Coaching adults makes it hard to give feedback. Three things to consider. Timestamps 00:45 Masters may not have a coach. We help each other with in-boat coaching. There isn't an obvious person who is a leader. Feedback is a delicate topic. Some people may not want to hear what you have to say and you may not have sufficient authority in the eyes of your crew mates. 01:30 Ask first Do you want feedback? Is there a focus for this workout practice? By setting a framework of expectations...

App alternatives for rowing electronics and how to mount in your boat. Phone mounts and taking a phone in a boat so you feel confident using it. Timestamps What's in the programme this month? - Two programmes - for 1k racing in May or June and another one for July / August peak. - Land training and strength and conditioning programme. - Lifestyle - ways to prepare yourself before going rowing. - Performance - bladework technique versus erg technique and exercises to get your bladework...

What is a rowing mindset? Do you need one? And can it be trained? Timestamps 01:00 Rowing for life Welcome Jack Burns from Edge Rowing who has an interesting backstory. He enjoyed the process of learning to row rather than the external competitions and winning. His struggles were around injury and mindset. He learned the systems and tactics for mindset improvement in a systemised way. 03:45 What is performance mindset? Ability to handle external factors, to perform to the limit and ability...

I heard today that Jimmy Joy the legendary coach and founder of the Joy of Sculling conference died. Today's podcast is my reflections and memories of his work.

What changes are needed when doing big or small boats - length / inboard. Timestamps 01:00 It's all about gearing. How long are your oars and what is the ratio for the outboard to the inboard? Small boats versus large boats. You have to carry your share of the total mass of the hull, riggers and oars. In a single scull you are carrying around 14-17kg. As the boat gets bigger, you carry less mass because it's shared between more people. If you have a bigger boat - you can afford a heavier...

Ways to use your boat rig to get a longer arc for the oar. Simplifying why it works and some key principles. Timestamps 00:30 Rebecca's new shiny object is a wing rigger mounted gadget to mount a stroke coach and water bottle over your rigger. 01:45 Rigging a longer stroke Having the oar in the water longer (distance rather than time). Taking the tip of the blade through a greater distance each stroke. Use the principle of the lever to understand how rowing oars and sculls work to propel the...

What rig should masters rowing boats and oars use? How can clubs set up their equipment to suit as wide a range of athletes as possible? Timestamps 00:45 I got a pair of mis-matched sculls and so I''m on a rant.... this is easy to improve. Comfort in the boat and ease of use are the most important for rigging club boats. All clubs should have standardised rig across the boat fleet. 02:00 Rigging basics Your rig enables you to move the boat in comfort - your torso and legs. Be able to sit...

I am using a daily monitor app to better understand my need for rowing rest and recovery. Timestamps 00:30 US Masters Rowing Camp April 2024 includes Rebecca as a coach. 02:30 March 2024 Masters rowing training programs by Faster Masters Rowing. Head race program includes a taper week. The 1k May and June program is for sprint racing. Imposter syndrome in rowing and how to cure it. McGill spine stabilisation big 3 exercises. Technique sequential versus concurrent stroke profiles. Get...

How do masters club groups organise their priorities? Covering training, equipment, coaching, racing/trips/camps, finances - this is a must-listen to episode if you're frustrated by your club leadership. Timestamps 00:45 Managing your "champagne tastes on a beer budget". 01:00 The State of Masters Rowing 2023 report. The structure of our sport needs revision - learn to row classes are set to grow and that has implications on clubs. Download your...

Different situations call for different turning methods. I bet there's at least one you haven't tried yet. Timestamps 00:45 Turning a boat sounds easy What is your goal when turning the boat? Where you are on the water now and where do you want to get to after the turn. Consider the local rules of the river / navigation. 03:00 Slide length - half slide or full slide rowing to turn the boat. Half the crew can row on bow/starboard and the others back down on strokeside/port. Consider the...

Anne works with Henley Womens Regatta to guide international visiting crews towards all the resources they need. From accommodation to boat hire and how to understand the classifications and transportation - she is an amazing resource. Anne describes some of the Henley Royal Regatta lingo including challenging words like "Stewards" with hilarious effect.

Rowers and coaches dispute the benefits of making a backsplash when placing the oars into the water at the catch. Why? How can you find out which point of view is correct? Timestamps 00:30 Newsletter sign up is here https://fastermastersrowing.com/newsletter/ You get early notification of all our events, webinars and courses as well as articles, points of view and discussions. 02:00 Backsplash is the upthrowing of water as the oar goes in at the catch. Does it show great skill and bladework...

