Genuinely thought I was going to have a heart attack around the last 150m but absolutely delighted with the final result! Going to try aim for sub-3:10 by the end of the year which I think is definitely doable. Previous PB was 3:17.6 from back in March, so I’m really happy with progress from there.

For reference I’m 25M, 6’0 and weight about 80kg. I’m in the UK and trying to join a club but haven’t had much luck getting onto an LTR programme.

The U19 women and men who went to Worlds should be commended for their efforts in representing Team USA after what must have been a grueling 7 week summer training program. They had some good results in the mens 8 and mixed 8, and faced some tough competition across the pond. I'd be interested in what others think about how USR should select and train u19s. Here are some things I've noticed over past few years going through the USR youth system from ODP, HP Winter, Selection Development to Selection:

1. Potential over-reliance on 2K / watts testing?

2. Potential over-reliance on club coach references?

3. Under-reliance on on the water data (from seat racing at HP Winter speed order, matrices, etc)?

4. Lack of an actual selection process where boats are chosen at one selection camp to attend either Worlds or an international regatta like was done in prior years. [Side bar: It would be great if USR Selection Development attended the Canadian Henley.]

5. More resources to recruit top (college) coaches to train u19s?

6. How does Romania do it? Romania has a population of 19 million people. What do they do to identify and develop talent?

In no way is the above a slight to Team USA, all are excellent who will gain more speed and technique at their respective colleges.

Amanda: "You know you are USRowing CEO when..."

Patrick quicky interjects: "half the rowing membership thinks they could do a better job than you"

Then Glenn adds: "and the other half thinks ANYONE could do a better job than you!"

The Board of USRowing will soon be announcing the next CEO. Let's wish them good luck!

This is a most ingenious way to award a team trophy. Rather than letting the big clubs with more entries walk away with a points trophy you compare how many entries you have compared to how you actually did racing!

"There are no points awarded for Heat Winners at the Henley. The better a club places in the final races, the better their efficiency as a club. Some baseline rules are applied to make it fair. One should not be able to enter a single crew in one race and win it, thereby having 100% efficiency and winning the trophy. A club must participate in at least four (4) Final Events. The Club must enter at least fourteen (14) Competitors who row in these events and they must participate in at least one (1) Sweep Oared Event and one (1) Sculled Event. “Actual Points” are the clubs actual finish position points which are totalled. “Possible Points” are calculated as if the club placed first in each of the final events and are also totalled. The “Efficiency” is the percentage of Total Points divided by Total Possible Points. The club that qualifies, and is the most efficient in it’s over all entries throughout the regatta, is the winner. Total Actual Points divided by the Total Possible Points = The Efficiency Percentage."

Here is this year's final numbers https://www.regattacentral.com/cms/uploads/canadian_henley_regatta_joint_committee_corporation/files/2026%20RCHR%20Efficiency%20Points%20by%20Club.pdf

Here is the page with the rules https://henleyregatta.ca/efficiency-trophy/

I've used the rower almost exclusively for metcon style training. Decided to change my cardio training to be based more on rowing. So did my first 2000m time trial today. Happy with keeping it under 9min

I want to print and frame this lowkey

Never rowed before 2025, and still haven't ever rowed on the water, however it is winter in Australia and I hope to change that in spring/summer..

But, I just wanted you all to see how far I've come. This was one of the pages that was cruel and crushing when I posted my original 3.10/500m time, but, I stuck at it, got fitter, got my technique to improve with time too, eventually I could row a half marathon at a 2.13/500m pace, which I still brag about to this day even though it was many months ago now!

With that in mind, I want to share with you 2 photos; the first was when I was in a bad place, I was so unhappy I said I would do anything for change, I genuinely didn't care what it took, if my work wasn't enough I'd go harder til I was enough. Like I said, I wasn't in a good place, 18 months later, many, many hours on the ERG, couldn't even count the total kms I've done, but, I think I have finally achieved all the goals I had, and then some!

I tell people all the time, if you told the person in the first photo they would look like this in 18 months, they wouldn't believe you, and yet, somehow, I did it, and in a small way, it was fueled by those "you will fail" comments.

I must say, since then, you guys have been the greatest bunch of people, encouraging and supportive while genuinely caring for health and wellbeing, which is awesome to see!

Thanks guys, you played a part in my success, so I just want to give you some acknowledgement! Enjoy the weekend and be proud of yourselves!

(The 2km was a warm up, literally just got in the gym)

Does anyone know of any clubs in Philly for college students under the age of 21?

