New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!

[Sakly]

Half-marathon in 1:22:37.2 with a wattage average of 216.

Had an off week on training consistency so thought I’d add some longer distance. I plan out all workouts based on wattage targets and aimed for a half-marathon at 212 watt average with a ramp across the piece if I was feeling good.

https://log.concept2.com/profile/700948/log/83435583

• 1:22:37.2 21,097m 1:57.4 216 1042 27 168
  15:44.8 4,000m 1:58.1 212 1031 28 150
  15:43.7 8,000m 1:57.9 213 1033 28 159
  15:42.4 12,000m 1:57.8 214 1036 28 167
  15:40.5 16,000m 1:57.5 215 1041 28 174
  15:35.3 20,000m 1:56.9 219 1053 28 177
  4:10.5 21,097m 1:54.1 235 1109 28 182

M 48yo lw 165lb

Nice HM
Well done!

[aussie nick]

Half-marathon in 1:22:37.2 with a wattage average of 216.

Had an off week on training consistency so thought I’d add some longer distance. I plan out all workouts based on wattage targets and aimed for a half-marathon at 212 watt average with a ramp across the piece if I was feeling good.

https://log.concept2.com/profile/700948/log/83435583

• 1:22:37.2 21,097m 1:57.4 216 1042 27 168
  15:44.8 4,000m 1:58.1 212 1031 28 150
  15:43.7 8,000m 1:57.9 213 1033 28 159
  15:42.4 12,000m 1:57.8 214 1036 28 167
  15:40.5 16,000m 1:57.5 215 1041 28 174
  15:35.3 20,000m 1:56.9 219 1053 28 177
  4:10.5 21,097m 1:54.1 235 1109 28 182

M 48yo lw 165lb

very nice row - congratulations on the PR

[Dangerscouse]

Half-marathon in 1:22:37.2 with a wattage average of 216.

Had an off week on training consistency so thought I’d add some longer distance. I plan out all workouts based on wattage targets and aimed for a half-marathon at 212 watt average with a ramp across the piece if I was feeling good.

https://log.concept2.com/profile/700948/log/83435583

• 1:22:37.2 21,097m 1:57.4 216 1042 27 168
  15:44.8 4,000m 1:58.1 212 1031 28 150
  15:43.7 8,000m 1:57.9 213 1033 28 159
  15:42.4 12,000m 1:57.8 214 1036 28 167
  15:40.5 16,000m 1:57.5 215 1041 28 174
  15:35.3 20,000m 1:56.9 219 1053 28 177
  4:10.5 21,097m 1:54.1 235 1109 28 182

M 48yo lw 165lb

Well done, this is a really good result

[KeithT]

Half-marathon in 1:22:37.2 with a wattage average of 216.

Had an off week on training consistency so thought I’d add some longer distance. I plan out all workouts based on wattage targets and aimed for a half-marathon at 212 watt average with a ramp across the piece if I was feeling good.

https://log.concept2.com/profile/700948/log/83435583

• 1:22:37.2 21,097m 1:57.4 216 1042 27 168
  15:44.8 4,000m 1:58.1 212 1031 28 150
  15:43.7 8,000m 1:57.9 213 1033 28 159
  15:42.4 12,000m 1:57.8 214 1036 28 167
  15:40.5 16,000m 1:57.5 215 1041 28 174
  15:35.3 20,000m 1:56.9 219 1053 28 177
  4:10.5 21,097m 1:54.1 235 1109 28 182

M 48yo lw 165lb

Great score and very consistent with a strong finish.

[DavidA]

Half-marathon in 1:22:37.2 with a wattage average of 216.

Had an off week on training consistency so thought I’d add some longer distance. I plan out all workouts based on wattage targets and aimed for a half-marathon at 212 watt average with a ramp across the piece if I was feeling good.

https://log.concept2.com/profile/700948/log/83435583

• 1:22:37.2 21,097m 1:57.4 216 1042 27 168
  15:44.8 4,000m 1:58.1 212 1031 28 150
  15:43.7 8,000m 1:57.9 213 1033 28 159
  15:42.4 12,000m 1:57.8 214 1036 28 167
  15:40.5 16,000m 1:57.5 215 1041 28 174
  15:35.3 20,000m 1:56.9 219 1053 28 177
  4:10.5 21,097m 1:54.1 235 1109 28 182

M 48yo lw 165lb

Wow!
Congratulations!
That is a great time.

