Hello all I've been doing to 2k interactive program and it's time for another 2k test. Of course hopefully I'll beat my original 2k test. Since I know what 2k time is from my original test on the 1st day of the program, what is the best way to do another test so hopefully I can beat the original time?
These are my thoughts, any comments? I figure I would row at original 2k test pace for at least the first 1250-1500m, then the last 500-750m turn it up? Or should I try to maintain a constant pace that it faster than my original 2k? If so how much faster?
Another 2k test suggestions
Re: Another 2k test suggestions
One method to give yourself a target is to use a Paul's law calculator to predict a 2K time for you. The way it works is you enter your time for a specific distance, say a 5K row, and it will give you your "expected" time for a 2K.
It's not perfect, but should be pretty close.
As far as how to manage your splits, most people recommended getting to your target pace quickly, i.e. in as few strokes as possible, then holding that pace until the last 250m or so. Once you hit 250m left, go as hard as you can to the finish. There's no hard science to the point where you go all out.
If you use your approach of going all out for the last 500-750 you will probably run out of gas too soon.
It's not perfect, but should be pretty close.
As far as how to manage your splits, most people recommended getting to your target pace quickly, i.e. in as few strokes as possible, then holding that pace until the last 250m or so. Once you hit 250m left, go as hard as you can to the finish. There's no hard science to the point where you go all out.
If you use your approach of going all out for the last 500-750 you will probably run out of gas too soon.
Re: Another 2k test suggestions
Ok so if I can get to my previous 2k quickly and maintain that for 1750m I should be able to beat the previous 2k time if I go all out the last 250m.jvincent wrote:One method to give yourself a target is to use a Paul's law calculator to predict a 2K time for you. The way it works is you enter your time for a specific distance, say a 5K row, and it will give you your "expected" time for a 2K.
It's not perfect, but should be pretty close.
As far as how to manage your splits, most people recommended getting to your target pace quickly, i.e. in as few strokes as possible, then holding that pace until the last 250m or so. Once you hit 250m left, go as hard as you can to the finish. There's no hard science to the point where you go all out.
If you use your approach of going all out for the last 500-750 you will probably run out of gas too soon.
Re: Another 2k test suggestions
That should work.
You could also try for a slightly faster rate at the start if you think your fitness has improved since your last 2K try. The only way to know is to try.
Good luck.
You could also try for a slightly faster rate at the start if you think your fitness has improved since your last 2K try. The only way to know is to try.
Good luck.