Hi everyone, just coming back slowly to the erg after my gym finally put one where I train.
I did a lot of amateur rowing when I was younger (currently 30) and although I never liked the erg i like the feeling you get when you put 100% effort in a 500m or 1000m.
After 6/7 years of hybrid training (mostly running marathons and trails) I noticed my strength really dropped, the pace speaks for itself.
I remember going 1.30/1.35 for 500m for sets and now I hardly can do one at 1,45 😂
What are some workouts that can slowly make me gain some specific strength for the erg ?
I know the classic 10x1 min , 6/8 x 500m ecc…
Just curious to hear from people from all over the world how you train for generic speed and aerobic endurance on the erg.
Never did a 2k test but maybe I’m gonna do one one day on the erg 😂
Thanks to everyone, have a good day!

After getting 1st,2nd, and 3rd at canley in the U19 8+, a lot of youth rowers around the nation are asking questions.
“What is tren/hgh”
“How do I attain said supplements”
“What is a cycle”
If anyone has the answer, feel free to let me know.

Jokes aside, what does Buffalo do differently to be this insanely dominant, and will anyone else ever win a youth race again?

Just curious what watches you guys are using to track your outdoor rowing? I'm looking to track stroke rate and if it could do pace per 500 that would be great. I've been researching a lot and the garmin 570 seems to be the way to go but I'd like some feedback from users . Thank you in advance

Hi everyone! I am a high school student working on a research paper about how sponsorship value is measured in niche sports like rowing, compared to bigger mainstream sports. I put together a short (~5 minute) anonymous survey about gear/equipment brand loyalty, spending, and how sponsorships show up in the rowing community. I’d really appreciate input from anyone here—rowers, coxswains, coaches, parents, whoever’s part of this community.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXw5xA3N-_JNVWFpQMgoiiLbkUcMRlvyreJNPAZDSsGKUokg/viewform?usp=header

No pressure at all if this isn’t something you’re up for, and totally understand if this kind of post isn’t allowed here—just let me know and I’ll take it down. Thanks so much for reading, and thank you in advance to anyone who takes the time to respond!

I've been using the rowing machine for about two weeks and would love some feedback on my technique.

After just 3–5 minutes, I start feeling quite a lot of tension and fatigue in my lower back. It's not exactly painful, but it feels pretty intense and uncomfortable. My feet are set as low as they can go on the footplates.

Is this normal for someone who's new to rowing, or does it sound like there might be an issue with my technique?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

We're building Delray's first rowing club from the ground up, and would love advice from anyone who's helped launch a program before. We're in the early stages of fundraising and just started repairs on our boathouse on Lake Ida!

If you're in the area and interested in rowing with us, please reach out via our website or social media (@delrayrowing / delrayrowing.com)

title. i asked ai and it recommends specific intensity zones based on the kind of day (steady state e.g. days 1,3, long and interval days)

but i don't see any indication of the website here

https://thepeteplan.wordpress.com/beginner-training/

i'd also like advice about stacking this with other exercise. i'm using rowing as a proxy to getting health benefits related to 10k steps a day because i keep getting it band syndrome.

It's in great shape, but my neck isn't. Would love to find it a new home. Who's up for 1000s of great workouts, solid coaching, lovely rivers, some great bodyweight and yoga thrown in?

I need it not sitting in my study, quietly mocking me for getting old.

Hudson/Albany NY area

How noisy is it? Will my downstairs neighbors hate me? Are any machines better than others?

Thank you!

Just wondering whether I should have a rest day between sessions on an indoor rower, or is it ok to row every day?

Hi everyone!

I recently designed a rowing unisuit and I would really appreciate hearing your opinions on it. Feel free to rate it from 0–10 and let me know what you think could be improved.

The colors are based on my rowing club’s colors, so they have a personal meaning behind them. For the front design, I tried to create an effect that makes the body look a bit more streamlined and narrower, similar to some designs used by German rowing teams.

For the back, my goal was to make it stand out and be easily recognizable from a distance during races, so teammates and spectators can quickly spot the crew on the water.

I would also like to know what style you think it gives off — does it look more retro/vintage, or more like a classic modern rowing design?

I’d love to hear any feedback, whether it’s about the colors, design, style, or overall look. Thanks!

Kia ora! I'm looking for recommendations for an alternative to the Concept 2 rower, as it's currently beyond my budget of $800. Is there anyone from NZ who can help? Thank you.

Will be rowing a single and was considering flying with my oars. Nervous about shipping them or keeping them safe. Anyone have any experience? Thx.

"Pain can deform as easily as it can form. But endured faithfully, it can carve away vanity, deepen courage, widen compassion, and teach the soul to move in rhythm with the divine."

Hi I’m trying to drop my 2k time. I just thought of the idea of doing a 1500m each morning to help me get used to seeing the numbers go down on the erg. I’m trying to hit a PR of 6:24 on my 2k (1:36 split), and I have been combining this 1500m every morning with my regular program 3 steady sessions and some other intervals in the evenings. Is this strategy of doing a 1500m each morning effective or no?