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Meet our special guest, Amanda Kraus, who took over the helm as CEO at USRowing this summer. In this special Ready, Row! USA interview episode, The founder of Row New York shares her hopes, dreams, and plan of action for the organization with host Jim Dietz, 6-time Olympic athlete and coach. EPISODE LINKS: https://USRowing.org Production: https://PiercePress.com/podcasts https://AllAmericanRowingCamp.com Photo credit: https://newyorksportsconnection.com

Marlene and Rebecca discuss - Mapping out a good erg program - Feedback on caring for elders Sponsors Rowing Retailer Directory - every rowing business listed and categorised for YOU. Find what you want from oars to gifts, from coaching to ergs. https://rowing.chat/retailer/ Rowing Tales 2020 book - the collection of rowing stories you'll love for Christmas. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/rowing-tales-2020/ Timestamps to the show 01:00 The rowing seasons are changing. Winter rowing beckons 05:00 Masterclass Transitioning to Winter. Sign up here https://fastermastersrowingwinter.eventbrite.co.nz 07:00 US Rowing Conference. Wednesday December 9th 2020 the Training day. Marlene is talking on Training for Life at 12.45 EST. See the full schedule. https://rowcon2020.sched.com/ Speakers include Stephen Seiler who was on a previous RowingChat episode https://rowing.chat/power-in-rowing-symposium-stephen-seiler/ 09:30 Update on the National Masters Strategy New Zealand - we are creating a model framework. If you

Rebecca and Marlene discuss - US Rowing Conference - Training while caring for kids and elders - Upcoming Masterclass Transitioning to Winter Rowing Sponsors Rowing Retailer Directory - every rowing business listed and categorised for YOU. Find what you want from oars to gifts, from coaching to ergs. https://rowing.chat/retailer/ Rowing Tales 2020 book - the collection of rowing stories you'll love for Christmas. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/rowing-tales-2020/ Timestamps 02:00 Family Quads at the Bennett Shield Regatta 04.30 inter squad fun races - with nickels and quarters as prizes 07:45 Transitioning to Winter training masterclass - sign up https://fastermastersrowingwinter.eventbrite.co.nz 09:00 US Rowing conference Wednesday December 9th 2020 the Training day. Marlene is talking on Training for Life at 12.45 EST. See the full schedule. https://rowcon2020.sched.com/ 17 Training while caring for kids or elders 19:30 Rowers can be very generous - they give their all. Take care of yourself first. Bou

Marlene and Rebecca host Faster Masters Rowing Radio where having a rowing coach only makes you better, following a program gives you a true pathway to becoming a confident sculler who is respected by your peers. Become the athlete you want to row with. - difference between exercising and training - functional movement screening for masters Sponsors Rowing Retailer Directory - every rowing business listed and categorised for YOU. Find what you want from oars to gifts, from coaching to ergs. https://rowing.chat/retailer/ Rowing Tales 2020 book - the collection of rowing stories you'll love for Christmas. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/rowing-tales-2020/ Timestamps 05:00 Early warning that November 24 there will be a podcast about Transitioning to Winter Training - ONLY newsletter subscribers will be able to watch this episode. Please subscribe to get the link emailed to you. https://fastermastersrowing.com/newsletter 09:00 Functional movement screening for masters. These 10 drills allow you to test your own

Patricia is a very popular rowing blogger living on the Welsh / English borders. She explains "I'm not that good at rowing." https://www.girlontheriver.com/ Sponsors Rowing Retailer Directory - every rowing business listed and categorised for YOU. Find what you want from oars to gifts, from coaching to ergs. https://rowing.chat/retailer/ Rowing Tales 2020 book - the collection of rowing stories you'll love for Christmas. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/rowing-tales-2020/ Timestamps 03:15 Patricia's start as a 'late onset' rower. In her early 40s watching her son row. Rowing got under my skin and I was resolutely un-sporty before. 05:00 10 years ago she started the blog. The appeal was I was so bad at rowing and never won anything. 09:00 Winning my first race - I have a small collection of pots more from coxing than rowing. At Ross Rowing Club annual regatta. You never know who you will get to race against. 11:20 In rowing you have to have a level of competence. It's a constant quest to get better. I was drawn

