General discussion on Training. How to get better on your erg, how to use your erg to get better at another sport, or anything else about improving your abilities.
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HornetMaX
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by HornetMaX » December 1st, 2024, 3:05 pm
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 1st, 2024, 12:54 pm
@HornetMax: sub 7 is never a walk in the park
For most. But for you it now is ... I mean, you have more than 5sec/500 to spare: if it's not a walk, it's like jogging at best

1973, 173cm (5'8"), LW, started rowing Sep 2021 (after 10 years of being a couch potato),
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Dangerscouse
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by Dangerscouse » December 1st, 2024, 4:16 pm
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 1st, 2024, 8:43 am
Today was undecided which test to do on the rowerg, 2k vs 5k. Not a rest day since 23th August so need one shorter.
New Pb on 2k rowerg!
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M Hr
6:37.2 2,000m 1:39.3 357 1530 33 178
1:39.4 500m 1:39.4 356 1526 36 172
1:39.3 1,000m 1:39.3 357 1530 33 177
1:39.8 1,500m 1:39.8 352 1511 32 180
1:38.7 2,000m 1:38.7 364 1552 32 184
Excellent result. Not surprised, but it's still hard hard work to actually get it done
51 HWT; 6' 4"; 1k= 3:09; 2k= 6:36; 5k= 17:19; 6k= 20:47; 10k= 35:46 30mins= 8,488m 60mins= 16,618m HM= 1:16.47; FM= 2:40:41; 50k= 3:16:09; 100k= 7:52:44; 12hrs = 153km
"You reap what you row"
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Dpoleit89
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by Dpoleit89 » December 1st, 2024, 5:16 pm
Dangerscouse wrote: ↑December 1st, 2024, 4:16 pm
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 1st, 2024, 8:43 am
Today was undecided which test to do on the rowerg, 2k vs 5k. Not a rest day since 23th August so need one shorter.
New Pb on 2k rowerg!
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M Hr
6:37.2 2,000m 1:39.3 357 1530 33 178
1:39.4 500m 1:39.4 356 1526 36 172
1:39.3 1,000m 1:39.3 357 1530 33 177
1:39.8 1,500m 1:39.8 352 1511 32 180
1:38.7 2,000m 1:38.7 364 1552 32 184
Excellent result. Not surprised, but it's still hard hard work to actually get it done
What do you mean?

Btw thanks to all!
Long Distance Skier 1.83m 86kg
Skierg
2k 06:42.0 5k 17:13.0 10k 35:50.2 HM 01:17:46.0
FM 02:44:28.3
Rowerg
2k 06:37.0 5k 17:28.1
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Dangerscouse
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by Dangerscouse » December 2nd, 2024, 4:39 am
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 1st, 2024, 5:16 pm
Dangerscouse wrote: ↑December 1st, 2024, 4:16 pm
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 1st, 2024, 8:43 am
Today was undecided which test to do on the rowerg, 2k vs 5k. Not a rest day since 23th August so need one shorter.
New Pb on 2k rowerg!
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M Hr
6:37.2 2,000m 1:39.3 357 1530 33 178
1:39.4 500m 1:39.4 356 1526 36 172
1:39.3 1,000m 1:39.3 357 1530 33 177
1:39.8 1,500m 1:39.8 352 1511 32 180
1:38.7 2,000m 1:38.7 364 1552 32 184
Excellent result. Not surprised, but it's still hard hard work to actually get it done
What do you mean?

Btw thanks to all!
I knew you would get a very good result, but it's important to note that despite what a load of numbers could look like, it's never easy, even if it feels manageable
51 HWT; 6' 4"; 1k= 3:09; 2k= 6:36; 5k= 17:19; 6k= 20:47; 10k= 35:46 30mins= 8,488m 60mins= 16,618m HM= 1:16.47; FM= 2:40:41; 50k= 3:16:09; 100k= 7:52:44; 12hrs = 153km
"You reap what you row"
Instagram: stuwenman
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Dpoleit89
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by Dpoleit89 » December 2nd, 2024, 4:57 am
Dangerscouse wrote: ↑December 2nd, 2024, 4:39 am
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 1st, 2024, 5:16 pm
Dangerscouse wrote: ↑December 1st, 2024, 4:16 pm
Excellent result. Not surprised, but it's still hard hard work to actually get it done
What do you mean?

