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On another Dutch edition of the Candid Cox Cast, Henley Winner and Okeanos coxswain RIANNE KOOMEN and I talk about how to race difference distances!

Follow Rianne on Instagram at @rianne_koomen and me at @TheCandidCox

Martin Cross talks about the 2.6 challenge.

For UK Charities https://twopointsixchallenge.justgiving.com/

For NZ and Australians the Anzac Day Challenge (25/04) to row 2504 meters

https://www.rowingnz.kiwi/Story?Action=View&Story_id=717

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Looking forward to seeing the results.

Luke Walton is a US Olympian, alumnus of the Cambridge Boat Race and founder of Rower Academy who specialises in helping athletes get recruited to US Universities for rowing. https://roweracademy.com/

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Timestamps

02:00 Luke got started in rowing by flipping an open water single in San Diego RC.

05:50 Rower Academy helps young people navigate the US college recruiting process successfully. To improve your 2k; the mental game and strategy.

07:30 The Rowing community taught me a lot. How we became men and women - life lessons in rowing.

09:30 How I quit swimming - my parents asked how it made me feel when I had the conversation with my coach

13:00 The 3 rowing numbers that matter in getting recruited. GPA, SAT / ACT and Erg score for 2k as low as possible. This gives you opportunities to have conversations with coaches.

16:30 The 3 Rowing Numbers video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d-i6PxjMFA

18:00 The next academic year is a crisis and an opportunity. Priorities for rowers during Covid19. Find motivation within yourself to move forward.

20:00 Hangups athletes face. At the start of the Sophomore or Junior year you should get started. It’s a long process. The concept of recruiting is new and attention and timeline needs awareness. The pressure cooker creates hang-ups.

22:50 Excuses for athletes. Always focus on external factors. If they complain about fairness consider lack of preparation. The journey is unique. It’s yours. But you aren’t the first athlete to go through recruitment. Loosen your grip and focus on process over outcome.

25:00 The one thing they can ask is did I do my best on that day?

27:30 How did I go to the Olympics? Because I decided to.

29:30 Teaching the mindset of opportunity. What can you control, today? Opportunity comes out of movement and doing. You can over-think rowing. This One Stroke,

33:20 Rowing is the greatest sport. Rowers are better people. How to make life skills. Ego check in rowing. We come from a position of we AND us.

37:00 Rowing is great for experiencing adversity before you meet the real world.

38:40 Rowing is a safe space to develop skills

49:00 Steve Gladstone’s coaching method - he has 3 pillars Crushing power; Impeccable technique and Great Morale.

Faster Masters Rowing podcast for surviving training during Lockdown.

Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe ask - is the end in sight?

Sponsors

First a big thank you to our sponsors – if you can click on ONE of these it will help us stay online. https://www.rowing.chat/sponsors/

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Timestamps to the show

3:50 Is the end in sight?

8:00 Fall racing may happen. World Rowing is running the European Championships.

http://www.worldrowing.com/news/new-dates-for-postponed-european-rowing-championships

12:30 Coaches take care of your personal life balance now. Athletes are more demanding of your time and attention.

15:00 Fun Faster Masters Quiz https://myquiz.org/ Code 186343

18:30 Surprise bonus for April is interview with Dr Connie Lebrun

23:00 US Rowing webinars - register if you’re a member or get them a week later if you are not. Jim Dietz, Steve Gladstone

https://usrowing.org/news/2020/4/3/general-register-for-next-weeks-free-usrowing-weekly-webinar-series-hosted-by-yales-steve-gladstone-olympian-jim-dietz-and-more.aspx

25:00 Getting back on the water tips and listener comments

**This is the AUDIO Version of the The Candid Cox Cast Podcast**

Aranka Kops (cox of the Hollandacht or Dutch Men's 8+) and I chat about coxing men and how to be a better leader!

Follow Aranka on Instagram at @H8llandacht and me over at @Thecandidcox

Marlene and Rebecca continue their series supporting masters rowers who are training at home during lockdown.

First a big thank you to our sponsors – if you can click on ONE of these it will help us stay online. https://www.rowing.chat/sponsors/

Shirts from William Mahoney for athletic men https://www.williammahoney.us/pages/rowing-chat-1

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Timestamps to the show

03:00 There has been a shift in mood this week - Going Stir Crazy

06:30 Manage your cortisol levels - stress hormones need moderating. Exercise easrly

09:00 the Pomodoro method of time management helps

10:00 Eating and drinking more - Put food in your diet with 'crunch'

11.30 Buy the Stuck At Home Rowing Club charity T Shirt for Medicins Sans Frontiers / Doctors without Borders Covid19 support. Last day to order is Friday 17 April.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2296574953776890/permalink/2347416495359402/

17:30 GUEST Jo Francou - Australian former Lightweight LW2x World Gold Medalist, now teaching rowing postural assessments

20:00 4 favourite moves to improve Hip Mobility for Masters Rowers. 10-12 reps per side

- reverse lunge

- side lunge

- Lying side to side knees [windscreen wipers]

- Lying bridge - double or single leg

Important to do these BEFORE rowing or erging

28:00 Watch out for a quiz coming up next week.

The Candid Cox Cast: Leading the Boys in the Boat...as Women by Rebecca Caroe

This week we talk to Richard Lund! The US Rowing Official and FISA hopeful talks about being more efficient and safe on the water in addition to some race rules we should ALL know that could help you off the starting blocks. If you're interested in hearing what it's like being an official or how to get involved, stay tuned!

Submit your questions on Instagram @TheCandidCox

USRowing - How to become a referee

https://usrowing.org/sports/2016/6/29/6363_132107074076578662.aspx

USRowing Rules

https://usrowing.org/sports/2016/6/19/911_132107067100117334.aspx

My email - [email protected]

Instagram/Twitter - @squadleaderlund

Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe do an extra podcast to keep masters rowers motivated during Lockdown training.

First a big thank you to our sponsors – if you can click on ONE of these it will help us stay online. https://www.rowing.chat/sponsors/

Shirts from William Mahoney for athletic men https://www.williammahoney.us/pages/rowing-chat-1

RowingChat Listener survey https://rowing.chat/listener-survey/

Timestamps

04:00 introductions and thanks to our Sponsors

[apologies for the break in transmission while Rebecca's internet had a hiccup from 4 minutes to 7 minutes].

07:45 A project - scan your old rowing photos and share to the Masters Rowing International Group

08:00 The Kiwi Pair book

10:00 Gavin Kerr's question - adjusting your training schedule for Quarantine and later racing season

17:50 Try Faster Masters programs - Covid-19 FREE training program and a paid program. Get it here

https://mailchi.mp/701ab605e8f1/covid-19-rowing

19:30 Car topping a 1x to a local lake - should I do this?

25:30 Question about training zones. Coaching younger athletes on the erg who have trouble keeping heart rates in the aerobic zone

32:00 Coach Neil Bergenroth has Erg activities for kids which include STEM and science training

https://www.coachbergenroth.com/concept2-rowing-ideas-for-rowing-activities-for-kids-at-home/

“It has been my philosophy of life that difficulties vanish when faced boldly.”― Isaac Asimov

Several leaders in the rowing industry are using their efforts and their warehouses to aid healthcare workers in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Join us as we talk to Boathouse, NK and others about their efforts.