Correcting Early Drive in Rowing: A Coach's Guide

QuestionHi, My coach keeps saying that I begin my drive before my blade is fully in the water so I waste a lot of my leg power.  I have tried very ha

Crew for College: Is It a Good Fit for You?

QuestionIm starting a novice crew camp, and Im wondering if crew would be a good sport for me(help getting into college and such) Im 17, a senior now in hi

Erg 2000m Time Prediction for Experienced Rowers - Concept2 Database Insights

QuestionI am a veteran rower 52 years old. 9 stone / 57 kg.  5foot 4 . small i know. would you be able to indicate what a 2000 m erg should take ,i ha

Lightweight vs. Heavyweight Crew: Advice for a New Swimmer

QuestionIm a College freshman(once the school year starts) and joined the crew team. I have 4 years of High school Cross Country and 4 years or hurdles and

Achieving Rowing Scholarship Goals: A Realistic 6:30 Target?

QuestionHello there! I found this page by luck, and I would love to hear an answer from you. I am going into grade 12 this year, and Ive been rowing for 3

Rowing Performance Assessment: 2000m & 5000m Erg - 59 Year Old

QuestionI am age 59. I took up rowing as a complete novice in a coxed 4 late last year. I am 5ft 5in tall and weigh 10 stone approx. Please could you give

Starting Rowing at 17: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionHi my names Katelyn and Im 17 years old.  Ive always been interested in rowing but never actually went through with it.  Is it too late f

College Rowing Scholarship: A Junior's Guide to Success

QuestionIm going into my junior year in highschool and what will be my third year of rowing. Im 65 and about 180-185 pounds last spring my 2k was 6 minutes

Optimal Weight for a 5'3" Collegiate Lightweight Rower

QuestionAs a rower at 53, I was wondering where my weight should be at for a lightweight rower competing at a collegiate level. I know that as a lightweigh

Rowing Times & Scholarship Requirements: A Guide for Aspiring Athletes

QuestionHello, I noticed you had quite a bit of knowledge on rowing and ergo times and was wondering if you could help me out with a few questions. I have

Lower Arm Pain in Rowers: Causes, Relief & Prevention

QuestionMy son Bram is 16 year old student and rows for his school. It has been a huge season with great success. They have the state championships in late

Rowing College in the US: A Lightweight Athlete's Guide for Canadian Students

QuestionQUESTION: A few questions...Im not sure who to ask about this in particular, but I live in Canada and Im quite certian I want to head to the US for

Walk-On Rowing Success: Overcoming Injury & Competing at an Ivy League School

QuestionHello, I just completed my first year of rowing as a walk-on at an Ivy League school. Unfortunately, I was sidelined for about 3 to 4 months with

Rowing with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Finding Comfortable Solutions

QuestionI am a very active 50 year old. Ive recently started indoor rowing using the concept II and absolutely love it. My problem is I have RA (rheumatoid

Naval Academy Rowing: A Guide for Aspiring Midshipmen

QuestionHi,     I am a sophomore at a high school renowned for rowing so we have a pretty good coaching staff. I want to go to the Na

Rowing Height Requirements for Female Athletes: College Recruitment & National Competition

QuestionMy 13 year old daughter just started rowing, alongside my 15 year old son.  He is 63.   She is 54, probably isnt finished growing, b

2000m Time Analysis: Is a 6:41 Good Enough for Harvard/Princeton?

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, i am just beginning my grade 10 year, and I have a 6:41 2k. Is my time good enough? I am aiming for a 6:15 by grade 12... Would a 6:1

Rowing Scholarship Goals: Achieving College Recruitment Success

QuestionI am currently a junior in high school and a varsity rower on the local clubs team. My best 2k was over the summer and was a 7:30. On the 7.5k that

Understanding Rowing Performance & Height: A Personalized Analysis

QuestionHi Al, Im 53, 27 yrs old and 122 lbs. My best 2k erg score is 9:31 and after that Im exhausted. I cant fathom going any faster than that. I do admi

Can a 24-Year-Old of Average Height & Weight Still Excel in Rowing?

QuestionI was a rower at a university in the southeast for 3 1/2 years.  I placed well in head and sprint races during my years and I have recently gr