Erg Rowing Performance: Benchmarking for High-Level Competition

QuestionQUESTION: I am 28. I weigh 195 pounds. What should I be averaging on an erg for high level competition? Right now for 3600 meter distance I average

Optimizing Strength Training for Lightweight Rowing: A Combined Approach

QuestionHi Al Pepper, Since I am really interested in being competitive in womens lightweight rowing I decided I should run more in order keep my lightwei

Flyweight Rowing: Understanding 2k Times for Smaller Rowers

QuestionI use to row and was thinking about it again. What is a good 2k time for a flyweight rower that is about 5 foot 2? AnswerHi Kelley: First of all,

Rowing 2K Time Prediction & College Recruitment - Expert Advice

QuestionHey! Im a 130 pound sophomore girl in high school and its my first year rowing. For my very first 2k, I pulled an 8:10.9. If I continue on training

Rowing Time Analysis & Ranking: Are You on Track?

QuestionI am a 15 year old sophomore, this is my second year rowing. I am a light weight(128lbs) and my last erg time was 8:08. I am going for a 8 flat by

Summer Workout Plan for Crew Athletes: Staying Fit & Avoiding Overtraining

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am a sophomore in highschool in my second year of crew and love it. I was wondering about staying in shape over the summer, and was

Spring Break Rowing Programs for High School Women (2010)

QuestionWhat rowing programs, for high school (sophomore) young women, are available during Spring break, March 31st - April 9th, 2010?  What ongoing

Ivy League Rowing Standards: Is a 7:38 2K Good Enough?

QuestionHi, I am a 511 sophomore in high school, and today I pulled a 7:38 on my 2K test. I would really love to go to an Ivy League university, and I was

Crew Erg Test Score Analysis: Is 9:13 Competitive for a Freshman?

QuestionI am a freshman girl and just tried out for crew.  Having never ergged before my 2000k score was 9:13 is this a competitive score? Do you thi

College Rowing Recruitment: A Junior's Guide to Contacting Coaches

QuestionHello, I am currently a high school junior and am beginning to look at colleges. I row for a competitive boathouse, but I have only been rowing co

Unaffiliated Rowing Participation in High School Regattas: Rules & Regulations

QuestionHi Al--I row for a local club and my school district does not offer a rowing team so I was wondering if I wanted to row at a scholastic event in my

Concept2 Rowing Score Analysis: Potential Performance Gains

QuestionHi there, I am a young female rower, 17 years of age, I have been rowing about a year and a half. My best 2k score is 8:07 I weighed 63 kilos at th

1000m Time Analysis for Prep School Track & Field

QuestionIm a 6-1, 177 lb high school freshman, and my 1000 meter time is 3:29. Is this a decent score at the prep school level? And if not, where should I

Optimizing Your 2K Erg Score: Avoiding Early Peaking

QuestionIve recently turned 17. still in our early season mode (low rate on 2ks) ive recently pulled a 6:59.2 on a 2k at a 25s/m with the damper on 8. I ma

Top Junior Rowing Programs in NYC & CT (Non-High School)

QuestionWhat are the top junior rowing programs in the New York/Connecticut area not associated with a high school.  Please let me know your source fo

Erg Times for 15-Year-Old Rowers: Analysis & Comparison

QuestionI am a 15 year old in Year 10 going into a senior in High school. I am a lightweight of about 65kg (or 144lbs) and I pull 7:10 on a 2k ergo, on my

Yale Lightweight Rowing Tryouts: Improving Your Erg Score

QuestionHello Mr. Pepper. I am a 59, 148lb high school senior with 4 years of rowing experience. I am also the captain of my schools crew team. I was rec

Rowing and Height: Can Shorter Rowers Succeed?

QuestionHas there ever been a successful rower that was 53 inches or shorter on any rowing team? AnswerHi Jennifer: While a women 5-3 or shorter may not b

2K Time Prediction: Can a Lightweight Row 7:40 by Junior Year?

QuestionHey! Im currently a novice sophomore girl. During winter season, I pulled an 8:10 erg score on my first test as a lightweight. Im now packing on s

Ivy League Rowing Scholarships: Financial Aid for Student-Athletes

QuestionMy daughter is a junior in high school. Her best 2k score is 7:13 and has competed and been  successful on a national level. Many Universities