Faster with Bill Chambers

I've spent the last couple of years asking rowers, coaches, and the people who literally build power meters the same question: does knowing your wattage actually make the boat go faster, or does it just give you a more precise number to obsess over? Turns out the answer depends entirely on who you ask.This is the Power Meter Series roundup — the best of five conversations in one episode. Pete King and Dick Smith, racing out of an uncoached four at Wallingford, on the coaching cliché their own data proved wrong. James Goodwin, Swiss Rowing's Head of Sports Science, on why power beats boat speed as a measure and what "critical power" actually means. Michael Naughten, who helped build the EmPower Oarlock, on a half-second-per-500m gain from one rigging fix. Noel Donaldson — the coach behind two Olympic gold medal crews — on why he calls power "an interesting one, and a dangerous one." And Boston masters rower Greg Benning on why "fewer bad strokes" beats chasing a target number.Five very different answers. None of them what I expected going in.Full interviews are in the archive if you want to go deeper on any one of them, and there's a companion article — the Power Series Roundup — at whchambers.com.

We're rowers.We train hard, eat well, stay lean, and pride ourselves on being fitter and faster than most people our age.So how is it that former elite rowers are almost seven times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation?This episode is personal. I've been through AFib myself, and today I'm sharing what the latest science reveals, what I learned from my own recovery, and what every masters rower should be watching out for.Welcome to Faster with Bill. Let's get into it.

James Goodwin is Head of Sports Science at the Swiss Rowing Federation. He explains how to train using power as your primary metric, how it changes session design, and how that translates into boat speed.Get the free Faster newsletter — the frameworks and tools I use: whchambers.com

Fil Ljubicic chairs the Indoor Rowing Commission at World Rowing. We talk about the 2025 Official World Rowing Indoor Championships and where indoor racing sits in the sport's future.Get the free Faster newsletter — the frameworks and tools I use: whchambers.com

Michael Naughton, Chief Operating Officer at Nielsen-Kellerman, on the Empower Oarlock — what it measures, why it measures it that way, and how to read what it tells you.Get the free Faster newsletter — the frameworks and tools I use: whchambers.com

Noel Donaldson is one of the most successful rowing coaches in the world — multiple world championships and Olympic gold medals across three decades and two countries.He shares what he's learned using power meters with everyone from gold medal international crews to school crews, and how the data actually helps make a boat go faster.Get the free Faster newsletter — the frameworks and tools I use: whchambers.com

Michael Naughton, Chief Operations Officer at Nielsen-Kellerman.What we cover: • How Michael got into rowing • The origins of NK • The Cox Box and Stroke Coach, from development to today • How the falling-out with Concept2 over the erg display ended up growing NK • What they’re building nextMichael holds an MS in Naval Architecture/Ocean Engineering from UC Berkeley and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Miami.

Pete King and Dick Smith from Oxford on why and how they use power meters, which brand they chose, and — most interestingly — how they use the data to decide seating in the coxless four and to find each rower’s strengths and gaps.Both were in the Wallingford coxed four that won the masters title at the Head of the Charles in 2017 and set a course record in 2018, part of a crew with multiple national and international masters titles.

An exclusive conversation with Vincent Gaillard, Executive Director of World Rowing, about where the sport is heading.What we cover:​ The 15-year plan to change rowing’s reach, image and revenues​ Expansion into coastal and indoor rowing​ Driving awareness and audience engagement​ What comes after the 1,500m format at the LA Games​ The new partnership with Concept2​ Rowing’s future in e-sports

The first in the Power Meter Series. Greg Benning started rowing at the University of Pennsylvania in 1980 and hasn’t stopped since — over 20 Head of the Charles wins and nine Silver Skiff International Time Trial titles.We go through how he uses a power meter to set the boat up, judge the effectiveness of the stroke, and programme his training.

Thirty years in the sport, from High Performance Manager with Australian Rowing to organising Olympic and World Rowing Championship events. Matt has seen rowing from both sides — the performance end and the operation that puts the racing on.

A solo episode on exactly what I monitor through a season to manage performance, and why. If you’re trying to work out which training metrics and devices are worth your attention and which are noise, start here.

