New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!

[aussie nick]

Been a few weeks since I've posted, but since then I've "accidentally" been about 1km away from a HM on a few occasions and now beat my previous 2K by a large margin.

Stepping off the rower after the first "near HM" I hadn't even broken a sweat and was speaking on the phone for 15 minutes during it. The joys of UT2.

I really put some thought into a training plan of my own, working weights into the non-rowing days. The biggest change has definitely been the implementation of "work hard or hardly work", and training for HR zones seems to have made a big difference too.

I'll post the current split soon but anyway, the PR (small drum roll): 2K in 6:56.3.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
6:56.3 2,000m 1:44.0 310 1368 30 168
1:43.5 500m 1:43.5 316 1386 29 161
1:44.2 1,000m 1:44.2 309 1364 29 169
1:44.5 1,500m 1:44.5 307 1355 29 171
1:44.1 2,000m 1:44.1 310 1367 31 173

I had gas in the tank and my HR was pretty steady. Didn't even peak (max HR around 187-190 I think).

It was encouraging enough that I'm already thinking about 6:50, but no rush.

congratulations on the 2k pr - you mention you've beaten it by 'a large margin'.....so first time sub 7?

well done - big milestone!

also, a really nicely paced row

[Dangerscouse]

Been a few weeks since I've posted, but since then I've "accidentally" been about 1km away from a HM on a few occasions and now beat my previous 2K by a large margin.

Stepping off the rower after the first "near HM" I hadn't even broken a sweat and was speaking on the phone for 15 minutes during it. The joys of UT2.

I really put some thought into a training plan of my own, working weights into the non-rowing days. The biggest change has definitely been the implementation of "work hard or hardly work", and training for HR zones seems to have made a big difference too.

I'll post the current split soon but anyway, the PR (small drum roll): 2K in 6:56.3.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
6:56.3 2,000m 1:44.0 310 1368 30 168
1:43.5 500m 1:43.5 316 1386 29 161
1:44.2 1,000m 1:44.2 309 1364 29 169
1:44.5 1,500m 1:44.5 307 1355 29 171
1:44.1 2,000m 1:44.1 310 1367 31 173

I had gas in the tank and my HR was pretty steady. Didn't even peak (max HR around 187-190 I think).

It was encouraging enough that I'm already thinking about 6:50, but no rush.

Well done. Massive milestone achieved

[Sakly]

[...]the PR (small drum roll): 2K in 6:56.3.

It was encouraging enough that I'm already thinking about 6:50, but no rush.

Good work

We are thinking the same - this is also my next goal
(even if my 2k PB is 2s off to yours...)

[max_ratcliffe]

Good work

We are thinking the same - this is also my next goal
(even if my 2k PB is 2s off to yours...)

[...]the PR (small drum roll): 2K in 6:56.3.

It was encouraging enough that I'm already thinking about 6:50, but no rush.

Very well done both of you. 7 mins is the biggest of all milestones for mortals (perhaps an 8k 30' comes close but anyone who can do a 20' 6k or a 6' 2k doesn't qualify as "mortal" imo).

Quite early in your rowing journeys too so there's plenty more to come.

[winniewinser]

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I'll post the current split soon but anyway, the PR (small drum roll): 2K in 6:56.3.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
6:56.3 2,000m 1:44.0 310 1368 30 168
1:43.5 500m 1:43.5 316 1386 29 161
1:44.2 1,000m 1:44.2 309 1364 29 169
1:44.5 1,500m 1:44.5 307 1355 29 171
1:44.1 2,000m 1:44.1 310 1367 31 173

I had gas in the tank and my HR was pretty steady. Didn't even peak (max HR around 187-190 I think).

It was encouraging enough that I'm already thinking about 6:50, but no rush.

Congrats....big PB

[winniewinser]

Tour De Skierg week 2....500m TT...PB -5s

Bit annoying not to break 1:40 especially as the screen said 1:39.9 . Died a bit but on a 500m TT that's ok.

1:40.0 500m 1:40.0 58
0:24.5 125m 1:38.0 59
0:24.8 250m 1:39.2 58
0:25.4 375m 1:41.6 57
0:25.2 500m 1:40.8 59

Might go again

[Dangerscouse]

Tour De Skierg week 2....500m TT...PB -5s

Bit annoying not to break 1:40 especially as the screen said 1:39.9 . Died a bit but on a 500m TT that's ok.

1:40.0 500m 1:40.0 58
0:24.5 125m 1:38.0 59
0:24.8 250m 1:39.2 58
0:25.4 375m 1:41.6 57
0:25.2 500m 1:40.8 59

Might go again

Defo go again, as sub 1:40 is a notable milestone...BUT be very happy with this result too

[MartinSH4321]

Tour De Skierg week 2....500m TT...PB -5s

Bit annoying not to break 1:40 especially as the screen said 1:39.9 . Died a bit but on a 500m TT that's ok.

1:40.0 500m 1:40.0 58
0:24.5 125m 1:38.0 59
0:24.8 250m 1:39.2 58
0:25.4 375m 1:41.6 57
0:25.2 500m 1:40.8 59

Might go again

Great effort Alex, massive improvement!

