Dealing with Crab Anxiety in Rowing: A Coach's Advice

QuestionHey Im in my teams ltwt 8+ and i am so scared of catching a crab!! I caught a small one in a race and at practice and it just seems to happen becau

College Rowing Times: Light vs. Heavy Weight 2K Times

QuestionHi, so Im a male rower, first year-second season, 16 years old, 160 lbs, 510 and I was wondering what time a light weight needs for his 2k to be re

6k Time Goal for a 13-Year-Old Lightweight Rower

QuestionHi im a 128 lbs. 5 5 13 year old rower. This is my 1st Fall season as a varsity and i was wondering what a good 6k time/ split would be for me, tha

Lightweight Rowing Experience: Varsity Success & National Qualifiers

QuestionHi i have been rowing for a little over a year now. I only spent 1 season as a novice, my first season on varsity was spring 2010 in which I made t

Improve Your Rowing Erg Score: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am 15 years old, 130 pounds, have a 7:40 2k, and I have had 3 months of rowing experience.  I ran cross country so my cardio i

Lightweight Rowing Scholarships: Scores & Top Programs

QuestionHi! Im a lightweight freshman varsity female rower going into my 4th season. I want to be competitive for a scholarship to  D1 school with a s

Rowing Score Comparison & Improvement Advice for Novice

QuestionIm 52 and 160 lbs. My last 2k score was 8:23 with and average splitnof 2:05.8. This was my first season and I started the season with a 2k of 9:30.

Improve Your 2k Rowing Time: A 16-Year-Old's Journey

QuestionHello Im a 16 year old girl and have been rowing for about 5 months, in this time I have done 2 2ks. My first being in a time of 8:18 and second be

How to Improve Your Rowing Erg Time: A 6:50 Goal

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Going to be a sompomore next year I am 180lbs and 59 and growing I have been rowing for 1.5 years and 4 season I just PRed today with

Improve Your Rowing Erg Score: A College Athlete's Guide

QuestionIm a HS senior about to enter college and I will be rowing for a major university in the fall on their novice team.  Im 57 160lbs and my best

How to Improve Your Rowing Erg Score: A Personalized Training Plan

QuestionHey Im 16, 63 and 170lbs. I rowed in my schools first 8 this year with a 2k score of 6:28. I have one more high school rowing season to go and want

Rowing Performance: Stamina, Power & Height Concerns - Expert Advice

QuestionHi, Im a 17 year old girl, about 5ft 4 and weight about 107 lbs. I find that I really cant push myself as well as everyone else and I find Im a bit

Erg 2K Time Goal: Realistic Expectations for New Rowers

QuestionHello I am a 150 lb, 58, 17 year old girl. I recently quit swimming at a highly competitive level. I have been rowing for about a month. My average

Understanding Your Rowing Performance: ERG & Watt Scores - A Guide for Young Rowers

QuestionHi Jarrett! Im a 16 year old boy, weighing 145. My best 2k is a 7:35, though I havent been tested again in half a year. Also, my school measure hi

Mastering Balance in Single Sculling: Tips & Exercises

QuestionHow do you balance the boat so you can row in a single with feathered blades off the water? I have been rowing for one year 4 months now (about on

Understanding Weight and Drag in Boats: A Comprehensive Explanation

QuestionOn the erg a heavier weight is a benefit, but why isnt it on the water? Of course I dont mean excessive fat as that is a dead weight which would sl

College Rowing Scholarships: A Freshman's Guide to Success

Questionhi I am a freshman in high school and a novice rower. I started rowing this past summer and I recently did my second 2k and got a 2:06 average spli

College Rowing Scholarships: What ERG Score Do I Need?

QuestionHi, I am 19 old (188cm, 88kg) and i row for about 7 years. my erg score is 6.48 from last year now at seniors squad (first year) i didnt pull yet.

College Rowing Times: What Time Do Women Need to Strive For?

QuestionHi!  I am a junior(girl) in highschool and was wondering about 2k times. I would love to row in college, but have no idea where to start. Cur

Rowing for College: A Guide for High School Athletes

QuestionHey, I am about 53 ,weigh 120 lbs, and currently participate in Varsity Swimming and Soccer. I have always wanted to join a rowing team but I wasnt