Jan Lammers, CEO of RP3 Rowing Machines, on the history of RP3 and the design philosophy behind simulating on-water rowing.We cover why dynamic machines are easier on your back, and where e-racing and connected rowing are heading.

Meredith and Kevin from Concept2 explain the full range: blades, shafts and grips, and how the company got from its beginnings to where it is now.What we cover: • The real differences between blade shapes and shaft types • How to set the boat up for different oars • Care and maintenance that makes them last • How to test which set actually suits you

Dr Conny Draper is an applied sports biomechanist with deep expertise across rowing, canoe/kayak, para sport, diving, swimming and athletics. She was Senior Sports Biomechanist for Rowing at the Australian Institute of Sport and now consults to national teams, universities and masters rowers.We talk about what national programmes actually look at when they analyse the stroke — and what a masters rower can take from that to move the boat better.

Multiple masters champion Greg Benning and I go through how we each look back over a completed season and use it to build the next one. What we got wrong, what we’d repeat, and how the review actually shapes the plan.

Tony is Head of Performance Support at Rowing Australia and has been in rowing sports science for more than two decades.I was most curious about the Endurance Training Score system he developed to quantify training load specifically for rowing — but he goes much further: • How to breathe in rowing for best performance • What his experiments found about the ideal race-week taper • Dynamic warm-ups and activating the body to be ready to raceReal insight into how the very best prepare, and what masters rowers can adapt from it.

Nick is women’s coach at the Swiss Rowing Federation and assistant to Ian Wright. He grew up in Sydney and coached some of the most successful school crews in Australia and New Zealand before moving into the Swiss programme.We talk about what it takes to bring a crew together so it moves as one unit, and his approach to technique.Books mentioned: True Blue, Last of the Amateurs, The Boys in the Boat. Video mentioned: ‘The Crew’ — Nudgee College.

Marty coached Xeno Müller to gold in 1996 and silver in 2000, and the Gier brothers to gold in 1996. He’s held positions with Rowing Australia, the Victorian Institute of Sport, GB Rowing, the Scottish Institute of Sport and Swiss Rowing, and was named Coach of the Year by the international federation.He’s also a superb storyteller, with plenty to share about working alongside Jürgen Gröbler, Harry Mahon, Paul Thompson and Chris O’Brien — and clear views on what actually makes a boat move.

Recorded live at the European Junior Championships with Olympic and World Champion Iztok Cop, who walks through the entire Filippi small boat range.If you’ve ever wondered which single scull actually suits your weight, your water and your rowing, this is the episode. Refreshingly open, and good fun, with one of the genuine legends of the sport.

What we cover:​ How the brain regulates performance​ The difference between pain and fatigue​ Where his model departs from central governor theory​ What’s actually happening when the voice in your head starts negotiating mid-race​ How to prepare for a maximum test or race​ Brain endurance training, and how to fold it into normal sessions​ The role of sleep, meditation and recovery​ Primers and cues that hold fatigue offBooks mentioned: Endure (Alex Hutchinson) and Sport and the Brain (Marcora).

Dr Charlie Simpson, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Oxford Brookes, on fuelling a rowing programme properly.What we cover: • How to fuel different types of session • What to eat after training and after strength work • Supplements — BCAAs, beta alanine, protein: what earns its place • Whether all calories really are the same • What to watch out for in popular diets • Options if you’re vegetarian

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Adrian won World Championship medals for Team GB from junior through to elite level, until an accident ended his rowing career. This is the comeback story — from a broken neck to coaching at Cambridge University Boat Club, then British Rowing, then chief coach at Rowing Ireland.He also talks about why he built Ludum, the performance management software for rowers and coaches, and set up the Rowers Conference to raise the standard of coaching in the sport.

Dual Olympian, silver medallist in the Men’s Four at Beijing 2008, and co-founder of 776BC. Cameron’s route into rowing was anything but straight: a small country town, school rowing, then good enough at Australian Football to be recruited by the Western Bulldogs in 1999. He came back to the boat in 2001 with one goal — the Olympics — and rowed for Victoria and Australia for over twelve years.We cover what transferred from elite sport into building a company, and what didn’t.Career highlights: 2012 London Olympics (6th, Men’s Eight) · 2010 World Championships bronze (Eight) · 2009 World Championships silver (Four) · 2008 Beijing Olympics silver (Four) · World Cup gold in 2006 and 2008.

