Ever wondered how a personality impacts your training? Does your personality even play a part in your overall success? What about training to suit your style? A few weeks ago, I completed a personality test (we’ll get to the results […]
We all love a workout that makes us work for it, and I’m sure if you are like me, then that little part in your brain won’t let you pass up an opportunity to dig a nice big hole for […]
One of the most common things we talk about when programming training sessions here at Dark Horse is the ability to utilise frequent bursts of high-intensity movements interspersed with a brief recovery. Why you might ask? Well as many many […]
It is impossible to describe the typical rower, so training is bound to differ from one athlete to the next. However, there are some key principles that all rowers will adhere to. Here at DH we always want to keep […]
Whether you are coming to the end of this months C2 Fall team challenge or looking to take your training from the occasional row along to more structured goal-specific training. Now is the time to start switching gears and thinking […]
People who have just started rowing often expect to improve more quickly than is really feasible. This inevitably leads to frustration, particularly when you cannot row the same split times or strokes per min you were hoping for. This is […]
Rowing is a unique physical activity. If you haven’t been on the erg in a few weeks/months or even longer, the key thing to remember is your body requires time to re-acclimate, even if you’ve been emulating rowing motions in […]
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, we all get nervous. Learning how to deal with these nerves to overcome challenges is what makes rowing so rewarding. This week, we’re going to share our 9 tips for nervous rowers so […]
You may not get many heart-to-hearts at practice with your rowing sibling, but having a sister or brother who knows the water like you do deepens the sibling bond. Here are 10 reasons why rowing siblings are the greatest!! 1. […]
#1 Show Up Early and Stay Late One of the best times to develop your skills is before and after practice. Too many times, though, individuals waste this opportunity because they want to hang out and goof around with their […]
