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[KeithT]

....maybe I can squeeze a little more and get 38:00...with my build the longer distances are more likely to produce results I think.

Thanks again

First - great improvement and great row!

I love this attitude to now say you want sub 38:00 - great goal to push for next.

Cheers Keith

I'd set sub 39' for 10km and sub 19' for 5km as my targets for the year.....but can now happily re-adjust those to new milestones They did look like low hanging fruit compared to the 2km.

2km on the other hand is looking a little more challenging....based on recent interval sessions I just can't see myself holding less than 1:45 for 7mins.....so need to focus on training for an attempt on this soon. Need more power in the legs and body which I might only get from some different training like weights.

The 2K is definitely a different animal - at least for me. It's a different kind of mental challenge. When I do 500M, 1K, 2K I know I will suffer and it will hurt but it's easier for me to fight thru it as I know it won't last too long (of course I am stronger in shorter rows than longer ones) - for the long rows you might not hurt as much but you hurt longer and it's a different kind of mental game to keep going at the desired pace. Anyway, the 2K is still heavily aerobic but it's good to get comfortable going fast - the intervals should help you. I am always a proponent of weights, I am not sure they make a huge difference on the ERG but being strong does feel like an advantage to me.

[jimmyshand]

2K 7:56.3

First time have managed sub 8 minutes, might not seem that impressive to the big boys on here but am absolutely over the moon. Very new to indoor rowing having only started 6 months ago but following the BPP really loving the sweat n pain.

Looking to complete a HM before Xmas.

Great work Ted! Regardless of time comparisons, pain is pain! I am struggling mentally with the 2k at the moment so I might take some inspiration from you and try again.

The HM is a good target and definitely found that it helped me with the shorter stuff too.

[canglem]

Took 21 seconds off my 10k PB today. Was planning to hold 2:20, then my competitive self took over the last 2k.

Splits
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
46:28.9 10,000m 2:19.4 129 744 21
9:19.5 2,000m 2:19.8 128 740 22
9:19.7 4,000m 2:19.9 128 739 21
9:19.8 6,000m 2:19.9 128 739 21
9:19.5 8,000m 2:19.8 128 740 20
9:10.5 10,000m 2:17.6 134 762 21

I also sat up straighter and felt my core muscles engaging a lot more, so I feel it took more out of me than it normally would. Probably for the best.

[Dangerscouse]

I am struggling mentally with the 2k at the moment so I might take some inspiration from you and try again.

The only way you can address the 2k fear is to tackle it head on and remind yourself it isn't so bad.

Try and do some sub maximal 2ks just to get used to the distance again

[Dangerscouse]

Took 21 seconds off my 10k PB today. Was planning to hold 2:20, then my competitive self took over the last 2k.

Splits
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
46:28.9 10,000m 2:19.4 129 744 21
9:19.5 2,000m 2:19.8 128 740 22
9:19.7 4,000m 2:19.9 128 739 21
9:19.8 6,000m 2:19.9 128 739 21
9:19.5 8,000m 2:19.8 128 740 20
9:10.5 10,000m 2:17.6 134 762 21

I also sat up straighter and felt my core muscles engaging a lot more, so I feel it took more out of me than it normally would. Probably for the best.

Well done, 21 secs is a big improvement. Having a strong core is important so try and include core workouts in your weekly routine.

[RR]

The 2k demons never go away!
I have dabbled again with the Erg on and off for the last couple of years after a very intense 12 years from 1999-2011!
PB was 6:38.7 2k, 3:11.6 1k set around 2002
Always raced/trained as LWT back in those days
Now 63 going on 64 and setting targets as training progresses.
I vary my training now with Erg, BikeErg, otw and a bit of jogging/running.
Most recent 2000 was 7:37 about a month ago and intend giving the 2k bother bash next week sometime.
Realistic target will be 7:32 but hopeful of ducking under 7:30
Will pace it so I go 1:53ish until last 500 and gradually(if possible) ramp it up to go sub 7:30.

[canglem]

Took 21 seconds off my 10k PB today. Was planning to hold 2:20, then my competitive self took over the last 2k.

