One Rowing Stroke at a Time - Surviving Stage 3 Breast Cancer for 20 Years
Former rower, Beth Gardner, has published her book, One Rowing Stroke at a Time - Surviving Stage 3 Breast Cancer for 20 Years. "The book takes the reader down my journey of battling stage 3 breast cancer at the age of 30. In short, I was diagnosed one month after my 30th birthday, one year after retiring from the elite sport of Rowing and 3 weeks before running my first marathon," she said. "Without having the firsthand experience as an elite level of rower AND having been coached by both the late Igor Grinko and late Ted Allison Nash, I may not have had the will to beat the non-discriminatory disease."
Stand With Ukraine Pre-Order Store
JL Racing is collaborating with Team JL Ambassador, Michael Toutloff, to launch a pre-order store to help support an organization that is providing aide to the Ukrainian people. 100% of the proceeds of this pre-order store will be donated to the UN Crisis Relief Fund. Donations from UN Crisis Relief go towards the United Nation’s efforts to fund immediate rapid-response aid when disasters strike and critical work in humanitarian crises around the world. In this case, the Ukraine crisis.
Women's History Month: 24 Hour Indoor Row
In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day (March 8th), we sat down with Team JL Ambassador, Rachel Smillie to ask her what she is doing to celebrate women in sport. Her answer? A Guinness World Record attempt on the indoor rowing machine to travel the furthest distance by a female team in 24 hours. Keep reading to learn about the details of a row like this, why she is taking on this challenge, and what Rachel hopes to accomplish by taking part in a 24 hour row
Nereid Boat Club: Freezing February Fundraiser
Nereid Boat Club is holding a fundraiser to help replace three boats that were destroyed by Hurricane Ida last Fall. The club has committed that for every $1 raised, athletes will row 10 meters on March 5th with their teammates. If they hit their team target goal, they will have rowed over 200,000 meters.
Team JL 2022 Picks
Team JL ambassadors have a wide variety of experiences with rowing. From rowing and coxing to coaching, and from youth to masters, our ambassadors are all throughout the rowing community. Because of their years of experience, we asked our ambassadors what their favorite piece of JL gear is. See how they responded below!
Valentine's Day Gifts For The Rower In Your Life
It's the season of love! There are many ways you can show someone you love them. If you would like to show the rower in your life a little extra love this Valentine's Day, surprise them with some new gear from JL! With so many options to choose from on JL Athletics, we've created a guide that makes finding a gift easy.
Team JL Ambassador Training To Row Across The Atlantic
On this National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we join in on recognizing student-athletes, champion athletes, coaches, administrators and lawmakers committed to providing equitable access to sports for all girls and women. We would like to highlight one of our Team JL ambassadors, Rachel Smillie, who is currently training to rowing across the Atlantic Ocean with two other women.
JL Racing's Ali Abrams to Participate In ROWAPALOOZA Livestream
During the livestreams, guests will be able to introduce themselves, explain their role in the rowing community, and answer some fun rowing questions. Followers will be able to ask questions by posting them on any of the livestream destinations, either before, during, or after the livestream.
JL Racing Set to Directly Endorse Athletes in 2022
For the last four years, JL Racing has been the official sponsor of the US National Team, providing them with unique custom uniforms and performance apparel. In light of the new N.C.A.A. policy change, JL Racing plans to re-direct marketing efforts by offering sponsorship opportunities to individual athletes from each level and from all over the world.
Top Styles of the Season
We like to keep things fresh and interesting at JL. From solid colors to sleek designs, and fun patterns to unique prints, there is sure to be racing and training gear for everyone. Whether you are headed into winter on the erg, or rowing on the water year-round, our brand new fall designs will make it easy to get ready for a solid winter training day.
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Rowers Under $25
Are you looking for a great gift for the rower in your life that won't break the bank? Look no further than this list of gifts from JL Racing that are thoughtful and affordable at under $25 each. Whether it's a small gift for a friend, gifts for your teammates, or a stocking stuffer, these options are the perfect choice for this holiday season!
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Rowers Under $50
Do you need a gift for the rower in your life? Maybe you are looking to treat your teammates? Or perhaps you are thinking of what YOU want for the holidays? We've taken care of the the searching and deciding for you! Below, you'll find a list of gifts between $25 and $50 that is curated especially for rowers.