Race plans for head racing
Race plans – overtaking and being overtaken. 00:30 Coach masterclass discussion zoom was about running masters learn to row classes. We learned the diversity of situation and how people problem-solve for their own clubs https://fastermastersrowing.com/member-register/coach-mastermind/ 02:30 Race plans Free ebook – the Ultimate Guide to Head Racing sign up to get your copy https://fastermastersrowing.ck.page/693a02e0a1 Goal […]
Blaž Kopič pain management for rowing
How do you manage pain? In rowing there’s the sport and there are injuries. Blaž talks about how to manage pain. He’s a masters rower and physiotherapist in Slovenia. Injuries – what you can do without a medical person to assist. Timestamps 02:30 The ABC of pain – how to help yourself manage pain. Everyone […]
Choosing your head races
How to select the right races for your head racing season. Ways to build up to the big race event. Improving race plans and race execution. Timestamps 01:00 The big event is your focus. It’s easy to choose the big event. But the season starts with smaller events. If you are new to head racing […]
Head Race Steering
Get confident steering your coxless boat for long distance racing. Timestamps 02:00 Going straight This is the first lesson because if you can’t go straight it really affects your steering. Consider your strength imbalances if you have been a long term sweep rower moving to sculling. Equalise your arcs by watching and listening for these […]
Handicaps for masters
Racing equivalence for masters depends on using time handicaps. Does this work well? Can it be improved? What would you change? Timestamps 02:00 What are handicaps? Welcome our guest, Christopher Anton, a World Rowing multi-lane umpire. Handicaps were introduced 1980-1990s to try and level the playing field for crews of different age. There are tables […]
Your first side-by-side race
Rowing your first 2- or 1x race, side by side – What to do – What to expect – Recovering from mistakes Timestamps 00:30 Why do people learn to row? At the start, few want to race. 02:00 Your first race. You may feel “on stage” at a race and there are eyes on you. […]