Rowing Friends

In this episode we have a special guest Molly (Meredith)Beck-Joslyn.  Molly, is a former (University at Buffalo) UB rower who now works as a psychologist in private practice, shares her rowing background from Buffalo Seminary and UB.  She discusses her current role  as a parent supporting her daughter's rowing at City Honors.  The conversation touches on Molly's career path from rowing to...

Adrien and Kate discussed their recent experiences at rowing regattas and upcoming events. Kate shared details about her team's performance at Stotesbury Cup, where Keegan raced in the Freshman Boys 8 and Hannah competed in the Senior Girls Double.  They discussed the logistical challenges of planning for upcoming regattas, including SRAs in Tennessee where 17 rowers and 3 coaches will travel, alo...

Adrien and Kate caught up on recent rowing activities and upcoming events. Adrien shared details about NIRCS regatta in Worcester, MA despite weather challenges and illness among athletes the team did well. Kate discussed her kid’s team's successful performance at New York State championships, including the freshman 8 qualifying for nationals and the novice girls winning their race. They also...

Adrien and Kate discussed rowing techniques and seat positions in a rowing boat, covering topics from stroke seat requirements to bow seat responsibilities. They explored coaching perspectives on different rowing positions, including the unique challenges of bow coxing and stern coxing. The conversation also touched on safety equipment like AEDs and fire extinguishers for rowing programs, with Adr...

Adrien and Kate discussed recent rowing activities and challenges, including weather-related delays affecting training and competitions. They shared details about the Saratoga Invitational regatta, where Kate’s daughter competed. Kate's daughter’s team achieved several medals despite limited practice time. The conversation covered issues with regatta broadcasting,  and explored ways to make ro...

We are happy to welcome Shelby Kislowski to the podcast, the new head coach at Shenendehowa Rowing.  She shares her rowing journey from joining Burnt Hills Rowing in 7th grade through her D1 college rowing experience at Marist College, and now her return to coaching. Shelby shares her transition from a competitive high school rower to a college athlete, including the challenges of not completing a...

Adrien and Kate discussed Adrien's recent experience coaching at a college rowing event in Ithaca, where the team had successful races against competitors including Williams, Ithaca, and U of R. Adrien shared both the advantages and challenges of coaching college athletes, including the early morning schedule requiring 4:45 AM wake-ups, the adjustment to 7 hours of sleep, and the unique dynami...

Adrien and Kate discussed the current state of college rowing, particularly focusing on how Division I programs offering more scholarships is impacting Division III programs. Kate explained that while Division I rowing faces increased complexity and potential roster cuts due to new NCAA regulations around Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), Division III programs maintain more stability and can focus...

Adrien called in from Clemson, South Carolina to report on the University of Rochester women's rowing team's training trip. She described the team's practices on the Seneca River, including workouts in various boat types from singles to eights, and noted how the athletes were managing their own meals and logistics. Adrien shared her observations about the team's personalities and s...

Adrien and Kate caught up on personal updates, including Adrien's recent illness and the challenges of managing dry indoor air during winter. They discussed rowing-related topics, such as upcoming races, training plans, and the potential for Adrien to coach in the spring. They also explored ideas for future rowing retreats, including potential trips to the Bahamas and Ireland. Additionally, th...

The group discussed rowing experiences, techniques, and upcoming races. Dan shared details about a recent rowing camp in Orlando and his solo trip to Disney World. They talked about the challenges of rowing in cold weather and the importance of proper training and preparation. Kate and Adrien discussed their experiences with flipping boats and the captain's test. The conversation included a hu...

Kate and Adrien discussed various aspects of rowing, including ergometer (ERG) training, college visits, and team practices. They explored different training techniques, such as the "over-target" workout and strategies for improving 2K rowing performance. Adrien shared insights from recent ergometer testing and coaching experiences, while Kate provided updates on her daughter's colle...

