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@jans and @nhopkins - bravo! Keep up the good work. It's great seeing you both being diligent to the plan and keeping the thread going :-). PP5K 1.6 - 3x2k, 3' rest - goal ~1:46.0 : so this piece is really a sub maximal 2k sandwiched between easy 2ks (around SS pace). My real goal was to negative sp...

Started up the PP5K this week. I'm still not sure exactly how to pace the intervals but am giving it my best shot. (I also don't have them uploaded to the logbook so I'll shorthand the results). PP5K 1.2 - 12x500m, 1' rest - Goal 1:49.5 (5K-1): I met the goal fairly easily by pulling 1:49.5 the firs...

@ben and @mike - thank you both for the insight. I actually just completed a 5k TT and have a good sense of my max effort but I'm not sure how to pace the interval sessions in the PP5K from that number. Well, I have an idea but want to be sure and push myself appropriately (something like 5K-1). I'm...

@nhopkins - good on you to do the workout and finish! That is what matters. I'm curious, where are you located? I'm just outside Portland, OR and have also been affected by smoke from wild fires. No babies, though :wink: Has anyone here done the PP5k? Or have ideas about pacing? I looked through the...

As always, great job all! @nhopkins just keep erging and the fitness and pace and comfort will pick up. Thanks to those who read the blog and for your kind words :wink:. I'm just as inspired by everyone in here! Due to work and travel, my workouts have been sporadic and I haven't started the PP 5k y...

Welcome @nhopkins! I hope you find rowing as rewarding as I have. I did the BPP between January and June and it whipped me into shape. @Derek - bravo on the PBs! @marius - I drool at your splits and athleticism! Fantastic work. @Jerek - I think it's awesome you met with a coach. I've thought about t...

Gosh, what great sessions you've all had! It's hard to keep up :wink:. I work in schools and my summer is over, so my posting will be more sporadic than it has been (though I try to read every day). PP 3.3.1 - 4x1000m, 5' rest - Goal: 1:47.0 Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M 14:10.2 4,000m 1:46.2 29...

@Tom - congrats on hitting your goal! My goal is to hit sub-7 too, but I don't think I'll be anywhere near sub 6:56.0 like you ;o). @Derico - nice interval session! Gotta love those workouts that go better than expected. PP 3.2.5 - Hard 6K (TT) - Goal: 1:53.0 Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M 22:31....

Great job, all! Though I haven't posted in a few days I enjoy reading about everyone's hard work. And welcome back Stu! 3.2.1 - Pyramid - Goal: 1:45.3 Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M 13:58.9 4,000m 1:44.8 304 1343 31 0:52.7 250m 1:45.4 299 1327 31 1:45.2 500m 1:45.2 301 1333 31 2:37.9 750m 1:45.2 ...

@Jerek - kudos on finishing the Waterfall strong! That is some great mental toughness you have there which should prove very valuable in you 2k TT (and any other piece, for that matter). @Jans - keep it up! Good on you to do the extra session. PP 3.1.5 - Hard 5k - Goal: ~1:53.3 Time Meters Pace Watt...

@Jerek and @Derek - thanks both! I think sub 7' is definitely attainable - especially for you, @JerekKruger! @Jans - there are 3 different regimens on Pete's site - no worries about not distinguishing :wink:. I completed the BPP from January-June of this year and loved it. I think you'll like it, to...

@Jan - great job! Seems like you are focusing on all of the right things. I meant to ask, which plan are you following? @Derico - great job! That 30' is one tough...well...row :wink: PP 3.1.1 - 8x500m, 3:30' rest - Goal: 1:45.0 Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M 13:57.1 4,000m 1:44.6 305 1350 31 1:45...

@Jans Welcome to the thread! One piece of advice I've heard on blisters is they can be caused by holding the handle too tightly during the recovery. I dunno if that's true but I've always made an effort to relax my grip between strokes :-). I still get blisters but only when I get really sweaty - I ...

@Derek and @Jerek - great 4x2000k's! @HJS - thanks for the tip. I will try to keep my strapless rates around 23-24. Tough week overall as we endured a bit of a heat wave. Felt like the heat zapped any extra energy right out of me, but also made for some rewarding finishes. PP 2.3.3 - Waterfall - Goa...

@Cal - thank you for the tip. I will absolutely look into a HR monitor to see if it's something I can utilize. And bravo on your 500m intervals! I think sprints are my weak point at the moment and would love some of the pure strength you have. @JerekKruger I'm envious of your strapless rows! I still...