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The masters rowing pathway
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You’ve probably heard of the concept of an “athlete pathway”. It’s the process by which federations organise talent identification and coaching to develop athletes towards high performance and the Olympic Games.
Much of national sport is organised around this pathway. Funding is allocated to different layers of achievement, coaching education is structured to advance athletes to the next stage, erg score targets and national speed order trials are organised.
There is no…
How to feather correctly
Feathering is a key bladework skill for rowing and sculling. Marlene and Rebecca recorded this podcast in which they demonstrate feathering and explain– How to…
Goal for winter rowing training
Winter rowing training is hard. The weather is unfavourable to motivation and many of us can only train indoors. But as committed Faster Masters, we…
Square Blades Episode 3
Our third episode to help you master rowing square blades. Three drills to build your skill and confidence. Timestamps 01:00 The finesses you need to…
The perils of borrowed boats
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One of the appeals of rowing is the pursuit of a “perfect” stroke. Wherever you are on your rowing journey, there’s always something to improve.
A good way to learn more about sculling and rowing is to learn from a diverse range of coaches. Thor Nilsen was a masterful coach who influenced generations of athletes and had a massive influence on World Rowing. Rebecca was fortunate to have met and interviewed him.
Develop the eye to see and don’t be too static in your way of…