How to Improve Your 2000m Time: A Training Plan for High School Swimmers

QuestionHi I am a 15yo 127lbs 5ft7in male high school freshman novice. My current 2k is a 7:29.4, with states and then SRAA Nationals and not to mention th

Rowing Scholarships for Canadian Athletes: Ivy League Prospects

QuestionHey there, I am a highschool sophomore 510, 145lbs. My 2k erg score is 6:59 and I currently sit 7 seat in my Schools 8. My current average is 87% a

2K Rowing Time Analysis for Collegiate Novices

QuestionI am a novice in college 63 220 lbs my 2k time is 6:28.2 I have never rowed before this year and was wondering if my 2k time is good for novice, an

College Rowing Times: What 2K Time is Needed for Recruitment?

QuestionI am currently a junior oarsman and have been rowing for 3 years. I am 61 and 145lbs. My PR 2k this year is a 6:58. What 2k time do you have to pul

Lightweight Rowing Profile: Midwest Champions & National Competitor

QuestionI am a junior, 61, and 145lbs. I have rowed for three years. I stroked a Freshman and Novice 8+ my freshman year, taking 2nd and 1st place in the M

Rowing in College: Is It Possible for Shorter Athletes?

QuestionQUESTION: Im a female novice, junior in high school, 54, 140 lbs, 2k erg score is 7:52 (first one ever). Could I potentially row at an Ivy League s

Healthy Weight Management for Student-Athletes: A Rowing Perspective

QuestionHi, I am a Jr. B rower with my school in Canada. I am 61 and 143 pounds. My personal best erg time at the moment is a 7:04.6 and that was 3 months

Improving 2K Time: A Freshman Rower's Progress & Potential

QuestionHi, I am a freshmen in high school and just began rowing a couple of months ago. I am 6 feet tall and my weight usually floats around 160 pounds. I

Predicting Boat Race Times: Understanding Ergs and Rowing Performance

QuestionHi,if 2K ergo times are 7.58,7.59,8.20 and 8.30 what time should the boat pull in a coxed jnr quad  15 year old girls?Is there a formula one c

Mastering the Flying Start in Rowing: Technique & Strategy

QuestionHi, Ive been rowing for about 3 years and this season Ive been part of a successful Junior 4+ and our coach is preparing us for a time trial where

Achieve a 6:00 1500m Rowing Goal: Training & Strategy

QuestionIn about a month and a half, i have to pull a 1500 to get into a boat for summer season. Right now, Im a soph girl 135 pounds and pull an 8:10 for

Women Coxing Men's Rowing: Practices & Transitions

QuestionHi. I have two questions.  I know at the club level there are many girls coxing guy boats.  Is this practice common at the college level

Achieving a 7:50 2K Time: A Realistic Plan for Swimmers

QuestionI am a 5ft10 female, I am 150lbs.I am a freshmen, but this is my 3rd season. I just pulled a 7.56 on my last 2k. I really want to break 7.50 this s

Best Rowing Camps for High School Students: Find the Right Fit

QuestionMy daughter is a novice rower and would like to attend a reputable rowing camp this summer. She is 15 and a sophomore in H.S. Can you recommend a c

Rowing Recruitment for High School Athletes: Is D1 Possible?

QuestionQUESTION: My daughter is a Junior in high school.  She is 58.5 tall and is interested in rowing crew for a Div. 1 top school.  She has co

Rowing for Shorter, Lighter Athletes: Programs & Strategies

QuestionHello, My daughter is a junior and is very interested in rowing in college, but she is only 57 and 115 lbs, and is getting discouraged with the com

Optimizing 180-Degree Turns in Rowing: Strategy & Technique

QuestionI was wondering if you could advise on the best strategy to complete a tight, 180 degree turn in a head race while maintaining as much boat speed a

2K Rowing Time Assessment for Young Athletes: A Realistic Evaluation

QuestionHello Al, this year was my first season of crew, we only have a spring season and no prior training, so needless to say our crew team isnt super su

College Rowing Scholarships: A Guide for High School Rowers

QuestionQUESTION: Im a male rower in my junior year of high school (my third year rowing). Im currently 63, 150 lbs with a 75.25 inch wingspan. I row both

Achieve a Faster 4K: Steady State Splits for Lightweight Runners

QuestionHi! I currently have an 8:08 erg score (female soph lightweight novice). I would like to pull a 7:56 on my erg test in about a month The workouts m