PAIN & PUDDLES
ROWING
Whether you sweep, scull, or are strictly an indoor rower, find training tips, technique hacks, and motivation. From handling your oar, to breathing right, to half-marathon training, and 2k test prep.
10 Things Women Rowers Understand
Supportive coaches and teammates work hard to keep new recruits coming back to the boathouse, but they probably won't share these insights from women rowers
4 Common Questions after a long Rowing hiatus
Ready to get back into a boat for training and maybe some racing after some years away from the water? You might be excited but also anxious about "being ready." You aren't alone.
Proof It's Never too Late to Master Rowing
Brett Freeman learned to row at 38. Now a member of PBC's Mens Masters Sweep, he's earned his spot in HOCR lineups, without collegiate rowing experience.
From LTR to HOCR in Two Seasons
When Erin and Christine signed up for LTR in 2014, they never imagined rowing the Head of the Charles in 2015. Hard work and commitment got them there.
A Tale of Two Rowers: Erg Half Marathon
An Olympian and a masters rower walk into a gym ... 80 minutes later one of them has a World Record, the other has 5k to go.
For Better Results: Breath
The air we gulp and strain at is the champagne, the elixir of our sport. Breathe better to hold off hitting the wall.
Can We Sweep Like Scullers Do?
Rowers that master sculling before sweep achieve a higher level of body awareness and control. Erg work can help you find better stability for big boats.