Steering the Head of the Charles
A special podcast episode by Jim Dietz. Watch expert coach and serial HOCR winner, Jim Dietz explain how to position your boat for every turn,…
Tag: HOCR
The limits to masters rowing
What are the limits to masters rowing? Can we challenge ourselves more? Is comfort more important than skill? Rebecca and Marlene discuss technical skill challenges…
HOCR training program
For folks going to the Head of the Charles – we have created a stand-alone program which peaks for the October Head of the Charles…
Race Plans for head racing
Getting ready to race takes a lot of practice. Fortunately come head racing season there are a lot of different events where you can practice…
Week 7: The RACE
Bucket List Check: Head of the Charles 2019 Months and months of training, and poof! Over in a flash. Three days back and there’s still much…
Rowing Bucket List Check
It’s the Head of the Charles 2019 – my bucket list rowing event. Months and months of training, and poof! Over in a flash. Three…
Week 6: It’s all about the taper
I just finished my final workout on the training plan. Tonight I pack the bag and tomorrow I’m on an airplane to Boston. I realized…
Week 5: Race Prep Brings on the Nerves
All was well. The house, quiet. Lights, dark. Bed, cozy and warm. Alarm snoozed. Out of the darkness: “Next week this time, you’ll be heading…
Week 4: Getting Comfortable With Speed
One of my boat mates texted about her on-water training that morning and said, “What’s it, like, 17 days now?” “16. Get it right,” I…
Week 3: Listen to Your Body
Casey continues her journey towards the Head of the Charles. Halfway there! As the countdown ticks down, two of our women’s four suffered sickness this…
