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Why do trials and tests? | 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 01:00 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing. Marlene is coaching a camp - why go on camp? https://fastermastersrowing.com/how-to-select-a-camp/ 07:00 The role of trials and testing Situations where rowers don't want to do a time trial. But coaches want a measure of fitness. - race in single sculls 10:30 Are you trying to boat the best possible crew? What is your philosophy of training - how do you measure progress? Have the strategy discussion. What do you want from your rowing? Why are you here? These will guide your boat lineup choices and testing and trials. 14:30 The main tests you can do 1 - On indoor rower do a 10 second peak power ini Watts. Who's the strongest? No preparation needed. 2 - 1k test - shows your top end fitness. Compare to world