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Slides during long rows...... In 2021 I did a 100km row as a fundraiser. At the advice of an accomplished rowing coach friend of mine, I did all my training and the 100km event on slides. I'm doing the 100km charity event again this year. The beginning part of my training, which was all limited to h...

On Saturday Dec 4th I completed my 100 km row in 7 hours 56.56 minutes. This was nearly 30 minutes slower than I’d hoped, but I’m just happy to have finished it. It was a grueling physical challenge. As of the writing of this message, a project which I started with what I thought was a lofty goal of...

Did a 60 km test last Sunday in preparation for my 100km attempt. Went really well. Was just a little off the goal pace, but that doesn't factor in some unscheduled breaks to help my training partner with some equipment issues. The 60 km was difficult, but didn't leave me feeling like 100 km was not...

Just about 2.5 weeks to go before my 100km attempt. Last Sunday I decided to do a race day simulation. Got up around the time I plan to, ate what I plan to, got some water and electrolytes on board, and had everything set to go. I had been doing the bulk of my training in the mid day or later aftern...

Oh man, congratulations on completing. I’m so looking forward to hearing about your row, and especially the lessons learned. Ya tease. Congratulations again Ok, so completed my 100K - 7:27:10.3. Happy to have completed it, but the 2:13.9 splits were a bit slower than I would have liked. This was my ...

Don't know is this is against the rules or anything, but at the halfway point I've finally got the website and donation infrastructure built and we're live. If anyone's interested in checking it out, reading about the Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society, making a contribution, or sharing with ...

Well, so far training for my 100km charitable row has been going ok. It's been hard to keep to a training schedule during the summer months with my wife (teacher) and kids all out of school and looking to take advantage of summer holidays. I've put in a 33km day, and recently a couple 37 km days. A ...

PS i'm planning to row 116k, dont ask!

I saw this. That's a commendable goal you've set for yourself and a worthy cause. Incredible.
I hope you'll keep us updated and provide a debrief when you've completed the 116km piece.

Cheers,

Are you following any kind of plan and would you like to outline the approach? Im following the Eddie Fletcher 100k plan which focuses on HRmax as a means of determining workrate for any given training distance, followed by rate and then pace, with the three components controlled within defined val...

Hey all, Thanks again for all the information, advice, and support. I've started training for the 100km fundraising attempt I'll make in December. So far so good. I row 4 days a week (2 on 1 off 2 on 2 off) with a minimum distance of 12 km per session, moving to a basement of 15 km this week. I've g...

Oh, sorry. Two other questions.
I have a friend who is an accomplished rowing coach and he has suggested I consider using slides, primarily for injury prevention. Any thoughts?

And a more specific question, for 100km what kind of drag factor should I be looking to set my rower to?

Wow, I'm floored by the nearly immediate response and the thoughtful comments. Thank you all. I'll try and provide some more specific information in case that helps. I'm 45 years old, 6"2' 190lbs. I have used the erg frequently for general conditioning over the last 11 years and have some on the wat...

Hi all, I am brand new to the forum, but have come for a specific purpose. I'm a novice rower, and I intend to spend the next ~6 months training to complete a 100km attempt to raise money for glioblastoma research in memoriam of my friend who died at the age of 44, 17 months after diagnosis and 19 m...