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Thanks for all the feedback. Have made the following adjustments: - Slowed stroke rate down to 18... to try and focus on technique - Have padded seat with a 1 inch layer of memory foam - the reason I tend not too go from 11 to 1, and remain upright, is that I get a sore behind very quickly (limited ...

Thanks for the responses so far. Running and squats, including single leg squats, cause no issues. Agree I am being over-cautious in the video.

Hi, Over the past couple of months I've started to get 'tightness' in my patellar tendon (kneecap tightness). I typically row three to fours times per week; either a slow 10k (averaging 150 watts / 2:15 pace) or a 30 minute medium pace row (2:05 to 2:10 500m pace). The knee tightness manifests itsel...

Thanks for all the advice.

Andy

I also posted on the C2 UK Forum: http://concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23725

Following some advice I did a 500m row in 1:41.3; a significant improvement from by previous 1:48.x PB.

The improvement, as crazy as it sounds, was largely down to a psychological change of heart/mind!

Andy

Other info: for anything above 2k I try and keep the stroke rate between 22 and 26. For distances of 2K and below my stroke rate goes up to a max of 34.

Andy

Hi, Here is the problem: looking at the C2 Logbook for both my age group and the LW class I am well below average with both my 10K and 2K times. The thought of rowing a 10K in under 40 minutes seems impossible; I'm a bit of a wreck after 44:20! I've checked and double checked by technique (using som...

31st August Update : Following on from the above advice I wanted to give you an update on my progress. I managed to do a 2K in under 8 minutes (7:53.1) and a 500m sprint in 1:41.8 ----- Woo Hoo!!!. Massive improvements in a relatively short period of time... I suspect due to me watching the techniq...

Help! I'm new to this forum and Indoor Rowing. I've been reading through the Ranger Training Thread Forum and came across the below... related to a post I submitted (Titled: Beginners? 500m Split, Damper & Leg Force Relationship). Have I done something stupid or asked a question I shouldn't have? Th...

Makes sense. Thanks.

Hi, Bit of a weird question this one: how does the Damper Level relate to how you row (technique) and the flywheel engagement? I'll try and explain: If I set the damper at Level 1 I find it easier to perform a series of rowing stokes... however it feels as if I am not effectively engaging with the f...

Thanks - is it also okay that the bingee cord "just" touches the axle... again as highlighted in the red box?

Hi, I've got a Concept2 Model E Rower. Can anyone tell me if the drive axle should look like this? I was concerned about the gap/join that is visible... I'm hoping its not a crack. Image attached at the following TinyPic URL - the gap/join is highlighted in the red box. http://i56.tinypic.com/2saclj...

Thanks for all the advice; lots to take on board. Following watching some technique videos on the internet I had another blast at a 500m sprint today: I managed a 1:49:5. Significant improvement from the 1:54:5 I did a couple of days ago. I think the next thing is to, as suggested, focus on some reg...

Thanks for the prompt response. Drag Factor is ~120 (Damper 3). 10k Stroke Rate is in the range 25 to 31 and 10k 500m split pace ranges from 2:15 to 2:35 - I think the fluctuations are caused by fatigue and a lack of focus on technique. I start out at a slow-strong stroke rate and then progress to a...