With the Paris Paralympics a fond memory, pararowers around the world will be turning their sights to Los Angeles 2028! And one of the biggest boosts a pararower can get in their international career is the annual Para Rowing Foundation … Read More »
The Community Adaptive Group organised and hosted the first taster day session for the charity VICTA, “Visually Impaired Children Taking Action”, this weekend. Marlow Rowing Club hosted 16 VI youngsters for an assessment and introduction on the gym’s rowing machine … Read More »
I recently received an enquiry from a rowing coach who had an athlete with the condition and looking at the current British Rowing guidance on “Rowing and Epilepsy”, he sought a few clarifications. At first glance, the online BR advisory … Read More »
Recently Marlow RC held one of its PR1 Capsize drills and PR1 Rescue Training (big thanks to Helen Kingsbury). The exercise allowed us to further understand the ideal protocols for PR1 rescue. In particular, we used our new “wide bracket” … Read More »
Steve Bloyce is one of the longer-standing pararowers in the Thames Valley area. He rowed for Maidenhead for the adaptive and senior squads. He’s contributed to Adaptive Rowing UK before about arm impairments (“Arm Impairment Physio Odyssey”) and now he … Read More »
Marlow PR1 Sally has another tip for fixed seat erg trainers to reduce unstrapping and manoeuvring to retrieve your handle training for those virtual competitions. Even when the handle is on the notch closer to her feet, she has to … Read More »
You don’t need to participate in an international competition to have some online virtual racing. Marlow Rowing Club has invested in Time Team service to run a weekly intra-club erg 500m spring competition for all squads including the Adaptive/Paras. It … Read More »
For working off some of those chocolate eggs from yesterday or to assist with the extended indoor rowing mode of the past month’s lockdown, British Rowing has produced some very high standard workout videos on their YouTube channel. They feature … Read More »
Skype virtual rowing session The COVI19 pandemic has scuppered all of our club competitions and training for the foreseeable future, and for some without a rowing machine at home, it has eliminated nearly all training. A number of athletes do … Read More »
Marlow RC welcomed the Royal Dolphins for a Yuletide joint squad workout featuring a number of “adaptive challenges” that is becoming a holiday tradition at Marlow. The festive session underscored the fun and other benefits to diversify your workout with … Read More »