Join Greg and I, as we discuss Greg's preparations for this years Head of The Charles Regatta. How he adapted his training through Covid-19 and what he has been experimenting with. Greg Benning, who started rowing at the University of Pennsylvania in 1980 and has been engaged in the sport ever since. Greg is the Vice-Chair of US Rowing and a multiple winner of the Head of The Charles regatta. This episode is a recording of the exclusive Live event for the Masters Rowing Group and my newsletter subscribers. For more information and to subscribe to my newsletter, go to www.whchambers.com and subscribe.

Listen to my conversation with Istvan Nemeth, Managing Director of Bont Shoes and Bont Rowing, as we discuss the importance of having the right fit and connection through the feet, from the drive and through the recovery. Istvan will cover some of the key points you need to pay attention to when choosing your shoe along with the latest developments from Bont Rowing. Istvan and the team at Bont have a long history in creating shoes for cycling and rowing. With top World Tour Cycling, Olympic cycling and National Rowing crews using Bont shoes. You can find out more on Bont Rowing. This episode is a recording of the exclusive Live event for the Masters Rowing Group and my newsletter subscribers. For more information and to subscribe to my newsletter, go to www.whchambers.com and subscribe.

In this episode I chat with the amazing masters crew that set the masters record at the Head of The Charles Regatta (HOCR). The Wallingford crew of Mike Edge, Pete King, Steve Pearson and stroke, Richard Smith – coxed by Sara Ball, won the 2016 regatta by 30-seconds, with a new course record of 17mins 5 secs.  The crew share how they trained and prepared for the race. Everything from engaging a new coach, and partnering with an amazingly talented cox. How they used YouTube to get used to the bends and bridges, to mapping the race distance and course on their local stretch of water in Wallingford, Oxford. You can discover more about the HOCR by clicking here. Boat used was a Filippi coxed four out of Boston University. If you are a Masters Rowers, and interested in training for the Head of The Charles Regatta, I have prepared training plans especially for you. Whether you are planning to race in Boston, or compete virtually, these plans will help you to be at your best. The plans are designed by the most successful Masters Rowers, specifically for the Head of The Charles, and for Masters with 6 hours a week all the way to 12 hours of training a week. Click on the link to check out the programs. HOCR Training Plan

My guest today is James Goodwin, Head of physical performance and science for the Swiss Rowing Federation.  This episode is an extract from the Live Strength & Conditioning Masterclass, where James is presenting strategies and approaches to strength training for Masters Rowers. Join my free newsletter, and receive exclusive access to tools, tips and resources directly from Bill. Click here to sign up so you don't miss out.

My guest today, is Wendy Miller, from Mosman Rowing Club in Sydney Australia. Wendy competed in the 2019 Head of The Charles regatta, and gained 3rd place in her first attempt in the single sculls event. I first met Wendy in 2019, as she was travelling through Europe on holidays on her way to Boston. She gave me a call to ask if she could drop by Switzerland, (as you do:-) to do a spot of training with me, before heading over to race in the US. Wendy has a great story to share, with her journey through Europe, training on a yacht whilst sailing down the Italian coast, her ingenuity to source boats, blades and boathouses to use, staying with wonderful hosts in different cities, and finding races to sharpen up before the big event. Nothing stopped Wendy on her way to racing in the 2019 Head of The Charles regatta and having a great adventure along the way. I hope you enjoy listening to her journey as much as I did. Head of The Charles Training Plans If you are a Masters Rowers, and interested in training for the Head of The Charles Regatta, I have prepared training plans especially for Masters Rowers. Whether you are planning to race in Boston, or compete virtually, these plans will help you to be at your best. The plans are designed by the most successful Masters Rowers, specifically for the Head of The Charles, and for Masters with 6 hours a week all the way to 12 hours of training a week. Click on the link to check out the programs. HOCR Training Plan

