RowingChat

Nov 17 2024 500 ep. 35 mins 2.7k
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Rowing Chat is the podcast network dedicated to rowing. We have many shows hosted from around the world on specialist topics from Strength Training to USA news, from interviews to data analysis. Produced by Rebecca Caroe, it brings rowing news, coaching advice and interviews to you. Go to https://rowing.chat/ for links to the latest episodes & subscribe in your favourite podcast software.

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Rowing And Aging Each Decade

Nov 17 2024 19 mins  
What "should" a masters rower be able to do? Training frequency, training volume, training intensity. What is the next big change in YOUR rowing training you can expect as you age? Timestamps 01:00 When masters start rowing we are likely here for a while. Longevity in the sport is longer for masters than juniors or young adults. We come back to rowing thinking we are the same athle

The path to speed is not linear

Nov 10 2024 12 mins  
Reflections on the 2024 Older Athlete and Aging conference learnings. Timestamps 01:00 My learnings from Al Morrow Al Morrow on developing a good "eye" as a coach. Demonstrated the importance of being able to look at your athlete and see where they way they row doesn't line up with the model you are using. First you must have a good model of rowing to compare with. 02:45 Books on s

Synching Schedules

Nov 03 2024 14 mins  
Diary alignment is the hardest thing for masters to figure out. Three tips for you to try Timestamps 01:00 Regular practice in the same lineups helps you to get better faster. What NOT to do. Avoid agreeing crew lineups on the day in the boathouse - fix crews ahead of time so when they arrive they know who they are rowing with, the equipment to use - boat and oars. Prevent people

Long term masters athlete development

Oct 27 2024 14 mins  
The athlete pathway for masters is different from other groups. What can clubs and Federations do to enable masters to succeed by changing the structure of our sport. Timestamps 00:40 What is our goal for masters in rowing? Should masters be allowed to leave and rejoin the club? One of the differences compared to youth rowers is that we remain in the sport for a long time. Yo

Pyramidal versus polarised training for rowing

Oct 13 2024 12 mins  
Top Crew Academy is a coaching service run by Sam Dutney. He explains the differences and how they apply to masters rowing. Timestamps Different modes of training methodology are polarised and pyramidal. Most of the time people use pyramidal so the training intensity distribution is like a pyramid. It has a large base of low intensity, a moderate amount of mid intensity and a smal

Ideal Stroke Rate For Head Races

Oct 06 2024 12 mins  
The Head of the Charles and all head races demand a good performance. How to find the ideal stroke rate for your crew. Timestamps 00:30 Do you have a question in your mind about whether you've got the correct stroke rate for race day. A story about a crew and an experienced coxswain - they had 2 races in one day. In the first race he drove them hard, with pushes, focus points and

Packing For A Regatta

Sep 29 2024 14 mins  
What to take, make a list:- kit, tools, food, comfort, medical. Timestamps 00:50 Regattas are busy times There is a lot going on and so it's easy to forget things. There are many distractions around you and some may affect your race outcome. 01:50 Write it down on a master checklist Start with packing the night before you leave. - 3 complete changes of clothing for racing. If you

Resting Heart Rate

Sep 22 2024 12 mins  
What is normal for you? What to expect when you track your normal waking heart rate. Timestamps 00:50 This is important as we age. It's a free way to track your physical wellbeing. I found out about it from Harry Mahon, the New Zealand rowing coach. Resting heart rate is important for masters because we are too good at "keeping going". Knowing how well you are is key to how you a

Keep Mobile As We Age

Sep 15 2024 12 mins  
Flexibility and mobility aide our rowing. What you can do to keep mobility will help your rowing and sculling. Timestamps 01:00 How can we stay mobile as we age? Two mornings after a big workout you wake up feeling stiff, tight and tense in your body. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) has kicked in. Your body does not feel like it normally does. 01:45 Why mobility is important

The Psychology Of Chasing Splits

Sep 08 2024 11 mins  
Do you have a split to aim for during workouts? What to do if you don't hit your rowing 500m split and does this matter? Timestamps 01:00 Psychology of chasing 500m splits on the erg and on the water? Is it beneficial for masters rowing training. 03:45 Before rowing electronics the best way to find out your boat speed was to work on a measured marked distance on your river or lake