Overtraining in Rowing

As a follow-up to yesterday's post I include a number of links to sites or articles dealing with overtraining and rowing. The first article is of particular interest as it deals with Mike Spraklen's high volume program (while coaching in the US) and in fact clarifies that it is specifically structured to provide adequate rest.

Check these out - more to follow on overtraining in rowing:

Article supporting Spraklen's Methods as carefully organized to avoid overtraining.

Peak Performance Online

University of York Boat Club

Rowing Medicine from FISA

Steinacker et al. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 1998 "Training of rowers before world championships"

Kellman et al. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, March 2000 "Changes in stress and recovery in elite rowers during preparation for the Olympic Games"