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[hjs]

Amazing. Is there any stopping marius?
Andrew - I note your 3:02 which is v strong...sub 3?

Marius, still killing it, and you almost even got the big man

Andrew, would expect you to crack 3, given your other work, or you are a non sprinter. Congrats both again.

[-marius-]

Amazing. Is there any stopping marius?
Andrew - I note your 3:02 which is v strong...sub 3?

Marius, still killing it, and you almost even got the big man
Andrew, would expect you to crack 3, given your other work, or you are a non sprinter. Congrats both again.

@Gammmmo - Not sure I though 1:18 on the 500m was very close to my max, but it seems like there is still some more left in me for the shorter distances.
@hjs - Had the world sprints been a week earlier then it would be very close. I got sick at the absolutely worst time. Did a controlled 800m@1:24.5 pace two and a half weeks ago with no fade or increase in the SPM at the end.

[hjs]

Amazing. Is there any stopping marius?
Andrew - I note your 3:02 which is v strong...sub 3?

Marius, still killing it, and you almost even got the big man
Andrew, would expect you to crack 3, given your other work, or you are a non sprinter. Congrats both again.

@Gammmmo - Not sure I though 1:18 on the 500m was very close to my max, but it seems like there is still some more left in me for the shorter distances.
@hjs - Had the world sprints been a week earlier then it would be very close. I got sick at the absolutely worst time. Did a controlled 800m@1:24.5 pace two and a half weeks ago with no fade or increase in the SPM at the end.

Bit of bad luck, but overall you still are going up. Onwards!

[KeithT]

!k P.B. for me 3:02.6
Ave/ 1:31.3 36 spm Df. 142( normally 133-135)
Splits,
1:32.2
1:32.2
!:32.0
1:28.8

Andrew - saw this in the rankings, you beat me by a second so now I need to retest this to try an get back ahead of you since you kick my butt in all the 2K and up distances. Great work!

[KeithT]

I tested my 2K Sunday and trimmed 4 seconds off my PB with a 6:31.6!

I was happy with this and it's getting me really close to my ultimate goal of a sub 6:30 by the WRIC. My pacing overall was pretty solid with the following splits/SPM - 1:37.2 (31), 1:38.4 (27), 1:38.1 (29), 1:38.0 (33) - the last split was a little deceiving as I faded a little from 500 - 250 but then still got an OK final push, was prob like 1:40 for 250 and 1:35ish for last 250. Also, the first split was quicker due to 5 hard pulls and a settle - most was done right at 1:38. I planned for a 1:38 pace and executed it pretty well.

[hjs]

I tested my 2K Sunday and trimmed 4 seconds off my PB with a 6:31.6!

I was happy with this and it's getting me really close to my ultimate goal of a sub 6:30 by the WRIC. My pacing overall was pretty solid with the following splits/SPM - 1:37.2 (31), 1:38.4 (27), 1:38.1 (29), 1:38.0 (33) - the last split was a little deceiving as I faded a little from 500 - 250 but then still got an OK final push, was prob like 1:40 for 250 and 1:35ish for last 250. Also, the first split was quicker due to 5 hard pulls and a settle - most was done right at 1:38. I planned for a 1:38 pace and executed it pretty well.

Nice, a good chunk again. Pacing looks ok to me. Do you really rate up in the last 100m? Helps me a good bit, rating 40, half slide. Will hurt though

[KeithT]

I tested my 2K Sunday and trimmed 4 seconds off my PB with a 6:31.6!

I was happy with this and it's getting me really close to my ultimate goal of a sub 6:30 by the WRIC. My pacing overall was pretty solid with the following splits/SPM - 1:37.2 (31), 1:38.4 (27), 1:38.1 (29), 1:38.0 (33) - the last split was a little deceiving as I faded a little from 500 - 250 but then still got an OK final push, was prob like 1:40 for 250 and 1:35ish for last 250. Also, the first split was quicker due to 5 hard pulls and a settle - most was done right at 1:38. I planned for a 1:38 pace and executed it pretty well.

Nice, a good chunk again. Pacing looks ok to me. Do you really rate up in the last 100m? Helps me a good bit, rating 40, half slide. Will hurt though

I do increase my rate but not sure I get to 40 SPM at the end - this one particular, I couldn't drive down the split as much as usual but I think it's because I did better maxing the pace for the whole piece. My last test I sprinted better at end but was almost 2 seconds per split slower in the middle. Going to get some good training in for the next 6 weeks or so and tackle my hated 4x1000 a couple times and then give it another go and plan for a sub 6:30 - maybe late December or beginning of New Year.

[hjs]

I tested my 2K Sunday and trimmed 4 seconds off my PB with a 6:31.6!

I was happy with this and it's getting me really close to my ultimate goal of a sub 6:30 by the WRIC. My pacing overall was pretty solid with the following splits/SPM - 1:37.2 (31), 1:38.4 (27), 1:38.1 (29), 1:38.0 (33) - the last split was a little deceiving as I faded a little from 500 - 250 but then still got an OK final push, was prob like 1:40 for 250 and 1:35ish for last 250. Also, the first split was quicker due to 5 hard pulls and a settle - most was done right at 1:38. I planned for a 1:38 pace and executed it pretty well.

