Weight training delays death – true or false?
Exercise with weights linked to lower risk of early death, study says. Why we need MORE gym work as we age. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/sep/27/exercise-with-weights-linked-to-lower-risk-of-early-death-study-says Timestamps 02:00 Weight lifting makes us stay healthier, longer. Being Active as well as doing weight lifting had 14% to lower risk of premature death. Other types of exercise were also included. 04:00 […]
Why Row Slow?
Marlene answers the question why row slow and the benefits it brings your training and technique 01:42 The sponsor is the 50th San Diego Crew Classic Trophies for the new masters intermediate events is named after Faster Masters Rowing Regatta dates March 31-April 02, 2023 www.crewclassic.org [email protected] 02:55 Is 2 sets of 6 x 500m […]
San Diego Crew Classic Masters Events
Bobbie Smith, the executive director of the San Diego Crew Classic, joins Marlene to talk about the new masters events at the 50th regatta. Timestamps 00:32 In today’s program we showcase the events at the San Diego Crew Classic, new events for masters. We have Bobbi Smith with us the executive director of the San […]
Race Protests – know your rights
When can a crew protest a race result or infringement? Timestamps 02:00 Race organisers can have local rules – e.g. penalise interference and going through the wrong arch of a bridge. 04:00 Roger Milne’s story at Rio Olympics where he was umpiring and had to wait to see if the crew was going to protest […]
Transitioning seasonal training plans
Transitioning seasons to Winter / Summer | Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Timestamps 01:00 What are season transitions in rowing? When you have completed any training period there is a transition that follows. Give yourself some recovery time and down time. 03:50 what is base level training? Lower intensity for […]
Is self compassion when training being “soft”?
Is having self-compassion “giving up”? | Faster Masters Rowing the podcast for masters rowers. Timestamps 01:00 Tune in to your feelings and know the ‘big picture’ of training. Be your own best friend – look out for yourself. Energy fluctuates – what’s your energy level? Sometimes the programmed workout doesn’t align with your energy levels. […]
How different masters train
A deep dive into one master’s training yearplan | Faster Masters Rowing Radio – the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Timestamps 01:30 One Masters training – Annual rowing spend $1450. Coached program. Focus on drills and skills 2-3 races in a year. 03:00 How to be […]
Merijn Soeters – rowing photographer
Meet Dutch rowing photographer Merijn Soeters who has a new book out – The Big Picture. Timestamps 01:20 I started rowing as a student at Skøll Amsterdam. I have hard work talent but not training talent. Once when I was bored at a regatta I was given a camera and afterwards, people asked to buy […]
Sean Colgan
Sean has published a book about Ted Nash – Olympian and rowing coach legend. Buy from Amazon The Book of Ted by Sean Colgan https://amzn.to/3D2334z Timestamps 01:00 Sean Colgan was on 10 USA national teams including in 1976 switching from light to heavyweight LW8X to 2+ in 1978. 04:00 You can’t leave rowing. 05:00 Ted […]
Winter clothing guide
How to choose what to wear for winter rowing | Faster Masters Rowing Radio Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 01:00 Winter rowing requires good clothing. How to stay at the right body temperature for your workout. 03:30 Adam Kreek mentioned how the Canadian crews warmed up for the Tokyo Olympics – they […]