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[damselfly]

Nope I am just rowing regularly though the weight loss program is outlined as intervals. I haven't kicked off my weight loss program yet.

I keep my display showing calories/hr and tend to focus on staying 700+ I vary between slower SPM (28ish) with more power in the legs and faster SPM (30-32) without so much focus on the legs. If it sounds like a have regimented approach then I have misrepresented the above, mostly I keep an eye on those things and depending on energy level will push harder or stay more relaxed. or I'll get distracted by whats on my monitor and find that i stopped pulling to watch the screen

I am now curious how everyone else monitors their workout? What display do you tend to use on your PM3/PM4?

It'd be nice if our more serious rowers came back to you on this topic. Izz probably will when he gets some time. I just use time rowed and watch my SPM and split times to make sure I'm not slacking. I'm in it for cardio, edurance, and calorie burn, not smokin' hot times, and fully admit that I should be putting in more effort.

[CONLEJM]

That first video of the very poor rowing form is a hoot! his hamstrings must ache when he's done!

On the other hand, it looks to me like the Washington crew team lean back way too much, but I don't profess to be a "form expert"; just comparing their form to the videos C2 has on the website.

When I row, I always watch the Split/500M rate, because I strive for speed. You can see my Season rates by clicking on the globe image over to the right under my avatar. My SPMs tend to start off in the low 20s and then slowly increase as my form deteriorates. I do check the calories burned periodically; tends to be about ~1,000 per hour give or take prior to adjusting for my weight. Lately I've been keeping the damper at 8 unless I am rowing for a PB, in which case I drop it to 5 or 6 for the longer distances and to 6 or 7 for the shorter distances. I row for about one hour five days per week; goal is 80KM per week.

[aadit]

To our newer members, we have a stats feature where you can set a goal for the challenge and we'll track it in our challenge stats report. So if you want to set a goal for yourself like Brent has, post it here. Please make it a clear request (i.e. don't bury it in a bunch of other comments, cuz I might miss it). It's completely optional, but it really does help to set a goal and see your progress towards it!

Sorry if this is a basic question - the flyer for the Fall Challenge says "Row or Ski 100,000 or 200,000".

Does that mean the target is 100,000 for rowing, or does that mean you can do anything between 100k and 200k?

Thanks!

[Fat2Fit]

Saw this posted to the Concept2 Facebook page, from someone who observed this rowing technique at his gym. It's a hoot!

Lol I saw that the other day XD

Hey guys I'll be away for two days at my parents bach for 7th - 9th, so no erg for me will make up for it when I get back. Hopefully another 6.5k like last time innit.

[damselfly]

Sorry if this is a basic question - the flyer for the Fall Challenge says "Row or Ski 100,000 or 200,000".

Does that mean the target is 100,000 for rowing, or does that mean you can do anything between 100k and 200k?

Thanks!

Good question!! I'm not sure WHAT that means! As far as I know, it's a team challenge and you just row as much as you are up for during the challenge. That can be 10k or if you're like our man David, a ga-jillion-billion k-meters... All meters count towards the team progress and are valued!

C2 doesn't mention those numbers in the text of the challenge page anywhere. I'm wondering if it's related to the fabulous prizes that will be awarded.

■Clubs with at least 10 members and where at least 10 members have rowed/skied 100,000 meters or more, will be entered into a drawing to win the club's choice of either a Model D or Model E Indoor Rower, or a SkiErg!

Since we're a "virtual" team, we don't qualify for that. Booooo!

The goal I was talking about is strictly an arbitrary goal for each rower within our team that he or she uses for motivation. It should be a value that helps each rower to reach, but in a smart way. Also, they don't need to be set ahead of time -- you can wait and see how you feel. They show up like this in our challenge stat reports:

Challenge Goals - Day 15 of 31 (48.4%):
Mark E - 307,785 of 275,000 (111.9%)
Lisa H - 106,931 of 150,000 (71.3%)
David W - 377,466 of 600,000 (62.9%)
Margaret W - 75,539 of 150,000 (50.4%)

[damselfly]

Hey guys I'll be away for two days at my parents bach for 7th - 9th, so no erg for me will make up for it when I get back. Hopefully another 6.5k like last time innit.

What, you didn't get the pocket-sized C2 travel rower along with your full-sized one? Have fun!

[aadit]

Sorry if this is a basic question - the flyer for the Fall Challenge says "Row or Ski 100,000 or 200,000".

Does that mean the target is 100,000 for rowing, or does that mean you can do anything between 100k and 200k?

Thanks!

Good question!! I'm not sure WHAT that means! As far as I know, it's a team challenge and you just row as much as you are up for during the challenge. That can be 10k or if you're like our man David, a ga-jillion-billion k-meters... All meters count towards the team progress and are valued!

C2 doesn't mention those numbers in the text of the challenge page anywhere. I'm wondering if it's related to the fabulous prizes that will be awarded.

