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Today I'm delighted to welcome a legend in the world of sports psychology, Chris Shambrook. With over two decades of experience in high-performance psychology, Chris has worked with elite athletes, including the GB Rowing Team, where he's been pivotal in helping athletes achieve their peak performance on the world stage. In this episode, we dive into Chris's unique approaches to mental resilience, the subtle art of supporting champions through their highs and lows, and the practical tools he uses to help athletes maximize their potential. We explore how the mind can be a tool for excellence, rather than a barrier, and dig into Chris's insights on the traits and habits of truly successful athletes. Whether you're an athlete, coach, sports psychologist, or just fascinated by the psychology behind elite performance, this conversation will offer valuable perspectives to elevate your own journey.   Find more on Chris' current work here: https://www.planetk2.com/team/chris-shambrook/   Keep up with Chris via Social Media here: https://www.instagram.com/drchrisshambrook/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisshambrook/   Use code APPLIED for 50% off all Supporting Champions Courses https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/onlinecourse/   Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into the world of sports performance and support! #sports #psychology #business

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In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we're thrilled to sit down with Ross Hunter, the Chief Women's Coach at Leander Club, renowned for his remarkable philosophy and track record. He brings to the table a wealth of rowing wisdom, an unparalleled understanding of the rowing stroke, and a long list of athletes he's helped elevate into the GB Rowing Team. Ross, who modestly plays down his achievements as an athlete, shines as a beacon of knowledge in the coaching realm. His unique perspective on athlete development and rowing mechanics offers listeners an unmissable masterclass in coaching excellence. Ross delves into the nuances of technique, shares insights on athlete management, and reveals the principles behind building successful squads and how that differs for men and women. We also talked about and discussed why athletes quit too early, why they don't enjoy the sport and how we can make the sport more engaging to those looking to go the distance. We also touched upon what coaches should aim to do to get the best out of their athletes. So tune in & join us as we uncover the coaching mind of Ross Hunter, exploring his philosophy, keys to his athletes' success and tips on making every last stroke count. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @rossyhunter1 @laststrokecounts @rowgearuk @thomasclark.gb @piotrgggolawski

In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we're thrilled to sit down with Matt Aldridge, an Oxford Brookes legend, a World and double European Champion in the Men's Four from the GB Rowing Team. Matt's remarkable journey from Henley Royal Regatta triumphs to dominating the 2023 season unbeaten is a story of dedication, skill, and unwavering perseverance. Matt walks us through his rowing beginnings, from being coached by his dad in a single, rise through the junior ranks representing Wales, and his phenomenal success at Oxford Brookes to now being a pillar in GB's flagship boat. We delve a bit into the winning culture at Brookes, exploring what makes their system so effective and attractive for developing top-tier athletes. The discussion then shifts to international rowing, where we discuss switching sides, trialling, selection, competing neck in neck with reigning Olympic Champions, and their unbeaten run. With the Paris Games on the horizon, Matt offers insights into the preparation, teamwork, and aspirations that define the world's leading rowing squad. So, tune in & join us as we chat about all the elements that make rowing so incredible and exciting, such as the challenges, selection, the thrills of racing, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in our sport where every last stroke counts. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @maldridge96 @laststrokecounts @rowgearuk @thomasclark.gb @piotrgggolawski

In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we have the pleasure of speaking with Erin Kennedy, a current Paralympic & World Champion and World Record Holder in PR3 Mix4+. Not just a successful cox at the GB Rowing Team and Leander Club, Erin is also a former Oxford Blue, a mentor with WOX (The Winning Cox), and a recent survivor of breast cancer. Her journey has been nothing short of remarkable. From leading her crews to victory to navigating her way through cancer treatment, Erin's resilience and spirit are truly inspiring. We also delve into the unique challenges and rewards of coxing, sharing insights for coxes and rowers at all levels. Erin's bubbly personality and wealth of experience shine through, making this a conversation filled with laughter, learning, and motivation. As Erin sets her sights on the Paris 2024 Games, she's also on a mission to spread awareness about breast cancer, emphasising the importance of self-checks and early detection. This episode is a must-listen, not just for those within the rowing community, but for anyone looking to be inspired by a story of fighting back, overcoming odds, and leading with positivity and strength. So, join us and Erin Kennedy in this uplifting episode, as we explore the power of leading, winning, and overcoming in the world of rowing and beyond where every last stroke, and every challenge, counts. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @erinmwj @laststrokecounts @rowgearuk @thomasclark.gb @piotrgggolawski

