Analyzing Your Rowing Erg Score: A Guide for Young Rowers

QuestionI am 15 years old (first time rower), 157-160 pounds, and Im 511-6. My last 2k erg time is 7:25 (I only took 2 so far). Is that a good time? Also

College Rowing Scholarships for Tall, Strong Athletes | Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: Im a junior in high school, Im 6 feet and two inches tall, and average 190 pounds. I have a wingspan of 77 inches and row port. I have ne

Preventing Oar Digging in Sweep Rowing: Tips for Young Rowers

QuestionHey-- Im a 16 year old lightweight rower and have the problem of burying my oar too deep in the water (sweep rowing). Do you have any tips on how

Lightweight Rowing for College: A Junior's Path to the Ivies

QuestionQUESTION: I am a male junior, 511 155 lbs. I started erging in December and I actually really enjoyed it. I now row for my school team and enjoy it

Schuylkill River Rowing: Is Lane 6 a Disadvantage?

QuestionIs lane 6 on the Schuylkill River really a disadvantage? For example if six 5:00 pulling crews were to race, would lane 6 end up losing because of

Overcoming Pre-2K Race Anxiety: Strategies for Calmness

QuestionHey- I am always nervous before a 2k..not like a little nervous but so nervous that it keeps me up at night. Do you have any ideas that could help

Achieving a Top Heavyweight Rowing Program: Requirements & Strategies

QuestionHi, I am a 62 boy, (~160 lbs for lightweight weigh-ins at the moment, but I have cut from ~170 and could most likely put on more in the coming year

Rowing 2k Time Analysis: Is 8:33 Good for College?

QuestionHi, Im a 16 year old in my second year of rowing. I average at about 130 pounds and I was wondering if my 2k time, 8:33, is any good compared to th

Rowing Scholarship Potential: 2K Time Analysis & Recruitment Advice

QuestionIm a sophomore girl in high school, weigh about 168 at 59, and have a 2k score of 7:20. I was wondering, could I be recruited for these scores? An

Rowing Weight & Nutrition for Lightweight Rowers: A Guide for Second-Year Athletes

QuestionHey, What is the average 2k for lightweight girls in their second year of rowing? Im a sophomore. Does the short, heavy-ish for their size lightwe

Optimizing Your Rowing 2K Time: Weight Training & Strategy

QuestionQUESTION: Im a novice rower in college and Im 58, 145 lbs. My 2k is 6:58 and I have a lot of room to improve because Ill start weight training this

Lightweight Rowing Performance & Training Advice for High School Athletes

QuestionHi, Im in my second spring season,Im 16 511,142 pounds. On my last 2k I pulled a 7:08. I wanted to know where i stack up compared to other highsch

College Rowing Prospects: Can You Make UNC-Chapel Hill?

QuestionI am a 1 season rower-junior in high school with a 7:35 2k. How much would I need to improve before the end of the season to row at a school like U

Rowing Scholarship at Cambridge University: Is Your 2K Time Competitive?

QuestionHi, I want to get a rowing scholarship to Cambridge University. I am a freshman girl. I am 56 and about 120 lbs. My 2k is 7:19. Im from the US so i

Lightweight Rowing Scholarships: Eligibility & College Options

QuestionHi! :) Im a sophomore in florida and im at my third year of rowing. I weigh about 115 pounds and im 57. My last erg score was an 8:18.8 . I really

Achieving a Sub-7 Minute Rowing Erg Score: A Guide for College Scholarships

QuestionHey, im 15, 58, 140lbs and have been rowing for 2 years, and have also won a junior boys state championship. I did a 2k erg a week or so ago and go

2K Time Improvement & College Rowing Prospects for High School Athletes

QuestionHello, Im a sophomore novice woman in HS who weighs 170 lbs and is 59.  The  second 2k test I did, I went 7:55. I was wondering what time

US Rowing Scholarships for High School Athletes: A Realistic Outlook

QuestionI am a 14 year old rowing my first season. My erg time was  7:07 for 2K. Currently 61 tall and about 195 lbs. I live in Canada and am curious

College Rowing Scholarship Timeline for High School Athletes

QuestionIm 17 and a junior in high school.  My grades and ACT are above average.  Im 57 and weigh 145.  I started rowing last spring and am

Rowing Scholarship Potential: Assessment & Advice for College Athletes

QuestionHi I am currently a sophomore high school rower on the port side. I am 62 and 188 pounds and I recently pulled a 6:33 2k. My gpa is a 3.6 and I wou