■Clubs with at least 10 members and where at least 10 members have rowed/skied 100,000 meters or more, will be entered into a drawing to win the club's choice of either a Model D or Model E Indoor Rower, or a SkiErg!

Since we're a "virtual" team, we don't qualify for that. Booooo!

The goal I was talking about is strictly an arbitrary goal for each rower within our team that he or she uses for motivation. It should be a value that helps each rower to reach, but in a smart way. Also, they don't need to be set ahead of time -- you can wait and see how you feel. They show up like this in our challenge stat reports:

Challenge Goals - Day 15 of 31 (48.4%):
Mark E - 307,785 of 275,000 (111.9%)
Lisa H - 106,931 of 150,000 (71.3%)
David W - 377,466 of 600,000 (62.9%)
Margaret W - 75,539 of 150,000 (50.4%)

Ah, ok, got it! Was the "David W - 600,000" an illustrative example, or do some people actually try to go for 600,000 in 1 month? That's intense!

I'll sign up for 100K (under promise and hope to over deliver!).

[damselfly]

Sounds great, Adit! And no, that was David's real goal. He's our Superman of rowing. I think he actually topped 700k for that challenge. We just cheer him on as his boat speeds off into the distance!

[Quatroux]

To our newer members, we have a stats feature where you can set a goal for the challenge and we'll track it in our challenge stats report. So if you want to set a goal for yourself like Brent has, post it here. Please make it a clear request (i.e. don't bury it in a bunch of other comments, cuz I might miss it).

300k for me

[Quatroux]

I am now curious how everyone else monitors their workout? What display do you tend to use on your PM3/PM4?

For steady state, you could rip the monitor off the machine for all I care.
For intervals, I use PaceBoat to keep me motivated and I watch my 500m splits on the monitor.
The sub-7 types on here probably have something of value to share.

[Izzzmeister]

Since my “edit” didn’t take on my last post: 10 of 48 members (21%) logged 119,569 total meters Tuesday!
A super-duper TimbukTOO welcome to new member Aditya Pande & returning member Jeff Smolen! 10 of 50 members (20%) logged 157,485 total meters Wednesday!
Milestones achieved: Glenn Y grabbed 200K, Bob G bopped 75K while Aditya P added 50K!!
Approaching milestones: Gary G now approaching 900K (-21,433m), Yisroel anticipates 800K (-27,684m), Aditya chases 75K (-9,610m) while Jeff’s first goal is15K (-4,000m)!

Posted Meters:
Aditya P - 65,390 Thanks for bringing these meters aboard!
Yisroel H - 18,711 On to a Half Marathon…
Jim C - 15,999 Undid that pesky extra meter!
Gary G - 14,945 Impressive week!
Matthew R - 11,266 Slowly upping the ante…

Jeff S - 11,000 Bicycle season winding down…
Glenn Y - 6,124 Nice!
Andy I - 5,050 New streak up to three…
Bob G - 5,000 Back on the beam…
Jerry H - 4,000 Fresh from a break…

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, poised for the Fall Challenge! 9 of 50 members (18%) logged 97,697 total meters Thursday!
Milestones achieved: Aditya P addled 75K, Dale R drubbed 50K while Jeff S junked 15K!
Approaching milestones: Kyle moves towards 1.7M (-28,000m), Jim pursues 1.5M (-28,000m), Gary G now approaching 900K (-21,433m), Yisroel nears 800K (-27,684m), Dale very near 75K (-3,671m) while Jeff’s next hoop is 25K (-3,000m)!

Posted Meters:
Dale R - 21,994 Nice total!
Jim C - 16,000 MUCH less confusing!
Kyle J - 14,000 “Easy” day…
Aditya P - 11,939 Long…
Jeff S - 11,000 Thought you’d be sore!

Adam M - 8,000 One of our top rowers!
Nancy W - 6,532 Longer row!
Andy I - 5,050 Fore!
Joseph W - 3,182 Great!

[Izzzmeister]

I usually either race against a PM3 boat (that I set up at a pace I believe I can beat that day), or I set it for the composite screen where I can watch my split times & likely finishing time.
Other times, I hook up to my computer & RowPro, row against a previous row of mine, and watch how many of the 20 segments (each one is 5% of set-up row, so for a 5K, each line would equal 250m) on the screen I've completed, and how many meters I'm ahead or behind my pace boat.
These things help me pace myself better, and provide chewing gum for my mind.

[CONLEJM]

The sub-7 types on here probably have something of value to share.

I typically check the rankings of the distance/time that I am going to row, see what time/distance I need to row to jump ahead of the next guy or two, and then I sit on the rower and do it. Not a lot of science or technology involved in my method, except I might put together a playlist of songs that are particularly motivating. I find that good music helps. I just focus on the pace that I need to maintain in order to accomplish my goal.

[ronmardix]

I don't see our team listed for the Fall Challenge. Am I missing something?