Rowing Chat

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 […]

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 […]

Faster Masters Rowing Radio 29 April 2021

Faster Masters Rowing Radio – the podcast for masters rowers. Training programs & plans aren’t as straightforward as they may seem. Traps abound. Sponsors The Rowing Directory updates https://rowing.chat/retailer/ Rubini Jewellers, Scullr GPS Rowing Computers Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/register/podcast-supporter/ Timestamps 05:28 This Past Week – what we do to advocate for masters […]

Faster Masters Rowing Radio 22 September

Marlene and Rebecca discuss – How to stop digging on the drive – Boat lights for dark mornings – Sweep crew drills for HOCR and Autumn head races Sponsors “Science of Rowing” is a new monthly publication by “Strength Coach Roundtable” podcast hosts Will Ruth, Blake Gourley, and Joe DeLeo. Visit ScienceofRowing.com/RowingChat for details, a […]

Heart Rate Variability – Marco Altini

Marco Altini is an expert in Heart Rate Variability measurement for sport and he has developed an app to measure it. Sponsors “Science of Rowing” is a new monthly publication by “Strength Coach Roundtable” podcast hosts Will Ruth, Blake Gourley, and Joe DeLeo. Visit ScienceofRowing.com/RowingChat for details, a free Sample Issue, and a special discount […]

Lockdown Training Week 5

Faster Masters Rowing podcast for surviving training during Lockdown. Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe ask – is the end in sight? Sponsors First a big thank you to our sponsors – if you can click on ONE of these it will help us stay online. https://www.rowing.chat/sponsors/ Shirts from William Mahoney for athletic men https://www.williammahoney.us/pages/rowing-chat-1 RowingChat […]