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I usually do a long cool down after any workout, minimum 20 mins. and sometimes even 10k if the workout was a short sprinting session. But I do find it hard to do much after a long endurance session ie. hour or longer, I wonder if I should tack on another k or so after a hard hour.

Gerhard, the rest should actually be slightly less than the work time. I use 5 min. rest on the 2k's and 4 min. on the 1500's. I would tend to favour the idea of doing the full 4x at a consistent pace and then just trying to take off a couple of tenths/500m the next time until you meet that 1.08 goa...

I have three tricks for getting past the pain of a hard 2k. OK, the first one is not a trick. Train hard. So hard with 8x500's and 4x2ks, hour of powers etc., that the 2k is almost a relief and your body is ready for it. Second trick. Tell yourself to keep the breathing calm and steady. It's my beli...

Thanks for posting that picture, Nosmo. It was painful to look at in a concentration camp kind of way but it makes a skinny lightweight like me feel like going to the beach and kicking sand in people's faces. Or at least cylclists' faces.

Have to agree with Dave about the windows, they must have UV block but that sure sounds like it'd be some damn hot conditions for rowing. See if you can get them to move them, you're paying fees afterall. Kirby Oh, I just read the end of your post about being ignored. You should think about buying o...

I think I received that newsletter in the mail and forgot all about it. Thanks. I also liked the picture of the marine erging in combat boots. That would be true torture.

I remember that show. They had an international version too. World Superstars. There was a Canadian soccer player, Brian Budd, who kept kicking everyone's ass--won it three years in a row from 78-80--because he was way more fit than all the football and baseball players. They actually made up a rule...

Nicely done on the full marathon, Gregory. Just curious as a fellow lightweight, what was your spm?

Kirby

Good luck next time.

Kirby

Sorry to intrude but why the failure, Gregory? Too fast? Phone rang? Basement flooded? In-laws came over?

Kirby

I get that too d6 but only on my right knee because I have ligament damage there that allows my right leg to dip a bit when I lock it out. You should search the U.S. and U.K. websites for tips on proper technique, it may be just a minor problem with your leg drive as Bill has suggested.

Kirby

That's interesting Randy, thanks. This might be worth looking into.

Kirby

It is a good sign, for the most part. It means you really pushed it. Sometimes if I get the "tickly" throat and cough feeling and I cool down on the erg for a long time, say 30 minutes, I find I can kind of overcome the feeling and the cough becomes manageable. I think the guys who decided the 2k is...

As a not very flexible guy who is willing to try almost anything to improve his times, do you think there is any merit to doing yoga or anything else that might improve my flexibility? Is flexibility a big advantage beyond a certain point?

Kirby

Be conservative your first time out. It will be a PB anyway. If you think you can probably hold 1:58 splits for example, start out at 2:00. If that feels comfortable for 30 minutes, you might be able to go down to 1:59s and 58s. When you're finished you will have a target to shoot for next time. Kirby