Rowing Chat

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 […]

Rowing a pair

Pair oar boats are fun and a huge challenge. We discuss what you should do when trying a pair for the first time and what makes pairs go fast. Timestamps 03:00 set up the rig correctly – handle at the right position – release at the same place – oar handle height. Set up to […]

Coxing Masters men

Join coxswain Kim Degutis, (Riverside Rowing Club, Cambridge, MA USA) as we talk head racing and tips for coxing masters crews. Dive deep as we talk – what’s different about coxing masters – how to get a group who want to row eights – advice to anyone wanting to start coxing masters 01:00 Rowing genealogy […]

Types of training plan for masters rowing

We discuss the different types of masters training programs – for elite racers, for club racers, for fitness rowers, for return-to rowing. Benefits of ‘cross fit’ versus the more traditional ‘miles make champions’ approach. Timestamps 01:00 Types of training though year 01:30 The new “Spacer Placer” rowing Tool for pushing out spacer washers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvkCApr2-l8 04:45 […]

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 […]

The Stroke Cycle – The Recovery

The Recovery | Faster Masters Rowing Radio – the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 04:00 This Past Week – what we do to advocate for masters rowing. 10:00 The coxing “plank” and the shoe straps 12:00 The Stroke […]

Goals and Measuring Training for Masters

Satisfaction gained from rowing often comes from measuring progress | Faster Masters Rowing Radio – the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Watch live. Support this podcast https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 02:00 This past week Sponsors US Rowing https://2022usrowingmastersconference.sched.com/ 06:00 British Rowing Plus magazine Goals and Measuring Training for […]

State of Masters Rowing Report 2022

State of Masters Rowing report | Faster Masters Rowing Radio – the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 01:00 This Past Week – what we do to advocate for masters rowing. Preparing the March program for Faster Masters Rowing […]

Measuring rowing intensity by heart rate pros and cons

Heart rates are well known as a guide to exercise intensity. How does HR change as we age? | Faster Masters Rowing Radio – the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Faster Masters Rowing Radio – the podcast for masters. The show […]

Making winter ergs fun | Faster Masters Rowing Radio

The podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle & Rebecca Caroe. Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 01:00 This Past Week – what we do to advocate for masters rowing. Marlene’s article in Rowing News Magazine e-news – Self improvement 101 05:45 Masters Rowing Survey This will take 10 […]