Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Schalk Burger

Quote by Schalk Burger

“I have lost three semi-finals at Newlands. I was hoping that last year would be a lucky number three. It was close, but we could not make it.”

Quote by Schalk Burger

Create image

Author

Schalk Burger
Schalk Burger

Schalk Burger (born April 13, 1983) is a former South African professional rugby union player who played as a flanker or number 8. He was a key member of the South African national team, the Springboks, known for his physicality, work rate, and defensive prowess. Burger played for various clubs including the Stormers, Sharks, Saracens in England, and a Japanese team. He was part of the victorious 2007 Rugby World Cup squad, achieving the pinnacle of his career with over 80 international appearances for South Africa. more

You May Also Like

“I have come to the conclusion that rowing alone won't bring top of the line erg scores. The two are really completely different. The motion is, of course, fairly similar to rowing. However moving your own body back and foth on a machine that doesn't move is a challenge that cannot be mastered unless it is trained. Therefore, I believe that people who only row will find it harder to pull scores on the erg that are in the highest percentile.”

PeopleBelieveTwoDifferentBodyMovingCoursesI BelieveChallengesLinesHighestMachinesHarderConclusionScoreRowingErgs
Author:Xeno Muller
Create image

“Sometimes it is really hard to sit in the single and go for a row. I think this is really normal. I, like probably a lot of people, burn out every once in a while. What I have learned from my own experience is that there are two reasons for it to happen. It is that I am either physically tired or mentally tired. If either of these are the case, the wisest decision is to blow off practice. Blowing off practice is healthy. I didn't understand that until I was so burnt out that I wanted to make scrap material out of my single and my oars.”

PeopleIfsThinkingTwoSometimesHardReasonHappensWantedMy OwnDecisionPracticeCasesMaterialsHealthyNormalTiredBlowI Have LearnedWisestScrapRowingBurn OutOarBurnt OutPhysically Tired
Author:Xeno Muller
Create image

“Although logging workouts seems to be a very simple action, it is often forgotten. Once several days go by, it is hard to remember what was done on a particular day. After working out for several months, you will feel an unbelievable sense of achievement when flipping through the pages of the log book. You should also notice a sign of improvement. 'Material proof' can be great motivation and will encourage you to keep on going.”

FeelsShouldBookHardDoneSeemsActionRememberMotivationSimpleParticularMaterialsMonthsAchievementPagesForgottenWork OutProofImprovementWorkoutUnbelievableRowingLogging
Author:Xeno Muller
Create image