Excited to share my conversation with Tom Bishop, former Olympian (1976) and multiple winner of the Head of The Charles Regatta (2017, 18, 19). Tom shares some amazing stories about his persistence in being selected in the quad, and the challenges he overcame to represent his country. Being coached by Mike Spracklin, and what it takes to prepare for and win the Head of The Charles in the 70+ age group. Tom has an amazing track record of success, when ever he puts his hands on a boat, no matter what boat class. Tom has paired up with some amazing rowers over the last 15 years to win in all boat classes, from doubles, quad, four and eights that are unstoppable;Tom Potts, Colin Cusack, Sean Morris and Charles Parry. I hope you enjoy listening to Tom and hearing his approach to preparing to win and have fun along the way. Head of The Charles Training Plans If you are a Masters Rowers, and interested in training for the Head of The Charles Regatta, I have prepared training plans especially for Masters Rowers. Whether you are planning to race in Boston, or compete virtually, these plans will help you to be at your best. The plans are designed by the most successful Masters Rowers, specifically for the Head of The Charles, and for Masters with 6 hours a week all the way to 12 hours of training a week. Click on the link to check out the programs. HOCR Training Plan

Since its inception in 1965, The Head Of The Charles Regatta, also known as HOCR, is a rowing head race held in October each year on the Charles River, which separates Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. I thought it would be interesting to find out from the organisers, and rowers, what makes the HOCR so special, and what attracted them to fly half way around the world to race on the Charles River.  Over the next weeks, I will be releasing episodes where I chat with crews from around the world, to share insights into what makes this regatta so special, and today I'm speaking with Blair Crawford, Chair of the HOCR Board of Directors. If you are a Masters Rowers, and interested in training for the Head of The Charles Regatta, I have prepared training plans especially for Masters Rowers. Whether you are planning to race in Boston, or compete virtually, these plans will help you to be at your best. The plans are designed by the most successful Masters Rowers, specifically for the Head of The Charles, and for Masters with 6 hours a week all the way to 12 hours of training a week. Click on the link to check out the programs. HOCR Training Plan

Charlie is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Oxford Brookes University and well known for his publications on Rowing. The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing and Advanced Rowing. This Master Class, will present attendees with interesting information about the relationship between common rowing training practices and their effects on  performance measures (e.g. aerobic function; lean body mass). Any discussion of training responses is incomplete without consideration of the dietary intake of an athlete, but rather than review generic aspects of a healthy diet, the presentation will provide evidence about the potential diet changes known to contribute to health and performance (particularly rowing performance). The Master Class will use pre-planned interactive opportunities to provide you with opportunity to actively engage with the session content, while also reflecting upon your approaches to training and diet. This approach makes it possible for willing attendees to share their views and practices as active session participants. After completing this session, attendees should be able to make informed decisions about the value of making specific changes to training approaches and diet. 17 April 2021 @ 20:00 Zürich 15:00 Boston 90-minutes Live on Zoom Interactive presentation Q&A time with Charlie Session recorded for playback after Master Class Reserve your place and purchase your ticket, by clicking here.

Dr Valery Kleshnev, is a best selling author, 'Biomechanics of Rowing: A Unique Insight Into the Technical and Tactical Aspects of Elite Rowing', and considered an expert in Rowing Biomechanics, helping some of the world's best rowing teams to prepare. In this brief chat with Valery, he talks about what you can expect to learn from attending his Master Class. How different technique and different boat set-up can help you to be faster and more efficient. Valery is going to share his 30-years of insights and observations of what is is that the world's best do to go fast, and practicle applications for you to apply to your own rowing. Including demystifying some of most common rowing myths: “boat check & do not stop the boat”, as well as “blade inefficiency at the catch”. Valery will also cover, boat velocity efficiency, blade propulsive efficiency, inertial efficiency, and rower’s efficiency and effectiveness. You can purchase your ticket to attend the Master Class with Dr Valery Kleshnev by clicking here.

