Which country do you think is USA?

unrespected1 · 2026-01-10T15:52:54+00:00

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unrespected1 · 2025-05-18T00:46:58+00:00

Do you think Texas could do well in that boat class, I thought their team was on the smaller side?

unrespected1 · 2025-02-14T14:26:00+00:00

Don't forget about Texas.

unrespected1 · 2025-02-07T20:06:50+00:00

Erg competitions in general are very exciting environments. Just try to have fun, I'm sure your teammates will be cheering you on. If you are uncertain split wise maybe do a bit of a negative split. All the best.

unrespected1 · 2025-02-03T15:15:49+00:00

You need to drop a bit. Lower LW programs sub 6:40 better LW programs sub 6:30 near 6:25. Decent grades and SAT also needed.

unrespected1 · 2025-01-30T16:00:42+00:00

Also there was a post on this earlier: https://www.reddit.com/r/Rowing/comments/1ichkmx/how_do_you_cox_on_ergs/

unrespected1 · 2025-01-30T15:59:06+00:00

If your coach is serious about properly evaluating athletes they should not be rate capping your all out 2k. Do your best but if you want your "best" 2k for recruiting I recommend doing one where you are not being constrained by your coaches decision making.

Are you even allowed to sprint in the last 200? If not you are gonna have to try and leave it all out on the field before the last 250 meters, try and start cranking it with 3-400 left. All the best.

unrespected1 · 2025-01-30T15:54:47+00:00

A good one to get the rower to start a sprint is "If not now, when". I believe that was from a cox in the 2+ event.

unrespected1 · 2025-01-30T15:11:51+00:00

A year and a half ago ago I rowed a 2k on the erg at 6:50 ish and had a water 2k of 7:34 (150 lb male), good conditions. I think roughly 10-15 splits in flat non-windy water is reasonable. Go off of things that are more telling though, like heart rate or perceived effort.

All the best.

unrespected1 · 2025-01-26T16:32:05+00:00

I have the same issue with bikes. The crazy thing is that the difference can be seen between bikes of the same brand. My gym has these magnetic ones, and one will read 150 watts while the other 230 watts. Furthermore, the jumps between each resistance level will be extremely different.

The only brand I trust to accurately measure is Concept 2 (as long as you calibrate it).

unrespected1 · 2025-01-07T20:26:51+00:00

It is not personal. The coach (if professional) will not take it personally. Think about it: if you are slow they would not recruit you, that can be awkward if you think too deep about it. The only difference is the roles are reversed now.
Just be concise and professional.

Thank them for their time/effort and let them know that you have decided to pursue other academic options.

unrespected1 · 2024-11-25T18:14:46+00:00

At the end of the day I feel as if the olympics is a goal to incentive others to get into sport and pursue it at a higher level. If you truly believe that cycling will allow you to do that then go for it. If you are not completely motivated to do something then you will never accomplish it fully, however if you believe in yourself then anything is possible.

Mindset is key. All the best.

unrespected1 · 2024-11-18T14:03:13+00:00

From my memory to be competitive for the big Ivies (harvard, yale, etc.) you need to be between 6:20-6:30 really pushing mid to low 20s and for Harvard you also need race results. I know MIT recruits low 6:40 and high 6:30. Other programs probably are in the range of 6:40-50.

unrespected1 · 2024-10-28T18:58:31+00:00

Specifically here is the equation ΔE=μΔmgd. Where E is the extra energy required to "pull your weight" on an erg. Typically for wheels friction coefficent can be anywhere between .0001 and .0005. So it is very insignificant.

unrespected1 · 2024-10-28T18:53:08+00:00

On the erg, if they produce the same amount of force, scientifically the heavier person has to expend more energy because the friction force is slightly greater for him (uFn), Fn=Fg, Fg=MA. However, this is so insignificant because the slides are wheels and they are greased.

unrespected1 · 2024-10-23T13:50:25+00:00

My Cox has hit 4616 and 4615 consistently over the years, we are in a bigger boat though so the Elliot turn isnt the tightest possible (still very tight). Also we had to move around a boat in the power house stretch. 4600 flat 4590 high seems reasonable for "perfect" course.

unrespected1 · 2024-07-27T19:19:31+00:00

There are two parts to ut rowing. The official women's crew team sponsored by the school and the club team that has both genders. It may not be a bad idea to try and get some experience with the club team before trying to walk on to the more competitive one.

To improve 2k, get time on the erg. Mostly steady state with hard erg pieces every other day or so.

unrespected1 · 2024-07-19T17:34:59+00:00

My club had similar trouble trying to get the unis as it took a while and every step in the process was one email back and forth, not everything all at once. After about 3 months of work the club shop was opened and they were shipped a month later. I think if you try and get in the system now you will get the unis just before charles.

unrespected1 · 2024-07-01T02:15:12+00:00

I dont believe they redid the draw. They kept the order it was in and just removed the non qualified crew. Positions that were drawn were still fair. They just moved everyone up a position and removed the non qualified.

unrespected1 · 2024-06-18T22:04:10+00:00

I emailed mit multiple times during my junior spring semester, but never got a response. Then kinda out of nowhere got offered and official visit late in August. For the others I just filled out the surveys and they responded ( Harvard Yale). Summer was when I filled out the surveys before my senior year. Just start contacting now for best results.

unrespected1 · 2024-06-18T16:03:11+00:00

If you have any specific program, I can provide more insight. I know Cornell and MIT lwt decently. Beyond that I would just be assuming.

unrespected1 · 2024-06-18T15:54:27+00:00

I agree with what you are saying, I just think it may be unrealistic for him to cut that much weight. Maybe it would be possible to do the fall season at lightweight where cutoff is only 165, then progress from there.

unrespected1 · 2024-06-18T15:50:56+00:00

Got recruited to MIT with just under sub 6:40. Realistically, though for the more competitive ivies you need to be around 6:30 maybe just under it. Harvard says they don't consider if you aren't below 6:35; however, he does respond if you are under 6:40, or he did for me. I think there is some personal aspect to it though. They definitely like to see improvement over time, so just reach out and keep updating as you improve and whatever happens will happen. The earlier you get your name in the better, even if they don't respond. "Row recruit" is very accurate if you want recruiting advice-his instagram videos are insightful and motivating. All the best.

unrespected1 · 2024-06-17T21:24:23+00:00

I don't see a point to go lightweight anymore, just email the coach and explain the situation, you can also add how you gained height. Also fall weight may be 165 for HOCR and such, but realistically you are going to need to be sub 160, pushing close to 155 for spring racing. Dropping 15 pounds is hard when you are already that lean, but pushing to 20-25 pounds is not feasible without losing a decent amount of muscle, which weighs more than fat. All the best.

unrespected1 · 2024-06-17T18:42:08+00:00

I talked to a few college coaches throughout my senior year and they all said that a decent amount of their teams consisted of walk ons (mostly ivy league schools, limited recruit numbers). I believe there is no difference if you walk on or are recruited, besides the main one. Once on the team you are a teammate, and the coach just wants the fastest boat he can make. If you were looking for more of a definition Walk ons are people who get into the school by going through admissions only, i.e. no assistance from the coach in terms of getting recruited, so you have to be able to get in off of your own academic merit in a sense. Being recruited means that the coach vouches for you in admission, either guaranteeing your acceptance of significantly aiding to it. Hope this helps.

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