Rowing Performance Update: 2K Time & Technique - Seeking Expert Advice

QuestionHi Mr. Pepper,    Around a year and half ago I wrote to you and received great information. This time I want to update myself and

Realistic Rowing Time Improvement: How Much Can a 16-Year-Old Shave Off Their Erg Time?

QuestionMy daughter, who is almost 59, 150lbs and a 16 year old soon to be sophmore, has only done fall rowing on the water (2 seasons).  This past wi

2K Rowing Time Expectations for 13-Year-Old Lightweight Female Rowers

QuestionHi! Im a thirteen year old girl and I weigh 111 pounds and I am 5 3. I am very curious to know what good 2K times are for my weight and height and

Optimizing Your Single Scull Race Start: Expert Tips & Sequences

QuestionWhat is the best racing start sequence for the Single scull? AnswerHi Jason: Interesting question.  99% of the questions I get is on how to l

Lightweight Rowing Scholarship Requirements: Achieve a 7:00+ Erg Score

QuestionHello, I am a 15 year old guy who has been high school rowing for 3 years now. I am 135 lbs and have an erg score of 7:14.4. I was wondering what e

Where to Buy Affordable Used Concept2 Rowers: A Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Mr. Pepper, I currently own a Spartan Sports Magnetic Rower that I got for $175 when I just started rowing. However, after about 8 months

College Rowing Admissions: Non-Lightweight Experience for Lightweight Potential

QuestionI meant to add this to my previous question: If I do go on to row lightweight in college, will they acknowledge the fact that although I havent wo

Hydration Strategies for Water Activities: Preventing Bathroom Urges

Questionit seems almost once a week when practice starts i end up needing to use the bathroom on the water, but will always need to hold it in. how can i s

Rowing Erg Scores for College Scholarships: A Guide

QuestionIm a 16 year old guy. I weigh about 180 lbs, and am 64. My erg score usually sits at a couple seconds over 7:00 for a 2k. I was wondering exactly h

Upper Body Strength Training for 2K Runners: A Teenager's Guide

QuestionHi Im 15 years old and 140 pounds and my 2k time is 7:47.6. Im average height at 58. My lower body is to my mind satisfactorily built. Im a thin p

Optimizing Recovery for Peak Performance: Pre & Between Finals - Expert Advice

QuestionHey Al- I have national championship finals tomorrow in 2 events with approximately 3 hours in between races. Both are equally important and compe

Improving Your 2000m Time: A Guide for High School Athletes

QuestionHey Im 15 years old (sophmore) I weigh 147 and my height is 511 I see all of these 14 year old kids saying there 2k times are at 6:55 while my time

1K Rowing Time for Novice Girls (12-16) - Is 4:21 Good?

Questioni am in a rowing summer camp with girls ages 12-16, we have been rowing for one month, and we are all novices who have never rowed before this we h

College Rowing: Height & Erg Score Expectations for Women

Questioni was just wondering what the average height and erg scores were for female lightweights interested in rowing in college. also, is there a site onl

College Rowing Recruiting: LW vs. HW - Advice & Team List

QuestionHi: My son is a rising Junior, 510, 155 lbs, with a 2K PR of 6:39.  He qualified for Nationals in the LW4 and 8 and his 8 did extremely well.

Women's Lightweight Rowing Programs: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHi there.  My daughter began rowing last year as an 8th grader (14 yrs old) in a strong local club program.  She is 58, 118 lbs. and has

Improving Your Rowing Erg Time: A Guide for 15-Year-Olds

QuestionI just turned 15 and weigh 187lbs. My best erg time is 6:36. If I was to improve this time what would be required of me? AnswerHi Martyn: Your 2K

Creatine Supplementation for Winter Training: Benefits & Considerations

QuestionIs creatine a good or bad idea to take while lifting and conditioning during the winter for the sprig season? AnswerHi Tom: Im not a big advocate

Recovery Time After a 6K Ergometer Test: Optimal Rest & Performance

QuestionQUESTION: How long should you wait between doing 6k erg tests? ANSWER: Hi David: A 6K test is grueling and your body will need some time to recove

College Rowing Recruitment: Addressing Declining Coach Interest

QuestionHi, I am a senior and I have rowed for 4 years and 3 summers. I have been successful on the water placing second at SRAAs in the 4+. And my 2k is 6