Rebecca and Marlene go on a rant. - No, you cannot coach yourself. - Yes there is free stuff on the internet.... and if it's free guess what? YOU are the product. - What this means for us (and you) Sponsors Faster Masters Rowing announces the launch of the Faster Five the key concepts you need to learn before mastering rowing and sculling for masters. Find out more at https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Kanghua single for sale The team at Kanghua has a single scull available for sale. It’s an all carbon Spirit design for athletes weighing 60-65 kilogrammes. You can trial a Spirit single scull near your home club by contacting Eric Sims https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Timestamps to the show 01:00 the Head of the Charles interactive map of competitors 06:00 Virtual races coming up 10:00 Newsletter subscription - if you listen, please join us. https://fastermastersrowing.com/newsletter/ 12:15 We want feedback from you, our listeners. What are your opinions on investing in rowing training programmes? You pay to t

We all know that rowing is low-impact, requires mindfulness and focus, builds physical strength and stamina. For recovery from breast cancer to physical injury to addiction to PTSD and other aspects of mental health, rowing is uniquely suited as a tool to regain and maintain a healthy mind and body. For this episode, we'll be talking with experts from programs like Recovery on Water, Head of the Charles Regatta, Row for the Cure, Pocock Rowing Foundation, Science of Rowing, WeCanRowDC, to see how they leverage these benefits to achieve recovery from physical and mental challenges. EPISODE LINKS: https://piercepress.com/podcasts https://rowing.chat/readyrowusa https://recoveryonwater.org https://wecanrowdc.com https://scienceofrowing.com

Marlene and Rebecca discuss - SI joint dysfunction from rowing - Returning to row after injury or a break Sponsors Faster Masters Rowing announces the launch of the Faster Five the key concepts you need to learn before mastering rowing and sculling for masters. Find out more at https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Kanghua single for sale The team at Kanghua has a single scull available for sale. It’s an all carbon Spirit design for athletes weighing 60-65 kilogrammes. You can trial a Spirit single scull near your home club by contacting Eric Sims https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Timestamps to the Show 05:00 Sacro-Iliac joint dysfunction - has anyone got this from rowing? It’s a sliding joint in the pelvic area. When it does not glide smoothly it is dysfunctional. Quadratus lumorum or QL is tight this gives back pain and is sometimes a sign of SI dysfunction. Flexing forward is harder like putting on your socks. 10:00 If you are prone to it how do you sit? Is it favouring one side or are you tight on one side of yo

Sporting Women - knowing your physiology will make you faster Dr Sims is the world-leading expert on Female Physiology and Nutrition. Women are different. And in sport, that difference should be part of our training programme, our lifestyle and our sport psychology. As Dr Sims said in her TED talk - women are not small men. Stacy's slides are viewable at this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GUoIiYB1dpUd58vjqLSJH0oBzy2h5RKr/view?usp=sharing After hearing Dr Sims you will be more aware of your physiology, understand your menstrual cycle and hormonal contraception and how this affects your training, performance, immunity and recovery. Stacy will also explain LEA and how to avoid it. Sponsors Buy Stacy's book ROAR. How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life https://amzn.to/3dKQbSb Amazon affiliate link Faster Masters Rowing announces the launch of the Faster Five the key concepts you need to learn before

Renae Domaschenz - Australia Para Coxswain and Coach of the Year Sponsors Faster Masters Rowing announces the launch of the Faster Five. Find out more at https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Kanghua single for sale The team at Kanghua has a single scull available for sale. It’s an all carbon Spirit design for athletes weighing 60-65 kilogrammes. You can trial a Spirit single scull near your home club by contacting Eric Sims https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ 03:00 Background in rowing - There is no age limit to being a coxswain 10:00 The Australian system takes time to get known. I networked around. I got better as a coxswain by saying yes to every opportunity. Get exposure to rowers who might be heading to the national team. I applied for camps and it’s important having a strong coxing CV. Got involved in my club and then the state team as well. Contacting coaches and asking to meet them and go out in the coaching launch with the was a good strategy. 14:20 The rowers are on an important path to selection. I ask What