In this episode of "Last Stroke Counts," we are thrilled to welcome the freshly crowned World Champion in women's quad, Lola Anderson, who has her eyes set on the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.  With an impressive collection of accolades, including victories at the Henley Royal Regatta, Wingfield Sculls, and topping the GB Trials in her single scull, Lola is a force to be reckoned with in the GB Rowing Team. A proud alumna of Newcastle University, Lola reminisces about her time representing the Blue Star, shedding light on what makes that system so successful and highlighting the team spirit that defines the crews from Newcastle.  Lola's humility and eloquence shine throughout our conversation, making this episode a hidden treasure full of rowing and mindset gems! Her heartfelt reflections provide an insider's look into the makings of a champion, overcoming her back injury and serve as a source of inspiration for young, aspiring rowers worldwide. So, grab your headphones, tune in & join us for a journey through the highs and lows, the victories and the challenges with one of rowing's most promising stars, as Lola navigates her way towards the Olympic glory where every last stroke counts. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @lola_anderson98 @laststrokecounts @rowgearuk @thomasclark.gb @piotrgggolawski

In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we connect with the creator of Edge Rowing, Jack Burns. Drawing on his experience rowing for the GB Rowing Team, Jack takes on coaching in the digital realm. With Edge Rowing, he has transformed the game, empowering busy professionals and passionate rowers alike to improve their techniques, optimise their mindsets, and ultimately, secure more victories. We also discuss the intricacies of running a business in the rowing world, shedding light on what it takes to be successful and sustain that baseline. Whether it's developing the right habits, emphasising the importance of the process, or helping rowers unlock their talent & potential, Jack has found his edge in the ability to help people become faster. So, tune in and join us as we go through the experiences, anecdotes, and invaluable insights from a life immersed in rowing where you'll discover how to find your own edge in a world where every last stroke truly counts. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @jackburnsrowcoach @laststrokecounts @rowgearuk @thomasclark.gb @piotrgggolawski

In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we are joined by Zoe de Toledo - an Olympic silver medallist, former GB Rowing Team cox, Oxford Blue and Leander Club member. From coxing the challenging waters of the Boat Race in 2012 to her memorable time steering for GB in Rio 2016, Zoe provides invaluable insights into the unique role of a cox in top-tier competitions. Beyond the waters, she shares her remarkable journey of resilience, having battled and overcome a brain tumour, and her passion for mentoring the next generation through 'WOX - The Winning Cox' initiative. She speaks about how she found her voice amidst the sound of roaring waters and beating oars that suited her style and aided her many times in the selection process.  So, tune in and join us for this episode with Zoe de Toledo, as we navigate through her experiences and discuss finding your own voice to overcome challenges where every last stroke counts. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @zoe.detoledo @laststrokecounts @rowgearuk @thomasclark.gb @piotrgggolawski

In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we sit down for a chat with Olympic silver medallist, a triple Olympian, remarkable member of the GB Rowing Team, and an integral part of the Leander Club - Vicky Thornley. Vicky offers an intimate look into her rowing journey, emphasising her commitment, drive, and the mental tenacity required to master the art of single sculling.  From the swift transition to international racing after her first brush with an oar to her historic performance at the Tokyo Olympics, she also delves into her battle with overtraining syndrome, offering guidance on recovery, both mentally and physically. So, tune in and join us for a chat with Vicky Thornley, diving deep into her world, gaining insights into the mindset, struggles, and triumphs of a top-tier single sculler, where every last stroke counts. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @vickythornleygb @laststrokecounts @rowgearuk @thomasclark.gb @piotrgggolawski

