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The Origins of the Micro-pause

Where did that quick movement into the catch come from? Blame the Speed Boss.
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Inside Out

The benefits of internal and external coaching.

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Navigating No-Man’s Land

March and early April in New England are the equivalent to the third 500 of any 2k—that section of the race we rowers lovingly deem “no-man’s land.” Why? For one, it’s often brutal outside. And in many spots, it becomes a waiting game for the ice to melt so you can finally take some strokes in a boat after a long season hammering it out on the rowing machine.
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In the Launch, a New Approach

How to reach and teach athletes with varied learning styles.
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Give Him a Hand

Late in 2017 a video surfaced on YouTube showing a man rowing a single....
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Sitting Pretty

There’s little disagreement about the link between proper posture and performance, but what does...
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Drills for the Double

Doubles are an enigmatic boat class. Doubles are an enigmatic boat class. Some doubles...
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Corrective Action

How do I get my athletes to fix faults they can’t feel?
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A World of Hurt

Training without purpose is tough and rarely produces results. Setting a specific goal and...
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Boat Speed, Explained

To get your boat going faster with ease you need momentum.
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Hard to Handle

Grip issues afflict us all. Here’s how to get hold of the situation.
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The Art of the Start

The impending arrival of the scholastic racing season doesn’t leave a lot of time...
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Rules of Extraction

When a certain unnamed but blunt-speaking international coach (use your imagination) first arrived in...

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Today, the hydration pendulum has swung so far the other way that having something to drink on hand at all times has become almost an obsession.
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Time Out for a Triptych

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Fields Set for IRA, NCAA National Championships

The 2026 Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship regatta for men's and lightweight women's varsity programs and the 2026 NCAA Rowing Championships for women have set the fields for their May 29-31 events.

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