Dark Horse Rowing

After spending almost all of #Rovember with us, I’m sure that by now you’ve heard us mention The Crew. After all, it’s one of our favorite parts of the Dark Horse #community and something we’re really proud of. It’s a place where you get continuous access to a range of professionally designed #rowing #challenge programs, a like-minded community of #rowers to share struggles and successes with, and 1:1 feedback from rowing coaches.

We are dropping the price of an ANNUAL subscription to The Crew to its lowest price EVER for our #BlackFriday sale! A monthly subscription to the Crew is regularly $19/month, but if you purchase an annual subscription to the Crew at $149 during our Black Friday sale, your per-month cost will be less than $12.50 per month! That’s just a no-brainer. Go check it out at https://buff.ly/3xCOEaR and sign up for an annual Crew membership today!

After spending almost all of #Rovember with us, I’m sure that by now you’ve heard us mention The Crew. After all, it’s one of our favorite parts of the Dark Horse #community and something we’re really proud of. It’s a place where you get continuous access to a range of professionally designed #rowing #challenge programs, a like-minded community of #rowers to share struggles and successes with, and 1:1 feedback from rowing coaches.

We are dropping the price of an ANNUAL subscription to The Crew to its lowest price EVER for our #BlackFriday sale! A monthly subscription to the Crew is regularly $19/month, but if you purchase an annual subscription to the Crew at $149 during our Black Friday sale, your per-month cost will be less than $12.50 per month! That’s just a no-brainer. Go check it out at https://buff.ly/3xCOEaR and sign up for an annual Crew membership today!

Today is a day for expressing and celebrating gratitude, and Dark Horses know that our actions are what gives weight and meaning to our words. So today, as you recite people or things you are grateful for - make a plan to bring that gratitude into an action. Find a way to serve a person who serves you. Give back where you have been given to. And don't quit after tomorrow. Keep moving, every single day, with a special attention to and action towards all of the things that bring value into your life.

From all of us at Dark Horse Rowing - thank you for bringing us along on your journey. We're grateful for you.

Today is a day for expressing and celebrating gratitude, and Dark Horses know that our actions are what gives weight and meaning to our words. So today, as you recite people or things you are grateful for - make a plan to bring that gratitude into an action. Find a way to serve a person who serves you. Give back where you have been given to. And don't quit after tomorrow. Keep moving, every single day, with a special attention to and action towards all of the things that bring value into your life.

From all of us at Dark Horse Rowing - thank you for bringing us along on your journey. We're grateful for you.

We're halfway through #Rowvember Week 4 and if you haven't already signed up to The Crew, a community that is built with you in mind, then go ahead and sign yourself up. You will find all the support here because the community consists of people that have had similar experiences, similar successes, and similar struggles like you do. So, drop a note in The Crew. Tell the community about the progress you've made so far, good or bad. Every decision is an opportunity to start fresh.

We're halfway through #Rowvember Week 4 and if you haven't already signed up to The Crew, a community that is built with you in mind, then go ahead and sign yourself up. You will find all the support here because the community consists of people that have had similar experiences, similar successes, and similar struggles like you do. So, drop a note in The Crew. Tell the community about the progress you've made so far, good or bad. Every decision is an opportunity to start fresh.

A common technique question we get is “How do you know where to return your handle to every stroke?”

The answer: Mark your catch.

-The first step is, get into your catch position, making sure your shins are vertical, your hands are up and you have a flat back with proper posture.
-The second step is, note the position your chain is in as it comes through the uprights that support your monitor. That’s the position we want that hand to return to each and every time.
-Third step, repeat the process and get the hang of it.

You will notice better results when you work out with the proper technique.

A common technique question we get is “How do you know where to return your handle to every stroke?”

The answer: Mark your catch.

-The first step is, get into your catch position, making sure your shins are vertical, your hands are up and you have a flat back with proper posture.
-The second step is, note the position your chain is in as it comes through the uprights that support your monitor. That’s the position we want that hand to return to each and every time.
-Third step, repeat the process and get the hang of it.

You will notice better results when you work out with the proper technique.

This is Week 4 of #Rowvember and today, we want you to think how every expert was once a beginner, how every pro was once an amateur. The strong motivation that led these champions to where they are is their ability to dream big. Your dreams aren't big enough until they scare you. So quit doubting yourself and start now. Check out Dark Horse Rowing's beginner courses.

This is Week 4 of #Rowvember and today, we want you to think how every expert was once a beginner, how every pro was once an amateur. The strong motivation that led these champions to where they are is their ability to dream big. Your dreams aren't big enough until they scare you. So quit doubting yourself and start now. Check out Dark Horse Rowing's beginner courses.

If you start looking at challenges as disguised opportunities, then (and only then) you'll begin to unlock your true potential.

Are you ready to challenge yourself?

