Transitioning to Winter Rowing Masterclass
Join Marlene and Rebecca on November 24 for our exclusive masterclass. Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe lead a dive deep into winter training. how to avoid injury ways to stay focused and motivated technical improvements reviewing your past season setting new goals changing modalities After listening you will Know what YOU have to change in your […]
Functional Movement Screening for Rowing
Being the best rower you can be involves having good flexibility and mobility in your body. As we age, our flexibility typically reduces. Understand your personal range of movement and how each part of your body is used in the rowing stroke. Our 10 exercise functional movement assessment for masters rowers will show you where […]
Returning to rowing with a Faster Masters Program
We got this email from a customer who is returning to rowing. Her experience and our advice may help you. Hi Marlene and Rebecca Can you give me any tips on how to get started with the programme and how to build myself up from pottering around on the river to actual training? I’m 62 […]
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 […]