After 27 years in charge of the men’s programme, Sean Bowden is stepping down as Chief Coach at Oxford University Boat Club. submitted by /u/Fatsculler [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I absolutely want to avoid any injuries and I read that lower back injuries are quite common in rowing. After doing 20k steady state this weekend on the C2 I could feel my lower back at night when I went to bed. It was not hurting or aching or causing me any problems, only a feeling that I‘ve done something with it. Next day it was already gone again. This happened already before every once in a while. I‘ ve been rowing on the C2 for 8 months now with quite some personal progress and without any problems. Right from the start I focused on a correct technique (though only via youtube videos an ..read more

I am walking onto a d1 women’s lightweight crew team. I am new to erging but have an athletic background. I have been using the erg for about 3 weeks now. I have been doing 6k holding 2:12 average pace followed by 45 minutes on the stairmaster. It hasn’t been very difficult. I need to break 8:00 2k by September. Does anyone have any suggestions, or a workout regimen to follow? Any advice greatly appreciated!!! submitted by /u/Little-Road-7678 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Just wondering what is still considered good nowadays from a coaching and recruiting standpoint for body proportions and types. I always thought it was long legs short torso, but now I hear things about a longer torso making a more efficient leg drive? Can anyone clarify this? And where does wingspan come in to play. For reference, I am 181cm, 185 wingspan, and my sitting height is about 90cm, inseam is 35 inches. submitted by /u/ImportantTable5916 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I think that boats will row down the course at fast speeds submitted by /u/Greenbarrel1 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

5'1 F18 99lbs Just started rowing earlier this month, currently preparing for an upcoming 2k test. I split my race plan by 500m 25spm - 27spm - 29spms - 30(ish) and sprint Any tips or suggestions? submitted by /u/Charation [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi! After many years of wanting a rowing machine at home, I finally got one! It's a Roger Black air one, so nothing special, but I love being on the water and the rower was my go-to when I could afford the gym so I'm stoked! My question is about timings - I am aiming to do 30 minutes a day minimum. I want to get the 30 minutes in before work, but I'm finding it difficult sticking to that because with my ADHD I've had a really strict routine for years and mornings can quickly go wild when I deviate or introduce new things. Are two 15/20 minute sessions a day going to give the same results in t ..read more

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After an eventful and fast weekend of racing in Oak Ridge, I'm curious what people's thoughts were coming away from the weekend. I've compiled some of my takeaways below. 1V: Wow, what a race! Virginia after posting the top times in both time trials and semis with a wire-to-wire victory. This marks the first time in a long time that a club team has taken the SIRA 1V and the first time for Virginia since 2008. A great comeback from Notre Dame to claim 2nd place as ARCA goes 1-2 after some steering at the start of the race put them behind. Jacksonville beats Colgate placing 3rd and claiming the ..read more

I (19F) have been rowing for 1.5 years at the club college level and am struggling to get my technique on the level I'd like it to be. Watching videos of race pieces and races, I have habitual issues with rolling up in time, dropping my inside shoulder while staying upright at the finish, and resisting the urge to turn my head towards the oar to see if it looks right. I really want to improve my technique, but a lot of the time, it's like my body just isn't doing what my brain tells it to do (e.g., my coach will say that my shoulder didn't look much looser, even when I cognitively focused on ..read more