Concept2 Forum

Ernits wrote: ↑

February 3rd, 2021, 3:47 pm

If OP has not been using fan at all, then even a desk fan is a game changer!

I use a desk fan. Might switch up to a floor mounted larger fan though as doesn’t seem to stop excess sweating

Dangerscouse wrote: ↑

February 2nd, 2021, 3:11 pm

100% recommend headbands. Every tough row I use one

Impressed to see you rowed a 12hr session Stu

I did a marathon and found two problems, my butt got pretty tender and I ran out of juice. How do you deal with the need to fuel on that distance? Do you have to keep the flywheel spinning somehow?

You are looking to make about the same improvements I did at the same age too. So, it is possible. I think others have covered the idea of mixing in some intense pieces which are needed along with the low/slow work. How long did it take you to make the step up in performance Keith and what did you ...

I’m gambling on that approach too. I’ve just done a 15k at 2:04 and 19 rate and still found it challenging. My HR finished up at 165 even though I was only averaging 184 watts. When I started my abs were already sore from similar session on Sunday, when I finished my abs and back were aching badly....

I used to use a bandana. Fold in half to form a triangle then roll it up and tie it like a sweat band, worked really well. Now I use an industrial floor fan, did a reasonably hard 30minute on Monday and left 2 drips of sweat on the floor mat. So far the fan has also allowed me to row in ambient air...

You are looking to make about the same improvements I did at the same age too. So, it is possible. I think others have covered the idea of mixing in some intense pieces which are needed along with the low/slow work. How long did it take you to make the step up in performance Keith and what did you ...

when I finished my abs and back were aching badly. This suggests you need to look at technique. Even the stretcher setting can cause problems, if too high; your height suggests set this as low as possible, so that you can get well forward and the weight on your feet before the catch. In principle, ...

Does anybody have any tips for stopping excessive sweat getting in the eyes on longer rows. I’m finding my eyes are sore for days and I’ve yet to find anything that really stops this including head bands.

Any advice gratefully received

Carl

The whole thing has got kind of mixed up lately as I used to row at 24-28 rate depending on effort and lately I’ve forced myself to row around 20 rate. This feels intuitively positive and I have sore abs this week although ultimately it’s not as absolutely fast Don't fall into the trap that faster ...

For complete plans, see something from these (about 200) progressive schedules, up to 26 weeks length: http://3.8.144.21/training/interactive Ergdata can help too, since it shows us stroke length and force, though with some approximation. The quickest way to see what your stroke is worth is to do a...

Welcome to the forum Carl. What pace and distance are you doing your r18-20 sessions, what else are you doing and over how many days? Building a stronger stroke is very useful, but you also need to make sure that there is progression, even if it's slow progress. For example, I started doing my long...

One way is to look at what's needed. 2k/6½' is 380 Watts. If done at say 32, the stroke must be worth 380/32 = 12 Watt-minutes. This implies endurance work at around 20/220W and 23/260W. The selection of a 12 W-min stroke depends mainly on your height and technique. For more detail on how, a 2k tes...

Great question and the subject of lots of academic research. Your current workout is "long sessions at about 18-20 rate". What heart rate / perceived effort level are you hitting? Research seems to say that long to very long slow workouts should make up 80-90% of your training load by time, and tha...

Hi, My first post having just registered on the forum Been using a C2 on and off since about age 22 (now 48) although only really trained in earnest in 2014 and this season. Covered 1750km since May 2020 due to lockdown. I’ve had some steady improvements in all times and I’m happy enough with PB’s f...