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 […]
Rowing training while raising kids

Being a parent and training for rowing are both time consuming. We discuss how one busy parent (Carl) manages his time to try to do both. Apologies for some of the audio breaks. We discuss – Times of day to train – Partner support – Finding a crew who understands – Erg training versus water […]
Ready, Row! USA #21: Masters & More – Ham & Egger!

Welcome to another exciting episode of Ready, Row! USA, as we continue regular broadcasts featuring the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from clubs,companies, and rowers across the country. Ready, Row! USA is part of the international RowingChat network. You can subscribe to receive notifications of upcoming shows, send in news tips, and join our […]
Strength Coach Roundtable Podcast Recap

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to the first-ever Rowperfect Strength Coach Roundtable! We all three wrote an article series for rowing injury prevention here on Rowperfect UK. In case you missed it: Blake: General Injury Prevention Tips Will: Rib Stress Fractures Joe: Low Back Pain, Part 1 Will: Snapping Hip Syndrome Joe: Low Back […]