February 2020 Faster Masters Rowing Radio

Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe set out their priorities for February training for masters rowers. Sponsors – this podcast would not be possible without our advertisers. Please visit their websites and buy their products. https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Prygl Rowing Camps – 2 events in July and August ideal prep for FISA World Masters https://pryglrowing.com/rowingchat 12 Week Head […]
Rowing and menopause

Teamwork, great exercise, pulling together instead of falling apart. Masters Rower Rebecca Caroe tells us why rowing is the perfect sport for women over 40. Thanks to Jill Angelo who is working hard to enable conversations about #midlife so there are fewer surprises as our bodies change. Here’s the opening anecdote from the article. […]
Faster Masters Rowing Radio – December 2019

Welcome to December’s podcast for masters rowers. Marlene and Rebecca took questions from listeners for this episode. Timestamps to the show 1:13 Faster Masters Rowing training program elements for this month. 4.45 Are erg sprints a good winter goal? 7:30 Goal of winter training programs. Faster Masters Rowing Episode 7: The Role of Testing & […]
Faster Masters Rowing Radio November 2019

Welcome to Faster Masters with Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Our sponsors this month https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Rowing Related – independent journalism by Bryan Kitch with a subscription discount. Gloves to prevent winter blisters and hand salves for water environments to protect and heal your hands. In the subscription training program for November are: two separate rowing […]
Faster Masters Rowing Radio October 2019

This month we are talking Head Racing – long distance rowing races with Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Timestamps to the show: 01:00 Head Racing – top tips. Own the river. Be aggressive from the start. Focus on your rhythm. 04:00 How to be a strong stern pair in an eight for head racing 07:39 […]
Faster Masters Rowing Radio September 2019

Marlene and Rebecca talk about blade depth in rowing and sculling, and how to pick races that suit your crew’s needs. Timestamps to the show 01:00 Recovery strategies – active and passive; race day and training 08:10 How to pick your races at a regatta to suit your needs and preferences 17:36 Blade depth while […]