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6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Posted: November 20th, 2017, 6:55 pm
by bensalk
I am 15 and have just joined a local rowing club. After practicing for 2 weeks with them for the final tryout we had to do a 7 min test which would determine if we made the team. With little training I did 1932 meters in 7 minutes which is a 1:48.7 500m split pace. My question is now that I am on a very competitive team which I will be training with 5-6 days a week and had a reasonable time from the get-go, would a 6:45 2k be a reasonable goal? I am new to the sport but really like it and am eager to improve. Thank you all for responding!
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Posted: November 21st, 2017, 2:15 am
by jamesg
Times depend on the type of boat you're in, as well as the weather. Typically good 4- and 4x are faster than that, but demand excellent technique and years of practice.
On the erg, if you did the 7' test (273W) at rating 26 or less, then a 6:45 2k (340W) would be possible at 30-32. Otherwise you need a larger stroke, which will take time.
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Posted: November 21st, 2017, 3:52 am
by hjs
bensalk wrote:I am 15 and have just joined a local rowing club. After practicing for 2 weeks with them for the final tryout we had to do a 7 min test which would determine if we made the team. With little training I did 1932 meters in 7 minutes which is a 1:48.7 500m split pace. My question is now that I am on a very competitive team which I will be training with 5-6 days a week and had a reasonable time from the get-go, would a 6:45 2k be a reasonable goal? I am new to the sport but really like it and am eager to improve. Thank you all for responding!
At your age you can expect a lot of progress, being untrained is also a plus, but just picking a number is pointless, train serious, eat well, sleep enough and you will see how you do...
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Posted: November 21st, 2017, 11:43 am
by bensalk
hjs wrote:bensalk wrote:I am 15 and have just joined a local rowing club. After practicing for 2 weeks with them for the final tryout we had to do a 7 min test which would determine if we made the team. With little training I did 1932 meters in 7 minutes which is a 1:48.7 500m split pace. My question is now that I am on a very competitive team which I will be training with 5-6 days a week and had a reasonable time from the get-go, would a 6:45 2k be a reasonable goal? I am new to the sport but really like it and am eager to improve. Thank you all for responding!
At your age you can expect a lot of progress, being untrained is also a plus, but just picking a number is pointless, train serious, eat well, sleep enough and you will see how you do...
Thank you for this info!
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Posted: November 21st, 2017, 1:29 pm
by hjs
You are welcome, give it your best and have faith!
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Posted: November 21st, 2017, 3:59 pm
by bensalk
hjs wrote:You are welcome, give it your best and have faith!
Thank you! I'll let you know what happens.
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Posted: February 16th, 2018, 4:45 pm
by bensalk
hjs wrote:You are welcome, give it your best and have faith!
Just wanted to get back to you about my scores in response to your good advice. I am 3 months into rowing for my club and it is a great experience. In terms of my 2k, I just tested earlier this week and got a 6:51. So, I am pretty happy about my scores and am hoping to keep improving. Thank you very much, Ben Salk.
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Posted: February 16th, 2018, 4:49 pm
by hjs
bensalk wrote:hjs wrote:You are welcome, give it your best and have faith!
Just wanted to get back to you about my scores in response to your good advice. I am 3 months into rowing for my club and it is a great experience. In terms of my 2k, I just tested earlier this week and got a 6:51. So, I am pretty happy about my scores and am hoping to keep improving. Thank you very much, Ben Salk.
Hi Ben. Nice to hear! This is only the beginning. Keep enjoying your work and you will get better!
Cheers Henry