Excited to share my latest episode of the Faster Podcast, this time with Dr Charlie Simpson. Charlie is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Oxford Brookes University and well known for his publications. The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing and Advanced Rowing. In this episode, Charlie and I talk about how masters can train with intensity to improve their 1k sprint and head distance racing. Why strength training is important and how to go about it. Supplements and nutrition, what works and what doesn't. And a lot more... It's a long episode, and perfect for a long indoor endurance session. Defining training intensity The holy trinity in training intensity; heart rate, RPE and power Key training zones to pay attention to Lactate testing How to set up your season and week for training Nutrition and hydration strategies The Big 5 supplements that can make a real impact on performance Thank you to our Faster podcast supporters: Precision Hydration, Bont Rowing, Filippi Boats and Citius Remex seat pads. These companies want to support Masters Rowers to go Faster and offer exclusive benefits to my newsletter subscriber. To gain access to exclusive bonus offers, ensure you subscribe to my newsletter. If you'd like to connect with Charlie, you can join a Masterclass on Training & Nutrition, live via Zoom. Go to www.whchambers.com for more information.

My guest today is well known in the world of sports science and considered an expert in this subject. Originally born in Harare, Zimbabwe, he grew up in South Africa, studying Medicine and Exercise Science. He is the author of several books on exercise and nutrition, including the Lore of Running and Challenging Beliefs and has over 750 scientific articles, being cited over 19,000 times. In 2008, he was elected an Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (UK), and in 2015, he was made an Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in recognition of his involvement in the field of Sports and Exercise Medicine. My guest has run over 70 marathons and has enjoyed rowing, whilst at university in South Africa. My guest today is Prof Tim Noakes. Books recommended by Prof Noakes The Big Fat Surprise, by Nina Teicholz Boat race: The Oxford revival, by Daniel Topolski The White Spider, written by Heinrich Harrer YouTube Links Josh Dunkley Smith 2k Ergo  TedX talk  The Noakes Foundation Link to website 

Peter (Pete) Hardcastle, is well known in Australian and World Rowing. Pete represented Australia at the Sydney, Athens and Beijing Olympic Games in different boat classes. After the olympics, Pete moved to the UK in 2008, where he coached at Dulwich College, Emanuel School and London Rowing Club, and coached the men's four at the Coupe de la Jeunesse in 2014.  In 2017, Pete joined Imperial College as the Head of Rowing and in his first season at Imperial, he coached the crew that won the Prince Albert Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta. Pete is an amazing athlete, and still continues to amaze mere mortals, with his Ironman Triathlon exploits, and marathon running. In this episode, Pete and I explore what got him into rowing, and how he progressed to the U23 World Championships and then the Elite team under 4-years. We talk about personal motivation, and challenging others to explore what is possible. We review what is really going on with some of the rapid crews we are watching today, and he shares his tips on how to get yourself ready to race as well as preparing your race mindset. This podcast is supported by, Precision Hydration, Bont Rowing, Filippi Boats and Citius Remex seat pads. For more information about our supporters, please ensure you subscribe to my newsletter (www.whchambers.com) to gain access to exclusive bonus offers.

My guest today is James Goodwin, Head of physical performance and science for the Swiss Rowing Federation. In this episode, James and I will be answering questions related to strength training for Masters Rowers. Best exercises for Masters Rowers Benefits of strength weights vs. light circuit style training How to best recover after weights training This episode is supported by Precision Hydration. You can take Precision Hydration's free online sweat test at www.precisionhydration.com and save 10% on purchases when you use the code FASTER10 at check-out.

Anne-Marie Howald is well know in the rowing world, having represented Switzerland at the 1987 & 88 World Championships as a lightweight, and now as the Head Coach of the U23 and Junior Squad. In 2018, Anne-Marie was awarded the “Swiss Olympic Coach Award” for the impressive achievements of the junior national team at the European Championships in Krefeld and the World Championships in Trakai. Anne-Marie leads the talent identification of young rowers in Switzerland, with the 'Future Rowers' programme that takes promising young athletes through to the Elite level. In this episode, Anne-Marie covered how she first started in rowing and how that love for rowing, and high performance, has taken her on her own journey to coaching and inspiring others. Plenty of inspiration for the listener, some ideas and tips on how to move the boat faster, along with some nice insights into her time training with the legendary coach, Harry Mahon. This podcast is supported by, Precision Hydration, Bont Rowing, Filippi Boats and Citius Remex seat pads. For more information about our supporters, please ensure you subscribe to my newsletter (whchambers.com) to gain access to exclusive bonus offers. You can connect with Anne-Marie via email: [email protected]