[winniewinser]

Defo go again, as sub 1:40 is a notable milestone...BUT be very happy with this result too

Thx Stu...I think I will...didn't feel strong the 2nd 250 so reckon I can nibble a fraction more off

Great effort Alex, massive improvement!

Cheers Martin...my strength work is helping I think

[max_ratcliffe]

Tour De Skierg week 2....500m TT...PB -5s

Bit annoying not to break 1:40 especially as the screen said 1:39.9 . Died a bit but on a 500m TT that's ok.

1:40.0 500m 1:40.0 58
0:24.5 125m 1:38.0 59
0:24.8 250m 1:39.2 58
0:25.4 375m 1:41.6 57
0:25.2 500m 1:40.8 59

Might go again

Well done Alex.

Probably the only one of the four events that I had a chance of beating you, and you do this! Not sure I will go close to this time in the TdS (couldn't hold this split for 300m yesterday) but I'll see what I can do...

Now you've got a really good time in the bank, I think you could gamble on a more aggressive pace through the middle and look to hang on for the last 1/4. I think that will give you a good chance of sub 1:40.

But it'll hurt!

[winniewinser]

Well done Alex.

Probably the only one of the four events that I had a chance of beating you, and you do this! Not sure I will go close to this time in the TdS (couldn't hold this split for 300m yesterday) but I'll see what I can do...

Now you've got a really good time in the bank, I think you could gamble on a more aggressive pace through the middle and look to hang on for the last 1/4. I think that will give you a good chance of sub 1:40.

But it'll hurt!

Cheers Max ....let's see what you can pull out the bag... reckon you can get close all in.

I'm already nervous for the 2k/10k....both more daunting IMO

[max_ratcliffe]

TdS round 2.

10' bike and 10' skierg w/u including some power strokes towards the end.

Then

1:40.3 500m 1:40.3 347 1493 56 178
0:19.8 100m 1:38.9 361 1541 64 159
0:19.6 200m 1:38.0 372 1579 55 179
0:20.0 300m 1:40.0 350 1504 54 184
0:20.2 400m 1:41.0 340 1469 53 185
0:20.7 500m 1:43.5 316 1386 58 185

PB by 0.4s. Lower spm than last time, especially through the middle. Died at the end - not too painful but just didn't have any juice left in my arms.

I made a complete horlicks of my training for this. Couldn't decide whether to train for this or focus on next week's 2k, and ended up doing neither.

Big "hail mary" over the last 3 days:

• Friday - Weights and 300/250/200 r2'30" (egregious HD during final rep)

• Saturday - Weights including high rep (4x25) cable pull overs

• Sunday 2x20' 1'r ut2 recovery.

Last day to log this piece so was a bit nervous about an HD, but delighted to get a pb even if I couldn't quite catch Alex.

[winniewinser]

TdS round 2.

10' bike and 10' skierg w/u including some power strokes towards the end.

Then

1:40.3 500m 1:40.3 347 1493 56 178
0:19.8 100m 1:38.9 361 1541 64 159
0:19.6 200m 1:38.0 372 1579 55 179
0:20.0 300m 1:40.0 350 1504 54 184
0:20.2 400m 1:41.0 340 1469 53 185
0:20.7 500m 1:43.5 316 1386 58 185

PB by 0.4s. Lower spm than last time, especially through the middle. Died at the end - not too painful but just didn't have any juice left in my arms.

I made a complete horlicks of my training for this. Couldn't decide whether to train for this or focus on next week's 2k, and ended up doing neither.

Big "hail mary" over the last 3 days:

• Friday - Weights and 300/250/200 r2'30" (egregious HD during final rep)

• Saturday - Weights including high rep (4x25) cable pull overs

• Sunday 2x20' 1'r ut2 recovery.

Last day to log this piece so was a bit nervous about an HD, but delighted to get a pb even if I couldn't quite catch Alex.

Awesome job on the new PB Max.....well done.....loving the competitive nature of this challenge. Not sure I will have time to get one last crack at sub 1:40 now....will save it for the 2k.

What's your 2k target?

[sizzlefuzz]

Smashed my 5k PB yesterday:

Previously-20:35 from the first week of rowing back at the end of November...

Today:

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
19:15.5 5,000m 1:55.5 227 1080 25
1:52.6 500m 1:52.6 245 1143 26
1:53.0 1,000m 1:53.0 243 1134 27
1:54.8 1,500m 1:54.8 231 1096 25
1:54.4 2,000m 1:54.4 234 1104 26
1:55.0 2,500m 1:55.0 230 1092 27
1:55.0 3,000m 1:55.0 230 1092 25
1:56.4 3,500m 1:56.4 222 1063 24
1:59.6 4,000m 1:59.6 205 1004 24
1:58.0 4,500m 1:58.0 213 1033 24
1:56.7 5,000m 1:56.7 220 1057 24

The last 1200m was BRUTAL but I was definitely glad I put the time down. Looking to make a run at 18:30 or faster eventually.

[max_ratcliffe]

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Awesome job on the new PB Max.....well done.....loving the competitive nature of this challenge. Not sure I will have time to get one last crack at sub 1:40 now....will save it for the 2k.

What's your 2k target?

Thanks Alex,

The free spirits calculator suggests somewhere between 7.35 and 7.29 depending on what events I input. Not sure that sub 7.30 is achievable, but it's a tempting target.

7.25 for you?