Btw thanks to all!
I knew you would get a very good result, but it's important to note that despite what a load of numbers could look like, it's never easy, even if it feels manageable
It is never ever easy and I like that. If it will ever feel easy, I wouldn't do it, that's why I'm in endurance sports

Long Distance Skier 1.83m 86kg
Skierg
2k 06:42.0 5k 17:13.0 10k 35:50.2 HM 01:17:46.0
FM 02:44:28.3
Rowerg
2k 06:37.0 5k 17:28.1
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Dangerscouse
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by Dangerscouse » December 2nd, 2024, 7:27 am
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 2nd, 2024, 4:57 am
It is never ever easy and I like that. If it will ever feel easy, I wouldn't do it, that's why I'm in endurance sports
Totally agree. It never gets easier, you just get better, and that's how it should always be.
51 HWT; 6' 4"; 1k= 3:09; 2k= 6:36; 5k= 17:19; 6k= 20:47; 10k= 35:46 30mins= 8,488m 60mins= 16,618m HM= 1:16.47; FM= 2:40:41; 50k= 3:16:09; 100k= 7:52:44; 12hrs = 153km
"You reap what you row"
Instagram: stuwenman
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Dpoleit89
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by Dpoleit89 » December 4th, 2024, 8:52 am
Back with another Pb, this time 5k on skierg.
Not that much satisfied.
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M Hr
17:13.0 5,000m 1:43.3 318 1392 54 180
3:28.2 1,000m 1:44.1 310 1367 55 175
3:26.5 2,000m 1:43.2 318 1394 54 178
3:26.2 3,000m 1:43.1 319 1399 54 180
3:26.4 4,000m 1:43.2 318 1395 53 184
3:25.7 5,000m 1:42.8 322 1407 54 188
Long Distance Skier 1.83m 86kg
Skierg
2k 06:42.0 5k 17:13.0 10k 35:50.2 HM 01:17:46.0
FM 02:44:28.3
Rowerg
2k 06:37.0 5k 17:28.1
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Sakly
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by Sakly » December 4th, 2024, 10:04 am
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 4th, 2024, 8:52 am
Back with another Pb, this time 5k on skierg.
Not that much satisfied.
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M Hr
17:13.0 5,000m 1:43.3 318 1392 54 180
3:28.2 1,000m 1:44.1 310 1367 55 175
3:26.5 2,000m 1:43.2 318 1394 54 178
3:26.2 3,000m 1:43.1 319 1399 54 180
3:26.4 4,000m 1:43.2 318 1395 53 184
3:25.7 5,000m 1:42.8 322 1407 54 188
Hmm, I would be. Regardless of rower or skierg

Nice consistent splits!
Male - '80 - 82kg - 177cm - Start rowErg Jan 2022
1': 358m
4': 1217m
30'r20: 8068m
30': 8,283m
60': 16,222m
100m: 0:15.9
500m: 1:26.0
1k: 3:07.8
2k: 6:37.1
5k: 17:26.2
6k: 21:03.5
10k: 36:01.5
HM: 1:18:40.1
FM: 2:52:32.6
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Dpoleit89
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by Dpoleit89 » December 4th, 2024, 10:34 am
Sakly wrote: ↑December 4th, 2024, 10:04 am
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 4th, 2024, 8:52 am
Back with another Pb, this time 5k on skierg.
Not that much satisfied.
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M Hr
17:13.0 5,000m 1:43.3 318 1392 54 180
3:28.2 1,000m 1:44.1 310 1367 55 175
3:26.5 2,000m 1:43.2 318 1394 54 178
3:26.2 3,000m 1:43.1 319 1399 54 180
3:26.4 4,000m 1:43.2 318 1395 53 184
3:25.7 5,000m 1:42.8 322 1407 54 188
Hmm, I would be. Regardless of rower or skierg

Nice consistent splits!
Thanks but i’m bit tired from work and training.
This month will be tough.
Long Distance Skier 1.83m 86kg
Skierg
2k 06:42.0 5k 17:13.0 10k 35:50.2 HM 01:17:46.0
FM 02:44:28.3
Rowerg
2k 06:37.0 5k 17:28.1
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Sakly
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by Sakly » December 4th, 2024, 10:51 am
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 4th, 2024, 10:34 am
Sakly wrote: ↑December 4th, 2024, 10:04 am
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 4th, 2024, 8:52 am
Back with another Pb, this time 5k on skierg.
Not that much satisfied.
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M Hr
17:13.0 5,000m 1:43.3 318 1392 54 180
3:28.2 1,000m 1:44.1 310 1367 55 175
3:26.5 2,000m 1:43.2 318 1394 54 178
3:26.2 3,000m 1:43.1 319 1399 54 180
3:26.4 4,000m 1:43.2 318 1395 53 184
3:25.7 5,000m 1:42.8 322 1407 54 188
Hmm, I would be. Regardless of rower or skierg