In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we sit down with an Olympic silver medallist, double Olympian, winner of the Youth Olympics, World Championship medallist, 9 times back-to-back Henley Royal Regatta winner, former Leander Club captain and a legend of the sport - Jack Beaumont. Jack talks us through his rowing career, highlighting his training habits, mindset, and what it took to be a top competitor. He discusses always pushing levels above and breaking through any barriers, which is what allowed him to compete at every stage internationally and have an incredibly successful career. He opens up about his major accident before the Rio Olympics, where he broke several bones in his spine and tore a hip muscle, providing us with insight into his inspiring recovery and his ultimate participation in the world's biggest sporting event all within a 12-month period. We also explored the challenges that the GB Rowing Team faced between the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, where British athletes came home with seven 4th place finishes and what that was like from behind the scenes, as well as competing during a typhoon, pandemic and halfway across the world. So, tune in, buckle up and join us for this special episode with Jack Beaumont, as we delve into his journey and explore the tales, the laughs, and the honest reflections from an Olympic medallist at the stage where every last stroke truly counts.

In this epic episode of Last Stroke Counts, we're privileged to sit down with a titan of rowing, double Olympian, World Championship medallist, and Leander Club captain, John Collins. As a seasoned pillar of GB sculling, John offers a deeply introspective insight into the world of elite rowing, the pursuit of excellence, and the resilience it takes to overcome challenges at the highest level of the sport that often go unseen. With an illustrious career spanning four Olympiads, a sustained presence in the GB Rowing Team and multiple Henley Royal Regatta victories, John's tales from the frontlines of Olympic rowing are not just inspiring, but also brimming with invaluable lessons for rowers at all levels. His journey is a compelling testament to the power of unwavering grit, relentless pursuit, and the indomitable spirit of a true Olympian. This conversation delves deep into John's rowing philosophy, his unyielding drive to improve, and the hard lessons he's learned in his incredible journey. From his steadfast iron mindset, unrelenting discipline, and thoughtful strategies, John opens up about the intricacies of becoming and remaining a top-level athlete. So, tune in and join us as we paddle upstream with John Collins, on a journey of pursuit and resilience, unravelling what it truly means to be an Olympian and making every last stroke count.

In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we're thrilled to welcome a World Champion, World Record holder and multiple Henley Royal Regatta winner, the GB Rowing Team's cox and coach Morgan Baynham-Williams, to discuss the winning habits that have propelled her to the top. Drawing on her extensive experience, Morgan reveals the habits and ways of thinking that have contributed to her incredible success and shares her insights into the world of elite rowing, delving into the mindset, discipline, and dedication required to excel as both a cox, coach and athlete.  Throughout the conversation, we explore various aspects of racing and competing, including mental preparation, teamwork, strategy, self-accountability and the pursuit of excellence. Morgan offers invaluable advice on unlocking your potential, offering a unique look at what it takes to be a top-level athlete. So, tune in and join us for an inspiring discussion, as we uncover the winning habits that make every last stroke count.

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Listen back to how the GB Rowing Team topped the medal table with seven gold, one silver and four bronze medals at the World Rowing Championships 2022 this Debrief, in association with Junior Rowing News with guests Erin Kennedy, Mark Hunter and Jess Eddie.

Host Fergus Mainland with guests Camilla Hadland-Horrocks, Polly Swann and Jacob Dawson look ahead to the 2022 World Rowing Championships, the challenges, the crews to watch and more, with a particular focus on the GB Rowing Team.

Listen back to how the GB Rowing Team topped the medal table with 6 golds, 3 silvers and a bronze at the European Rowing Championships 2022 this Debrief, in association with Junior Rowing News with guests Matilda Horn, Angus Groom and Cath Bishop.

