Walk-on 2k time

QuestionHello, I just completed my first year of rowing as a walk-on at an Ivy League school. Unfortunately, I was sidelined for about 3 to 4 months with

Erg scores and V-boat

QuestionSo I have this problem with my size that is holding me back from being in the v-boat. Infact I am considered the perfect size to be a coxswain but

Rowing with Arthritis

QuestionI am a very active 50 year old. Ive recently started indoor rowing using the concept II and absolutely love it. My problem is I have RA (rheumatoid

Navy Rowing

QuestionHi,     I am a sophomore at a high school renowned for rowing so we have a pretty good coaching staff. I want to go to the Na

height for female rowers

QuestionMy 13 year old daughter just started rowing, alongside my 15 year old son.  He is 63.   She is 54, probably isnt finished growing, b

Is my 2k good enough?

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, i am just beginning my grade 10 year, and I have a 6:41 2k. Is my time good enough? I am aiming for a 6:15 by grade 12... Would a 6:1

height/weight

QuestionI am a sophomore in high-school and it will be my second year rowing. I am a girl at 55 and 150 pounds give or take- and very strong. I was in the

Rowing for college

QuestionI am currently a junior in high school and a varsity rower on the local clubs team. My best 2k was over the summer and was a 7:30. On the 7.5k that

Rowing Height Effect

QuestionHi Al, Im 53, 27 yrs old and 122 lbs. My best 2k erg score is 9:31 and after that Im exhausted. I cant fathom going any faster than that. I do admi

Am I too old and too short to be a competitive rower?

QuestionI was a rower at a university in the southeast for 3 1/2 years.  I placed well in head and sprint races during my years and I have recently gr

rowing son

QuestionAl, My son rows for a competitive club in CT. Hes a high school sophmore lightweight, turning 15 in Nov., 140 lbs. His best time during Head race

2k improvement and college rowing

QuestionMr. Pepper, I am a high school senior interested in rowing in college for Georgetown, MIT, or Yale and I am wondering what 2k time is needed to aid

Follow up question on collegiate rowing

QuestionMr. Pepper, I recently asked you about rowing in college and I have a few more questions for you. I do have on the water rowing experience and I am

HS Soph Girl is a Scholarship Possible?

QuestionAl,  My Sophomore daughter (15yr old) said she just rowed a 6k erg time split of 2:14.9. She currently rows Stroke Seat every week for both h

College rowing/2k time

QuestionDear Mr. Pepper,               I am currently a sophmore in high school, ab

Womens 8 Boat

QuestionJV 8+ Boat 5000 Meter time of 20 minutes flat. Hows that for a JV Girls Boat race time? Is 4 minutes per 1K good, bad or ugly? I noticed they ran b

Rowing technique

QuestionI have been rowing for over a year, and unlike other members of my team, who feel pain in their glutes and quads, I feel mine in my calves. Im fair

Contact colleges for recruitment

QuestionAl, great site, and terrific advise.  My son will be submitting applications soon to colleges.  Hes a senior this year, and by all Ive re

Novice erg scores

QuestionHey there, Ive been wondering what an average erg score would be for a novices first 2k? Im about 511-60 and 195 pounds and pulled a 7:12 on my fir

6K times

QuestionWhat is a good average 6K time for lightweight women to get noticed for college rowing? AnswerHi Ted: A good average time for a lightweight women