Splits
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
46:28.9 10,000m 2:19.4 129 744 21
9:19.5 2,000m 2:19.8 128 740 22
9:19.7 4,000m 2:19.9 128 739 21
9:19.8 6,000m 2:19.9 128 739 21
9:19.5 8,000m 2:19.8 128 740 20
9:10.5 10,000m 2:17.6 134 762 21

I also sat up straighter and felt my core muscles engaging a lot more, so I feel it took more out of me than it normally would. Probably for the best.

Well done, 21 secs is a big improvement. Having a strong core is important so try and include core workouts in your weekly routine.

Thanks...I know it's all newbie gains and finding a pace I can maintain and have enough for a sprint at the end, but it doesn't mean I can't be happy about it.

[Dangerscouse]

Thanks...I know it's all newbie gains and finding a pace I can maintain and have enough for a sprint at the end, but it doesn't mean I can't be happy about it.

Gains are gains and you should always be happy with them, especially when they are newbie gains as it can be demoralising when they tail off.

Judging the pace will get better with practice but it's never an exact science. We all still under or over cook it but that is all part of the process.

[KeithT]

Took 21 seconds off my 10k PB today. Was planning to hold 2:20, then my competitive self took over the last 2k.

Splits
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
46:28.9 10,000m 2:19.4 129 744 21
9:19.5 2,000m 2:19.8 128 740 22
9:19.7 4,000m 2:19.9 128 739 21
9:19.8 6,000m 2:19.9 128 739 21
9:19.5 8,000m 2:19.8 128 740 20
9:10.5 10,000m 2:17.6 134 762 21

I also sat up straighter and felt my core muscles engaging a lot more, so I feel it took more out of me than it normally would. Probably for the best.

Nice improvement and looks like you paced it well. As far as sitting taller that is good and what you should do but I know for me I naturally sit with more of a rounded back so I don't sit as tall as I should but it doesn't seem to make much of a difference in my stroke. I think it's good you are working on that but don't stress if not in perfect posture all the time.

[MartinSH4321]

1min PB - 381m - +6m

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
1:00.0 381m 1:18.7 717 2767 44
1:00.0 382m 1:18.5 723 2786 44

My legs were a bit tired after 10 consecutive trainings but the effort was pretty good, a bit too slow on the first 30sec I think. With better pacing and rested legs >385m should be in reach.

[philjoakley]

1min PB - 381m - +6m

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
1:00.0 381m 1:18.7 717 2767 44
1:00.0 382m 1:18.5 723 2786 44

My legs were a bit tired after 10 consecutive trainings but the effort was pretty good, a bit too slow on the first 30sec I think. With better pacing and rested legs >385m should be in reach.

Fantastic performance Martin - awesome watts. Well done!

[Dangerscouse]

1min PB - 381m - +6m

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
1:00.0 381m 1:18.7 717 2767 44
1:00.0 382m 1:18.5 723 2786 44

My legs were a bit tired after 10 consecutive trainings but the effort was pretty good, a bit too slow on the first 30sec I think. With better pacing and rested legs >385m should be in reach.

that is very very good Martin. My back is aching just thinking about it

[MartinSH4321]

Thank you mates!
The 1min is my favorite sprint session, the pain zone only lasts short and not too much stress for the lower back

[winniewinser]

1min PB - 381m - +6m

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
1:00.0 381m 1:18.7 717 2767 44
1:00.0 382m 1:18.5 723 2786 44

My legs were a bit tired after 10 consecutive trainings but the effort was pretty good, a bit too slow on the first 30sec I think. With better pacing and rested legs >385m should be in reach.

Wow....super job!

[MartinSH4321]

1min PB - 381m - +6m

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
1:00.0 381m 1:18.7 717 2767 44
1:00.0 382m 1:18.5 723 2786 44

My legs were a bit tired after 10 consecutive trainings but the effort was pretty good, a bit too slow on the first 30sec I think. With better pacing and rested legs >385m should be in reach.

Wow....super job!

Thank you Alex!