Free masters rowing advice
Rebecca and Marlene go on a rant in this week’s podcast – predictably they are feeling taken for granted. No, you cannot coach yourself. Yes there is free rowing advice on the internet…. and if it’s free – YOU are the product. What this means for us (and you) Timestamps to the show 01:00 the […]
Mindful rowing practice
Marlene and Rebecca discuss Mindful rowing practice – ways to ensure you stay focused on your rowing technique while training. SI joint dysfunction from rowing Returning to row after injury or a break Staying mindful is all about keeping your brain focused on what you are doing in the present moment. The concept of mindfulness […]
How to feather correctly
Marlene and Rebecca discuss – How to Feather Correctly – Drills to stop dropping the wrist while feathering Timestamps to the show Remember that the Faster Five explains all the detail we discuss today and more. The Bladework ebook is what you will need. 04:00 Virtual Races are happening. A round-up. 09:00 Live Races happening […]
Hire a rowing coach
Marlene and Rebecca discuss Interviewing and hiring a rowing coach An inspirational email from your coach Sponsors Faster Masters Rowing announces the launch of the Faster Five. Find out more at https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Kanghua single for sale The team at Kanghua has a single scull available for sale. It’s an all carbon Spirit design for athletes […]
Coaching a novice masters crew
A client got in touch with us asking a question which we know many of you will relate to. Hi, I’m a masters rower voluntarily coaching a novice crew; my crew are racing in the first weekend of December so we have 8 weeks basically to get some fitness up. I’m wanting an erg program […]
When masters can’t find a rowing coach
An open letter to rowing club captains and organising committees Dear Rowing Club Captains. I hear that your Masters group are struggling to find someone to coach them. This is a common problem and I hear about it regularly from rowing clubs around the world. You are not alone. It is extremely challenging to find […]
Faster Five
Rebecca and Marlene explain The Faster Five essentials for rowing Technique, Bladework, Stroke Power, Racing and Fitness Assessment. Timestamps to the show 12:00 We launch the Faster Five. These are principles which are important to learn, how to practice and what to practice. Things to pay attention to and key reference points. The Faster Five […]
Sweep crew drills
It’s the time of year that people start to pull crews together for head racing season. Many new sweep crews will be formed for HOCR (Head of the Charles) and other autumn head races. So what can you do to get your crew rowing well together, fast? Crew Sweep Rowing It is really hard to […]
Finding a coxswain
Marlene and Rebecca talk about – Finding a coxswain – A new video tip – Have experienced masters rowers got an ‘attitude’ problem? Finding a Masters Coxswain Coxswains are essential to rowing eights and they are in short supply for masters rowers. Most of us find that we have to “grow our own” coxes – […]
Coaching the release in rowing
Marlene and Rebecca discuss coaching the release this week. Faster Masters Magazine is designed for masters rowers. If you want to become a student of the sport of rowing, learning more will give you confidence in your own rowing practice. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/masters-rowing-magazine/ Timestamps to the show 06:00 Faster Masters has a newsletter subscribe page where you […]