Rowing to Recovery with Kirsten Kline
Channel: Ready, Row! USA
Date: 2022-09-15

Kirsten Kline is the 2021 World Indoor Rowing champion and a Concept 2 World Record Holder. Kline is a 33-year old Alabama native who currently resides in Houston, TX where she works in the O&G industry. She is also a recovering alcoholic, which she believes is a very relevant part of her rowing journey; her battle with addiction brought her to the rowing world. Indoor rowing and sobriety are where her story begins. 

Kline was introduced to indoor rowing through Crossfitin 2017 and quickly developed a love for it. She used indoor rowing as an outlet during her early stages of sobriety. After she stumbled into a few Concept2 WR's,she decided to join a rowing club in late 2019 and quickly developed a passion for being on the water. 

After winning the 2021 World Indoor Rowing Championships, Kline made the decision to shift her competitive focus from indoor rowing to on the water rowing. She has big goals and aspirations for on the water rowing. Kline is currently working tirelessly with a coach to improve her sculling skills. 

She plans to one day be competitive on the water and vows not let her age, height or limited experience deter her. Kline hopes to pursue her passion for rowing for the rest of her days and is incredibly grateful for the many life lessons that this beautiful sport has taught her. 

Guest Host: Anna Juraschek, Community Rowing

Season 4, Episode 124; part of our Rowing to Recovery Series. Episode replays & complete show notes at https://readyrowusa.com/rowing-recovery-kline

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