Marlene and Rebecca discuss - How to Feather Correctly - Drills to stop dropping the wrist while feathering Sponsors Faster Masters Rowing announces the launch of the Faster Five. Find out more at https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Kanghua single for sale The team at Kanghua has a single scull available for sale. It's an all carbon Spirit design for athletes weighing 60-65 kilogrammes. You can trial a Spirit single scull near your home club by contacting Eric Sims https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Timestamps to the show 04:00 Virtual Races are happening. A round-up. 09:00 Live Races happening at Secret City, TN, Head of the Hog, FL, Head of the Schuckill / Hooch ad Fish all offering erg or water participation. And US Rowing website has a virtual challenge. 14:00 How to deal with friction on oars in the oarlocks. It was recently pointed out that I was dropping my wrists while feathering. This morning I noticed that there seems to be some friction and resistance with my C2 sculls in my C2 oarlocks, making it a l

Marlene and Rebecca discuss - Interviewing and hiring a rowing coach - An inspirational email from your coach Sponsors Faster Masters Rowing announces the launch of the Faster Five. Find out more at https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Kanghua single for sale The team at Kanghua has a single scull available for sale. It's an all carbon Spirit design for athletes weighing 60-65 kilogrammes. You can trial a Spirit single scull near your home club by contacting Eric Sims https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Timestamps 05:00 Interviewing and hiring a rowing coach. What to do and what not to do. You are looking for communication skills. Getting along with the group. Can they adapt their teaching style to the learning style of the athlete? What’s important to them as a coach - what do they get out of coaching? 09:00 Specify the goal of the programme - is it competition / fitness / recreational? What are the age range of athletes? Boat sizes - big or small. Write the advert for a rowing coach as specific as possible incl

Rebecca and Marlene discuss - Cold Water Rowing - The Faster Five essentials for rowing Technique, Bladework, Stroke Power, Racing and Fitness Assessment. Sponsors “Science of Rowing” is a new monthly publication by “Strength Coach Roundtable” podcast hosts Will Ruth, Blake Gourley, and Joe DeLeo. Visit ScienceofRowing.com/RowingChat for details, a free Sample Issue, and a special discount offer. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/science-of-rowing/ Castelldefels Stage Esport is a specialist tour operator who books sports camps for rowers. They specialise in the Spanish region Catalunya which is near Barcelona. Get in touch and ask for Jordi – he speaks perfect English, and don’t forget to mention RowingChat when you book. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/castelldefels-stage-esport/ Faster Masters Magazine is designed for masters rowers. If you want to become a student of the sport of rowing, learning more will give you confidence in your own rowing practice. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/masters-rowing-magazine/ Time

How do we mobilize as a rowing community to make our sport more accessible to a wider range of communities, financial resources, and physical abilities? Panelists: *** Coach Richard Butler, former ED at 3 Rivers Rowing, former USRowing DEI chief and a member of USR's freshly minted DEI Committee. *** Tara Morgan & Rachel Freedman of the Steady State Network, and organizers of the upcoming "Inclusive Coaching Toolkit Summit," a global Zoom event on Oct. 3. Morgan is also founder of Seize the Oar Foundation, which advocates, fundraises, and runs programs focused on access and inclusion. *** Michelle Sosa, Hydrow Athlete & HOCR Gold Cup Fund Ambassador.

Marlene and Rebecca discuss - How to stop digging on the drive - Boat lights for dark mornings - Sweep crew drills for HOCR and Autumn head races Sponsors “Science of Rowing” is a new monthly publication by “Strength Coach Roundtable” podcast hosts Will Ruth, Blake Gourley, and Joe DeLeo. Visit ScienceofRowing.com/RowingChat for details, a free Sample Issue, and a special discount offer. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/science-of-rowing/ Castelldefels Stage Esport is a specialist tour operator who books sports camps for rowers. They specialise in the Spanish region Catalunya which is near Barcelona. Get in touch and ask for Jordi – he speaks perfect English, and don’t forget to mention RowingChat when you book. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/castelldefels-stage-esport/ Faster Masters Magazine is designed for masters rowers. If you want to become a student of the sport of rowing, learning more will give you confidence in your own rowing practice. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/masters-rowing-magazine/ Timestamps to

