Rachel Freedman

Pause Drills for Coaching Timing and Control in the Boat

Pause at arms away Why? To promote timing at the release, and a controlled (non-rushed) motion out of the bow. How: As the rower finishes the drive and the ... Read More...

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HOCR: In the driver’s seat

Rachel Freedman

Three miles. Seven bridges. 4 rowers and me in a bucket-rigged bow-loader. The 2013 Head of the Charles was the fourth year I had the opportunity to steer the c... Read More...

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Official HOCR Coxswain Video

Rachel Freedman

No matter how much experience you have in the coxswain seat, a little extra help can go a long way. With seven bridges, six big turns and three miles of river t... Read More...

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Athletes from the "Leander Club" team of the UK carry their boat through the Hohle Gasse during the first running stage at Kuessnacht during the Red Bull XRow, Luzern, Switzerland on October 5th 2013. | Photo: © Dean Treml/Red Bull Content Pool

Red Bull XRow 2013

Rachel Freedman

Sprints. Head races. Even quirky half-marathon and marathon distance rows don't quite compare to the Red Bull XRow, a multi-stage point-to-point trek for 8-man ... Read More...

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