Former FISA Secretary General, Director of Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and CEO of the Australian Sports Tribunal shares his thoughts on what rowing needs to do to stay relevant and thrive vs. survive. John Boultbee AM, is well known in Australian as a lawyer and leading Australian sport administrator, particularly in relation to rowing and football. In 1990, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for services to rowing as an administrator. Between 1989 and 1995, John was Secretary General of the International Rowing Federation (FISA). John was a board member of the International Rowing Federation, Rowing Australia and Steward of the Henley Royal Regatta. In part 2 of our 2 part interview, John shares his ... What John would do now to ensure rowing stays relevant How the exclusion of lightweight rowing is hurting the sport Why changing the format is not the answer to attract more people to rowing  What rowing can learn from other sports What led to the Australian Olympic team's success in 2000 Vision of the National Sports Tribunal Connect with Bill to find out more about how to transform your business from those that have transformed businesses and teams at the highest level. www.whchambers.com

Former FISA Secretary General, Director of Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and CEO of the Australian Sports Tribunal shares his thoughts on what rowing needs to do to stay relevant. John Boultbee AM, is well known in Australian as a lawyer and leading Australian sport administrator, particularly in relation to rowing and football. In 1990, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for services to rowing as an administrator. Between 1989 and 1995, John was Secretary General of the International Rowing Federation (FISA). John was a board member of the International Rowing Federation, Rowing Australia and Steward of the Henley Royal Regatta.  In part 1 of our 2 part interview, John shares his passion for rowing, as well as his perspective, on what rowing needs to do to stay relevant and exciting now and in the future. What FISA needs to do to make rowing relevant and exciting for the current and future generations. How rowing figures in future Olympic Games. Why we don't need create novel new events and why we need to capture the excitement of traditional rowing through well televised and an improved spectacle for the majority of people watching rowing. How better access through second screens and streaming, will help rowing to stay relevant. What we can learn from Henley Royal Regatta's approach. The importance of live data and animation. The excitement of Coastal Rowing and the role Coastal Rowing has to play in the future of our sport. Connect with Bill to find out more about how to transform your business from those that have transformed businesses and teams at the highest level. www.whchambers.com

In this episode I connect with Istvan (Steven) Nemeth of Bont Rowing. Istvan, is a masters rower and cyclist, Director at Bont Cycling & Bont Rowing, workaholic, designer of Bont Cycling and Bont Rowing shoes. Bont Rowing is committed to producing the world’s best rowing shoes. Built around innovation, research and passion for the sport of rowing. Bont rowing shoes are used by World Champions at the elite and masters level, as well as many National and University crews.  Importance of shoe fit Why anatomic shape of the shoe is so important in power transfer Correct foot stretcher angle The importance of materials for high-performance Why I personally use and recommend Bont Rowing shoes Exclusive offer to my newsletter subscribers from Bont Rowing. You will get 20% off all Bont Rowing shoes purchases when you use the discount code at checkout. To find the discount code, either subscribe to my newsletter at www.whchambers.com or join the Masters Rowing Group on Facebook.

Noel Donaldson is widely acknowledged as one of the world's most successful rowing coaches, building and leading teams to win multiple world championships and olympic gold medals over 3 decades in two different countries. In this episode, Noel and I explore his approach to building and leading world beating teams in a sport where money is not the reward, and what business leaders can learn from the. Importance of momentum Connecting with the people in the team Co-creation of the plan Defining goals and holding people accountable Paying attention to what can't be measured Managing through a decentralised matrix system vs. a centralised system Managing stakeholders and keeping dispersed groups focussed on the same goal Connect with Bill to find out more about how to transform your business from those that have transformed businesses and teams at the highest level. www.whchambers.com Click to connect with Bill on LinkedIn Click to join the Masters Rowing Group on Facebook

