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The Drive | Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 02:30 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing. Organising groups of different skills Crew racing lineups https://fastermastersrowing.com/select-your-masters-lineups-for-regattas/ 09:00 Jess Di Carlo reviews book of the month Socrates the Rower. Rowing as stress relief. https://amzn.to/3DYROZq see more rowing books https://fastermastersrowing.com/best-rowing-books-2020/ 14:00 The Drive - a good drive relies on a good recovery. Building power as you move into racing. Technique for the drive - get the blade into the water. Mechanics - move the boat past the blades and not pushing the blades through the water. Focus on lower body - legs, hips and push on the footstretchers. Maximise stronger muscle groups and use them first. Pressure on the handle and footstretcher a