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By Rebecca CaroeSports
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  • Faster Masters Rowing Radio 24 June 2021
    Troubleshooting - body sequencing | Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.
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    Timestamps
    03:00 This past week - Learn to row classes; Peer to Peer Coaching Clinics and new masters at Knowlton Rowing Club
    08:00 Gardening and rowing - over use injuries.
    12:00 Troubleshooting body sequencing. Video first so you know what you're doing
    13:00 The recovery - know the sequence you want. Arms - body - slide.
    Feeling unstable when putting the blades in the water.
    Setting the body angle - twice or once?
    Moving up the slide "like an accordion"
    17:00 The power phase - the sequence is legs - back - arms.
    Only use each body part once per stroke.
    Drills to emphasise the sequence - Legs only rowing; legs and backs; legs back and arms. Then blend them together.
    24:00 Legs only drill. Blades on the water reinforces the horizontal power - level handles.
    Mark the blade shaft 40 cms up from where the blade joins the shaft. Use white tape and use this as a marker to ensure the blade isn't too deep.
    29:00 Blade depth while stationary - check it.
    The slope of the oars to the water matters and is affected by boat depth in the water.
    40:00 Finish at the xiphoid process - demonstrates the oarlocks are set at the correct height.
    47 min
  • Faster Masters Rowing Radio 17 June 2021
    Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.
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    Timestamps
    01:15 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing.
    Row2K.com article
    https://www.row2k.com/features/5576/The-Masters-Regatta-Lineup-Puzzle--Tactics-for-Selecting-Masters-Lineups-for-Regattas/
    07:00 World Cup 3
    09:00 Carrying boats - should we expect everyone to carry their weight or are boats too heavy for older women? How much does 1 person's share of the boat weight? Functional strength for rowing requirement is to do 30 lbs overhead press.
    Menopausal women can gain strength as can all humans of whatever age.
    Rowing culture - share how we do things round here.
    21:00 Troubleshooting blade parallels. How much can be adjusted with boat set-up and how much is about athlete height / arms / torso / leg dimensions?
    You do not all have to be rigged the same way.
    Use all available adjustments to get the blades parallel.
    58-60cm behind the pin in sweep
    30 - 35 degrees from the pin in sculling (or 1-1.5 fist widths between the handles at the finish).
    26:00 Slip at the catch also affects catch parallels.
    Compared to rowing it in this is also very challenging to improve and overcome.
    The rule for making parallels adjustments
    FIRST equipment
    SECOND rigging
    THIRD bladework
    32:00 Rowing with someone physically stronger than yourself.
    Adapt both of your strokes to meet in the middle. Try to blend based on your capabilities.
    Look at loading on the foot stretcher.
    35:00 Use a pen and paper to work out the angles at the catch.
    38:00 Taper to race week - take a rest day.
    Taking good rest makes good sense - train on the same frequency as normal, but do less work. Your pain tolerance reduces if you aren't rested.
    43 min
  • Faster Masters Rowing Radio 10 June 2021
    Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.
    Watch live as we discuss.
    Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.
    - Focus on leg drive
    - Testing what to test and how
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    Timestamps
    03:00 This Past Week - we are surveying our newsletter subscribers. Check your email for the link.
    11:00 The leg drive - strongest muscles. Common sequential flaws - your legs are stronger than your back.
    Horizontal leg drive compared to a body lift which is vertical.
    14:45 Be patient with the leg drive. Put the blade in the water correctly.
    Lack of stability causes some people to rush the leg drive and blade placement.
    16:30 Novices - learn the leg drive first.
    RowingChat Caryn Davies interview talks about the drive. Pressure on the blade, footstretcher and handles should al be the same.
    https://rowing.chat/caryn-davies/
    19:30 Shooting the slide, missing water and shoulder lifting are all explained by tactile feedback of these 3 pressures (blade, footstretcher and handles).
    21:00 Row with half the crew sitting easy or with a bungee.
    30:00 What to test and how.
    Testing can be equipment, physiology, fitness and boat speed.
    First decide what you want to learn about.
    Then pick a protocol - how you will test.
    32:00 How Concept2 tests oar designs. Fixed protocol - always the same.
    33:30 Testing on the water - use the sane markers all the time.
    38:30 Sub-maximal testing on the erg - you don't need to taper before testing.
    48 min
  • Camilla Hadland
    Being a race commentator for World Rowing and the Olympics Camilla is the latest to join the team.
