know will be there.
"Oh yeh, and competing again haha."
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What's your favourite part of indoor rowing?
"When I get off the machine, mainly as it means I can stop rowing, but also the post exercise buzz I get. As an adaptive athlete, indoor rowing is a great form of cardio, I’m a fixed seat competitor, and it’s so easily adaptable for all abilities."
What three songs are straight on your playlist?
- Jimmy Recard by Drapht.
- Master Mc by Downsyde
- Natural born grooves by Groovebird