Rowing Friends

Adrien gives updates on her rowing clinic's current activities and future plans, including special offers, upcoming events, and training programs. She highlights the Brighton Burn, an ergatta in Rochester NY she will be making a training program for.  She discussed the clinic's physical setup and potential expansion needs.  Kate discusses the Modified Rowing Championships and wrapping up t...

Kate and Adrien discussed their recent experiences with rowing competitions.  Including Kate’s kids race updates from Head of the Fish, logistical challenges, and winter training plans. They explored various aspects of organizing and participating in rowing events, from managing facilities and coordinating schedules to incorporating weightlifting and cross-training exercises. The conversation conc...

Kate and Adrien discussed their experiences participating in recent rowing regattas, including the Head of the Charles and Head of the Genesee races.  They talked about insights into race strategies, course challenges, and team performances. Kate talked about exploring the Head of the Charles vendors and activities.  Adrien discussed a local cross-country race and family dinner with the kids post...

Adrien and Kate caught up on their recent activities, including Adrien's participation in The Head of the Genesee Regatta in Rochester NY.   We discussed rowing races and their logistics. Kate talked about the Marathon Row for the Shen team’s fundraiser.  We explored various fundraising opportunities and potential marathon rowing events across different waterways like rowing across Lake Ontari...

Adrien and Kate review analytics from their recent livestream, which included viewership data and discussion of potential improvements for future streams. They discussed team racing schedules and training plans, including a detailed workout regimen focused on upper body strength and rowing techniques. They talk about coaching methods and drills, along with plans for future podcast content related...

In this episode of Rowing Friends we have the pleasure of speaking with Caitlin Rush.    Caitlin is a former UB rower and coach.  She is currently the Senior Associate Director at the UB School of Management Career Resource Center she uses her experience to coaching students, just not on the water.  During this conversation Caitlin dives into her background in rowing, including her experience as a...

Adrien and Kate discussed fitness tracking devices and their features, including workout monitoring and data analysis through Crewlab, while emphasizing the importance of personal judgment alongside technology. They explored the logistics and challenges of organizing rowing events like the Head of the Charles Regatta and discussed potential tug-of-war competitions. Adrien shared updates about her...

Adrien and Kate discussed their children's upcoming school activities and logistics, including schedules, sports, and academic planning for senior year. They shared experiences about rowing, including coaching challenges, team participation in regattas, and the logistics of managing events like the Head of the Charles. The conversation concluded with discussions about coaching pipelines, the i...

Kate and Adrien discussed experiences from a recent rowing competition at Canadian Henley where Kate's daughter's team competed, detailing race conditions, team performance, and logistical aspects of attending the event. The conversation concluded with plans for the upcoming Mohawk Fall Classic on September 28th, where they hope to collaborate on livestreaming commentary for the races. Ple...

Rowing Friends welcomes Lisa Hansen to the podcast. Lisa is a fellow UB Rowing alumni and shares her rowing journey with the podcast.  Kate, Lisa and Adrien reconnect to discuss their growing podcast about rowing and share updates about their rowing experiences and activities with their families. They explore various aspects of rowing, including coaching techniques, equipment maintenance, and coll...

Adrien and Kate discussed their current activities and personal updates, including Adrien's running routine and Kate's crew mom activities at Hannah’s race this weekend. They shared details about Hannah's rowing races, discussing the race venue, timing challenges, and her performance in both singles and quad events. The conversation concluded with planning for upcoming regattas, discus...

In this podcast Adrien talks about her son Timmy's participation in lifeguard training and his gap year plans, including various job opportunities and educational pursuits. The conversation then shifted to updates about Kate's children's rowing activities and competitions, including their training schedules and performance at events like the Henley Regatta. The conversation ended with...

Adrien and Kate discussed their personal routines, challenges, and recent experiences related to rowing, including the impact of weather on their activities. They explored various strategies to promote and improve rowing as a sport, addressing issues such as accessibility, recruitment, and event organization. The conversation also touched on different types of rowing boats, training approaches, an...

