We are deep in winter training for the 2010-2011 season and it is a slug fest. My teammate, David Smith, summarized it best: "some programs focus on high intensity, others on high volume. [Coach] Conal does both at the same time!" We are gobbling up 150K a week between the erg and water, plus mileage running, biking, and time getting huge in the weight room. Video review is becoming more regular, and the presence of visiting athletes during the holiday season increases the competitive intensity of the boathouse.
We recently completed a battery of erg tests - everything from 60 minutes to 10 strokes - in order to find athletes' weaknesses and strengths. I am looking forward to several weeks focused on maximal power.
Next on our race agenda is Ergomania to cap off the winter season. After that we will undergo a long stretch to prepare for the NSR regattas which begin in late April.
In the mean time, the focus is on developing fundamentals and avoiding injuries.
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