Marco Altini is an expert in Heart Rate Variability measurement for sport and he has developed an app to measure it. Sponsors “Science of Rowing” is a new monthly publication by “Strength Coach Roundtable” podcast hosts Will Ruth, Blake Gourley, and Joe DeLeo. Visit ScienceofRowing.com/RowingChat for details, a free Sample Issue, and a special discount offer. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/science-of-rowing/ Castelldefels Stage Esport is a specialist tour operator who books sports camps for rowers. They specialise in the Spanish region Catalunya which is near Barcelona. Get in touch and ask for Jordi – he speaks perfect English, and don’t forget to mention RowingChat when you book. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/castelldefels-stage-esport/ Faster Masters Magazine is designed for masters rowers. If you want to become a student of the sport of rowing, learning more will give you confidence in your own rowing practice. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/masters-rowing-magazine/ Timestamps to the show 03:30 Background in

The competition is heating up for #HOCR4702! In a sign of the times, the Head Of The Charles, the venerable 55-year-old, two-day rowing regatta that atttracts half a million people and 1,200+ athletes to the Charles River in Boston, will be run this year as a "global remote event." Kicking the lottery off until next year, anyone can now race the HOCR distance, wherever they are and with whatever equipment they have available; in a boat on the water, or on an erg. Live head-to-head racing will be hosted by Concept 2 on Oct. 17. GUESTS: Race directors Natasha Strom & Ami Mehr, with Dan Beckham of the HOCR media office. Links: https://hocr.org https://piercepress.com

Podcast topics this week - Finding a coxswain - A new video tip - Have experienced masters rowers got an 'attitude' problem? Sponsors Timestamps to the show 04:00 Subscribe to our newsletter https://fastermastersrowing.com/newsletter/ 05:30 A National Voice for Masters Rowers in New Zealand Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/256708472122650/ 07:30 Finding a coxswain 12 week training program for 5k races https://fastermastersrowing.com/courses/head-racing-12-week-program/ Find someone's child - 8 years old or more. Teach them to steer. Adult coxswains - build a plank with a rowing seat to sit across the gunwales to sit above the boat. Get members to recruit their petite friends. Starting to teach coxing. Be comfortable with making compromises. We start by getting them steering first. And the commands for starting and stopping ONLY. Let them repeat the commands relayed by the stroke. Understand gentle steering. And hook the little fingers over the side of the boat - steer with your f

"The Strength Coach Roundtable" is rowing strength coaches Will Ruth, Blake Gourley, and Joe DeLeo. This is the final episode as the trio launches into their new project, "Science of Rowing." Tune in to hear about it and learn from six "quick hits" discussions of research studies on rowers and how we can learn from them in our coaching and training. Shownotes for this episode: https://rowing.chat/strength-coach-roundtable-18-farewell-episode-and-science-of-rowing/ Part of the RowingChat network and the 8,400-member Masters Rowing International group on Facebook. You can subscribe on our website www.rowing.chat to receive notification of upcoming shows or send in news tips, and listen to other shows in the network wherever you get your podcasts.

Marlene and Rebecca discuss coaching the release this week. Sponsors “Science of Rowing” is a new monthly publication by “Strength Coach Roundtable” podcast hosts Will Ruth, Blake Gourley, and Joe DeLeo. Visit ScienceofRowing.com/RowingChat for details, a free Sample Issue, and a special discount offer. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/science-of-rowing/ Castelldefels Stage Esport is a specialist tour operator who books sports camps for rowers. They specialise in the Spanish region Catalunya which is near Barcelona. Get in touch and ask for Jordi – he speaks perfect English, and don’t forget to mention RowingChat when you book. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/castelldefels-stage-esport/ Faster Masters Magazine is designed for masters rowers. If you want to become a student of the sport of rowing, learning more will give you confidence in your own rowing practice. https://rowing.chat/sponsor/masters-rowing-magazine/ Timestamps 06:00 Faster Masters has a newsletter subscribe page where you can get access to deep inf