Daragh McCarthy

Data Scientist and Movement Programmer

My role covers a broad range of responsibilities which include movement programming for asensei.ai software platform and technical content production for the ASENSEI rowing app available on iOS. I also work on data science and automation projects.

I have always loved the sport of rowing. I have coached adult and youth-level rowing teams at Coláiste Iognaid Rowing Club & Tribesmen Rowing Club in Galway, Ireland and Queenwood School for Girls in Sydney, Australia. In each role, I have been fascinated by the wealth of data that goes into rowing coaching, erg times, seat selection and much more!

Proper Rowing Machine Form: Expert Tips for Indoor Rowing

Daragh McCarthy December 19th, 2023 10 minute read Rowing

Indoor rowing is a skillful blend of strength and precision, where mastering proper rowing machine form is key. This guide focuses on each critical component of the rowing stroke - drive, finish, recovery, and catch - emphasizing the correct form for... more »

What's a good 500m row time? Records, Tips & A Race Plan

Daragh McCarthy December 10th, 2023 20 minute read Rowing

The 500m row is a classic test of strength, speed, and endurance, making it a staple in both rowing and general fitness communities such as Crossfit. This article aims to demystify what constitutes a good time for this challenging distance. We’ll... more »

TRAINING DAY: An indoor rowing plan to get fitter and faster

Daragh McCarthy September 4th, 2023 14 minute read Rowing

Are you looking for a fun and challenging way to improve your fitness and overall health? Look no further than the 'TRAINING DAY' indoor rowing plan by Johan Quie, now available in the ASENSEI app. This program offers a range of workouts designed to... more »

Our Best 2k Training Plan: RECOMMIT PLUS with Eric Murray

Daragh McCarthy April 12th, 2023 11 minute read Rowing

We've created Eric Murray and ASENSEI's best 2k training plan - RECOMMIT PLUS. It is a 7 week program that will help you hit peak performance in time for your race, event or personal goal! The RECOMMIT PLUS 2km training plan is an extended version of... more »

NEW Rowing Program - QUICKIES with Johan Quie

Daragh McCarthy November 7th, 2022 5 minute read Rowing

Get started with QUICKIES, a collection of six new indoor rowing workouts coached by former Team USA athlete Johan Quie. The program has been designed to increase your aerobic capacity and improve your drive progression through a series of... more »

Rowing Machine Technique for Beginners - Our 3-Step Guide

Daragh McCarthy June 15th, 2022 14 minute read Rowing

Welcome to our guide to indoor rowing technique for beginners. Whether you've never tried indoor rowing before or you're looking to improve and start building speed through proper rowing machine form, this article is for you. We will lay out how to... more »

The secrets to a faster 2000m indoor rowing test

Daragh McCarthy September 3rd, 2021 6 minute read Press | Rowing

In this article, we investigate why some athletes do better than others over 2000m, and what you can do about it. With hundreds of thousands of people having used the asensei rowing app we have a mountain of rowing performance data and our Data... more »