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    The Virtues of Peanut Butter (And Other Nutritious Nuggets)

    Did you know that you can tame your belly fat by eating less at night?

    Project Minerva: British Rowing’s Pioneering Initiative Tailors Training for Elite Female Rowers Eyeing World and Olympic Gold

    British Rowing’s Project Minerva, named for the ancient Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic war, was created a year ago to optimize the health and performance of elite female rowers in the UK.

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    At a Loss

    Freedom from monthly menstrual periods has historically been something of a source of pride for many female athletes. That is, until they experience infertility when they do want to get pregnant.

    Drivers Wanted

    Recruiting for coxswains is difficult for two simple reasons: college teams need far fewer...

    Going Overboard

    Warmer temperatures have returned, along with the cold-water risks.

    The Art of the Cold Call

    The best way to get recruited is to contact college coaches, express your interest, and tell them about yourself. Rowers cannot sit back and wait to be discovered. If you want the college rowing opportunity, then take the initiative and reach out.

    The Single Life

    I learned to scull out of necessity. It was 1991, and the attrition from...

    On Rest and Recovery

    How important is it for my athletes to get a good night’s sleep?

    Friend or Foe?

    By cutting carbohydrates, you could be undercutting your performance.

    Boat Speed, Explained

    To get your boat going faster with ease you need momentum.

    Hard to Handle

    Grip issues afflict us all. Here’s how to get hold of the situation.

    A Coach's Resolutions

    On the road to next season, some good intentions

    On the Edge

    Concept2’s vortex edge has two key design features: a smooth round edge (compare this...

    The Art of the Start

    The impending arrival of the scholastic racing season doesn’t leave a lot of time...

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    The Virtues of Peanut Butter (And Other Nutritious Nuggets)

    Did you know that you can tame your belly fat by eating less at night?

    The Art of Indoor Coxing

    If you’re serious about your role on the team, there are just as many opportunities to get better and faster in the winter as there are on the water.