Posts Tagged ‘Masters Rowing’
How to keep rowing relevant. Example of how the Boat Race Organisation is adapting and leading our sport.
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 closure of Hammersmith Bridge at the halfway mark of the 6,800m course, forced the organisers to take radical action. The change in venue marks a…
Read MoreAnne-Marie Howald – Swiss Rowing Team Coach
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 U23 and Junior Squad. In 2018, Anne-Marie was awarded the “Swiss Olympic Coach Award” for the impressive achievements of the junior national team at the…
Read MoreWinter 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 the second wave hitting, and the onset of winter months ahead in the northern hemisphere, it’s important to be clear on how you will invest…
Read MoreWhy sodium is crucial to athletes performing at their best
Sharing an interesting article on why sodium is important for Masters Rowers to perform at our best. Original article by Andy Blow and medically reviewed by Dr Tamara Hew-Butler. Disclosure: Precision Hydration support subscribers to the Faster newsletter with 10% off all purchases. Why sodium is important Sodium plays a key role in how your…
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We’d like to suggest you consider the How To Create Your Annual Training Plan online course. It’s a proven, effective way to level up and prepare for the next season in your rowing calendar. This is a proven, effective and powerful way for you to plan out your training, understand where you are now, and…
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Bill Chambers
Read MoreTraining Update – Week 35 – 3 Weeks To Go!
Nice to have a recovery week. Time to recover from a big block of volume in the last two weeks, as well as to allow the body to ‘super-compensate’ and build on the hard work done. So in a recovery week I normally drop down to about 8-9 hours of volume, yet maintain the intensity.…
Read MoreTraining Update – Week 34 – 4 Weeks To Go!
Wow. What a big week,following a big week of both volume and the introduction of more high intensity. It’s always a fine balance of when to introduce high intensity, and how to introduce the intensity. I have found that I respond best to a 4-week block, two to three session a week is enough, and…
Read MoreFilippi F22 & Nelo R75 Perspective after 2-months
Rotsee, Luzern Switzerland 2020
Read MoreTraining Update – Week 31 – 7 Weeks to Target Race
Concept2 Dynamic Ergo WH Chambers 2020
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