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Tried something different today. Was feeling pretty good (did a true recovery yesterday) and hadn't done a 10K meter row in a while (since I started PP). I used to do them every Friday but hadn't in a while because this is actually the first time (since starting PP in the Fall) that I've ever rowed...

Fish, If Greg Smith were to look in, I think he would compliment both your commitment to executing the plan and your excellent result. Initial pace by the book and maintained or bettered thru two reps. Hammer down on the final for a significant improvement on the average for three and a tough targe...

FOOW writes: Next up is 3 X 2K, which last time I did at 2:23 average, going to try and bump that up a little and go somewhat faster, but we'll see how it goes. Pete says: "Go for a pace 1 second faster than you did in week 6, and faster for the last rep if you can." This week (PB W10), Marston int...

Good luck on the healing process those of you overcoming injury and illness, seems like everyone is well on their way to full recovery. I've been somewhat irregular about posting my workouts and am going to try and do a better job of posting them daily to help motivate me. Sunday: W10D1 PP beginner ...

So after a two plus week hiatus from the erg because I had no access to my gym because of travel and the gym being closed over the holidays for "cleaning" I finally got back to it this week. A large part of my goals for the coming year is more steady state work to build a stronger base and so this w...

pete plan beginner W7D1 8K Did cardio non-erg workouts the last couple days so felt like I could push this a little today and not worry so much about keeping my HR in the UT2 zone. Went 2:23.7 @ 22 SPM Reasonably pleased with the effort. Next row is 7 X 500 and I'm looking to seeing if I've gotten f...

W6D3 Pete Beginner :

7.5K @ 22 SPM 2:28.2/500

Felt better as I went along. I think I need to be doing more warmup in my routines to get the blood flowing better.

W6D2 Pete Beginner (3 X 2K, 4' rest)

My goal was 2:28 pace but ended up going considerably faster than that:

2:26.6 @ 21SPM
2:24.5 @ 22SPM
2:18.8 @ 25 SPM

Felt much better after this workout than the 2K TT from yesterday, it's more fun to best your goal than fall short.

Hi All, Name's Chris. I am 31 y/o, 6'6 (200cm) tall, 220lbs Excited to be part of the forum! Also hoping I'm posting this in the right section! I am an Olympic Weightlifter and do some crossfit workouts on my own occasionally. Typically for aerobic training in the spring/summer I run anywhere from ...

Very nice work Jack on the 15000m and to all that did the 750m / 1 mr - that looks very tough indeed. PP W1 / D3 (second time around) - 5X1500m. I think, for me, this is the toughest one. Last time around, did 1:56.3 so used that as my goal. 1:56.1 / 27 1:56.2 / 27 1:56.3 / 28 1:57.9 / 27 (battled ...

2K time trial today with a goal of 2:08.5. Failed at my goal but, took 4.1 seconds off my PB from ~6 weeks ago so there's progress (though not nearly as much as I'd like). Went 2:09.4/500. Was @ 2:08 through the first 1400m and then fell off the horse. I think in addition to all the stroke/strength ...

Fish, you could back up to the 6k workout at start of week 3. If you recall that continuous piece being challenging but manageable in terms of perceived exertion, try 6k pace-2". I'm curious what leads you to believe that you've been using the "wrong" pacing? General guidelines, random suggestions,...

Fish out of Water writes: I see that I have a 3 X 2K with 4'Rest coming up. Any suggestions on pacing that? 2nd session in Week 6, Pete Beginner Plan. Marston has this to say (https://thepeteplan.wordpress.com/beginner-training): Back in week 3 you did a 2x2000 session. Aim for the same pace, and s...

I see that I have a 3 X 2K with 4'Rest coming up. Any suggestions on pacing that?

After a 10 day hiatus for travel/work related issues, back at it today. W6D1 long and steady 7.5K erg @ 15 SPM @ 2:30.8 I'm up to 6.8W/stroke, which isn't much compared to you beasts but is pretty significant improvement from my start (and 7.5K is my longest row ever!). I'm doing a 2K time trial nex...