Rowing Friends welcomed Matt Logue, UB Crew Alumni to the podcast.  The group caught up on personal updates and discussed Matt's current roles, including his position as executive director at 3 Rivers Rowing Association and his work on the US Rowing Safety Committee. They explored safety concerns in rowing, with Matt highlighting the importance of life jackets, swimming abilities, and heat gui...

In this bonus episode Adrien is joined by Dave Cusano, fellow UB crew alumni.  This episode is the prequel to episode 26 before Kate arrives to the conversation.  Please enjoy!  Dave discussed his search for riggers for his varsity 8 Resolute boat, which was damaged last spring. He explained that the riggers are unique to the year of manufacture and have specific alignment requirements, making it...

We are pleased to welcome Dave Cusano a fellow UB Crew Alumni to the Rowing Friends podcast.  Dave discussed the challenges and successes of his rowing team's season, highlighting the impact of weather and other factors on their performance. He noted that despite the difficulties, the team maintained a positive attitude and achieved some success at nationals. David also shared his philosophy o...

Adrien and Kate celebrated their 25th podcast episode and discussed their progress toward reaching 25 reviews across their podcast platforms. They reflected on their podcast journey, shared memories of rowing experiences, and discussed plans for future episodes including guest coordination and exploring rowing topics. The conversation covered personal memories of college life at UB, including unif...

Adrien and Kate discussed Adrien's regatta attendance at Pittsford Regatta in Pittsford NY. They shared updates about their respective rowing teams' recent competitions, including Kate’s daughter experience at Youth Nationals, SRAA Scholastic National Championship Regatta, Cooper River, Pennsauken, NJ, and local races.  They talked about the  benefits of live streaming and cross-training f...

Adrien and Kate discussed their experiences at a rowing event, including their children's participation and performance, as well as their own busy schedules and commitments. They explored various aspects of competitive rowing, such as summer programs, coaching challenges, and the importance of building strong relationships with coaches and teammates. The conversation also touched on balancing rowi...

In this episode Kate expressed frustration about the changes to the live streaming service at the Saratoga Invitational rowing event, particularly the shift from a free to a paid service. She speculated that this change might be due to US Rowing contracting with a specific company for all rowing event live streams. Kate appealed to the organizers to reconsider this decision, given the importance o...

In this episode Kate expressed frustration about the changes to the live streaming service at the Saratoga Invitational rowing event, particularly the shift from a free to a paid service. She speculated that this change might be due to US Rowing contracting with a specific company for all rowing event live streams. Kate appealed to the organizers to reconsider this decision, given the importance o...

In this episode Kate and Adrien covered various aspects of rowing, including discussions about the University of Buffalo Club rowing team, challenges in managing rowing teams, and the broader rowing community in New York. The hosts explored the potential for combining teams, the importance of creating positive experiences for student athletes, and the challenges of restarting and maintaining rowin...

Adrien and Kate discussed Adrien's recent visit to Oswego with her son, a SUNY school, and compared it to their previous experiences at UB and Brockport. They also shared details of the recent visit to a college campus, including the use of a location app for student safety and the provision of shovels for students to clear their cars in winter. The conversation ended with discussions about th...

In this episode Kate and Adrien discuss the transition from Junior to Senior year as both their children reach this milestone. Kate shares spring time flurry of student visits at her college and best practices when visiting. They finish with discussing their graduation experiences, Dad Vails, and high school states changes over the past few years. They finish up with their hopes for finding out mo...

In this episode our special guest Dan Anderson discusses his background in rowing, his experiences in various regattas, and his journey into the sport. We also explored the challenges and opportunities of rowing on different bodies of water, the importance of maintaining connections with rowing club alumni, and the potential for a more recreational approach to the sport. Additionally, we touched o...