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    The Rowing Directory updates
    https://rowing.chat/retailer/
    Timestamps
    02:00 Camilla's background in rowing - British Rowing Junior representative.
    03:15 Stratford on Avon rowing and gold medal at Junior World Championships
    06:30 The competition to find new commentators in 2018. Sarasota Worlds race videos - the Womens 8 was a close, pacey final. Build tension and momentum through the race. The LM1x race included a capsize.
    11:50 Linz regatta a crew raced into the launch. Peter O'Hanlon the tower announcer for World Rowing.
    14:30 My style for commentary - I like backstories of athletes. Martin Cross knows everyone and who's coaching whom.
    Martin on Rowing Chat https://rowing.chat/martin-cross-rowing-commentator/
    17:00 Robert Treharne Jones' correct pronunciations for names
    Robert on Rowing Chat https://rowing.chat/robert-treharne-jones/
    20:00 Working for World Rowing. World cup 1 in Belgrade, This year the Shanghai World Champs. The sound engineers and producers are amazing.
    25:00 Pronunciation - Swiss LM2x Roman Roeoesli
    31:00 Funny moments - HWR academic 8s final
    36:30 Tokyo - we were confirmed last year.
    38:00 The future - I had oped for the Olympics in Paris - this came early. HOCR in person would be great. I did the virtual regatta last year. I enjoy coastal rowing and the Beach Sprints - they're very showbiz.
    46:00 Connect with Camilla on Twitter https://twitter.com/CamillaHadland
    48 min
  • Faster Masters Rowing Radio 3 June 2021
    Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.
    - Racing [The Faster Five]
    - What you can learn from your puddles
    Sponsors
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    https://rowing.chat/retailer/
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    Timestamps
    03:25 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing. Video Reviews.
    Peer to Peer coaching clinics.
    11:00 The Faster Five - foundational document about masters rowing. Understand all these and you will progress rapidly, Racing is one of them.
    https://fastermastersrowing.com/faster-five/
    14:00 Why moving faster than your race pace is important.
    18:30 Practicing high turnover strokes.
    The "Rowing Down Hill" drill - keep going as long as your boat goes faster. Stop when it doesn't.
    21:10 Half slide accelerations. Go up 2 points in rate between 4-6 times.
    Don't think, just move.
    26:00 Stretches for low back tightness.
    Do a dynamic warm up on land.
    Sun salutes (yoga); Child pose after rowing.
    Do you need mobility? What's causing the tightness?
    30:00 What can you learn from your puddles?
    Dennis Cameron says "sometimes you do puddle-less rowing"
    33:00 Puddles should be tight and swirly, concentrated with no splash.
    Puddle killers include splashy exits with water dripping off the shaft.
    Mounded up water versus a hollow behind the spoon - keeping good pressure
    Moving the boat past the blade.
    Pulling vocabulary may not be helpful as it causes rip in the puddle.
    Adrian Ellison (Olympic gold medal coxswain) watched live and has great advice.
    40:00 Distance between puddles. Distance Per Stroke = DPS.
    Listen to your releases.
    Check for corrugation of the oar in the water.
    42:15 What causes rip in the rowing stroke? Is the athlete working pressure towards the blade?
    Keep the water block solid and don't over-work the water.
    48:30 Combine your exercises at half slide and rowing down hill with watching your puddles - what do you see?
    52 min
  • Faster Masters Rowing Radio 27 May 2021
    Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.
    - Rowing Gloves yes or no?
    - Pin spacers how high?
    - Water or sports drinks in the boat?
    Sponsors
    The Rowing Directory updates
    https://rowing.chat/retailer/
    H2Row shoes that fit, Scullr GPS Rowing Computer, Rubini Jewellers
    Support this show with a donation
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    Timestamps
    Listener Questions answered
    01:00 This past week we have been supporting masters rowing by hosting the Racing Starts Challenge. If you missed it, you can still get all the webinar recordings here
    https://fastermastersrowing.com/register/vip/
    05:00 Funny animal stories from rowers
    16:00 Do rowing gloves work or is it faster to develop callouses?
    22:30 Should you opt for a higher pin height using spacers unless the water is flat?
    Your oar goes to the centre of gravity. If you are high, your hands are higher than your centre of gravity.