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week's moment is a really inspiring one. It is with Helen Glover MBE, the Olympic rower who famously went back to rowing after having 3 children. In this short clip she describes the key to how she achieved her impossible dream. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT HELEN GLOVER MBE Double Olympic champion, three-times world champion, twice European champion and a multiple world cup gold-medal winner – Helen Glover is one of the most decorated athletes in the GB Rowing Team. After stepping away from rowing to get married and have three children, Helen returned to the team in 2021 with the goal of being the first mother to compete for the GB Rowing Team. Glover only took up rowing in 2008 and won a historic gold medal at the Olympic Games in London just four years later. Her outstanding women's pair partnership with Heather Stanning became the first British female rowers to successfully defend an Olympic title when they won gold at Rio 2016. That completed a perfect Olympiad for Glover in the pair – she won every race she competed in and claimed a hat-trick of world titles, one with Polly Swann and two with Stanning. You can follow her on Instagram. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day.

Following an incredible performance that put the GB Rowing Team on top of the medal table for the second time this year, we sit down to discuss the squad's performance at 2022 World Cup III, Lucerne. Joining host Ed Evans from Junior Rowing News are women's squad member Lola Anderson and Olympic silver medallists Jack Beaumont and Karen Bennett.

Ali Jones is talking to our best-loved creatives about how they caught their breaks. This week Ali chats to British rower, Helen Glover MBE. Ranked the world's top female rower in 2015-2016, Helen is a double Olympic champion, three-times world champion, and easily one of the most decorated athletes in the GB Rowing Team. She's also a mum and co-author of a new book with her husband Steve Backshall - Wildlings. Helen tells Ali how she made the GB Team despite missing a couple of inches in height, why she nearly said no to her biggest break, and how she got to Tokyo from her living room in lockdown. This WDIAGR episode is sponsored by YunoJuno Freelance Marketplace.

Welcome to the week's episode of the podcast. Thank you for being here and pressing play. I really appreciate you. This is a very inspiring episode with the Olympic rower Helen Glover MBE. This story is incredible. After winning gold in Rio in 2016, Helen decided to hang up her rows, step away from rowing, and start a family. She now has 3 children, but the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown brought on a change in perspective. And despite not having stepped foot in a boat since Rio four years earlier, Helen decided to take a shot at a third Olympics in Tokyo. What happens next is incredible. Not because I want to start rowing or because I want to be a leading sportswoman, but because this episode is really about taking our dreams very seriously as mothers. And I think that is something we don't do enough. It is being really intentional about the trade-offs we are willing to make for the big things we want to do in life. I ask her at the end what is harder: training for the Olympics or motherhood. I think her answer will surprise you. I hope you love this episode. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS - GYMONDO We are grateful to Gymondo for sponsoring this week's episode Gymondo is an online fitness and well-being platform with 100s of 20 to 30-minute workouts and training programmes ranging from HIIT and yoga to dance and meditation, plus over 1000 healthy recipes. Aside from the freedom and flexibility Gymondo offers, exercising at home is fun, saves you money, fits perfectly into your lifestyle and helps you stick to your fitness goals. Start a 14-day FREE trial and save 50% on your annual membership. You may access the offer just by clicking on this link or by going to gymondo.com and adding the code MOTHERKIND. ABOUT HELEN GLOVER MBE Double Olympic champion, three-times world champion, twice European champion and a multiple world cup gold medal winner – Helen Glover is one of the most decorated athletes in the GB Rowing Team. After stepping away from rowing to get married and have three children, Helen returned to the team in 2021 with the goal of being the first mother to compete for the GB Rowing Team. Glover only took up rowing in 2008 and won a historic gold medal at the Olympic Games in London just four years later. Her outstanding women's pair partnership with Heather Stanning became the first British female rowers to successfully defend an Olympic title when they won gold at Rio 2016. That completed a perfect Olympiad for Glover in the pair – she won every race she competed in and claimed a hat-trick of world titles, one with Polly Swann and two with Stanning. You can follow her on Instagram. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 11TH OF MAY 2022: Our next round of group coaching starts on the 11th of May. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day.

