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by Whippet
February 26th, 2019, 5:53 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Brand new to rowing - 7 min 2k possible? Effect of damper?
Replies: 22
Views: 34143

Re: Brand new to rowing - 7 min 2k possible? Effect of damper?

Thank you everyone for your replies, help and guidance. It is very helpful. I have learned a lot today. Allan - You are right about what I am doing. The stroke probably lacks power as on setting 10 and I hurry the catch as I want to be pulling again. Basically, I have just been yanking it as fast as...
by Whippet
February 26th, 2019, 8:49 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Brand new to rowing - 7 min 2k possible? Effect of damper?
Replies: 22
Views: 34143

Brand new to rowing - 7 min 2k possible? Effect of damper?

I have randomly decided I'd like to work towards rowing a sub 7 minute 2k - a goal I read somewhere as being a good benchmark for fitness. I've never rowed before, not a big guy etc. I have rowed a number of times over the past month. Did my fourth 2k attempt last night and haven't improved since la...