Adrien and Kate caught up on personal updates.  They discussed rowing-related topics, such as upcoming races, training plans, and the potential for Adrien to coach in the spring. They also explored ideas for future rowing retreats, including potential trips to the Bahamas and Ireland. Additionally, they touched on the importance of finding a coastal crew to sponsor them for a rowing event across L...

Adrien and Kate discuss personal updates regarding family health and social media posts before transitioning to work-related matters, including a team email about Shen and Kate's experience with the Stotesbury Regatta. They explore challenges in higher education, including college admissions trends, enrollment changes, and the impact of AI on future job markets, while also discussing the evolv...

Adrien and Kate shared memories and discussed old photos from their rowing days, including uniforms, races, and team events. They reminisced about their experiences with rowing equipment, such as techwear and unis, and how practices and competitions have evolved over time. They also discussed the challenges of organizing and storing digital and physical records, highlighting the importance of pres...

Adrien and Kate discussed their recent vacation experiences and shared thoughts on the challenges of coaching rowing, particularly for masters teams. They explored ideas for creating opportunities for athletes to transition into rowing, including a potential summer camp for high school athletes. The conversation also touched on the importance of finding and training coxswains, as well as the uniqu...

In this episode we have the opportunity to chat with Aaron Varcasio.   Aaron shares his experiences rowing from 1997 to 2010, transitioning to coaching and fitness training, and his current role with Rep Fitness and Team Red, White, and Blue. He discusses his home gym setup, rowing equipment preferences, and future goals, including competing in fitness events and hiking. The conversation also touc...

We welcome Kelley Stoll to the podcast today.  Kelley shared her rowing journey and involvement with the Brockport club, a new rowing club on the Erie Canal in Brockport NY.  She highlighted the need for community support and resources. We explore ideas for promoting rowing, including networking between rowing clubs and creating opportunities for rowers to connect across different regions. We also...

In this episode Adrien forgets to hit record so with the help of her virtual assistant and AI we have this episode.  Disclaimer : the voices you will hear for the first 40 minutes of the podcast are AI generated versions of Adrien and Kate’s voices.  This conversation goes everywhere and anywhere. We talk about rowing recycling, discuss the podcast's performance metrics and other diverse rowin...

The podcast episode featured an in-depth discussion with Tim, the co-founder at Rochester Inclusive Community Rowing (RCIR), who shared the organization's mission and operations. Tim explains how RCIR began in 2008 as a volunteer-driven, inclusive rowing program focused on building community and confidence among individuals with various challenges, including veterans, people with visual impair...

Adrien and Kate connect and chat before Christmas in this bonus episode.  Enjoy! Please follow our podcast on your preferred listening platform and check us out on social. This Podcast- @rowingfriendspod Adrien- @rowingonthesquare  Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate. For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe! Want to follow more podcast...

Adrien and Kate celebrated the one-year belated anniversary of their podcast Rowing Friends and discussed personal updates including Kate's participation in various challenges and events. They explored technical aspects of rowing workouts and equipment maintenance, including discussions about workout schedules, data tracking systems, and ergometer performance issues. The conversation concluded...

Adrien and Kate shared updates about their recent activities and experiences, including technical issues with a podcast recording and a family trip to Universal's Epic Universe. They discussed Adrien's Thanksgiving week events and the launch of the Brighton Burn training program on Crew Lab, which includes structured workouts and community features. The conversation concluded with recommen...

Adrien gave Kate a tour of her new office space, which includes a fitness area and treatment room.  Adrien discussed upcoming events including an open house for coaches and a Small Business Saturday event. They explored the fitness equipment and discussed plans for maintaining the clinic's unique atmosphere while organizing products and creating a small store corner. The conversation concluded...

Adrien and Kate discussed their recent outdoor/ regattas events.  Kate shared thoughts on a movie called "Backwards" while brainstorming ideas for a potential rowing-themed reality show or Hallmark movie. They explored various aspects of rowing-related media, including other movies and potential inaccuracies in rowing scenes, while also discussing their experiences with audiobooks and te...