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My Guest Spot on the RowingChat Podcast!

Hey Rower,
Happy New Year! Hope your year is off to a great start?

Me? Well…I said yes to a guest spot on a podcast!

For those of you who know me, this is WAY outside my comfort zone.

Here’s the backstory…

Motivation Monday: The Best Way to Hold the (Erg) Handle

Today’s tip, from our friends at DecentRowing, is “The Best Way to Hold the Handle”. For those new to indoor rowing, this is the perfect place to start building good habits.

It’s Go Time, Ladies!

After miles and miles on the water, blistered hands, grueling erg workouts, steep hill runs, weights and cross-training…it’s go time. This is what it’s all about.

It’s Go Time

After miles and miles on the water, blistered hands, grueling erg workouts, steep hill runs, weights and cross-training…it’s go time. This is what it’s all about.

It’s Head Season. Are You Ready?

Now that the summer is officially over, it’s time to get serious about fall head racing. While the autumn foliage might be spectacular, the long rows can be rough on your hands, your seat, and your back. Make sure you’ve got what you need to go the distance.

A GuideTo Sculling With Team Australia

World Sport joins Olympic Silver Medallist’s Karsten Forsterling and Cameron Girdlestone as they talk us through the selection process and difficulties of rowing in the Quad Scull.

Rowing Drill: Feet Out (video)

Today’s video from UCanRow2. The objective with this drill is to engage your core muscles at the finish. By taking your feet out of the foot stretchers, you are forced to do the work with your core, not your toes.

Nutrition for Rowers (2 Videos)

Today’s video post is a two-for-one on nutrition for rowers. The videos are from a series from the staff and athletes of the National Training Centres in Australia about the importance of good nutrition as a rower.

Motivation Monday: How to Get Back in a Single After a Flip (video)

Learn how to get back into your scull — swiftly and safely — after flipping over in water. Demonstrated by Calm Waters Rowing coaches and U.S. National Team medalists Charlotte Hollings and John Dunn. Filmed on the private lake owned by Calm Waters Rowing, a rowing camp for beginning and experienced rowers alike in Lancaster, Virginia.

Motivation Monday: Inspiration and Motivation (2 videos)

Two Videos: Rowing like you’ve never seen it before using Slomo and GoPro technology, from World Rowing and a short video on legendary rowing coach Mike Spracklen’s motivational philosophy.