Overcoming Overtraining for Masters Rowers: Performance & Recovery

QuestionHi Al, Have just competed in The Australian Masters Games in the 500m and 1000m events, but, apparently due to overtraining (Started feeling very t

Erg Blisters: Prevention and Relief for College Rowers

QuestionHi, Im a novice on a college crew, and so I went from no rowing to lots of rowing in a short span of time.  I have a recurrent problem when I

College Rowing Prospects: Assessing Varsity Potential for a Top Athlete

QuestionMy sons name is a Sr. all county football player, who found a new love and respect for the art of rowing this year. He is 63 220 zero fat and rippe

Rowing Scholarship Prospects for High School Students in Canada

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Al, im currently a freshman in highschool who has been rowing for 2 years. My 2k erg time is 7:18, and i was curious what am i looki

Rowing for Small & Heavyweight Athletes: Optimizing Performance & Health

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, My son is a 16 year old sophomore, is 63 and 162#.  He has been rowing for about 6 months and had a successful indoor season as

Henley Rowing Selection: Should You Try Out?

QuestionHi, Ive been rowing for just over a year. Im still in the novice crew but did a 2k test last week in a time of 7:53.3. Im female, 5ft 7 and 68kg.

College Rowing Potential: Assessing Your Prospects

QuestionHi, I am currently a junior in high school, 63 and weigh 180 lbs. My  2k score at the end of last year was 6:55 and intend to bring it into th

Indoor Rowing for Runners: Assessing Your Potential & Joining a Team

QuestionI am a 36 year old mom of three, about 132 lbs and 55.  Ive been a local competitive runner for a few years and recently decided to do some in

Understanding Power-to-Weight Ratio for 2k Rowing Tests | Expert Advice

QuestionI have been rowing for 18 months and, with regards to a 2k test, my coach likes to talk about the power-to-weight ratio. Im a 511 female weighing 1

Optimizing for the Guatemalan National Team's 6k Water Test: A Strategy Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi: I am the father of two candidates to the Guatemalan National Team and this sunday they have to pull a 6k water test they have bothe

Lightweight Rowing Scholarships: A Realistic Outlook for Varsity Rowers

QuestionIm a sophomore girl, 53 and 126 lbs. My first 2k as a freshman was 9:00.2 and my most recent 2k is a 7:57.2. Im very involved in my schools rowing

Can a Man Cox a Women's College Crew Team? Scholarship Info

QuestionI was wondering if it was possiable for a man to cox for a womens college team and if so would there be any oppertunity for a scholorship? Answer

Should a 15-Year-Old Rower Continue? Performance Analysis & Advice

QuestionHey, I am a 15 year old novice rower, and I am question whether I should continue rowing due to the following reasons. I weigh about 145 lbs, I am

Rowing Height & Potential: Can 6'1" Achieve Higher-Level Success?

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am a freshman in college and just started rowing. I have a 6:41 erg time for my second 2k and I am 190-195 lbs at 185 cm (61). If I

Balancing Rowing & Academics: College Prep for Student-Athletes

QuestionMy daughter rows for Oakland Strokes.  Shes 510 and fit. I worry about her being able to keep up academically.  She is a jr in high schoo

Improve Your Rowing 2K Time: Tips for Novice Rowers

QuestionQUESTION: Currently, I am a sophomore in high school, this is my first year rowing, I am 65, 175lbs, and can only pull a 6:57 on a 2k! We current

College Rowing: Should Your Son Consider Coxswain?

QuestionQUESTION: My Son is a Junior in highschool and loves crew.  His 2K is 7:23, he is 5.7 and 128 lbs.  He has been the 1st seat on the 2V an

Navigating College Rowing: A Freshman's Experience at a D-I School

QuestionWhat are 2k times like for a college freshman (heavyweight or lightweight) at a D-I school? AnswerHi Tom: Tricky question.  Technically, ther

Starting a Coaching Career: Advice for Aspiring Rowing Coaches

QuestionHi, Im a four-year collegiate rower/coxswain who isnt ready to leave crew behind.  I really want to get into coaching as a part-time thing--ho

Navigating Uneven Rowing Team Logistics: Addressing Inconsistent Practice Schedules

QuestionThis is my first year on a competitive masters rowing team.  I am very frustrated because every time there is an odd number of rowers and some