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by starboardstroke
August 17th, 2006, 9:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Sub 21 6K
Replies: 11
Views: 11100

try doing the 6km test with someone else, if you are comparable (or even better, if he's a little better than you) you will be pushed harder. It definately helps keep the stroke rate high if you have someone next to you that is bookin it, and you pace them stroke for stroke. Also, when your are rowi...
by starboardstroke
July 31st, 2006, 3:25 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: After workout eats/drinks
Replies: 23
Views: 17755

white bread is good, but I wouldn't drink coke as a post-workout beverage. I have heard that the carbonation in soft drinks has an effect on your body's ability to remove lactic acid.
by starboardstroke
June 12th, 2006, 4:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: After workout eats/drinks
Replies: 23
Views: 17755

Carbs are definately the main focus after a hard workout, because you have used up your fuel, you better replace it if you expect to be ready to workout again tomorrow. Also, I have heard that chocolate milk is a good thing to have right after a workout (if you can stomach it), because not only does...
by starboardstroke
June 12th, 2006, 4:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Newbie Question on drag factor
Replies: 4
Views: 4823

This is the rule of thumb that a Coach once gave me

Lightweights 120 drag
Heavyweights 130 drag

Thats for guys at least
by starboardstroke
June 9th, 2006, 1:26 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: V02 Max and 2k wattage relation
Replies: 13
Views: 14795

Carl, what methods do they use to test VO2 max? We did something once in a lab where you could estimate your VO2 max, but I want a more accurate reading of mine.
by starboardstroke
June 9th, 2006, 1:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Tell me my 2k target time
Replies: 14
Views: 16180

What do you guys think that my 2km target should be? I am a Lightweight, 18 years old, 155lbs and 5'11-6'0. My last 2k 6:41.8 (Feb 2006) 6k 21:23.1 (Jan 2006) and last november I did a 75 minute erg test and held a 1:52.5 (20 000m), so I know that my cardio strength was strong, plus I've just comple...