Lead up to Tokyo with Edouard Blanc, Head Coach, Swiss Rowing Federation. I am excited to reconnect with Edouard today, and to hear what he has been up to since we last spoke in April this year. I've been looking forward to this for some time. It's not often, one has an opportunity to gain insights, into a world class team, and in this episode, Edouard share with us, how the Swiss Rowing Team has adapted to the changes in the World Rowing and Olympic schedule. In this episode, I catch up with Edouard on three things: What has he been focussing on with the Swiss Team, since we last spoke? His plans for Tokyo His thoughts on technique and coaching technique This episode is brought to you by, Faster with Bill Chambers. To find out more, about high performance coaching in business and sport,  go to www.whchambers.com Rhythm Range Relaxation video mentioned can be found on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BrRIZFk7O4  [email protected]

Really excited to share with you, my conversation with Noel Donaldson. Noel is widely recognised, as one of the world's most successful rowing coaches. He has held posts as the head coach at the Victorian Institute of sport winning countless King’s Cup races, Elite Development, Head Coach and high-performance director at Rowing Australia, as well as the head coach for Australia and then New Zealand Rowing. Perhaps best known as the coach of the “Oarsome Foursome” from Australia winning gold medals at both the 1992 and 1996 Olympics and coach of the outstanding 'Kiwi Pair'  to three consecutive Gold medals, including a double gold in 2014 in the M2- and M2+. With so much experience and building winning teams, and crews over the years, I thought it would be nice to have a conversation with Noel and get his insights into how rowing has evolved over the years, across some different themes. Technique Approach to training and preparation Equipment Join Noel and I, as we talk about how rowing has evolved over the decades. Like and subscribe, so you never miss an episode. This episode is brought to you by, Faster with Bill Chambers. To find out more, about high performance coaching in business and sport,  go to www.whchambers.com

Really excited to release my follow up interview with Greg Benning. With 19 wins at HOCR, 4 course records, and  7 wins at SilverSkiff,  I just had to get him back on the podcast, to share with us his approach to training and preparing for an event. Anyone that wants to get insights and inspiration, into how a multiple champion athlete, prepares and trains to win, you will not want to miss this episode. Highlights from my conversation with Greg How Greg plan's his season to key races How Greg measures and manages his training volume, intensity and recovery Rigging, catch angles and how to approach power application Key workouts and strength program What Greg has learnt from other sports and how these insights can be applied to rowing Coffee or tea? Coffee Racing or training? Training Crew or Single? Crew Favourite race? Head of the Charles Regatta & Heineken Roeivierkamp Links to Greg's mentions NK Empower oarlock Linz, World Masters Regatta, 2021 This podcast is brought to you by High Performance Coaching in business and sport with Bill Chambers. Find out more by clicking here. www.whchambers.com To make sure you get all the latest information, ideas and inspiration, subscribe to my newsletter and join our community on Facebook.

My guest today is well known in both World Rowing, US Rowing and business. He is a competitive master-level rower, with 19 wins at HOCR, 4 course records.  7 wins at SilverSkiff.  Half dozen FISA Veteran or US Masters Nationals with 6+ wins/regatta. He is the Vice Chair of US Rowing, captained the 1984 crew at the University of Pennsylvania, former President of Cambridge Boat Club and co-founder of the Boston rowing Federation. He is a highly successful Boston-based investment banker and an avid saltwater fly fisherman. My guest today, is Greg Benning. Greg's mentions OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker The Cyclist's Training Bible, Joe Friel Fast After Fifty, Joe Friel Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant, editor, Mark Twain Fitbit Versus 2 for tracking resting heart rate SuperOp blood pressure cuff Back Bay Life Science Advisors US Rowing Boston Rowing Federation Heineken Roeivierkamp  This podcast is brought to you by High Performance Coaching in business and sport with Bill Chambers. Find out more by clicking here. www.whchambers.com

