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Complete Rowing

Ken Creighton
Rowing
Olympics
Coaching
Scullers Head
Masters Rowing
Fitclub
Tideway
Prostate Cancer
Travel Row
Safety
Women In Rowing
Mental Health
Head Of the Charles
Learn To Row
Overtraining
Fit Club
Rigging
Nutrition
British Rowing
Henley Royal Regatta

www.completerowing.com Hear stories and insights from those who live and love rowing. Complete Rowing is a podcast hosted by Ken Creighton, offering in-depth conversations with individuals passionate about rowing. The podcast features a range of guests, including coaches, athletes, and club organizers, who share their experiences and insights into various aspects of the sport. Topics covered inclu... more

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www.completerowing.com www.travelrow.it - For ideal club camps in Italy with Filippi boats! www.fitclub.site - The perfect fit for your club; management and membership software I welcome back Dr Valery Kleshnev. Today we discuss rigging and its impac... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Clements
Technical lead involved with British Rowing's online entry systems; developer for Broe2/Broe3
British Rowing / Timing Company (Rowe Time)
Episode: #122 The British Rowing Online Entry System - Phil Clements
Adam Balogh
Head coach of Nobles Crew
Nobles School
Episode: #121 Winning is Not the Goal - Adam Balogh
Valery Kleshnev
Biomechanics expert, on rigging and technique
Independent researcher/biomechanics expert
Episode: #120 Rigging and the Impact on Technique - Dr Valery Kleshnev
Robin Williams
Olympic rowing coach, coached Heather Stanning and Helen Glover
GB Rowing / Cambridge
Episode: #119 How to Make a Fast Boat Faster, Robin Williams MBE
Pauline Peel
Former national team rower, Tideway Scholars chair
Tideway Scholars
Episode: #118 Pioneers: How Women Fought Their Way Into Rowing - Pauline Peel and Jean Rankine
Jean Rankine
Pioneer in UK women's rowing
University of London / Thames Rowing Club
Episode: #118 Pioneers: How Women Fought Their Way Into Rowing - Pauline Peel and Jean Rankine
Kirsty Russell-Duff
Rowing coach/athlete, back on the podcast to discuss data in rowing
West London rowing
Episode: #116 Rowing Data: What to Record, How to Use It & Why It Matters - Kirsty, Richard and Bill
Richard Ratcliffe
Rowing athlete, multi-sport data enthusiast, user of XBoat
Tideway Scullers
Episode: #116 Rowing Data: What to Record, How to Use It & Why It Matters - Kirsty, Richard and Bill
Bill Jackman
Maine-based masters rower, active data sharer and multi-sport participant
Maine Coast Rowing Club
Episode: #116 Rowing Data: What to Record, How to Use It & Why It Matters - Kirsty, Richard and Bill

Host

Ken Creighton
Host of Complete Rowing

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • First Listen

    Having started to deal with AFIB and also new to rowing came across this show. Great info and thoughts on AFIB and rowing as mine has come from 54 years of running and riding pretty hard and I can see how it can easily happen rowing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tkonvalin
    United States2 months ago
  • Mark Byatt

    Great initiative Ken - hugely informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loveradio4
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests consistently bring depth—techniques, coaching, and club development.
Listeners describe Ken as clear and informative, with practical takeaways for rowing programs.
High-quality, actionable content that translates to real-world rowing improvements.
Strong mix of elite and community rowing perspectives enhances credibility.

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#112 The Biomechanics of Rowing - Dr Valery Kleshnev
Q: What is the lesson about blade behavior and slippage during the drive?
The lesson is to front-load the drive, push quickly after the catch, and understand that the most efficient propulsion occurs when the blade moves through the water with a favorable angle early in the drive, not at the perpendicular position where slippage is highest.
#112 The Biomechanics of Rowing - Dr Valery Kleshnev
Q: How do we start with biomechanics, and what is key for rowers to understand?
Valery emphasizes starting from the history of rowing biomechanics, recognizing that earlier ideas favored constant boat speed with minimal fluctuations, but the modern view prioritizes front-loaded drive, rapid force development after the catch, and a rover-centered approach to movement rather than the boat.
#113 From Erg to Boat: How Weight and Size Affect Rowing Performance - Dr Valery Kleshnev
Q: What are your thoughts on differences between sliding erg and static erg?
Sliding erg allows catch-through-the-stretcher mechanics and can enable higher power output by using the legs and trunk more dynamically, though it requires space and can be harder on shoulders; static erg is easier to handle for some and good for practice, but may not translate perfectly to boat dynamics.
#106 Getting Clubs to the Startline - Tim Liversage
Q: How can clubs get in touch or start using Startline?
Clubs can email Startlineltd@gmail.com or search for Startline Sport Limited to fill out a free survey and connect for next steps.
#106 Getting Clubs to the Startline - Tim Liversage
Q: Tim, you focus on Startline and funding work now—can you describe what Startline does and how it helps clubs?
Startline is an impact reporting and grant-finding platform that surveys clubs to identify funding opportunities, quantifies volunteer time and social impact, tracks attendance and wellbeing, and generates reports to unlock funding.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Complete Rowing

What is Complete Rowing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive, practitioner-focused show that features elite rowers, coaches, club organizers, and technology creators shaping the sport. Episodes commonly explore training methods, coaching approaches, equipment choices, and organizational topics like club development, funding, and performance analytics. Host-led conversations blend technical drills, race strategy, and behind-the-scenes stories from major regattas with practical takeaways for athletes, coaches, and program leaders. A notable pattern is the inclusion of innovation and systems thinking—from CrewLab coaching tools to foil technology discussions and rowing-point systems—making it especially useful for teams, clubs, and brands looking to connect with serious rowing enthusiasts. T... more

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1. Phil Clements
2. Adam Balogh
3. Valery Kleshnev
4. Robin Williams
5. Pauline Peel
6. Jean Rankine
7. Kirsty Russell-Duff
8. Richard Ratcliffe

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