Rowing Mentality

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 […]

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 […]

The other day I was chatting to a friend about his love of triathlons and thought to myself, “I wonder how different life would be if I had picked a different sport.” I’d have different friends, different skill sets, a […]