Posts by whchambers
Analysis of Tokyo Olympics results
Analysis provided by expert guest contributor, Dr Valery Kleshnev, Biorow. Radical changes were observed in the race strategy, which is now much more even. The winners were among the slowest at the first 100-150m after start, but significantly faster than their competitors during the middle of the race. A strong cross-tail wind allowed for quick times…
Read More2022 Training Plans
New training plans for 2022 regatta are now available.
Read MoreWorkout of the week
Dr Dan Plews favourite interval session Dr Dan was the head physiologist at New Zealand Rowing, and responsible for designing the training sessions for the likes of the Kiwi Pair. 8 x 4 min at 103% to 105% of your Critical Power or in Zone 4 (93-95% of max heart rate) with 2 min recovery…
Read MoreWorkout of the week
In the gym Over head squats with a bucket of water in each hand. Fill the buckets with water, and do 4 x (8-10) squats without getting wet. Anne-Marie Boule, Swiss Rowing Federation Coach. Check out more from Anne-Marie in our podcast episode together by clicking here. On the water or ergo Strength endurance session.…
Read MoreObservations from the Final Olympic Qualifying Regatta and World Cup II – Lucerne, Switzerland
I am very lucky to live only 2 hours drive away from Lucerne and what the locals call ‘God’s Lake’ the Rotsee. So when World Rowing came to town, twice, it was a great opportunity to go and watch what the world’s best row, and share some observations from the two weekends of great racing.…
Read MoreWendy Miller’s experience at the Head of The Charles – Faster Podcast Episode
My guest today, is Wendy Miller, from Mosman Rowing Club in Sydney Australia. Wendy competed in the 2019 Head of The Charles regatta, and gained 3rd place in her first attempt in the single sculls event. I first met Wendy in 2019, as she was travelling through Europe on holidays on her way to Boston.…
Read MoreOlympian Tom Bishop’s experience at the Head of The Charles – Faster Podcast Episode
Excited to share my conversation with Tom Bishop, Olympian (1976) and multiple winner of the Head of The Charles Regatta (2017, 18, 19). Tom shares some amazing stories about his persistence in being selected in the quad, and the challenges he overcame to represent his country. Being coached by Mike Spracklin, and what it takes…
Read MoreLatest podcast episode – Head of The Charles Regatta with Blair Crawford (Chair) Board of Directors
Since its inception in 1965, The Head Of The Charles Regatta, also known as HOCR, is a rowing head race held on the penultimate complete weekend of October each year on the Charles River, which separates Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. I thought it would be interesting to find out from the organisers, and rowers, what…
Read MoreRecommended Reading List – Spring 2021
These are my most gifted and go to books that I recommend to others. Sports Books The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership, by Bill Walsh Advanced Rowing, by Charlie Simpson & Jim Flood Rowing Faster by Volke Nolte Advanced Rowing Biomechanics, By Valéry Kleshnev Challenging beliefs, Tim Noakes Healthy Intelligent Training,…
Read MoreShort conversation with Dr Charlie Simpson on Training Intensity & Nutrition
Faster podcast with Bill Chambers and Dr Charlie Simpson. 29 March 2021. Charlie is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Oxford Brookes University and well known for his publications on Rowing. The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing and Advanced Rowing.This Master Class, will present attendees with interesting information about the relationship between common…
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