Converting an OTW split time to a training schedule?

[mangabootoo]

So we know what split times we need to win a race OTW....

Having used the interactive online training schedule to peak for a 2k race over 16 weeks, how could that be converted to a water based training programme for a crew when you know your water based splits....

Obviously these are slower than ergo splits but we want to be able to create a programme based on the variety that the interactive tool gives you according to your pre-set 2k time and weight etc

alternatively, anyone got an OTW programme for 3 sessions per week over 16-20 week period to peak for a 2k distance....

any help appreciated....

[dwalk]

Not that you can't get good advice on this forum, but the rowingillustrated forum might be better to answer this. Look under training/physiology and you should receive some good input.

[Howard N]

Trouble is, in order to ask a question at Rowing Illustrated, you've got to become a member. I believe new members are always rejected.

[jamesg]

On the erg, the info available is Watts. On water, rating. So use that, shifting the IA accent towards more technical work - long, fast and plenty but below LTHR to lift it and get the crew together.

Alternatively, ask Xeno or use the Wolverine. Not sure I'd want to race 2ks on 3 sessions a week only.

NB 8+ will be faster than the erg, 4- and 4x same, others slower, so you may need to adjust power for the different action times.

[mangabootoo]

Thanks for the replies....unfortunately we don't seem to be able to get access to rowing illustrated.....and I'm afraid the last reply was way over my head!!

Just to be clear....we're a fixed seat gig crew....3 sessions on water is backed up by weights and ergo sessions out of the water....and we all have jobs!!

I was hoping it would be quite simple...we know are 2k ergo splits.....but want to convert that to an OTW split...so we're training at the same intensity....

Simples....

Thanks

[jamesg]

Rating is still the key, maybe even more so in a gig. See what max rating you can do in it, flat out, without falling apart, for just 15-20 strokes say; then use 70% of this rating for racing. This will be very tough in a barge for 2k. Train at percentages of race rating. Most long work can and needs to be done at half your flat-out rating, i.e. 70% of race rate.

To compare erg-splits with gig-splits, try a 500m on both. Sooner or later you'll have to do some 500s afloat anyway. You'll have a course with markers I hope, or can mark it out using a bike with a meter on the beach or towpath.

PS
I've no idea how fast a gig goes.
You may have to downrate the above numbers considerably, if 2k takes 10 minutes or more.
There are gig racing associations around I believe. This http://www.cpga.co.uk/ is in England. Could be they can give you some better numbers than I can.