Ever wonder what that quiet corner-of-the-gym machine is really doing for people? In Episode 67, Coach Val explains why rowing has dethroned the bike as her favorite cross-training tool. She covers why it works so well for runners and endurance athletes: it’s low impact, good for zone 1-2 training, and builds the back, core, and posterior chain that runners often neglect.

Then she breaks down the three types of rowers (air, water, and magnetic) and shares why she chose the Merach RS3 Scull. She also shows how she fits a bike, treadmill, and rower into her small office, and explains how rowing fits into a weekly run schedule. Plus, a technique tip and her favorite YouTube rowing instructor.

Correction: Apparently, I have trouble spelling in this episode and completely butchered the spelling of s-c-u-l-l rower. Not skull. Hey, it’s almost Halloween here in the U.S.; let’s just go with it.

Mentioned in this episode:

Merach RS3 Scull Rower

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Just Row with Austin, YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/@just_row

Other useful links:

Running on Carbs Linktree https://linktr.ee/runningoncarbs

Master Your First Masters Marathon: A Guide for Aspiring Runners in Their 40s and Beyond

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eBook Download (Free option): Meals That Move You: 10 Efficient Meal Prep Tips for Plant-Based Runners by Coach Val

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Kindle Version: Meals That Move You: 10 Efficient Meal Prep Tips for Plant-Based Runners by Coach Val

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Running Journal log book by Coach Val

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