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Actually I have similar issues (though I suppose most people do to some extent). I tend to feel my shoulders get tired long before my legs during a longer piece, and it definitely hampers my ability to get through long distance stuff as quickly. I think it's really just a technique issue, learning h...

You'll also want to think about what kind of rowing program you want to be a part of. I row at Dartmouth as a walk-on heavy, and I think our program, in terms of coaching and just the atmosphere of the team, is phenomenal. Since we have had a weak few years though, you might have an easier time gett...

Yeah I've told my coach that I'm taking the fall off, but we just got a new coach as of this summer for the varsity, and I think he's a bit overwhelmed with information. Hence I feel the need to take things into my own hands a bit more. I'm encouraged by the feedback here though, and I'm definitely ...

Some good advice so far, thanks. I'm really enjoying the running too much to do away with it entirely, but I supposed it's time I get honest with myself and start putting real time on the erg. I'm thinking, 2 10k's a week for now, in addition to the other stuff I've been doing, and maybe one day of ...

Well perhaps I gave the wrong impression. I really do love the sport, especially on the water, and I really love the team as well. I felt that I did poorly because I compared myself to everyone else, not because anyone resented it or tried to make a point. It's just that I do get down on myself when...

Hey all, I just signed up for this forum in the hopes of getting some advice on my training. I'm going into my sophomore year at Dartmouth, and I'm taking the fall term off (as many students do here), so I've got basically until January to really train my butt off getting ready for team workouts and...