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by ZTawadrous
July 15th, 2020, 1:24 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training for half a marathon
Replies: 39
Views: 18419

Re: Training for half a marathon

Here are my results for the attempt at half marathon today: 21097m 1:38:25.1 Pace 2:19 Adjusted for weight: 21097m 1:29:43.4 Pace 2:07 More details: S/M 23 HR 120s-131 (right at my goal) Congrats, you've more than doubled your power from 55.3W to 127.8W (12866m for an hour at that pace). Indeed. Th...
by ZTawadrous
May 17th, 2020, 1:28 pm
Forum: Teams
Topic: Forum Flyers
Replies: 4391
Views: 2131932

Re: Forum Flyers

Zak from Texas, USA. Started rowing as cross training for running on 4/17 but really liked it. Now I row more than I run LOL.Since then I rowed half marathon, and meters to date are just passed 300,000. next stop 500,000. yes welcome Zac - a lot happening at the moment - hope you enjoy the ride. Th...
by ZTawadrous
May 16th, 2020, 5:20 pm
Forum: Teams
Topic: Forum Flyers
Replies: 4391
Views: 2131932

Re: Forum Flyers

You've passed the entrance exam, by tracking us down and saying hello! Welcome on board. If you're up to sharing any interesting background stories, or just general things like your name and where you are in the world, that's useful to the rest of the team. I was going to go dig up an old post abou...
by ZTawadrous
May 16th, 2020, 2:25 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training for half a marathon
Replies: 39
Views: 18419

Re: Training for half a marathon

I had to come back and thank this thread.
special thanks to Citroen and Mitchel674.
I started rowing on 4/17, today I passed 300,000 m.
Next stop 500,000 m.
by ZTawadrous
May 15th, 2020, 2:05 pm
Forum: Teams
Topic: Forum Flyers
Replies: 4391
Views: 2131932

Re: Forum Flyers

Hi,
I would like to join.
What do I need to do?
Thanks
by ZTawadrous
May 15th, 2020, 2:03 pm
Forum: Teams
Topic: Anyone else don't have a team for the spring series?
Replies: 7
Views: 13476

Re: Anyone else don't have a team for the spring series?

Thank you Dave. will do.
by ZTawadrous
May 13th, 2020, 11:17 am
Forum: Teams
Topic: Anyone else don't have a team for the spring series?
Replies: 7
Views: 13476

Re: Anyone else don't have a team for the spring series?

Hi there,
I started Rowing 4/17/20
Looking to join a team to keep pushing harder :)
by ZTawadrous
May 3rd, 2020, 5:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training for half a marathon
Replies: 39
Views: 18419

Re: Training for half a marathon

Here are my results for the attempt at half marathon today:
21097m 1:38:25.1 Pace 2:19

Adjusted for weight:
21097m 1:29:43.4 Pace 2:07

More details:
S/M 23
HR 120s-131 (right at my goal)
by ZTawadrous
April 29th, 2020, 9:00 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Training for half a marathon
Replies: 39
Views: 18419

Re: Training for half a marathon

Stick to the DF ranges above for best results. My last 30min was at DF 133. Something not right with your heartrate however, mine ranges from 56 resting after 1 minute sitting on the Erg seat to over 180 at age 53. I would say its just you level of fitness and strength for your age is not good so j...
by ZTawadrous
April 28th, 2020, 10:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training for half a marathon
Replies: 39
Views: 18419

Re: Training for half a marathon

Looking at your stroke i can see some weak points. Your posture is slouched and you're not rocking forwards on the recovery to setup for a strong catch position, and the legs aren't doing much. The legs make up for 60% of the power delivery per stroke. Your stroke is arms and somewhat erratic as we...
by ZTawadrous
April 28th, 2020, 10:29 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training for half a marathon
Replies: 39
Views: 18419

Re: Training for half a marathon

Stick to the DF ranges above for best results. My last 30min was at DF 133. Something not right with your heartrate however, mine ranges from 56 resting after 1 minute sitting on the Erg seat to over 180 at age 53. I would say its just you level of fitness and strength for your age is not good so j...
by ZTawadrous
April 28th, 2020, 5:24 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training for half a marathon
Replies: 39
Views: 18419

Re: Training for half a marathon

Here another work out.
Controlled the slider. No overshoot
30:00 6600m Drag factor 122. Damper at 5
Split is 2:15/500 on PM5 but somehow ErgData is 2:05
Felt more workout in the legs and butt for sure.
Heading in the right direction
by ZTawadrous
April 28th, 2020, 3:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training for half a marathon
Replies: 39
Views: 18419

Re: Training for half a marathon

Damper 3 is drag factor of 87. Damper of 9 is drag factor of 180
by ZTawadrous
April 28th, 2020, 1:08 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training for half a marathon
Replies: 39
Views: 18419

Re: Training for half a marathon

my damper is at 3
I am 46 year old, 178Ib, 5'8
by ZTawadrous
April 28th, 2020, 12:04 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Training for half a marathon
Replies: 39
Views: 18419

Re: Training for half a marathon

https://youtu.be/tnFw9UflPfo

30 min. 6556m 2:17 split 143avg HR