S2, Ep. 6 In all the excitement of the Tokyo Olympics, it's easy to forget about the team supporting the athletes. Behind every medal and record and personal best, there's a huge network of people making sure the athlete performs at their best. Which is why I was so delighted to talk to this week's guest - Wendy Martinson, OBE - who is the lead nutritionist for the GB Rowing Team. Having started her career in the NHS, Wendy soon moved into sports nutrition and has worked with athletes across a number of disciplines including gymnastics, hockey and ballet. At the time of recording, Wendy is out in Tokyo with the rowing team, where she has to make sure each athlete is properly fuelled for each race.In our interview we discuss:How Wendy got involved in sport nutritionThe different demands of individual sports and rowing in particularThe support that coxswains get to manage their weightWhat Wendy's role with the GB Rowing Team involves day to dayMeeting the nutritional needs of rowers and lightweightsNutrition for injury and Wendy's work at Bisham Abbey rehab unitCatering arrangements at the Olympics - or "performance dining"Race day nutritionWendy also asked some questions from listeners:What's the first sign that something's not quite right with someone's nutrition?Refuelling after trainingSupplements - using them strategicallyVegetarian and vegan dietsScreening athletes for deficienciesThe differences between male and female nutritional needsChanging nutritional needs as you grow olderPlant based milks - what to look for on the labelWhether there are any taboo foodsAlcohol - OK for athletes?Time restricted eating (intermittent fasting) and fasted training - whether they can be beneficialFuelling for long endurance eventsWendy's signature dish and favourite food and drinkResourcesBooks:Jamie Oliver's Ministry of FoodAnita Bean's cookery books and books on sports nutrition (including for vegetarians)Performance nutrition by Kevin CurrellFood websites:BBC Food website

Host Fergus Mainland is joined by GB Rowing Team legends, Jess Eddie, Zoe de Toledo and Pete Lambert to talk through all the action from a fantastic weekend's racing in Lucerne at the second World Rowing Cup of the season.

S2 Ep.1 Welcome back to Girl on the River for Season 2 – it's so good to be back!I'm absolutely thrilled to bring you the first episode in my new season – an interview with Adrian Ellison, who coxed the 4+ to a gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles (the first of five gold medals for crew member Steve Redgrave). Adrian is a brilliant fount of knowledge, and what he doesn't know about coxing isn't worth knowing. We had a tremendous chat (the uncut version of which is available to Girl on the River patrons – you can sign up for the Girl Squad at www.patreon.com/girlontheriver).Here's what we talked about:Adrian's route into coxing and how he ended up in GB Rowing TeamWhat a coxed pair is likeThe best crew Adrian ever coxed (it might not be the one you'd expect)Coxing a bowloaderBeing coached as a coxThe 1984 Olympics 4+ - how it was put together and what the dynamics wereGetting the most out of a crew during a raceThe decision to retire from the GB Rowing TeamWeight loss and the effects on Adrian's healthWhy the coxswain's weight makes little difference to boat speed except at the very highest levelWhat makes a good coxAdrian's style of coxingHas Adrian's coxing improved since being on the GB Rowing Team?Whether international teams should consider using older coxesHow to get better at coxingMistakes Adrian has madeWhat to do when a crew gets carried away in a raceHow to handle a sassy crewLessons from Zoom Ergos and the quest for the perfect strokeIf you fancy joining one of Adrian's Zoom Ergos sessions you can sign up at www.zoomergos.com.  