My guest today is well known in Australian rowing and surf lifesaving, competing and winning over the last 40+ years in both still water and surf boats. He has served as the President of Mosman Rowing Club in Sydney. Along with his wife, and Olympic athlete Gillian, awarded coach of the year. He is a highly successful entrepreneur, owning the original RowPerfect Indoor Sculler and a highly successful vet practice on Sydney’s northern beaches. My guest today, is Dr Mark Campbell. Links to Mark's mentions: Rowperfect Indoor Sculler https://www.rowperfect.com.au/indoor-sculler-2/ Mosman Rowing Club, Sydney Australia http://mosmanrowing.com.au South Curl Curl Surf Lifesaving Club https://southcurlcurlslsc.org Harbord Veterinary Hospital https://www.localvet.com.au/Harbord/ The Greek Way, Edith Hamilton They're a Weird Mob is a 1966 Australian film based on the novel of the same name by John O'Grady under the pen name "Nino Culotta". This podcast is brought to you by High Performance Coaching in business and sport with Bill Chambers. Find out more by clicking here. www.whchambers.com

My guest today is Mick Miller.   “I believe in challenging people so that they can grow and evolve, and change the world for the better.” Mick has seen it all. He's worked with elite athletes chasing Olympic glory, world champions, professional Rugby League teams, America's Cup campaigns, and up-and-coming youth champions. He's seen athletes through good times and bad, through victory and meltdown, through triumphant euphoria and heart-breaking despair. He's brought athletes back from career-threatening injury, rebuilt teams that were crumbling under pressure, and mentored his junior athletes through the challenges of growing up. Then in 2013, at age 49, he discovered a lump in his neck that turned out to be cancer. He then discovered more about himself that he could ever have imagined. Mick’s cancer survival journey started in a bed at the Oncology ward at Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney, then took him on a journey of recovery and discovery  around and  to the heart of Australia in a ‘68 VW Beetle. Only then was he able to listen to his own heart, let go of everything he was preconditioned to be, and discovered who he really was. High Performance Mindset Zoom Call Join Mick and I on Zoom where we will be sharing with you the way champions build a high performance mindset.  When: Aug 15, 2020 10:00 PM Zurich & Afternoon in the USA Click here to register in advance for this meeting When: Aug 22, 2020 11:00 AM Zurich Click here to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Some notes from the conversation with Mick Mosman Rowing Club, Sydney Australia RowPerfect Indoor Sculler Favourite piece of exercise equipment? Yoga Matt Link to The Right Path Short Film  This podcast is brought to you today by High Performance Coaching with Bill Chambers. Find out more by clicking here. www.whchambers.com

After hearing Drew Ginn OAM, talk about the GB 8+ approach to performance, and the simple rule that they created "Will it make the boat go faster", I was curious to speak with the man that brought the crew and the team together to win in 2000 and to uncover some of the insights and approaches that led to the crews success. Martin McElroy is probably best known for guiding the British Olympic Team’s men’s rowing eight to gold at the Sydney Olympic games in 2000 and is credited with creating a simple yet insightful phrase that has become ubiquitous in sport and business “Will it Make the Boat Go Faster”, a simple question that focuses on what makes a difference. He has always been fascinated by the ability of people and teams to come together in the pursuit of extraordinary outcomes. He’s led sport and business teams on a daily basis, and supported other business leaders, teams and organisations as they’ve worked towards their goals.  Martin works with sports and business organisations supporting their efforts to improve personal, professional and organisational purpose, still finding time to coach young athletes in his home town of Victoria in British Columbia. His lifelong interest in the topic of people and performance, experience of failures and successes, and a continuous desire to reflect on what he’s learned over the years leads to a fascinating conversation in this podcast. Books and resources Martin mentioned in the podcast: Podcasts. Don't tell me the score, BBC Books, The Fifth Discipline, Peter Senge Power Breath  RP3 ergometre The 'black boat' was a Vespoli 8+ Connect with Martin Martin on Twitter @McElroy_MJP Martin on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/martin-mcelroy-484161 Learn from the world's best rowers and coaches, how to create your own training plan. The Masters Training Courses, are the most comprehensive guides that I’ve ever put together to help Masters Rowers go really fast. 'How to create your Training Plan' will enable you to build your own training plan and know what you need to do, to train smarter and so that you can go faster. Click here to find out more.  This podcast is brought to you by FASTER with Bill Chambers. To find out how you can transform your personal, business and rowing performance, visit www.whchambers.com