It's the end of #Rowvember Week 3 and if you are feeling great and starting to think about what you'll do when Rowvember ends, here's our recommendation.

1. Sign up for a 2 week free trial to the Crew. https://buff.ly/3jzMDW7

2. Once you're in, take a look at our challenge programs! For example, our 2k 101 program will challenge you to work out 40-60 minutes twice a week for 8-weeks. You will work on your strength, conditioning, and performance with each session. Or if that's not your style, check out one of the other programs that's included in your Crew membership.

And step 3 - whatever you decide to do next, make sure you make a plan to keep your new habit going!

If you start looking at challenges as disguised opportunities, then (and only then) you'll begin to unlock your true potential.

Are you ready to challenge yourself?

It's the end of #Rowvember Week 3 and if you are feeling great and starting to think about what you'll do when Rowvember ends, here's our recommendation.

1. Sign up for a 2 week free trial to the Crew. https://buff.ly/3jzMDW7

2. Once you're in, take a look at our challenge programs! For example, our 2k 101 program will challenge you to work out 40-60 minutes twice a week for 8-weeks. You will work on your strength, conditioning, and performance with each session. Or if that's not your style, check out one of the other programs that's included in your Crew membership.

And step 3 - whatever you decide to do next, make sure you make a plan to keep your new habit going!

We've had some time away but it's time to bring back #RowbackThursday! Celebrate our return this week with a focus on perfecting your stroke form (and check out the Rowing Fundamentals if you want to go deeper). Tune in for 10 minutes (plus warm up and cooldown) with Shane from March 2021. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3wNoFwK

We've had some time away but it's time to bring back #RowbackThursday! Celebrate our return this week with a focus on perfecting your stroke form (and check out the Rowing Fundamentals if you want to go deeper). Tune in for 10 minutes (plus warm up and cooldown) with Shane from March 2021. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3wNoFwK

We are halfway through Week 3 of #Rowvember and by now, I hope you've figured out you're not alone on this journey. You are a Dark Horse! If you are loving what you're seeing, feeling, and doing, you can get even more of it. Sign up for The Crew here: https://buff.ly/3jzMDW7

The Crew is the biggest online rowing community in the world. When you sign up, you are going to get SO. MUCH. MORE! Including access to a private community of other Dark Horses, bonus workouts, and technique reviews from our experienced coaches.

We are halfway through Week 3 of #Rowvember and by now, I hope you've figured out you're not alone on this journey. You are a Dark Horse! If you are loving what you're seeing, feeling, and doing, you can get even more of it. Sign up for The Crew here: https://buff.ly/3jzMDW7

The Crew is the biggest online rowing community in the world. When you sign up, you are going to get SO. MUCH. MORE! Including access to a private community of other Dark Horses, bonus workouts, and technique reviews from our experienced coaches.

One of the very best things about this job is hearing from YOU, the Dark Horses out in the world who are putting in the work and building the lives they want to live. We want to honor that work here, because YOU are what we're all about. Send your testimonial to us via, DM, email, or in the comments below.

"Remember, consistency is the key, not your 500m split. It doesn’t matter if your 2K is 6:45 or 14:00. What matters is you got on the horse and did it!" - Tom R.

We are proud of our Dark Horses like Tom who are tenacious, dedicated, diligent, and committed to their goals.

One of the very best things about this job is hearing from YOU, the Dark Horses out in the world who are putting in the work and building the lives they want to live. We want to honor that work here, because YOU are what we're all about. Send your testimonial to us via, DM, email, or in the comments below.

"Remember, consistency is the key, not your 500m split. It doesn’t matter if your 2K is 6:45 or 14:00. What matters is you got on the horse and did it!" - Tom R.

We are proud of our Dark Horses like Tom who are tenacious, dedicated, diligent, and committed to their goals.

The hard part is not becoming the best, it's staying the best. Similarly, the hard part is not starting to work out, the harder part is continuing to work out every day and sticking to your schedule.
Welcome to week 3 of #Rowvember. We hope weeks 1&2 were productive, and we hope you are looking forward to week 3 as much as we are. This week's motivation mantra is: "Every day is not going to be the best day, neither will you be motivated to work out at full capacity every day. Just know that every time you work out, give it your best. Your biggest competition is the person you see in the mirror."

The hard part is not becoming the best, it's staying the best. Similarly, the hard part is not starting to work out, the harder part is continuing to work out every day and sticking to your schedule.
Welcome to week 3 of #Rowvember. We hope weeks 1&2 were productive, and we hope you are looking forward to week 3 as much as we are. This week's motivation mantra is: "Every day is not going to be the best day, neither will you be motivated to work out at full capacity every day. Just know that every time you work out, give it your best. Your biggest competition is the person you see in the mirror."