GEORGIA MARTIN joined me on the SPORTS EDITION BREAKFAST SHOW in conjunction with WWW.INJECTIONRADIO.COM. Her career as a future olympic swimmer only to be dashed but then discovered for the GB ROWING TEAM going on to winning copious medals. The highs and lows and now her quest since retiring from the sport to raise awareness with kickoff@3 to bringing swimoff@3 for all age groups, inclusivity in rowing. and studying to enter the police academy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valerie-maxfield/message

Ep 9. The more I talk to elite rowers and coxes, the more I understand the importance that sport psychology plays in creating the best performances both on and off the river. That's why I was so delighted when expert in sport psychology, Chris Shambrook, agreed to come on the podcast. We had a fascinating chat, covering:Chris's path into sport psychologyHis experiences of working with the GB Rowing SquadWhether rowers have unique psychological needs compared with other sportsHow to deal with a personality clash between athletes or between coach and athleteThe psychology of the Olympic cycleDeveloping a challenge mindset instead of a threat mindsetLearning to observe your thoughts and emotionsChris's work with Planet K2 Chris went on to answer listeners' questions about the following:Mind over body on the ergCoping with the fear of the erg test - the gold-silver-bronze approachNot finishing an erg testThe connection with mindful meditation and using your fear of failureImposter syndrome and perfectionismHelping adult learn-to-rowersDealing with the ageing process as an athleteSupporting young rowers with varying growth ratesWhat resources are available if you don't have a sports psychologist to handHow to cope with the uncertainties of the pandemic as an athleteThe books Chris refers to in the interview are as follows:Chris's own book, The Mental Game Plan, which can be found here. The Positive Power of Negative Thinking by Julie NoremLearnings from Five Olympic Games by Frances HoughtonMind Games by Annie VernonThe Long Win by Cath Bishop The blog posts on the Adidas site Chris talks about are here:https://www.gameplan-a.com/2020/09/how-to-stay-on-track-when-the-finish-line-is-out-of-sight/https://www.gameplan-a.com/2020/04/when-goalposts-shift-adapting-to-the-changing-world-around-us/https://www.gameplan-a.com/2021/01/2021-an-unmissable-opportunity-to-live-the-new/Other resources referred to by Chris :The British Association of Sport and Exercise SciencesBritish Psychological Society Performance Room  including covid self-care resources https://www.theperformanceroom.co.uk/category/covBelieve PerformChris's business, Planet 2KThis week I released a fun, behind the scenes video to Patreon subscribers. To get perks like this plus early access to episode, click on "support the show"!

Phil Hartfield is a PhD research student in the Sports Tech Institute (at time of recording). He worked with the GB Rowing Team, and tells us how technology has changed rowing. 15 July 2013.

Dr. Richard Burden is the Head of Biosciences and Physiology Technical Lead at the English Institute of Sport. He has worked across three Olympic cycles including with the GB Rowing Team, the British Olympic Association's Intensive Rehabilitation Unit, and individual Olympians and Paralympians. His interests include biomarkers of training adaptation, recovery and the female athlete. He has a number of research collaborations with academic institutions including St. Mary’s University, University College London, Loughborough University and Harvard University. He is also Senior Consultant Editor (Elite Sport) for the journal Experimental Physiology.