Nice, a good chunk again. Pacing looks ok to me. Do you really rate up in the last 100m? Helps me a good bit, rating 40, half slide. Will hurt though

I do increase my rate but not sure I get to 40 SPM at the end - this one particular, I couldn't drive down the split as much as usual but I think it's because I did better maxing the pace for the whole piece. My last test I sprinted better at end but was almost 2 seconds per split slower in the middle. Going to get some good training in for the next 6 weeks or so and tackle my hated 4x1000 a couple times and then give it another go and plan for a sub 6:30 - maybe late December or beginning of New Year.

I am a bit shorter, maybe 38 for you.
Also I do have a wierd sprint, if am close to someone with 1 min to go, I always win.

Pacing was certainly good yes, if you get a good run and into a race you could end up a bit faster. The race can give you just that extra. At the start thats a minus, be carefull, don,t go off to fast.
Other point, racing software, first stroke will be a reaction not like home a start from zero. Expect that, first stroke will be very slow. Ignore that!

[KeithT]

I am a bit shorter, maybe 38 for you.
Also I do have a wierd sprint, if am close to someone with 1 min to go, I always win.

Pacing was certainly good yes, if you get a good run and into a race you could end up a bit faster. The race can give you just that extra. At the start thats a minus, be carefull, don,t go off to fast.
Other point, racing software, first stroke will be a reaction not like home a start from zero. Expect that, first stroke will be very slow. Ignore that!
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I have done some comps before and guess I never really noticed the first stroke as when I do the fist couple I am pulling hard and not really watching the monitor yet. So, it accounts for reaction time? Does that mean you actually might row a little quicker than what the final time is? - maybe a few tenths?

[hjs]

I am a bit shorter, maybe 38 for you.
Also I do have a wierd sprint, if am close to someone with 1 min to go, I always win.

Pacing was certainly good yes, if you get a good run and into a race you could end up a bit faster. The race can give you just that extra. At the start thats a minus, be carefull, don,t go off to fast.
Other point, racing software, first stroke will be a reaction not like home a start from zero. Expect that, first stroke will be very slow. Ignore that!

I have done some comps before and guess I never really noticed the first stroke as when I do the fist couple I am pulling hard and not really watching the monitor yet. So, it accounts for reaction time? Does that meazn you actually might row a little quicker than what the final time is? - maybe a few tenths?
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Ok, yes it the reaction time. Think its even a bit more. But ok, you know how its works, thats the main thing.
Once did a 500 race, took forever to get the av going, race results at sprints are slower, you can,t compensate. 2k is different, race atmosfere makes up for that loss.

[Dangerscouse]

I tested my 2K Sunday and trimmed 4 seconds off my PB with a 6:31.6!

I was happy with this and it's getting me really close to my ultimate goal of a sub 6:30 by the WRIC. My pacing overall was pretty solid with the following splits/SPM - 1:37.2 (31), 1:38.4 (27), 1:38.1 (29), 1:38.0 (33) - the last split was a little deceiving as I faded a little from 500 - 250 but then still got an OK final push, was prob like 1:40 for 250 and 1:35ish for last 250. Also, the first split was quicker due to 5 hard pulls and a settle - most was done right at 1:38. I planned for a 1:38 pace and executed it pretty well.

Really well done Keith, that's a huge improvement on a 2k, and you executed it more than just "pretty well"

You've got me considering doing a 2k again sometime soon.

[_PBH_]

I hit a milestone yesterday morning: surpassed 1,000,000 meters! Hopefully just the first of many.

[KeithT]

I tested my 2K Sunday and trimmed 4 seconds off my PB with a 6:31.6!

I was happy with this and it's getting me really close to my ultimate goal of a sub 6:30 by the WRIC. My pacing overall was pretty solid with the following splits/SPM - 1:37.2 (31), 1:38.4 (27), 1:38.1 (29), 1:38.0 (33) - the last split was a little deceiving as I faded a little from 500 - 250 but then still got an OK final push, was prob like 1:40 for 250 and 1:35ish for last 250. Also, the first split was quicker due to 5 hard pulls and a settle - most was done right at 1:38. I planned for a 1:38 pace and executed it pretty well.

Really well done Keith, that's a huge improvement on a 2k, and you executed it more than just "pretty well"

You've got me considering doing a 2k again sometime soon.

Thanks Dangerscouse!! My last 2 attempts have both had me drop 4 seconds - now each time I waited a couple months between but it shows my training is working. I also have delayed testing as I still always have that bit of "fear" for the 2K test. I think nothing of testing shorter or longer distances and will do at random times but the 2K is a main goal and its just harder to me than the others. That said, I encourage you to do it.

[KeithT]

I hit a milestone yesterday morning: surpassed 1,000,000 meters! Hopefully just the first of many.

Great work PBH!! I just went over 700K (mostly all this season as that's when I started tracking regularly) and am looking forward to reaching this milestone. I like your attitude of "first of many".

[mitchel674]

I hit a milestone yesterday morning: surpassed 1,000,000 meters! Hopefully just the first of many.

Congrats! The first million is the toughest. Future milestones will come more quickly.