Can You Still Excel in Rowing? College Recruitment Potential

QuestionI am currently in grade 10 and I started rowing this summer. I am athletic (I played soccer for 10 years before rowing) and I am 57 and 135lbs. I

Rowing Training & Weight Loss: A 33-Year-Old's Journey to Lightweight Competition

QuestionHello I am in my second year of university. I am 33 years old (yes I know I am older then most since I am making a career change) and I am in my

Rowing Progress: 2km Erg Test & National Goals - Am I on Track?

QuestionI started rowing for the first time in my life 3 months ago. I just turned 19 last month and I joined one of the cities rowing teams. I am aiming a

2K20 2K2K Time Analysis: Is 7:24 Good for a 6'4

QuestionIm in my second season of crew Im 160 pounds 64 and i pull a 7:24 2k is that ok? AnswerHi Henry: I dont know how old you are, which factors in to

How to Improve Your Rowing 2K Time: A Training Plan

QuestionIm in my sophomore year I just finished my fall season but wont be rowing winter since I row with a club and I cant afford winter season. My 2k ri

Rowing vs. Baseball: Is an Erg a Good Option for a High School Runner?

Questionim a freshman in high school, at 57 and 130 lbs and i pulled a 2:05.9(PR) split on my most recent (and 2nd ever)5k. i want to know if i should row

1K Rowing Time Analysis: Is Your Son's Time Reasonable?

QuestionI have a 14y 8m 76kg 62 son who just did his first ergo as part of the start of a school rowing program.  He has a strong swimming background

Rowing Times Analysis: Dallas Rowers & National Comparisons

QuestionHi Al, I live in Dallas and since I have not grown up with rowing like in the east/west coast I have not been as fully aclimated to rowing. I am a

College Rowing Recruitment for Lightweight Rowers: Programs & Requirements

QuestionIm currently a junior in highschool, I have around a 3.9 GPA, i have been rowing for about a year, i have an erg score (at altitude denver) of 8:1

Optimizing Body Composition for Rowing: Fat Loss & Muscle Gain

QuestionHi, I am currently a male sophmore in highschool, I weight 138ish pounds and Im 5ft 8. Im looking to lose around 5 pounds of fat before I really s

Improving 2K Time & College Rowing Recruitment: A Realistic Assessment

QuestionI am a sophomore in high school completing my novice year, after rowing spring summer and fall. My current 2k time is a 7:44, but I have been consi

College Rowing Strength Training Program: Preparing for OCU

QuestionHi Al, I am going to be rowing for Oklahoma City University next fall, I have already been accepted/admitted, and have been in close contact with

Rowing College Opportunities for Lightweight Rowers: A Profile

Questionhi there, I am Brazilian, I have been rowing for 3 years now, I am a lightweight 157lb and 57, I have 6:43 on my 2k erg, I have been competing seri

Realistic Rowing Time Goals for a 52-Year-Old Beginner

QuestionI am 52 years old and am classified as a veteran heavyweight (62, 217 pounds) for the CRASH B Sprints.  I  started rowing indoors 3 wee

College Rowing Scholarships: Funding & Early Offers - Advice for Parents

QuestionMy daughter is a sophomore rower - 2K 7.34 6K 24.21  She attended Jr Nat Dev Camp in New London.  Her 2K time is from the end of freshman

Rowing Eligibility for Graduate Students with No Prior Experience

QuestionQUESTION: Hey I am currently a senior in college and have no rowing experience. I am interested in rowing when I attend graduate school. Is this a

6K Rowing Time Analysis: Performance Insights for a Top Canadian Program Athlete

QuestionHey, I was wondering what I look like on a larger scale, I row with a group of guys who win Canadian Schoolboys consistently and we are considered

Compression Gear for Rowing: Benefits & Training Use

QuestionHi, I was wondering whether buying compression gear, specifically L/S tops, would be beneficial to OTW training or post-row recovery.  Could

Predicting Your 2K Time: Analysis of Rowing Performance

QuestionQUESTION: Hey there! Say I am a senior 135 pound girl, 58 with two years rowing experience.. I pull 2:05s/2:04s on 3x10 minute pieces at a 26 wit

Rowing Goals: Lightweight vs. Heavyweight & Sub-7 Time Realistic?

Question Body condition before Hi. I started rowing exactly 1 mounth ago, but have a good background in many other sports, including xc skiing and cycli