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 Our Female Member Spotlight for June is:
Jaclyn Lataquin!
Name: Jaclyn Lataquin
Age (optional): 29
Hometown: Philippines
Houston Heat Member since: 2008
How did you hear about Houston Heat? Google
What do you do when you're not dragon boating? (i.e., hobbies, sports, cross-training, leisure, work, etc) Work, play frisbee, read and catch up on sleep when I can.
When and how did you start dragon boating? I started last year when the team coach for Boracay Island Paddlers invited me to paddle with them just for fun and if I liked it, I can train with them.
What do you like best about dragon boating? Dragon boating teaches me to be patient and think as one with the team; that it's never about me winning but the whole team. "For the strength of the wolf is in the pack, and the strength of the pack is in the wolf".
Favorite dragon boat experience so far: Dragons Down Under - 2007 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Sydney Australia!!!
The best thing about being a member of Houston Heat: Meeting new people, learning new strategies.
Top tip you'd give new paddlers: Learn to execute the right stroke and strive to perfect it.
Anything else you'd like to share? Dragon Boat is not just about strength. It is in the mind as well. I believe in quieting your mind as you visualize yourself executing that perfect stroke. Eventually your body will go with the flow. The next thing you know, it's more than just counting that makes you ensync with the team! Your fluid movement harmonizes you with the pace. You are one with the pack.
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