Oarsmen versus Rowers
What is the difference between an oarsman and a rower? Aside from definitions of nouns, most of us in the sport intrinsically know that there is a difference. Marlene and Rebecca try to pin down a definition using examples. Anyone who is experienced will have an opinion on this topic. But what is the true […]
Getting into a single scull
Rebecca Caroe and Marlene Royle talk single sculling and the difference between balance and stability. Sponsors Please help us by clicking on these links and sharing with your friends Listener survey https://rowing.chat/sponsor/listener-survey/ Blake Gourlay The movement of Rowing book offer discount https://rowing.chat/sponsor/blake-gourlay-book/ William Mahoney shirt maker for athletes and discount coupon https://rowing.chat/sponsor/william-mahoney/ Timestamps to the […]
Rowing gratitude during lockdown
Faster Masters Rowing podcast for surviving training during Lockdown. Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe focus on gratitude and enjoying the process Sponsors First a big thank you to our sponsors – if you can click on ONE of these it will help us stay online. https://www.rowing.chat/sponsors/ Shirts from William Mahoney for athletic men https://www.williammahoney.us/pages/rowing-chat-1 RowingChat […]
Is the end of lockdown in sight?
Faster Masters Rowing podcast for surviving training during Lockdown. Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe ask – is the end in sight? Sponsors First a big thank you to our sponsors – if you can click on ONE of these it will help us stay online. https://www.rowing.chat/sponsors/ Shirts from William Mahoney for athletic men https://www.williammahoney.us/pages/rowing-chat-1 RowingChat […]
Best Rowing Books
Sometimes a thread on the Masters Rowing International Facebook group goes ballistic. This happened recently when a member asked for book suggestions. Looking for book suggestions (fiction and non fiction) about rowing. At the time of writing 152 comments had led to a list which is very long indeed. I listed most of the books below […]
Hip Mobility for Masters
Marlene and Rebecca continue their series supporting masters rowers who are training at home during lockdown. See all our Covid 19 resources for rowers including Jo Francou’s exercises which she discusses in the episode. First a big thank you to our sponsors – if you can click on ONE of these it will help us […]
Focus on endurance training during #lockdown
Our program today is full of tips and what you can do to stay fit for Rowing during Covid-19. First a big thank you to our sponsors – if you can click on ONE of these it will help us stay online. https://www.rowing.chat/sponsors/ Shirts from William Mahoney for athletic men https://www.williammahoney.us/pages/rowing-chat-1 RowingChat Listener survey https://rowing.chat/listener-survey/ […]
The perfect home rowing gym
Here are the items that fit in well in a home gym suitable for rowing training. Make the room pleasant – add posters on the wall or your favorite music collection so that you really want to be in the room. Working out alone is a challenge so a nice view or good photos of […]
Useful links for rowers during Covid-19
Get our Covid-19 training programs – There are 2 – one free and one paid-click on the photos Update 22 April 2020 An update from Frank Dean: A local Invercargill, NZ lass who was taking Pilates (mat classes) I was attended has gone online using Facebook streaming. It’s a private group to join (NZ$15 per month) […]
Home Rowing Training During Covid-19
We want to support you while rowing clubs are closed. Marlene has written home rowing training programs for you to stay fit while we cannot get on the water. Training at home during virus lockdown There are 2 options – the free “lite” version which gives you a choice of workouts at varying intensities. You can […]