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100k row - Training and on the day plan
Posted: October 6th, 2006, 10:53 am
by combatfred
Hiy Guys and girls.
I've agreed to do a 100k solo row for charity. The event will take place on 16th December.
There's a few 100k relays happening, but I've decided to go it alone.
Can you give me some tips on training and also on a plan of attack on the BIG day.
I'm wondering what works best with breaks, eating, drinking etc.
I've not sat on an erg since doing a marathon in April 2005.
Marathon time was 2hrs 48mins (1:59.7 av).
Come on guys, give me some hints and tip.
Cheers
Fred
Posted: October 6th, 2006, 6:21 pm
by laupi
drinking eggs is good energy source/ good luck to you
Posted: October 7th, 2006, 5:11 pm
by bgood
I suggest you start rowing again.
In the last 30 days I've done two 100k's. With Rowpro I set up a custom session of 8 x 12500m fixed intervals with a 5min break between each set. I consume at least 1 liter of water every hour, with a Power Bar GEL every 30 min.
Makes for a long day.
Posted: October 7th, 2006, 10:47 pm
by Carole
when I did my 100k Sept 2005 for two months before I did long steady rows at what i thought my pace should be ... evry week went that bit further on one long row til two weeks before i did 65k
you know how your body is with this whether it needs water or food.... I managed to drink plenty of water but struggled to eat as everything just seemed to sweet and I am allergic to bananas.... I suggest you find something you can eat whilst training
I stopped at 10 k for a drink and nearly every 10 k after only for a few seconds ... at 50k I changed my top and at 80 I changed my socks and trainers this felt fantastic ...
7hrs and 55mins later I finished...
the 100k was done at a pub so i downed a pint of lager pretty quickly after ...
Posted: October 9th, 2006, 4:04 am
by combatfred
Thanks for the replys
Will do shorter rows mid-week and the long rows each Saturday morning. Will add 10k each week to the Sayurday row. The long rows will help me suss out food and drink.
Carole - I like the idea of doing it in the pub! A drink in your hand within a few minutes of finishing. That's gotta be the sweetest pint ever.
Thanks again
Fred
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