Are you thriving in #Rowvember, and are ready to take your row to the next level. Check out our 12-week express rowing program. It is the perfect fit when you know the basics of rowing, and are looking for quick workouts that are excellent for conditioning or weight loss. In 4 weeks, you'll feel it. In 8 weeks, you'll see it. And in 12 weeks, you'll hear it! Those three magical words: "You've lost weight"! Don't take our word for it, sign up and try it yourself!

#rowvember #rowing #row #fitness #rowinglife #workout #training #remo #concept2 #crossfit #rowingrelated #gym #fitnessmotivation #rowingmachine #indoorrowing #rowingclub #crew #rowingispassion #strength #erg #rowingworkout #rowingmotivation #concept2rower #gymmotivation #BeADarkHorse #rowvember2021

Are you thriving in #Rowvember, and are ready to take your row to the next level. Check out our 12-week express rowing program. It is the perfect fit when you know the basics of rowing, and are looking for quick workouts that are excellent for conditioning or weight loss. In 4 weeks, you'll feel it. In 8 weeks, you'll see it. And in 12 weeks, you'll hear it! Those three magical words: "You've lost weight"! Don't take our word for it, sign up and try it yourself!

#rowvember #rowing #row #fitness #rowinglife #workout #training #remo #concept2 #crossfit #rowingrelated #gym #fitnessmotivation #rowingmachine #indoorrowing #rowingclub #crew #rowingispassion #strength #erg #rowingworkout #rowingmotivation #concept2rower #gymmotivation #BeADarkHorse #rowvember2021

Want to share your Story? We want to highlight it! Send your testimonial to us via, DM, email, or in the comments below.

"What a difference a year makes. I walked into Invictus a size 16, weighing 167 pounds. Today I am between an 8 and 6 (woot wot!) and weigh 140 pounds. My nutrition greatly improved, and I am still working on it; as you know it is a process for me. I feel incredibly different from where I was a year ago, mentally and physically. My family and friends have seen such a change in me and are so supportive. I wish I could somehow bottle all this up and pass it out.

None of this would have been possible without your unconditional continued support and confidence in me." - Carla S.

#TestimonialThursday #concept2rowing #rowingtraining #rowingtechnique #concept2rower #rowingmemes #rowingclub #rowingmotivation #erging #rowingteam #rowingislife #rowingconfessions #rowing #aviron #rudern #remo #rowinglife #crew #garagegymreviews #rowingispassion #rowingrelated #worldrowing #focusonyou #rowvember2021

Want to share your Story? We want to highlight it! Send your testimonial to us via, DM, email, or in the comments below.

"What a difference a year makes. I walked into Invictus a size 16, weighing 167 pounds. Today I am between an 8 and 6 (woot wot!) and weigh 140 pounds. My nutrition greatly improved, and I am still working on it; as you know it is a process for me. I feel incredibly different from where I was a year ago, mentally and physically. My family and friends have seen such a change in me and are so supportive. I wish I could somehow bottle all this up and pass it out.

None of this would have been possible without your unconditional continued support and confidence in me." - Carla S.

#TestimonialThursday #concept2rowing #rowingtraining #rowingtechnique #concept2rower #rowingmemes #rowingclub #rowingmotivation #erging #rowingteam #rowingislife #rowingconfessions #rowing #aviron #rudern #remo #rowinglife #crew #garagegymreviews #rowingispassion #rowingrelated #worldrowing #focusonyou #rowvember2021

4 top tips for foot stretcher position:

1) Athletes with longer legs overall, but shorter shin bones may benefit from adjusting the foot stretchers higher than you would if their legs were proportional.

2) For athletes with shorter legs, but with flexible hamstrings and Achilles' tendons, they could find leverage by keeping the foot stretchers lower than you would for someone with less flexibility and short legs.

3) People with low flexibility in hamstrings and Achilles tendons benefit by setting the foot stretchers higher than you would for someone with your leg length.

4) Lastly, people with big feet (size 13+) would want to drop those foot stretchers lower than you would for someone of your height but with smaller feet.

#TrainingTipTuesday #rowingislife #bodyweight #erging #crossfit #rowingrelated #rowvember2021 #indoorrowing #rowingclub #cardio #rower #fit #Rowvember

4 top tips for foot stretcher position:

1) Athletes with longer legs overall, but shorter shin bones may benefit from adjusting the foot stretchers higher than you would if their legs were proportional.

2) For athletes with shorter legs, but with flexible hamstrings and Achilles' tendons, they could find leverage by keeping the foot stretchers lower than you would for someone with less flexibility and short legs.

3) People with low flexibility in hamstrings and Achilles tendons benefit by setting the foot stretchers higher than you would for someone with your leg length.

4) Lastly, people with big feet (size 13+) would want to drop those foot stretchers lower than you would for someone of your height but with smaller feet.

#TrainingTipTuesday #rowingislife #bodyweight #erging #crossfit #rowingrelated #rowvember2021 #indoorrowing #rowingclub #cardio #rower #fit #Rowvember