Concept2 Forum

Im 18 and i weigh 86kgs and go to school in Great Britain. 2k - 6:19 .......... 5k - 16:54 ......... 10k - 34:51 at rate 22 split 1:47.3 ...... 30 minutes and rate 20 - 1:47 split 8301 metres.

There is an excersise for practicing the catch. Come to front stops, and place the blade in the water square, then use the arms to place the blade in and keep it going in and out.<br /><br />Then rowin with straight arms from the catch use only a few inches on the slide.<br /><br />Also do some roll...

If your able to row without sweating then you not training hard enouph!

It depends on how you feel. If the training is really hard then maybe u should st urself lower goals. If your heart rate is higher, yet you are finding the training comfortable, then stick with what you are doing. <br /><br />You can find your MHR by doing 220 - age. and find the percentage from tha...

Hey people, Iv been worried recently. I have done lots and lots of training, and sometimes at rest my heart beats really fast as if it thinks I am suddenly training. This happens for about 10 seconds and about once every week.<br /><br />one of my training partners has the same problem. Is it becaus...

HEy! im a high school rower from GBR. I think this new thread is a good idea! <br /><br />Martin

The best exercise i do for an hour is a 15 minute warm up at half pressure. Then 2 minutes @ 22, 2 minutes @ 24 full pressure with 1.5 minutes rest time inbetween. After repeating this 3 times, row light for 5 minutes then start again and do it 2 times. Then warm down.<br /><br />Martin

I prefer the old concept ergo to the new one. I absolutely hate the knew grip and shape of the handle, and the way the screen is set out!<br /><br />What are all ur other opinions?

ok thanx. what about 5ks? Also when doing alot of training.. and i mean ALOT!!, I am having 5 meals per day, but how much should i eat in each meal?<br />

Any tips on foods to eat before an event? The day before and/or just before you race?<br /><br />Thanx

Personally i get realy anoyed with my coach screaming at me! I think you will do fine! get some pasta down you and an early nights sleep!

Hi,<br />I have recently orderd a Fillippi F14 custom built and i asked for it to have the Knew Carbon fin. I have heard that this fin always gets torn off in the water or caught up in weeds? does anyone else have this probem?<br /><br />Thanx

Its a technique problem. Its the same reason why when on the water we row row or sucll with feet of the foot stretchers. The idea is to use the heals to bring urself up the slide in a more controlled manor and its also help keep balance.

Hi!!!. How are u getting on? Did u go to the first early ID sculling trial? How did u do? Are you going to the pairs trial in 2 weeks? How where your ergos?<br /><br />Good luck! See you there!<br />

Did anybody go to the early ID trials at Boston? Is anyone going to the Pairs trials In a couple of weeks? How are u getting on? What where your Ergos like for your 5k at rate 28 max and 2k rate 24 max?<br /><br />Good Luck! and see you there!<br /><br />