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I'm struggling to keep high intensity work in my schedule. Without an upcoming race for motivation, it's easy to put off. But, I'm really enjoying the low stroke rate work and feel it's going to give me a big boost come next season. Today I started off with my usual 1 x 5K using Fletcher's 2K race w...

Hey Bob, Yes, I combine erging and turbo. I'm primarily a cyclist, been racing for many years, but added rowing to my routine last Summer. I still want to be fast on the bike, so erging is primarily to help balance muscle groups not used on the bike. It's been a bit of a struggle trying to keep a li...

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Welcome back Anth! Glad to hear your back has improved. From experience, you can't rush regaining fitness, but you can set yourself back. So, ease back into it and you'll be back up to speed before you know it. Mike, thanks! I've been in 'maintenance' mode since early February, but have had the sens...

All this talk about kettlebells... my curiosity got me back into slowing my SPM, now I'm finding myself reading/watching KB workouts! Last Friday I found myself .1 seconds behind my PB for 4 x 1K/3r, with a pretty controlled effort. Going into today's 4 x 1K I had in mind to forgo my typical .5 seco...

Got on the rower for 2 x 5K again today. Planned to start with my usual modified Fletcher's warmup, but after a couple of minutes @ 20 spm I decided to see if I could maintain that for a SS 5K. I've been lowering my stroke rate recently, with 22 being the slowest I've been comfortable with. Managed ...

It was 2 x 5K again today. Started off with my usual 5K using Fletcher's 2K race warm up for my first interval (I do push the pace in the first 11 minutes when doing this as part of a workout, as opposed to warming up for a race). Decided to attempt this strapless. It went well, until the 30" 1:42 s...

Well done Lance! Sub 7 is a huge milestone, congratulations!

Been vegan for many years now, haven't measured my protein intake. From what I've seen, calling oneself a vegan or vegetarian doesn't necessarily equate to a healthful diet. I know many who primarily subsist on pastries and refined flour. I put a lot of energy into following a whole foods plant base...

Haven't been posting much lately, not much to post about. But, wanted to check in as there's been a lot of really great work being done by all. Mike - you're KB workout is just downright impressive! Great work. I'm still working on slowing my stroke rate, getting pretty comfortable in the 21-22 rang...

Erg'd this AM but will need to take a break. Had a CT scan today, diagnosed with a rib stress fracture. Hey Steve, Ended up with a stress fracture many years ago working low stroke rate stuff. So, in addition to watching your DF, I'd also suggest you stay away from low stroke rate work for a little...

@Lance - Impressive! Well done. @Stu - Being new to a lower stroke rate, your progress is motivating. Nice work. @Rod - Congratulations Rod! Nice to reap the rewards of your hard work. Today was another 3 x 5K, 1st was Fletcher's 2K race warm up for 1:45 pace w/ straps, 2nd and 3rd were r22 and 21 w...

Rick, Really enjoyed, and appreciate your race report(s). I think I first remember reading one of your race posts back in 2001, and even returned to read them for many years that I didn't row. Back after a 16 year layoff, it was fun to see you're still at it, and still posting great reports. Thanks ...

@Stu - :D Friday Vo2max. Even slightly below all out, these are still always surprisingly uncomfortable. 4 x 1K/3r. Warm up 5K using Fletcher's 2K race warm up for 1:45 pace, then: Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M 14:20.6 4,000m 1:47.5 281 1266 33 154 3:37.8 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 32 148 3:36.9 1,0...

https://s14.postimg.org/6og95k29p/20180222_064004.jpg Happy with the result although with hindsight I probably should have maintained the pace throughout. It's a good benchmark to beat for next week Fantastic result for a tentative row Stu! Don't rush healing up fully, you'll be smashing 30' before...