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[wolfrich]

Yes, I used 5 min rest. I don't have a good 2k time yet, but need one for the other challenges so I'll work on that before coming back to the ctc challenge. Thanks!

Rich

[neil262]

Just wanted to say hi as I'm a new member, new to rowing and happy to contribute to the team. Been a cyclist for a long time and core/arms/grip are suffering. Received my C2 Mdl D mid December and have been working on technique and getting rowing muscles activated(i.e. sore..haha).

Starting to feel better on the rower but did first 2k early in the AM at 7:59.6 so I metered what I thought I could do on my first attempt at 3x2k. Learned I could go faster in a 2k as I got faster each one: 8:11, 8:01, and 7:52. Next attempt probably try to start at 8:00, then 7:52 then whatever is left. Any advice on pacing from veterans appreciated.

Thanks. Looks like a great team.
Rich

Welcome to the team Rich!

[meerkats]

Canadian In (your own) doors this weekend, anyone partaking. Lunchtime row so quite civilised

Whale brothers will be there but i think it might end up being one sprint too many, but a SB wold be good. Flu/Covid in Dec blew me away a bit and the the cough has taken ages to clear, still not 100%

[faach1]

Canadian In (your own) doors this weekend, anyone partaking. Lunchtime row so quite civilised

Whale brothers will be there but i think it might end up being one sprint too many, but a SB wold be good. Flu/Covid in Dec blew me away a bit and the the cough has taken ages to clear, still not 100%

I won't be competing as I am preping for World Rowing Virtual Indoor Sprints (1k) in March. If it wasn't for WRVIS, I would have entered the Canadian's.

The best of luck!

[hjs]

Canadian In (your own) doors this weekend, anyone partaking. Lunchtime row so quite civilised

Whale brothers will be there but i think it might end up being one sprint too many, but a SB wold be good. Flu/Covid in Dec blew me away a bit and the the cough has taken ages to clear, still not 100%

I won't be competing as I am preping for World Rowing Virtual Indoor Sprints (1k) in March. If it wasn't for WRVIS, I would have entered the Canadian's.

The best of luck!

What goal do you have in mind? With your speed and fitness you could do well.

[faach1]

Canadian In (your own) doors this weekend, anyone partaking. Lunchtime row so quite civilised

Whale brothers will be there but i think it might end up being one sprint too many, but a SB wold be good. Flu/Covid in Dec blew me away a bit and the the cough has taken ages to clear, still not 100%

I won't be competing as I am preping for World Rowing Virtual Indoor Sprints (1k) in March. If it wasn't for WRVIS, I would have entered the Canadian's.

The best of luck!

What goal do you have in mind? With your speed and fitness you could do well.

I’m aiming for sub 3:10, but I think 3:07/8 is likely from the way training is going at the moment.

[hjs]

I won't be competing as I am preping for World Rowing Virtual Indoor Sprints (1k) in March. If it wasn't for WRVIS, I would have entered the Canadian's.

The best of luck!

What goal do you have in mind? With your speed and fitness you could do well.

I’m aiming for sub 3:10, but I think 3:07/8 is likely from the way training is going at the moment.

Already done a 500? You certainly should be able to crack 3.10 “easily”.

[faach1]

What goal do you have in mind? With your speed and fitness you could do well.

I’m aiming for sub 3:10, but I think 3:07/8 is likely from the way training is going at the moment.

Already done a 500? You certainly should be able to crack 3.10 “easily”.

I haven’t done a 500, was planning to, but instead did 750m in 2:19

[hjs]

I’m aiming for sub 3:10, but I think 3:07/8 is likely from the way training is going at the moment.

Already done a 500? You certainly should be able to crack 3.10 “easily”.

I haven’t done a 500, was planning to, but instead did 750m in 2:19

You can do, rate restricted sprints, relative often. Doing distances builds confidence and “feel” for the time needed. You pretty often see people Hd, who simply don’t know the feeling of the distance.

A 750 is flesh nor fish, not really fast and to short to have and idea. A 1k “starts” at 700 m in.
Given you 1 min, 500m should/could be 2/3 seconds slower on the average.

[sabrina]

I’d reckon the pacing is around 2k + 3 or 5k - 1. Hope this helps!

