Concept2 Forum

I've posted my anecdotal experience, and my understanding of the science behind the "live high/train low" method as it specifically pertains to running and SHOULD pertain to rowing. Here's a link to a great piece on Peak Performance Online, specifically talking about this very topic (with a referenc...

Hi - I've had a Model C with a PM2+ for a number of years. I'm planning on upgrading to a PM3 and I'm curious about one thing: Are the split times displayed DURING the workout, or only upon recalling the workout? I enjoy seeing the splits temporarily displayed on the PM2+ (for 7 seconds), and would ...

John- I'm not sure if it's your goal, or if you're just naturally like this, but you're starting to piss me off. I understand that most people on this board eventually come to the same conclusion about you, but I tried to give you the benefit of the doubt. Nobody likes a know-it-all, but it's really...

I've just gotten back into the rowing thing over the past month, and I'm getting to the point where I can "go after" an effort a little more. When I'm not too rowing specific fit, I end up rowing significant negative splits, as I don't feel as confident in risking falling apart. I didn't feel partic...

I still think we disagree on some major points, though, and I think you know just enough about running and altitude to be dangerous. More knowledge: - Yes, many top distance runners live and train at altitude. But almost ALL of them travel to lower altitudes for their fastest work. Crap, if Bekele c...

First off, the Kenyans and Ethiopians deserve the credit for being the best in the world. They've developed incredible depth and talent that is unprecedented. So, I feel it's more a matter of what THESE countries are doing right: - Focus. It's hard to come up with any other sports where these 2 coun...

John- As a competitive runner who follows the training, racing, and doping scenes of the sport, I have some knowledge and experience with this issue as it refers to running and training in general. My initial interest in this post was/is about altitude/sea level "conversions" for rowing. But to addr...

With my erg being in the basement, I'm usually rowing by myself, but occasionally my wife or 4 year old daughter will be in the room with me. My wife usually knows when I'm "going after it" on the rower, but I've needed to squeeze out the "Can't.......talk.......now!" on occasion when my daughter tr...

Radmanzulu said: "Athletes who train, and adapt, at altitude can expect to see benefits when competing at sea level over athletes who train at sea level." Having lived and trained near Boulder, CO (~5200') for the last 11 years, and reading a decent amount about the subject, I don't know if this is ...

Tim (the 1st poster) brings up some great points, and "lightweight means lightweight" doesn't really answer the questions. I'm working on getting back to LWT status, but when I get there I'll still be in a similar position to the other Tim - borderline. So it's easy to say when you're 143# and nowhe...

hjs- Thanks for the reply and clear explanation. I appreciate that you kept it simple, and I'm glad to see your suggestion that I may not need to do a large amount of lower rate rowing to be more successful. It's obvious that my current strength in rowing comes primarily from my endurance, and that ...

While I've had an erg for several years, I've rowed off and on. I've just recently gotten more serious about it. I guess my contribution is what I DON'T do - I don't do any lower rate rowing. I'm not against it - I just don't know much about it, and when I've just played around even at 24 spm or so,...

Dennis-

Thanks for the advice and compliments. I may be sending you a PM, as I'm serious about making significant improvements - at this point indoors only.

And you've continued to put up some very impressive times, Dennis. Keep it goin'.

Thanks,

Tim Geldean

Bill - As for a "sweet spot," I don't think such a place exists. If there was, you'd see it overrun with elite endurance athletes of all sorts. However, there's some places where you can "live high & train low." The concept is to live (and sleep) at a higher altitude (8000'-9000' may be ideal), and ...

Momo, I live at about 7600+ (Evergreen, Colo) and find for racing the 2k I will improve about 2.5 seconds per 500m. at sealevel. Mike Caviston and Graham Watt, both damn fine rowers and ergers, have been here and found that their workout times (as opposed to racing which they did not do here) were ...