Nice consistent splits!
Thanks but i’m bit tired from work and training.
This month will be tough.
I know this feeling well enough

It needs a balance between stress and calming down again.
Male - '80 - 82kg - 177cm - Start rowErg Jan 2022
1': 358m
4': 1217m
30'r20: 8068m
30': 8,283m
60': 16,222m
100m: 0:15.9
500m: 1:26.0
1k: 3:07.8
2k: 6:37.1
5k: 17:26.2
6k: 21:03.5
10k: 36:01.5
HM: 1:18:40.1
FM: 2:52:32.6
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ahooton
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by ahooton » December 4th, 2024, 12:11 pm
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 4th, 2024, 8:52 am
Back with another Pb, this time 5k on skierg.
Not that much satisfied.
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M Hr
17:13.0 5,000m 1:43.3 318 1392 54 180
3:28.2 1,000m 1:44.1 310 1367 55 175
3:26.5 2,000m 1:43.2 318 1394 54 178
3:26.2 3,000m 1:43.1 319 1399 54 180
3:26.4 4,000m 1:43.2 318 1395 53 184
3:25.7 5,000m 1:42.8 322 1407 54 188
Wow, I didn’t even realise these kinds of times were possible on skierg! Good effort mate.
M 6’4. 94KG 44
2k - 6:36.5
5k - 17:35
6k - 21:43
10k - 37:09
30 mins-8179
1hr - 16058m
HM - 1:21.44
FM - 2:49.19
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Dpoleit89
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by Dpoleit89 » December 4th, 2024, 1:07 pm
@Sakly: the problem is working 7/7 10 hrs per day till Christmas but I have to mantain my volume of training because on 10th January will start ski marathons race season
@ahooton: thanks mate!
Long Distance Skier 1.83m 86kg
Skierg
2k 06:42.0 5k 17:13.0 10k 35:50.2 HM 01:17:46.0
FM 02:44:28.3
Rowerg
2k 06:37.0 5k 17:28.1
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Dangerscouse
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by Dangerscouse » December 4th, 2024, 4:23 pm
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 4th, 2024, 8:52 am
Back with another Pb, this time 5k on skierg.
Not that much satisfied.
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M Hr
17:13.0 5,000m 1:43.3 318 1392 54 180
3:28.2 1,000m 1:44.1 310 1367 55 175
3:26.5 2,000m 1:43.2 318 1394 54 178
3:26.2 3,000m 1:43.1 319 1399 54 180
3:26.4 4,000m 1:43.2 318 1395 53 184
3:25.7 5,000m 1:42.8 322 1407 54 188
That's a very strong result, especially on the skierg
51 HWT; 6' 4"; 1k= 3:09; 2k= 6:36; 5k= 17:19; 6k= 20:47; 10k= 35:46 30mins= 8,488m 60mins= 16,618m HM= 1:16.47; FM= 2:40:41; 50k= 3:16:09; 100k= 7:52:44; 12hrs = 153km
"You reap what you row"
Instagram: stuwenman
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Sakly
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by Sakly » December 4th, 2024, 6:15 pm
Dpoleit89 wrote: ↑December 4th, 2024, 1:07 pm
@Sakly: the problem is working 7/7 10 hrs per day till Christmas but I have to mantain my volume of training because on 10th January will start ski marathons race season
Oh boy, that sounds mad!
Luckily I don't face much stress at work currently. Had enough few weeks ago, so it's nice when stress releases a bit. Hope for you it will get better in January

Male - '80 - 82kg - 177cm - Start rowErg Jan 2022
1': 358m
4': 1217m
30'r20: 8068m
30': 8,283m
60': 16,222m
100m: 0:15.9
500m: 1:26.0
1k: 3:07.8
2k: 6:37.1
5k: 17:26.2
6k: 21:03.5
10k: 36:01.5
HM: 1:18:40.1
FM: 2:52:32.6
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putridp
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by putridp » December 7th, 2024, 11:44 am
I managed a 2K PB today at the BRICs in Birmingham getting an improvement of 0.9s with a time of 6:45.6. It was my first ever indoor rowing competition. This morning I would have said I'm not doing this again, but I think I probably will

45y M 176cm 75kg | 2k 6:45.6 | 5k 18:09.2 | 10k 36:44.2