Ordering a new Filippi in 2021

By whchambers | 12/19/2020

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 build, and style. Over the course of the last 3-years, I’ve enjoyed success with the F22, and planned to simply continue. Then David Filippi shared…

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Faster Podcast – Conversation with Istvan Nemeth – Bont Rowing

By whchambers | 10/26/2020

In this episode I connect with Istvan (Steven) Nemeth of Bont Rowing. Istvan, is a masters rower and cyclist, Director at Bont Cycling & Bont Rowing, workaholic, designer of Bont Cycling and Bont Rowing shoes. Bont Rowing is committed to producing the world’s best rowing shoes. Built around innovation, research and passion for the sport…

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Things I’m testing out

By whchambers | 09/03/2020

Precision Hydration: So after a whole heap of time sweating on ergos and bike ergs over the lock down period, I started to do some research on hydration and the impact on both training and racing performance. I came across a company called ‘Precision Hydration’ via a sports science podcast, and I just did their…

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Avoid a pain in the ass.

By whchambers | 08/30/2020

I use and recommend this seat-pad for rowing and especially on the ergo. The ProW seat pad developed by Olympic and World Champion rowers, with Citius Remix in Denmark. This seat pad has an innovative shape that relieves bottom/ass pain, helps you to sit tall at the finish of the stroke and assists in the…

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THE DAY BEFORE RACE DAY

By whchambers | 10/04/2019

Being fresh with good form before a race is important – you need to get your mind and body primed and ready to race. The primary goal in the final day before a race is to prime the body to perform at its peak level. Making sure all the body’s interconnected systems are functioning as…

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