Keeping Faith & Keeping It Real. The Stockdale Paradox
As all around the world, lives are turned upside down by Corona Virus, and as families around the world are hunkering down to stand-firm in the face of the second…
Author: whchambers
Why do so many elite cyclists have a background in rowing?
Endurance Training, High Performance Sport Articles, Polarised Training, Training
And what can we learn from the way rowers train? Former head of high performance at British Rowing Mark Homer offers his expert guidance. Original article published on Cycling Weekly, December…
Ordering a new Filippi in 2021
Equipment, Masters Rowing, Rowing Faster
Over the last 12-months, I have tried out different boat brands, (check out the Filippi vs Nelo article) and always come back to Filippi for shear speed, performance, quality of…
Strength Training For Masters Rowers
Masters Rowing, Strength Training, Training
Interview with James Goodwin, Head of physical performance and science for the Swiss Rowing Federation. James is responsible for ensuring the Swiss Team are strong and fit, to train and…
What’s Your Role In Meetings?
Business Strategy, Mindset, Sharing
Timely lessons from the CEO of Spotify, Daniel Ek, on how to be a more effective leader in meetings. As I am spending more time in virtual meetings, I’m reflecting…
How to keep rowing relevant. Example of how the Boat Race Organisation is adapting and leading our sport.
Business Transformation, Racing, Sharing
Most will now be aware, that the 2021 Boat Races, will take place on the River Cam in Ely. After a combination of factors, including the COVID pandemic, and the…
Always training in the middle can be costly. In fact, it can cost you your season and possibly your health.
Aerobic Foundation, Endurance Training, Heart Rate, Masters Rowing, Polarised Training, Training, Training Plan
We are aerobic beings, and your basic aerobic capacity plays a major role in performing at your best, especially when it comes to training and racing. Unfortunately, a common mistake many Masters Rowers (and other…
Anne-Marie Howald – Swiss Rowing Team Coach
Mindset, Podcast Episodes, Racing, Rowing Faster
Anne-Marie Howald is well know in the rowing world, having represented Switzerland at the 1987 & 88 World Championships as a lightweight, and now as the Head Coach of the…
Winter Training – Next 3-Months Training? What’s Your Plan?
Around the world, local regattas are being cancelled, and we are all looking forward to when we will be able to get out on the water and race again. With…
Recovery Techniques For Athletes (Masters Rowers)
Masters Rowing, Rest & Recovery, Sleep
Original article written by Dr Shona L Halson, Department of Physiology, Australian Institute of Sport, and re-posted with permission. Image, Mark Sisson 2020. High performance sport and the importance of successful performances have…