David

[gibinux]

Hi everyone,

I'm Chris. New member, but I've had my rower since right before Covid. I also had two kids since Covid started, and along with the pandemic they really derailed my fitness and my rowing. In Canada we have a 5 week parental leave that dads can choose to take. I elected to take that with my second son, but took it right before he turned one (August 2023). I made a deliberate choice to use that parental leave as a catalyst to start getting back into shape. Both for my own health, but also to be a good role model for my two boys.

At the time, I was happy to finish a 5 km row without taking a break, and anything under 22 minutes was a plus. However, as I maintained consistency, I was blown away at my progress in terms of both my endurance and my pace. I set goals for the season (ending in May) to row a total of 200,000 m, row a 5 km under 20 minutes, and get an average pace of 2:00 for 500 m. I crushed the pace goals by October and had to add new targets. Today I rowed a 5k in 19:14, which puts me in the top 70th percentile for my age/weight group. I could not be more proud of myself and the progress I have made since August.

At work I am an engineer, and love to analyze and plot data. I made a script that downloads my erg data and plots it so that I can visualize my progress. I have attached it so you guys can see.

I know the title of this thread is bragging about a PB. I don't like bragging, but I am extremely proud of the progress I have made, and wanted to share it with a group of people that can (hopefully) appreciate what an accomplishment this is.

[aussie nick]

hey Chris

welcome to the forum and congratulations on the progress you've made. I'd be certain there's more to come

pl stick around on the forum - it's a supportive place and there are some extremely experienced and knowledgable rowers on here balanced out by more keen newcomers, so you'll learn a lot and hopefully enjoy the interaction.

[Sakly]

Hi everyone,

I'm Chris. New member, but I've had my rower since right before Covid. I also had two kids since Covid started, and along with the pandemic they really derailed my fitness and my rowing. In Canada we have a 5 week parental leave that dads can choose to take. I elected to take that with my second son, but took it right before he turned one (August 2023). I made a deliberate choice to use that parental leave as a catalyst to start getting back into shape. Both for my own health, but also to be a good role model for my two boys.

At the time, I was happy to finish a 5 km row without taking a break, and anything under 22 minutes was a plus. However, as I maintained consistency, I was blown away at my progress in terms of both my endurance and my pace. I set goals for the season (ending in May) to row a total of 200,000 m, row a 5 km under 20 minutes, and get an average pace of 2:00 for 500 m. I crushed the pace goals by October and had to add new targets. Today I rowed a 5k in 19:14, which puts me in the top 70th percentile for my age/weight group. I could not be more proud of myself and the progress I have made since August.

At work I am an engineer, and love to analyze and plot data. I made a script that downloads my erg data and plots it so that I can visualize my progress. I have attached it so you guys can see.

I know the title of this thread is bragging about a PB. I don't like bragging, but I am extremely proud of the progress I have made, and wanted to share it with a group of people that can (hopefully) appreciate what an accomplishment this is.

Hey Chris, welcome to the forum!
Nice story and really good progress!
I absolutely agree to Nick and I'm one of the newbies (more or less, already 2 years now, so transforming into a bit knowledged one probably ), it's fun to participate in the forum and talk about stuff no other people want to talk about with you

[Dangerscouse]

I know the title of this thread is bragging about a PB. I don't like bragging, but I am extremely proud of the progress I have made, and wanted to share it with a group of people that can (hopefully) appreciate what an accomplishment this is.

Welcome to the forum Chris. That's great progress, and we can definitely appreciate the effort you've put in. .

Rowing is esoteric so I find it's very helpful to align with others who can understand what we do, and why we do it.

I'd like to add that it's important to love the process and not just the results. The progress will inevitably slow down, so you need to have a strong foundation to rely on when it does

[Gustel]

At the time, I was happy to finish a 5 km row without taking a break, and anything under 22 minutes was a plus. However, as I maintained consistency, I was blown away at my progress in terms of both my endurance and my pace. I set goals for the season (ending in May) to row a total of 200,000 m, row a 5 km under 20 minutes, and get an average pace of 2:00 for 500 m. I crushed the pace goals by October and had to add new targets. Today I rowed a 5k in 19:14, which puts me in the top 70th percentile for my age/weight group. I could not be more proud of myself and the progress I have made since August.

That‘s really good progress. Congratulations and welcome to the forum.

[wizzard]

At the time, I was happy to finish a 5 km row without taking a break, and anything under 22 minutes was a plus. However, as I maintained consistency, I was blown away at my progress in terms of both my endurance and my pace. I set goals for the season (ending in May) to row a total of 200,000 m, row a 5 km under 20 minutes, and get an average pace of 2:00 for 500 m. I crushed the pace goals by October and had to add new targets. Today I rowed a 5k in 19:14, which puts me in the top 70th percentile for my age/weight group. I could not be more proud of myself and the progress I have made since August.