    Set at the correct height you shouldn't have to change rigging - altering the rigging doesn't help rough water rowing.
    https://fastermastersrowing.com/how-to-row-in-rough-water/
    26:00 Thoughts about carrying water or a sports drink in the boat
    Rebecca interviewed Dr Stacy Sims who says you should get your calories from food and your hydration from water. Water gives best absorption with a teaspoon of maple syrup and a pinch of salt. The glucose base absorbs better into the body than fructose.
    https://rowing.chat/dr-stacy-sims-sporting-women-are-not-small-men/
    Go by your thirst. It's a good habit to have water with you in the boat.
    32:30 How do you determine stroke versus bow in a double scull?
    Be flexible. The best combination is the one that makes you go fastest for the race you are training for. Try switching seats. You need a good mindset in the stroke seat.
    43:40 How to keep your muscles warm during a long wait before the start of a race?
    Wear more clothes - a light down jacket is good.
    Try to do things to move - loop around if you can.
    Tapotement - gentle vibration stimulation of your muscles. "rapid and repeated striking of the body as a technique in massage."
    53 min
  • Fasters Masters Rowing Radio 13 May 2021
    Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe are joined by Volker Nolte & Wolfgang Fritsch to discuss their brand new Masters Rowing book.
    Sponsors
    The Rowing Directory updates
    https://rowing.chat/retailer/
    H2Row shoes that fit, Scullr GPS Rowing Computer, Rubini Jewellers
    Support this show with a donation
    https://fastermastersrowing.com/register/podcast-supporter/
    Tinestamps
    04:00 Racing Starts Challenge sign up details
    11:00 Wolfgang Fritsch and Volker Nolte's backgrounds in rowing - rowing coaches are easier to convince of things if you are also a coach
    20:30 The message of the book, “Masters Rowing” is to enjoy rowing.
    Buy the book https://amzn.to/2Saikeq
    22:30 the 6 aspects of ageing
    Chronological
    Functional
    Biological
    Psychological
    Social
    Training
    Understand how each is different and how you are placed. Biological isn’t the same as chronological - you may feel different or you may not.
    28:40 How does rowing help successful ageing? The book addresses the ageing process and how to make your life better.
    34:00 Warm up strategies for masters - as you age you need more warm up. Body function changes and the blood capillaries become tighter and less flexible so blood flow is inhibited.
    36:30 One key recommendation for rigging as you age.
    Use shorter oars. Adjust the rigging to suit the athletes.
    Adapt training intensity to suit too.
    Supplementary training and technique changes.
    The traditional gig boats are good for learning to row, as are coastal boats.
    Your perception of load changes too as you age.
    40:00 Marlene’s club has different size and weight boats and adding pontoons as people learn helps.
    42:00 Crew boats add a whole level of fun. Volker recommends variety - crew boats rowing on both sides. Try to challenge people a bit and push your function a bit.
    46:00 At what age do you see the biggest drop in performance?
    Do we lose more in age than we can add in training?
    Adjust your focus - you can still improve your skills at any age.
    51:00 There are examples of training plans and how to write your own components in the book. Speed, power and endurance.
    53:00 Learning to row is a fun adventure. It’s not a military exercise.
    A well rigged boat is important.
    Don’t use detailed positioning explanations - give the athletes an idea of the whole movement.
    56:50 Children learn by trying. For adults, when they ask about something, give them advice. Don’t formalise the learning. Trust the coordination of the athlete.
    The basic rowing movement isn’t difficult. Rowing becomes difficult when you want to go fast.
    59:00 Volker’s podcast with Joe de Leo. Learning to row - do it organically.
    There is no carry-over from erg to boat. The brain does not recognise it as the same thing.
    1:03:00 Do you recommend sweep rowers to swap sides - yes It helps learn different movements and also swapping seats is a good learning.
    1 hr 11 min
  • Faster Masters Rowing Radio 6 May 2021
    Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.
    - Improving the connection of your feet to the boat
    - Soft tissue work (massage) and mobility
    - running a weekend camp
    Sponsors
    The Rowing Directory updates
    https://rowing.chat/retailer/
    H2Row shoes that fit, Scullr GPS Rowing Computer, Rubini Jewellers
    Support this show with a donation
    https://fastermastersrowing.com/register/podcast-supporter/
    Timestamps CONTENT From this show
    07:00 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing.
    Save the Date! We are hosting a webinar on 18 - 20th May focused on Racing Starts. Watch out for our newsletter for details.
    16:30 Improving foot connection in the boat.
    Mobility and flexibility is important
    Foot arch and fascia are stretched.
