Rowing Mentality

You don’t need to be an elite performer to see the benefits of adopting a growth mindset and deliberate practice (high-quality reps and focused effort on a specific task). The mere introduction of taking a step back and seeing the bigger picture can often yield untold results in both training and daily life.

Game day player or long-term planner?

Whichever camp you fall into, one thing is for certain, the on-water season for rowing is ending, and the indoor rowing season is about to kick off.

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?

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 […]