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Thank you all, and in particular Iain, what you are saying makes a lot of sense. You shouldn't let your power drop too much when you up the rate, but that requires more fitness, which I obviously don't have at the moment. That's a really interesting way to look at it for me because I always thought...

Just wanted to revisit this (and thank you for all the posts!). I ended up at a 6:52 for my 2k test last March (320 w). Winter training is starting soon, so back to doing steady state. The formula of 50-55% of 2k wattage (320w * .55 = 176w) for steady state should be a solid goal I'd think? Would l...

Just wanted to revisit this (and thank you for all the posts!). I ended up at a 6:52 for my 2k test last March (320 w). Winter training is starting soon, so back to doing steady state. The formula of 50-55% of 2k wattage (320w * .55 = 176w) for steady state should be a solid goal I'd think? Would li...

Thanks again for the input, much appreciated! Now, time to set the erg for 90 mins and watch NHL playoffs.

I lean more towards to the 50% as I feel like I could do that daily and still feel fully recovered. This feeling alone should be encouraging enough to know you're on the right track. To be able to recover and go again the next day. As fitness increases, this pace/watts will naturally pick up at its...

My current 2k is 6:52, with the 1k being 3:15.

Completely different test IMO, the 2k is nasty.

Good morning, just confirming what most of the info out there already says. My 2k erg wattage is around 320W, so ideal SS (I do 60-90 min) should be 50-60% - or 160w-192w correct? I lean more towards to the 50% as I feel like I could do that daily and still feel fully recovered. This typically puts ...

Congrats, that's a big month. Did you do a weigh in on the 1st and 31st? That's about 25,000 calories crushed!

Fellas, my 2000m time went from 7:03 to 6:56 (309 watts) this month (yay!). So, with SS I assume you make the adjustments and still row 55-60% of the watts, which will obviously increase the rate a bit? If you are doing steady state by wattage, I would expect it to land around 48-52% of current 2k ...

Fellas, my 2000m time went from 7:03 to 6:56 (309 watts) this month (yay!). So, with SS I assume you make the adjustments and still row 50ish% of the watts, which will obviously increase the rate a bit? I suppose this is the only way to increase your aerobic threshold.

My max heart rate is about 170-175bpm. I'll be doing some 60 minute pieces - last one was 140bpm, 22s/m, and a 2:08 split. Comfortable, solid row. Are these numbers effective or should I slow things down a bit? Obviously want to make sure the work on the erg is maximizing end results. When aiming f...

Appreciate all the feedback, was the exact reason I posted the question. I am training 5x per week - typically (2) intense speed sessions (8x500, 4x1000), (2) mid range (5x1500m, 4x2000m) and some longer SS if I have time or the energy (so basically the Pete Plan). Through all the banter and advice...

It never ceases to amaze me how guys at the gym can get on the erg for pretty much the first time, and, with astonishingly bad form, crank out a 7:30 (or faster) 2k. Strength? Talent? Both? A buddy of mine goes to the local Crossfit - said a newby ripped off a 6:40 the other night, barely rowed pre...

Appreciate all the feedback, was the exact reason I posted the question. I am training 5x per week - typically (2) intense speed sessions (8x500, 4x1000), (2) mid range (5x1500m, 4x2000m) and some longer SS if I have time or the energy (so basically the Pete Plan). Through all the banter and advice ...

Yes, it was 296 watts on the 7:03.

I will aim for 160-175 watts.

Thank you!