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 and physical challenges as you age. Risk versus rewards. Timestamps 02:00 are limits being challenged now? Pay attention to how our bodies are changing. A class of masters who are […]
Limiting beliefs in your rowing
What are limiting beliefs and how do they affect your rowing? PLUS Book of the month with Jess Di Carlo. Timestamps 00:40 Today’s show is Book of the Month by Jess DiCarlo and the we talk about what are limiting beliefs…Some of call it the voice of the inner lizard. We’ll talk about how to […]
Strategies for long erg rows
We need endurance training at low rate but golly it’s boring. Learn some strategies to pass the time profitably investing in improving your performance and training consistency. Timestamps 02:00 Low intensity sessions – how to approach them Common training mistake is to do the lower intensity session too hard. “Conversational level” workout – can you […]
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 […]