Fall racing is here and I’ve got making weight on the brain! I trained at 142 pounds, give or take, as an undergrad at Lehigh. When I walked into Undine Barge Club, newly graduated and eager to learn how to scull, the world of club and elite level ... Read More »
Fall Reset
It’s a new year, folks! I love the start of the training year. Calm replaces the urgency and momentum of summer racing. Yet there’s an excitement and anticipation for the work and opportunity that accompany the year ahead. It’s a time to reset, ... Read More »
Connecting the Weight Room to the Water
The weight room for rowers is traditionally a place for gaining strength, power and muscular endurance. Depending on the time of year, coaches will vary an athlete’s lifts, rep schemes or both to complement his or her work on the water and achieve ... Read More »