Concept2 Forum

I've been thinking about the efficacy of Crossfit in preparing for a 2k. I was/am an avid Crossfitter and used it successfully to train for several cycling events and BJJ competitions. I followed Crossfit Endurance for a while in my indoor rowing training, but I reevaluated my opinion on their anti-...

Yesterday did 4 x 1000m 5:00R. This was a terrible session for me. Avg about 1:39.5. I really need to work more on the 1000-1500m interval range.

Today I did 15000m @ 1:57. Good distance row. Felt strong.

AM: Weights 3 x 8 Back Squats, 3 x 5 Press, 3 x 5 Power Cleans, 2 x 8 Dips, all done emphasizing form and ROM

PM: 10k Recovery Row 39:21 @ 1:58.1

10k PB 36:51 @ 1:50.5 23spm

I wanted to row this a bit more sharply @ 24-25, but it felt good. It was actually an 8k PB too, as I crossed that line faster than I ever have. Not a bad day for me...

30' easy distance @ 1:52.4 8008m Could stand to do some more distance work... 30' is distance? :evil: 30' easy is a recovery day when I don't have time to do more. Been rowing almost exclusively OTW, and a short day is 13K + 15-20 minutes on the bike each way to get to the boat house. 30' is distan...

30' easy distance @ 1:52.4 8008m

Could stand to do some more distance work...

Did the Pete Plan speed pyramid today. Good workout!

250/500/750/1000/750/500/250 R90 sec per 250

1:36.6 avg.

Was happy with this result as it puts me slightly under 6:30 for 2k. I think this is a good place to be given my goal of 6:20 in 6 months...

Happy Training!

So up until now I have felt accomplished and very satisfied with how I have come along. Heart, From your post it sounds like you've had a very productive summer and made some great gains. I would suggest doing your best to not let one workout ruin that for you. I've been in your situation before, a...

Evening All,

Today I did a 10k relatively easy. I was very pleased with how it felt.

10000m @ 1:53.6 37:52

-capnbenzo

It's nice to be able to articulate my goals... it gives a feeling of being connected to a community, which is important since I train alone and in a part of the US where saying 'indoor rowing' is invariably met with 'huh?' My main goal is to pull a PB 2k in February 2009. I'm not sure at which race ...

Thanks, Phil! Good luck to you too!

Today:

Metcon from www.crossfit.com

4 rounds of
run 400m
50 air squats

Took about 14 min...

Congrats Andy! Today I did: 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 1000m, 500m 2mR after 1st piece, all else 4mR 500m- 1:45.1 1000m- 1:42.4 1500m- 1:41.1 1000m- 1:39.5 500m- 1:35.8 This workout was very challenging for me today. I had more lactate than I've felt in a while, and almost needed a bucket after the 2nd 100...

Hey Guys, Got my Model D delivered today! Going to start posting my training on the forums. Since I train alone, I think it will help motivate and keep me honest! Pulled a 6:26 last Feb for 2k. My training goals are to break 6:20 in Feb 2009. Given my height and weight (6'5", 225lbs), I think this i...

Truthfully, I can't remember my last PR exactly. It was, like, 8 years ago in college. I think it was 6:27 or 6:28.

Today I was shooting for low 6:30s. Went out at a 1:39 and had a lot of gas at halfway, so I was able to do a fast 3rd and 4th 500.

New PR today at Capital Carolina Erg Sprints! 6:26. Way faster than I expected to go!