Rebecca and Marlene discuss:

- How does cross training fit in? Pluses and cautions

- Force curves - common observations

- Listener Calls

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Timestamps to the show

06:00 This Past Week - what we've been doing to advocate for Masters Rowing

Marlene's coaching correspondence included an athlete who was under-performing and concerned about making progress. What time of day do you train? A busy schedule means you aren't getting enough sleep. You're tired. No wonder you're under-performing.

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Try to add 1 hour sleep a night so you get 7 not 6 hours. Take rest days during the week and do strength training.

Have a snack at work 3-4 pm and train at 5 pm when you get home. Then have a lighter dinner and eat a little later so you can get to bed by 11 pm not 12.30 am.

Rebecca's participating in the Pembroke Virtual Regatta doing 1100 meters four days in a row.

16:00 Scrimmage organisers if you would like to get a checklist ebook on how to organise, get in touch and we'll publish.

One Sporting World launch auction fund raiser for mental health - it's live now

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The Magic Wand survey - What is the #1 thing you want/need as a masters rower?

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21:00 Force Curve Analysis - common observations.

Last third of the drive is not symmetrical on the force curve - you are losing drive suspension

First part of the curve is very sharp - you are kicking the catch

25:00 How does cross training fit into masters rowing?

Include strength training - is it just aerobic or is it everything?

Strength is important - it sustains muscle mass and protein stimulus for both men and women

We don't insist you do cross training. Does it fit in your schedule? Variety helps alleviate boredom.

Be careful - if it isn't something you do regularly - the shock to your body can be tough bringing tissue fatigue and possible injury.

36:00 Listener calls - we want to know new topics you'd like to hear on the podcast.

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