I am jealous. I will probably never make such progress because I don't know ...I am too lazy or because I am also involved in taxing weight lifting.

[KeithT]

Hi everyone,

I'm Chris. New member, but I've had my rower since right before Covid. I also had two kids since Covid started, and along with the pandemic they really derailed my fitness and my rowing. In Canada we have a 5 week parental leave that dads can choose to take. I elected to take that with my second son, but took it right before he turned one (August 2023). I made a deliberate choice to use that parental leave as a catalyst to start getting back into shape. Both for my own health, but also to be a good role model for my two boys.

At the time, I was happy to finish a 5 km row without taking a break, and anything under 22 minutes was a plus. However, as I maintained consistency, I was blown away at my progress in terms of both my endurance and my pace. I set goals for the season (ending in May) to row a total of 200,000 m, row a 5 km under 20 minutes, and get an average pace of 2:00 for 500 m. I crushed the pace goals by October and had to add new targets. Today I rowed a 5k in 19:14, which puts me in the top 70th percentile for my age/weight group. I could not be more proud of myself and the progress I have made since August.

At work I am an engineer, and love to analyze and plot data. I made a script that downloads my erg data and plots it so that I can visualize my progress. I have attached it so you guys can see.

I know the title of this thread is bragging about a PB. I don't like bragging, but I am extremely proud of the progress I have made, and wanted to share it with a group of people that can (hopefully) appreciate what an accomplishment this is.

You should be proud as that is great progress and we all understand the effort required.

[p_b82]

I know the title of this thread is bragging about a PB. I don't like bragging, but I am extremely proud of the progress I have made, and wanted to share it with a group of people that can (hopefully) appreciate what an accomplishment this is.

Welcome and congrats - any PB is worth bragging about on the rower; and you've made great progress; well done again!

[DavidA]

Hi everyone,

I'm Chris. New member, but I've had my rower since right before Covid. I also had two kids since Covid started, and along with the pandemic they really derailed my fitness and my rowing. In Canada we have a 5 week parental leave that dads can choose to take. I elected to take that with my second son, but took it right before he turned one (August 2023). I made a deliberate choice to use that parental leave as a catalyst to start getting back into shape. Both for my own health, but also to be a good role model for my two boys.

At the time, I was happy to finish a 5 km row without taking a break, and anything under 22 minutes was a plus. However, as I maintained consistency, I was blown away at my progress in terms of both my endurance and my pace. I set goals for the season (ending in May) to row a total of 200,000 m, row a 5 km under 20 minutes, and get an average pace of 2:00 for 500 m. I crushed the pace goals by October and had to add new targets. Today I rowed a 5k in 19:14, which puts me in the top 70th percentile for my age/weight group. I could not be more proud of myself and the progress I have made since August.

At work I am an engineer, and love to analyze and plot data. I made a script that downloads my erg data and plots it so that I can visualize my progress. I have attached it so you guys can see.

I know the title of this thread is bragging about a PB. I don't like bragging, but I am extremely proud of the progress I have made, and wanted to share it with a group of people that can (hopefully) appreciate what an accomplishment this is.

Congratulations on the PB!
Congratulations as well on the kids, and meeting your goals!
Good luck on beating your next set of goals.

David

[Sakly]

Today I need to post in this thread - long time ago

Skierg warmup for the gym session, a little bit sharper:

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M
15:00.0	3,848m	1:56.9	219	1053	30
3:00.0	763m	1:57.9	213	1033	30
6:00.0	769m	1:57.0	218	1051	30
9:00.0	767m	1:57.3	217	1045	30
12:00.0	768m	1:57.1	217	1048	31
15:00.0	781m	1:55.2	229	1087	31

After that I had another go at our monthly team challenge, a 500m. I had nothing in mind, didn't feel really good, but not bad either, so I thought to start strong and hold on as good as possible.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M
1:27.1	500m	1:27.1	530	2122	41
0:17.0	100m	1:25.0	570	2261	42
0:16.9	200m	1:24.5	580	2296	43
0:17.4	300m	1:27.0	532	2129	41
0:17.8	400m	1:29.0	496	2008	40
0:18.1	500m	1:30.5	472	1925	43

Could shave off over 2s from my (really old) PB, and nearly 3s from the first go few days ago. This was more in the range I have expected based on my current form
On a good recovered day probably 1:26.x could happen.