If you dread your indoor rower workouts, listen in. We have 5 things for you to try out which could make your ergs more enjoyable. Timestamps 00:30 In our training programme this month - 3 training plans to suit your racing, force curve video, how your body mass affects boat speed. We had a winner at the Virtual Head of the Hooch and personal best times of 3 seconds and 6 seconds from participants - the programs do work! 03:00 5 tips to make your ergs fun. Long endurance workouts can be...

Understand how your movements contribute to the power phase in the rowing and sculling stroke. Timestamps 00:30 There are many different ways to row - test for yourself. 01:15 Sequential rowing stroke Using the legs, back and arms in sequence one after the other. 02:00 Simultaneous rowing stroke Start the legs and back at the same time and then adding in the arms later. Blending the overlap between each body part happens in practice so that the power doesn't drop off between each body...

Get stronger by doing resistance work in the boat using a bungee. What's it useful for? How to set up your boat. Timestamps 02:00 Resistance training in rowing All masters rowers need this to keep up strength and bone density. We lose strength as we age. I You don't have to go into the gym. 03:45 Weights on the water give you specificity It aligns the weight training with the rowing action and movement. In the boat gearing helps you to not get over-loaded. 05:00 Why do resistance...

Compromises are needed sometimes in rowing. What happens to you and what can you do about them? How can you decide what to do? Timestamps 00:30 Happy new rowing year. What's in the January training program? 1k base preparation for those racing in April-June; 2k-5k Head racing in March; Crash-B program. CRASH-B Date change to Feb 4th from Mar 5th in prior years. This caused us to have to adjust the program to race day being 4 weeks earlier. 4 weeks of training you can't do. Land training to...

Moving up the skill ladder from beginner to intermediate and then advanced requires improved skill. These 9 drills are essential for you to master, and to revisit regularly. 01:00 The skills ladder - a helpful concept Execution to a high standard is the main difference between advanced scullers and beginners. 04:45 Nine Essential Rowing drills 1 - Legs Only - from the catch to legs straight. Watch for keeping shoulders sternward of the hips. Do it square blades for beginners and the most...

Upskill your technique with some self-coached drills. This week we focus on your hand holding the handle - fingers flat on the recovery. 00:30 The open palm drill helps with getting improved skill handling the oars and sculls in the boat is key to improving your boat comfort. It sorts out your grip and handle placement on the recovery. 01:46 What is the drill for It teaches how to have a loose grip on the recovery and also to have the weight of the oar in your hand so you can control the...

Often the first rowing drill taught, but so often executed poorly and without care. This is one of the best drills to teach how to recruit more muscles into your stroke. Learn how to teach it, what it does for your boat and errors to watch out for. Timestamps 01:00 The arms and body drill - how to set up the boat from the finish, get run on the boat and recruit more muscles. Sitting in the finish position - shoulders behind your hips, leaning backwards and feet pressed flat into the shoes....

What's the drill for? How to use it to improve your skills and errors to watch out for. 01:00 Drills and Skills We do them for crew alignment, blade handling, technique, isolating part of the stroke or exaggerating part of the stroke to amplify its effect. 01:30 The reverse pick drill This starts at the catch - sitting at full compression. Start with a very short stroke (2 inches of the slide). Some like to start with a blade placement before this stage. - Tapping and placement - 2 inches...

We need to map an athlete pathway for masters. All other parts of rowing have this as it guides federations, funding, coach resources and competition. Why don't masters have a pathway? Timestamps: 01:00 Rebecca's advocacy work to get masters taken seriously, our needs to be noted. Speaking out on behalf of masters as the fastest-growing part of the rowing community. Would people who run the sport and set policy acknowledge the needs of masters? We are not the same as youth rowers - what's...

Buying rowing training programs online - making your decision. Timestamps 01:00 A customer writes ""I have presented the options to our club & pushed heavily for the program. There are some very vocal people who feel like there are robust free training plans online Some suggest we reuse our plan from 6 years ago and that would suffice for our purposes. It’s more of an uphill battle than I expected. The next step is for people to submit their own recommendations for our committee to...

5 dos and don'ts for. crew alignment... when to coach the whole crew versus coach one individual. Timestamps 01:00 When in a mixed ability crew it can be challenging, especially if you think you're the least experienced. Working on one thing for the whole crew at the same time created common endeavour in the boat. Whole crew coaching creates a singular focus. Five situations where there's an advantage of picking whole crew or individual coaching 03:30 Warming up We all do this every practice...

Dave Houchin is researching masters rowers and intrinsic motivation. What makes us what to do what we do? Timestamps 01:00 Dave started rowing 18 months ago after retirement at Ancholme Rowing Club. If you row and race, you accept that motivation is part of the deal. Masters are the most diverse population in our sport. 02:00 Masters diverse motivations The approach is different from juniors - coached in a different way, explanations and buy-in are different. He wants to know more about...