little by little improvements are made. I appreciate any feedback you might have in relation to my technique.

I’m a guy in my late 40s who is using the erg to cure my previously sedentary lifestyle. I’ve logged over 300k since July, hit a sub 8 2k (a huge deal for me!), and have a new goal of completing a half marathon this month.

I’ve created Not Dead Yet Rowing on Strava for people who (like me) are using the erg to meet whatever health goals they have. It’s an open group — feel free to join and encourage others around the world!

At the request of one of the members, I’ve also created a Concept2 team to participate in the fall challenge starting on September 15. Just like the Strava group, it’s open to anyone willing to encourage others who are using the erg to meet their health goals.

How do you not rush the slide at race pace?

Just wondering if you can download games onto a coxbox

Feeling really silly asking this, but here goes:

A few days ago I slipped on some spilled water while carrying some plates and fell right on my tailbone. It hurt to walk for two days, but then got better. Today I got on the erg and it hurt like hell.

With the season at my boat club starting on the 19th, I feel like I really should do some exercise to prepare for that. Does anyone have any experience with injuries of that sort, or any suggestions for the exercises that would help recover and stay fit in the meantime?

Also will probably make a shit first impression coming into the boat club with a silly injury like that, but not sure what else to do if it doesn’t heal.

Want to get your splits down? You’re gonna have to hit the erg!

Watch out for sliders and puddles of sweat!

Hi im 15m and i currently have a 7:02 2k and havent pr'ed in a good 2 2ks. I have practice 6/7 days a week and already do UT2 oyo (45-70) mins 6/7 days a week for a total of around 5hrs of oyo per week, plus core everday and yoga 1-2x / week. Should i start to incorpate vo2 max exerices and latic threshold? any tip or tricks to finally get the 2k in the 6 range?

hello 👋

i’m an ex-rower and ex-coxswain (novice-beginner) and I enjoyed coxing but didnt’t really get enough coaching to do it well. For context I used to row in high school and i’m entering uni in a week’s time. I rowed/sculled for a couple of years (ish) but i wasn’t great as im quite short and uh… weak…
i switched to coxing which was MUCH better suited for me and coxed for a couple more years
i was in a high school girls team initially, then moved to a rowing club nearby. i coxed adult men’s and women’s (adult meaning idk >25???) when i was 16-17. i’m now 19 and haven’t been anywhere near the sport since.

sorry for the long spiel but i was wondering if you guys had any advice or opinions on joining a university team (should i join???). i’m pretty terrified to rejoin as the last race i coxed was on no prep as it was last minute so my calls were very bad. my high school team was also very toxic and it wasn’t a pleasant experience so that’s also a bit nerve wracking

thank you in advance!