Interesting. Should 2k and 5k pace only be 4secs apart? Then I am really off. Did it yesterday at 2k +2, which is 5k -6. I could probably do both faster by now though

Flu/Covid in Dec blew me away a bit and the the cough has taken ages to clear, still not 100%

Suck. I caught covid mid-december. Fortunately, it didn't get into my lungs. Avoiding max. heartrate again after I could barely move after that New Year pyramid. Hope you're fully recovered soon

[faach1]

I’d reckon the pacing is around 2k + 3 or 5k - 1. Hope this helps!

Interesting. Should 2k and 5k pace only be 4secs apart? Then I am really off. Did it yesterday at 2k +2, which is 5k -6. I could probably do both faster by now though

Not necessarily as everyone is different, it’s a rough guideline and depends on whether the person in question is more aerobically or anaerobically suited.

[wight14]

Hey Forum Flyers! New member here, just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I'm new to rowing. My previous athletic background (years ago) was mostly casual running. I resolved to get back into shape this fall, by whatever means necessary. With the public gyms shut down, that ultimatum has resulted in a bit of a frenzied flurry of online fitness purchases (running shoes, all the weights I could fit into the 2x5 space in front of where we park the car in the garage, an exercise bike...). Mixed results on those fronts. But my Concept2 D arrived earlier this week and I've gotten in a couple of great 20 minute sessions so far. Reading through the forum, I can tell I've got a lot to learn on the rowing form/training plan front. My current goal is to establish a base of fitness and put in 10k meters a day. But I'm really looking forward to figuring out more structured training programs and taking part in team events!

Glad to be on the Team!

Evan
42, USA (frigid Midwest)
Various K times to follow, when I figure out what distances I should track:)

[Slothful1]

Just wanted to say hi as I'm a new member, new to rowing and happy to contribute to the team. Been a cyclist for a long time and core/arms/grip are suffering. Received my C2 Mdl D mid December and have been working on technique and getting rowing muscles activated(i.e. sore..haha).

Starting to feel better on the rower but did first 2k early in the AM at 7:59.6 so I metered what I thought I could do on my first attempt at 3x2k. Learned I could go faster in a 2k as I got faster each one: 8:11, 8:01, and 7:52. Next attempt probably try to start at 8:00, then 7:52 then whatever is left. Any advice on pacing from veterans appreciated.

Thanks. Looks like a great team.
Rich

Welcome on board, Rich! If you haven't seen the new member guide, have a look at the various challenges available. Any contributions are welcome including just posting on this thread about your training or anything else you want to share.

Where are you based on the world, and any other interesting background you're willing to share in a public forum ?

Dave

[Slothful1]

Hey Forum Flyers! New member here, just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I'm new to rowing. My previous athletic background (years ago) was mostly casual running. I resolved to get back into shape this fall, by whatever means necessary. With the public gyms shut down, that ultimatum has resulted in a bit of a frenzied flurry of online fitness purchases (running shoes, all the weights I could fit into the 2x5 space in front of where we park the car in the garage, an exercise bike...). Mixed results on those fronts. But my Concept2 D arrived earlier this week and I've gotten in a couple of great 20 minute sessions so far. Reading through the forum, I can tell I've got a lot to learn on the rowing form/training plan front. My current goal is to establish a base of fitness and put in 10k meters a day. But I'm really looking forward to figuring out more structured training programs and taking part in team events!

Glad to be on the Team!

Evan
42, USA (frigid Midwest)
Various K times to follow, when I figure out what distances I should track:)

Welcome Evan! This is the place to ask if you have any questions as you get into training, but there are also a lot of wise people across the wider forum who will contribute if you ask your questions there too.

Thanks for giving us a bit of who you are, where you are, etc. so you've done all the homework already! Link to new member guide is in the post above if you haven't seen it yet.

Dave

[wolfrich]

Welcome on board, Rich! If you haven't seen the new member guide, have a look at the various challenges available. Any contributions are welcome including just posting on this thread about your training or anything else you want to share.

Where are you based on the world, and any other interesting background you're willing to share in a public forum ?

Dave

Thanks, Dave! Completed some updates.

New to rowing but would get on the Erg occasionally many moons ago when I was a collegiate Javelin thrower at Oregon State University.

Been racing bicycles since 1989 and have slowly lost core and upper body strength of my youth. Rowing is improving that already!

Glad to contribute to all challenges as best i can.

Rich