Rowing and aging – what to expect each decade
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…
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The path to speed is not linear
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…
Synching schedules
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…
Long term athlete development
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…
Capsize drill how masters can get back into a boat
Today we are going to look at several different videos teaching how to get back into a rowing boat after having fallen in. British Rowing…
Pyramidal vs Periodised training
Sam Dutney explains the differences and how they apply to masters rowing. Different modes of training methodology are polarised and pyramidal. Most of the time…
Best stroke rate for head races
The Head of the Charles and all head races demand a good performance. How to find the ideal stroke rate for your crew. Resource: The…
Rowing regatta checklist
What to take, make a list:- kit, tools, food, comfort, medical. Resource: Erg Racing Checklist 3 value bombs Timestamps 00:50 Regattas are busy times There is…
Resting Heart Rate
What is normal for you? What to expect when you track your normal waking heart rate. Resource: Daily Diary – simple templated record keeping for…
Keep mobile as we age
Flexibility and mobility aide our rowing. What you can do to keep mobility will help your rowing and sculling. Resource: Functional Movement Assessment – self test…