At just 8 weeks old Naomi was diagnosed with a condition which meant she could not see colour and was extremely sensitive to light. She faced bullying at school affecting her self-confidence. Her love for rowing developed at University leading to Naomi winning six World Championship titles, Bronze in Beijing, Gold in London 2012 and an MBE in 2013. Upon retiring from GB Rowing Team in 2013 Naomi wanted to keep testing her resilience and established a new Guinness World Record – to row the length of the Thames (165miles) non-stop in a single sculling boat which she did in just over 47 hours! She's became the 1st woman to row the Navigable Thames. Naomi also does quite a bit of motivational speaking at corporate events and schools and motivation is the topic we're going to focus on today. We ask Naomi: Do you still row? How has relationship with food changed over the years? Do you have a nutrition plan you follow when you're training to make sure you get the right balance of various food groups?  Key strategies to maintain resilience? Motivational tips to stay healthy in current climate and on dark damp mornings? Nutrition motivation tips to avoid unhealthy eating? About Naomi At the London Paralympic Games in 2012, Naomi achieved what some athletes only dream of - winning a Gold Medal in front of a home crowd. For most of her young adult life, this level of achievement was, quite literally, unimaginable. Not least because at just 8 weeks old, she was diagnosed with Achromatopsia, along with a cocktail of other eye conditions.  This means that she has no colour vision, and is extremely sensitive to light. During her years in mainstream school, she was severely bullied; and her differing needs were generally not well understood. All of this led her to significant academic under-achievement, and seriously affected both her self-confidence and self-esteem. During her second year of University, she was offered the chance to try out for the GB Adaptive Rowing Team. Of course, she grasped this opportunity with both hands; and just four months later became a World Champion in the GB Mixed Coxed Four. Over the next 10 years, during which Para-Rowing developed into a full-time, Lottery-Funded Paralympic Sport - she went on to win six World Championship titles, Bronze in Beijing, and Gold in London. Amidst all of this achievement, she was always driven by a burning desire to prove that she should never to be defined by her disability. Having retired from the GB Rowing Team in 2013, she decided, in 2016 to test her resilience a little further. Her ambition was to establish a new Guinness World Record - by rowing the entire length of the Navigable Thames, in a single sculling boat. With the help of a veritable army of generous volunteers and supporters, she covered the 165 miles from Lechlade to Gravesend, non-stop, in forty-seven hours, fifty-nine minutes, and fifty-four seconds. In doing so, she became the first woman to row the Navigable Thames. Naomi is now motivating and inspiring others with her incredible story and has presented to audiences large and small, young and old...  working with individuals, companies, teams, and charities.  What really motivates her is helping people to be the best that they can be.  Follow Naomi on the following social media channels: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomiriches Twitter: NaomiRichesMBE Instagram: naomiriches_mbe

Seize Your Mind the Podcast about Soccer, Mental Toughness, and Life. Today's special guest is Dr. Chris Shambrook, co-author of the book Soccer: The Mind Game. Http://www.believeperform.com adam.morris@believeperform.com Email Adam and mention this podcast for %50 off Chris has been working in the world of high performance since 1996. All this means that he’s got lots of experience of supporting people to go from good to great. Chris takes this experience and helps to shape the core ideas and tools that we share in all of our work, from coaching to content. It’s his job to make sure we’ve got practical stuff to share with people to help them fulfil their potential. The why Having been the Psychology Consultant for the GB Rowing Team since 1997, Chris has tried loads of different ways to support coaches and athletes get competitive advantage through the way they develop their psychology. Winning after winning is a compelling driver for everyone in elite sport, and being around many people who have become expert at this, Chris is driven by a desire to see how well those characteristics can be developed in anyone who wants to perform better in their equivalent of the Olympic Games. The How The HOW is simple – practical psychological advice through coaching or content, grounded in great theory, backed by the confidence that comes from supporting people to deliver amazing results, and then made relevant to the challenges you face. Psychology is common sense, not commonly applied, so Chris works hard to ensure we’ve got ideas that inspire people to apply the common sense with uncommon discipline. Never stand still Chris has a good balance of confidence and paranoia. This leads to him being very focused on taking what we know works already, and delivers value, and consistently asking how we can make it better and how we can make it more relevant. As a result of working in elite sport, where no-one is ever the finished article, Chris is constantly challenged by the people around him to deliver value, so as with all good things, the stimulus of the world you inhabit will lead to evolution.

Tim Deller introduces a podcast series going behind the scenes with the GB Rowing Team as they strive for Olympic glory.

Matthew Tarrant is both a member of the GB Rowing Team and also the founder of RowElite - a service offering online training plans on the erg and an online rowing team squad everyone can join. https://www.rowelite.com/ Please support RowingChat by visiting our Sponsors page https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ If you want free podcasts - help our supporters and their rowing businesses. Timestamps to the interview: 2:00 Introduction and my background in rowing 07:00 The pair is my favourite boat 10:00 How Jurgen selects his pairs for trials 13:00 Sweep qualifiers 15:00 What it's like joining the GB Rowing team - day one at Caversham Lake 20:00 Henry Baillehache-Webb was my coach at Oxford Brookes University. We did a lot of battle paddling and high intensity pieces 24:00 Henry's coaching style is developing athletes who give it their all 29:00 Starting RowElite 35:00 How to row technically on the rowing machine 40:00 Do you keep a training diary? 45:00 Heart rate and watts for training 50:00 Daily monitoring for athletes

