Marlene talks to Hans Brunner and Dean Smith about erg racing | Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers.

https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast

Support this show with a donation

https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:35 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing Erg Racing Webinar announcement

03:00 Welcome to Hans Brunner, 71, and Dean Smith, 95, training partners

03:25 Hans tells about his rowing background and about being part of the first generation of masters rowers

08:30 The formation of their current erg training group

09:30 The importance of motivation from the group and having accountability partners

13:13 Dean Smith introduces himself

14:25 Dean started rowing at 80 at the Rocky Mountain Rowing Club

16:05 Dean tells about his first on the water experience in the boat, racing, and international competition

20:15 How Dean started erg racing

21: 55 Preparation for his world record row at the Huntsman World Senior Games

24:50 Dean trains every day; likes high intensity work

27:40 Dean’s warm up and how he paced his race

31:40 Importance of discipline in your race

33:50 The toughest part of the race

35:26 The start

36:55 Getting ready for Crash-B’s next

37:25 Dean’s tips for longevity in training

40:50 Importance of individual goals

42:20 Dean say coaching is key

42:45 The importance of rest

44:10 Dean says he is still learning at 95

Huntsman World Senior Games

(Indoor rowing results)

Oct 4, 2021 To Oct 16, 2021, St George, Utah (USA)

Hosted By: Huntsman World Senior Games

Dean Smith: First place, setting a new world record by more than 30 seconds in the 95-99 year-old lightweight men 2000m event, which earned him the Overall Championship award. In addition, Dean won gold in the 5000m event, held the previous day.