5000m, target times?

[pjones776]

Hi just started to get back into rowing and my last 5 sessions have seen me complete the 5000m in 26-27 mins so I set myself a target of sub 25 mins which I have now managed to do (just) at 24:56, is this a good start, what sort of target time should I be looking to achieve? Im male 35 years and just getting back into exercise.? Thanks in advance.

[jamesg]

It's good, keep going, can only get better. A steady 5k a day is fine, with HR under control and lowish rating against lowish drag, if you sweat.

2 to 3W/kg fit weight could be a stiffish target for time trials, with 2 enough for endurance.

[heroesfitness]

You seem to be achieving some good results, try some interval training as well as this will improve your threshold levels so you can speed up your 5000m times.

[Cyclingman1]

Well, one-half of those 30-39, all weights, who ranked 5K times in the 2014 season, were below 20 mins for 5K. 25 mins is about 5% from the bottom. One can do with the numbers in whatever manner is most meaningful.

[Dangerscouse]

I'd say your target is whatever you want it to be. I do circa 40-50k a week over 4 days and I keep improving my times. I've just beaten my 10k PB last week so it's always possible to improve if you just keep motivated.

If you want to achieve a 'good' time i.e. compared to other experienced rowers, then it should be under 20 mins, and probably closer to 18 or 19 but that's all in the future, and a target to work towards. If you're only just rowing again it will take time, possibly a long time, but just knock of the seconds each week and you'll have great fun getting there! Sounds like you're making great progress already

[Bob S.]

it's always possible to improve if you just keep motivated.

Bullshit

Bob S.

[Quatroux]

Bob is really the only reason I read anything outside the timbuktoo thread.