This episode was made possible in part by:
Breakwater Realty Group, Concept2, Lake Washington Rowing Club and our Patrons

Isaiah Harrison is a huge talent in the next generation of American single scullers. Born and raised in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, he started erging – and setting indoor records in 2016, when he was just 12. Today, this 6’9” 19-year-old currently holds 35 indoor rowing world records across multiple age groups. Isaiah made the transition from the erg to a single, coached by his Dad, and quickly started racking up medals. Independent of a school program or community club, Isaiah climbed the ladder to the Junior National team and now the U23 National team. He was just named the 2022 USRowing Under 23 National Team Male Athlete of the Year and has his sights set on Paris 2024.

CONNECT WITH ISAIAH
Instagram: /joaharrison

TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Podcast intro
02:07 - Before the Show: Rachel and Tara chat about Isaiah
07:05 - USRowing Golden Oars
08:58 - Isaiah’s rowing week is a 6/7 on a scale of 1- to 10: High volume intensity work with a goal of breaking the overall men’s world indoor 1k record
12:14 - First taste of in-person competition: Northwest Ergomania
11:08 - Rowing all the distances, and the body knowing how to respond
16:48 - Rapid Fire Q&A
22:30 - How Arnold Schwarzenegger motivated 12-year-old Isaiah to get on the erg
24:48 - Transition from indoor rowing to sculling and his pursuit of excellence from a young age
29:28 - How growing up in a large family translates to team boat rowing
31:44 - Isaiah’s and his Dad dove into rowing theory and mechanics to create a blueprint outside the box of standard scholastic rowing programs
36:20 - Advice for young rowers: set your own goals
41:05 - All in the family - a team effort
43:20 - Rowing up a category at HOCR in the Men’s Champ 1x
48:35 - Isaiah describes the perfect stroke

EPISODE Mentions

BOOKS
Better Great Than Never

CAMPS
Craftsbury Sculling Center

COACHES
Tim McClaren
Mike Teti

EQUIPMENT
Concept2 RowErg
Shimano rowing shoes

EVENTS
C.R.A.S.H.-B. World Indoor Rowing Championships
Erg Sprints
Head of the Charles
Northwest Ergomania 📽
U23 World Championships
USRowing Indoor Rowing Championship

ORGANIZATIONS
USRowing

ROWERS
Lindsay Dare Shoop 

This episode was written, produced, hosted, and edited by Tara Morgan and Rachel Freedman. Tara provides additional audio engineering, and Rachel manages the website and social media. Our theme music is by the Free Harmonic Orchestra.