6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
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?
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.
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.
08-1940, 183cm, 83kg.
2024: stroke 5.5W-min@20-21. ½k 190W, 1k 145W, 2k 120W. Using Wods 4-5days/week. Fading fast.
2024: stroke 5.5W-min@20-21. ½k 190W, 1k 145W, 2k 120W. Using Wods 4-5days/week. Fading fast.
-
hjs
- Marathon Poster
- Posts: 10076
- Joined: March 16th, 2006, 3:18 pm
- Location: Amstelveen the netherlands
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
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...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!
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Thank you for this info!hjs wrote: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...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!
-
hjs
- Marathon Poster
- Posts: 10076
- Joined: March 16th, 2006, 3:18 pm
- Location: Amstelveen the netherlands
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
You are welcome, give it your best and have faith!
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Thank you! I'll let you know what happens.hjs wrote:You are welcome, give it your best and have faith!
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
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.hjs wrote:You are welcome, give it your best and have faith!
-
hjs
- Marathon Poster
- Posts: 10076
- Joined: March 16th, 2006, 3:18 pm
- Location: Amstelveen the netherlands
Re: 6:45 2k! Reasonable goal?
Hi Ben. Nice to hear! This is only the beginning. Keep enjoying your work and you will get better!bensalk wrote: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.hjs wrote:You are welcome, give it your best and have faith!
Cheers Henry