Octogenarian Active Rowers OAR
Donald Gibb has filled me in about an exclusive group who meet each year at the World Rowing Masters Championships. He writes… I rummaged in…
Category: Racing
Rowing racing regattas and head races for masters – tips and advice
The taper before racing
How to train in the week before the regatta race. Timestamps 00:40 A taper is a reduction in training volume so you’re ready to race…
Revise masters handicap times
Mark Mussared is an experienced Australian umpire (referee) and former member of the Masters Rowing committee for Rowing Australia. He sent me this email in…
Varying levels of dedication
Handling varying levels of dedication to the sport in masters clubs. How do you give the both the person who wants to practice once a…
Your first race
Is biggest fear you have doing a rowing race for the first time? How to prepare, what to expect and the aftermath. Timestamps 00:45 Fear…
Coaching an erg test
Make a “perfect preparation plan” for your next test I have recently completed coaching an athlete through her 2K test. This article explains the process…
How to write a race plan
Having a race plan which is customised to your skill and preferences is a thing of beauty. You know it WORKS for you and you…
World Rowing Indoor Champs
Meet Chair of the Indoor Rowing Commission, Filip Ljubicic and hear about the future of indoor rowing including an exciting announcement about the e-sports Olympics…
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…
