Any athlete training now for competition needs to know what banned substances could potentially turn a great day into a really bad one following a visit to the anti-doping tent. Here's the World Anti-Doping Agency 2019 list of banned substances. more
Whether it was technique, physiology, people, or ideas, row2k covered the full spectrum of rowing again in 2018. Here are our our ten most-read rowing features from the past year! more
Once again in 2018, row2k covered dozens of regattas around the US and the world. Read on for our ten most-read regatta dispatches from the past year! more
The holidays are a time for family and friends - eating a copious amount of calories. The temptation might be to nap, and take days off, but that means a loss of conditioning and an invitation to the injury bug. The key to a perfect holiday break is a perfect balance between fun and training. more
During a lifetime of competitive rowing that spanned over 30 years, Larry Klecatsky won some 50 US National Championships and 60 Canadian Henley titles, and rowed in eight World Championships and one Olympics, all while building a career as a emergency medical doctor and hospital administrator. As leader at the New York AC, his work ethic inspired his teammates. more
Beth Covin has been a tireless host mom to more than 70 athletes over the last two Olympic cycles. She is still at it, only now on the West Coast for the men's national team; she was honored for her work last Saturday. more
Friendly and personable, legendary Canadian coach Al Morrow seemed impressively able to keep a low profile while motivating countless Canadian athletes to inspiring results over four decades of coaching. more
Steve Hargis was successful businessman until a genetic kidney disease brought him to the realization that he really wanted to be a rowing coach, which ultimately led him to take on the challenge of building the future of the US Junior National Team. A challenge he met and will be honored for this weekend. more
The Puerto Rico Rowing Foundation was well on its way to establishing a program that would develop athletes capable of international competition along with attracting young people to the sport. That changed when Hurricane Maria left the Island in ruins. Now they are working to re-group and need the rowing community's support and generosity. more
The fall racing season is mostly over, so time to head indoors to the beloved erg. To that end, row2k is now compiling the ultimate erg playlist for the winter of 2018-19. more