    Reflexology - total body effect.
    On the erg you can massage your feet yourself.
    20:00 Flushing your calf muscles with a rolling pin
    Habit stacking - a useful skill for rowing lifestyle
    22:30 Gripping with your toes inside your rowing shoes to add engagement at the catch
    Add pressure on the feet at the catch and the palm of your hand.
    24:30 Put your foot on a towel on the floor. Grip it to crunch it up with your toes.
    This is a plantar fasciitis exercise.
    Rock your hips to flex your toes.
    34:00 Running a weekend camp at your club
    A little extra focus
    Video review
    Spend time with your colleagues
    Kick off on Friday night with a pot luck supper - everyone brings a plate of food.
    Guest coach with a technique focus.
    42:00 Drills to focus on
    Video angle to shoot from for good rowing video analysis.
    Improve the drills as a focus for the whole weekend.
    46 min
  • Faster Masters Rowing Radio 6 May 2021
    Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.
    - Improving the connection of your feet to the boat
    - Soft tissue work (massage) and mobility
    - running a weekend camp
    Sponsors
    The Rowing Directory updates
    https://rowing.chat/retailer/
    H2Row shoes that fit, Scullr GPS Rowing Computer, Rubini Jewellers
    Support this show with a donation
    https://fastermastersrowing.com/register/podcast-supporter/
    Timestamps CONTENT From this show
    07:00 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing.
    Save the Date! We are hosting a webinar on 18 - 20th May focused on Racing Starts. Watch out for our newsletter for details.
    16:30 Improving foot connection in the boat.
    Mobility and flexibility is important
    Foot arch and fascia are stretched.
    Reflexology - total body effect.
    On the erg you can massage your feet yourself.
    20:00 Flushing your calf muscles with a rolling pin
    Habit stacking - a useful skill for rowing lifestyle
    22:30 Gripping with your toes inside your rowing shoes to add engagement at the catch
    Add pressure on the feet at the catch and the palm of your hand.
    24:30 Put your foot on a towel on the floor. Grip it to crunch it up with your toes.
    This is a plantar fasciitis exercise.
    Rock your hips to flex your toes.
    34:00 Running a weekend camp at your club
    A little extra focus
    Video review
    Spend time with your colleagues
    Kick off on Friday night with a pot luck supper - everyone brings a plate of food.
    Guest coach with a technique focus.
    42:00 Drills to focus on
    Video angle to shoot from for good rowing video analysis.
    Improve the drills as a focus for the whole weekend.
    46 min
  • Faster Masters Rowing Radio 6 May 2021
    Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.
    - Improving the connection of your feet to the boat
    - Soft tissue work (massage) and mobility
    - running a weekend camp
    Sponsors
    The Rowing Directory updates
    https://rowing.chat/retailer/
    H2Row shoes that fit, Scullr GPS Rowing Computer, Rubini Jewellers
    Support this show with a donation
    https://fastermastersrowing.com/register/podcast-supporter/
    Timestamps CONTENT From this show
    07:00 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing.
    Save the Date! We are hosting a webinar on 18 - 20th May focused on Racing Starts. Watch out for our newsletter for details.
    16:30 Improving foot connection in the boat.
    Mobility and flexibility is important
    Foot arch and fascia are stretched.
    Reflexology - total body effect.
    On the erg you can massage your feet yourself.
    20:00 Flushing your calf muscles with a rolling pin
    Habit stacking - a useful skill for rowing lifestyle
    22:30 Gripping with your toes inside your rowing shoes to add engagement at the catch
    Add pressure on the feet at the catch and the palm of your hand.
    24:30 Put your foot on a towel on the floor. Grip it to crunch it up with your toes.
    This is a plantar fasciitis exercise.
    Rock your hips to flex your toes.
    34:00 Running a weekend camp at your club
    A little extra focus
    Video review
    Spend time with your colleagues
    Kick off on Friday night with a pot luck supper - everyone brings a plate of food.
    Guest coach with a technique focus.
    42:00 Drills to focus on
    Video angle to shoot from for good rowing video analysis.
    Improve the drills as a focus for the whole weekend.
    46 min

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Rowing Chat is the podcast network dedicated to rowing. We have many shows hosted from around the world on specialist topics from Strength Training to USA news, from interviews to data analysis. Produced by Rebecca Caroe, it brings rowing news, coaching advice and interviews to you.

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