It's time to switch things around! In this special episode, HVMN Research Lead Dr. Brianna Stubbs is put on the hot seat as Peter Bowes interviews her about biohacking, ketone supplementation, and moving to another country to work at a growing start-up. Original episode description below: Brianna Stubbs has been a competitive athlete all her life. At the age of 12, in 2004, she became the youngest person to row across the English Channel. She went on to win a gold medal with the GB Rowing Team at the 2016 World Rowing Championships and twice rowed for Oxford in the Women’s Boat Race against Cambridge. Alongside her athletic endeavors, Brianna pursued an academic career, completing her PhD in metabolic biochemistry at Oxford. She is particularly interested in the effects of exogenous ketones on human performance. In this in-depth interview Brianna breaks down the theory and shares her understanding of ketone supplementation to promote physical performance. She also describes a day in the life of a semi-retired British athlete, discovering a new life and occasionally fasting in sunny California. Disclaimer: This interview is from the LLAMA Podcast by Peter Bowes. The podcast explores the science and stories behind human longevity. Check it out at http://www.llamapodcast.com/ and follow @llamapodcast!

LT 098 | Alex Wolf - Training for the Complete Rower Subscribe & Review on : Apple Podcasts | Stitcher In this week's podcast episode I had the pleasure to sit down with Alex Wolf, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for English Institute of Sport. Alex Wolf is the Head of Strength and Conditioning for the English Institute of Sport where he leads a team of 60 plus Strength and Conditioning Coaches working with the majority of Olympic and Paralympic sports for Team GB.  Alex spent almost six years working with GB Rowing including the preparation for London 2012 where the GB Rowing Team topped the medal table with their best ever medal haul.  Alex has spent over a decade working in elite and high performance sports working across Olympic, Paralympic and Professional sports in the UK and abroad. Alex is currently completing his PhD around neuromuscular physiology and biomechanics out of the Biodynamics Laboratories at Imperial College, London. In addition, he is the co-author of the book "Training the Complete Rower" along with Coach Paul Thompson. This interview is a fantastic look into the training principles executed by one of the most successful rowing teams in the world. Alex discusses the strategies and principles of the book as well as the key lessons he learned that he feels are invaluable to rowers. 3 Things you will learn: Evidence of strength training improving force development and power What skills/lifts give the best return to the rowing stroke? Technique vs. load - Why going heavier does not always translate to greater force production Interview Topics: Training Paradigm of: fundamental skill development, conditioning training, high force and speed training, specific sports performance Evidence of strength training on force and power development for endurance athletes and balancing this during these types of efforts during the weekly training sessions. How do you evaluate/assess a brand new athlete? Why do you want to complete explosive strength training prior to heavy strength training and not the reverse? Technique vs. Load - Why going heavier does not always translate to increases in force production. and much more! Show Notes: Alex Wolf (Twitter) 'What it Takes' to Work in High Performance Sport Training for the Complete Rower  

Brianna Stubbs (@BriannaStubbs) has been a competitive athlete all her life. At the age of 12, in 2004, she became the youngest person to row across the English Channel. She went on to win a gold medal with the GB Rowing Team at the 2016 World Rowing Championships and twice rowed for Oxford in the Women’s Boat Race against Cambridge. Alongside her athletic endeavors, Brianna pursued an academic career, completing her PhD in metabolic biochemistry at Oxford. She is particularly interested in the effects of exogenous ketones on human performance. Earlier this year she joined the San Francisco biohacking company HVMN to pursue her research into the science of human enhancement. In this in-depth interview Brianna breaks down the theory and shares her understanding of ketone supplementation to promote physical performance. She also describes a day in the life of a semi-retired British athlete, discovering a new life and occasionally fasting in sunny California.