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Rowing is a three stage job: Learn how it's done; Do it long and hard at low ratings; Do it at high ratings if you want to race. So first thing to do is learn how. Then do it. You can't fail to see any results there may be. Starting with the caveat of it’s all relative, what would you consider “lon...

Hi Jack, thanks for the reply! Quick background, I’m 47, 5’8”, 200 lbs. and my 2K is right around 7:30 and my one and only Ironman was Wisconsin 2018, with a 12:23 time. I took off 2019, but am signed up for Wisconsin 2020. Right now, I’m using a modified Pete’s 5K plan, 6 session/week as an off-sea...

I agree, of course Jack Nunn is a genetic beast with Olympic bloodlines. Right now, I’m all about long and slow- and 2 hours on Erg is more enjoyable than 3/4 hours on my bike.

What’s a good long distance to build up too? My Half Marathon Row PR is 1:36.

Thanks Turner100

Triathlete, endurance athlete here with One 12 Hour Ironman under my belt. I also happen to love rowing and read an article on Jack Nunn training (and excelling) for an Ironman using 80% rowing. Has anyone tried this before? What did your training look like? I’be got 51 weeks until Ironman WI, and a...