New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!

[hjs]

Congrats Martin. Although its not great

Rating to low, to much left for the last 500.

Thanks Henry!
Yeah, it was pretty bad, body and mind not prepared for a 2k at all, too much UT2 and TTs lately, hardly any short intervals. With 6 weeks of sharpening (PP-like) I hope to get around 6:35, and also improve 1k and 5k.

Nothing lost, a hard strong pb is also a matter of how much you can get in the hurtbox, which is not easy. I myself always pulled 4/5 seconds faster in races over 2k. And those always where early in the morning. Only reason, digging in deeper.

[MartinSH4321]

Congrats Martin. Although its not great

Rating to low, to much left for the last 500.

Thanks Henry!
Yeah, it was pretty bad, body and mind not prepared for a 2k at all, too much UT2 and TTs lately, hardly any short intervals. With 6 weeks of sharpening (PP-like) I hope to get around 6:35, and also improve 1k and 5k.

Nothing lost, a hard strong pb is also a matter of how much you can get in the hurtbox, which is not easy. I myself always pulled 4/5 seconds faster in races over 2k. And those always where early in the morning. Only reason, digging in deeper.

Wow, 4-5'' is a lot! The short intervals are great to get used to the pain and strengthen confidence to hold the pace in the middle.

[hjs]

Thanks Henry!
Yeah, it was pretty bad, body and mind not prepared for a 2k at all, too much UT2 and TTs lately, hardly any short intervals. With 6 weeks of sharpening (PP-like) I hope to get around 6:35, and also improve 1k and 5k.

Nothing lost, a hard strong pb is also a matter of how much you can get in the hurtbox, which is not easy. I myself always pulled 4/5 seconds faster in races over 2k. And those always where early in the morning. Only reason, digging in deeper.

Wow, 4-5'' is a lot! The short intervals are great to get used to the pain and strengthen confidence to hold the pace in the middle.

And not sometimes, but always, for years.

[philjoakley]

7907m in 30 minutes.

Have set my season's target at 8000m so am reasonably happy with this. Not doing as much rowing as last season. Am currently rowing 3 times a week doing 30 mins, 4x6 mins 4R and 3 x 4mins 3R. Also doing about 4 hours a week cycling and a couple of hours hill walking on the treadmill so CV fitness is fairly good.

Still enjoying the Concept 2 above all else.

Good job, 8k definitely within reach soon

Thanks. Would be very pleased to achieve it but just enjoying it at the moment.

[Dangerscouse]

You know when you're suited to long distances when you have a 50k PB to try and beat, and I think this is just over seven minutes faster than my PB.

I almost HDed at 43k, not least because it was my second fastest FM, but after a quick stretch, walk around, drink and a seat pad, I felt like a had a new lease of life. I even managed a sprint for the last 200m and got it down to 1:39 @ r32.

[max_ratcliffe]

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You know when you're suited to long distances when you have a 50k PB to try and beat, and I think this is just over seven minutes faster than my PB.

I almost HDed at 43k, not least because it was my second fastest FM, but after a quick stretch, walk around, drink and a seat pad, I felt like a had a new lease of life. I even managed a sprint for the last 200m and got it down to 1:39 @ r32.

Wow - 7 minutes! Well done Stu.

You're in rare form at the moment. Long may it continue.

[Dino]

You know when you're suited to long distances when you have a 50k PB to try and beat, and I think this is just over seven minutes faster than my PB.

I almost HDed at 43k, not least because it was my second fastest FM, but after a quick stretch, walk around, drink and a seat pad, I felt like a had a new lease of life. I even managed a sprint for the last 200m and got it down to 1:39 @ r32.

ERG MONSTER! ..I had you down for 2:01 average but you beat that as well!
Congratulations on a fantastic time.

It's a pity Concept2 don't have this as a ranked distance as no comparisons but pretty sure this would be right up near the top of the leader board for any age.

[MartinSH4321]

You know when you're suited to long distances when you have a 50k PB to try and beat, and I think this is just over seven minutes faster than my PB.

I almost HDed at 43k, not least because it was my second fastest FM, but after a quick stretch, walk around, drink and a seat pad, I felt like a had a new lease of life. I even managed a sprint for the last 200m and got it down to 1:39 @ r32.

Wow, incredibly strong Stu, looks like you're in the best shape ever! Well done and big congrats mate

[Tandstad]

You know when you're suited to long distances when you have a 50k PB to try and beat, and I think this is just over seven minutes faster than my PB.

I almost HDed at 43k, not least because it was my second fastest FM, but after a quick stretch, walk around, drink and a seat pad, I felt like a had a new lease of life. I even managed a sprint for the last 200m and got it down to 1:39 @ r32.

Wow Stu, this is beyond amazing! Could not imagine holding that pace for such a long time

[rtbrouwer]

You know when you're suited to long distances when you have a 50k PB to try and beat, and I think this is just over seven minutes faster than my PB.

I almost HDed at 43k, not least because it was my second fastest FM, but after a quick stretch, walk around, drink and a seat pad, I felt like a had a new lease of life. I even managed a sprint for the last 200m and got it down to 1:39 @ r32.

Wow Stu, great effort!

[winniewinser]

You know when you're suited to long distances when you have a 50k PB to try and beat, and I think this is just over seven minutes faster than my PB.

I almost HDed at 43k, not least because it was my second fastest FM, but after a quick stretch, walk around, drink and a seat pad, I felt like a had a new lease of life. I even managed a sprint for the last 200m and got it down to 1:39 @ r32.

It's all been said but I'll add my congrats too....amazing effort!

[philjoakley]

You know when you're suited to long distances when you have a 50k PB to try and beat, and I think this is just over seven minutes faster than my PB.

I almost HDed at 43k, not least because it was my second fastest FM, but after a quick stretch, walk around, drink and a seat pad, I felt like a had a new lease of life. I even managed a sprint for the last 200m and got it down to 1:39 @ r32.

Monster effort. Hugely impressive. Well done!

[nick rockliff]

You know when you're suited to long distances when you have a 50k PB to try and beat, and I think this is just over seven minutes faster than my PB.

I almost HDed at 43k, not least because it was my second fastest FM, but after a quick stretch, walk around, drink and a seat pad, I felt like a had a new lease of life. I even managed a sprint for the last 200m and got it down to 1:39 @ r32.

Nice one Stu, bonkers but great session

[Dangerscouse]

Thanks very much all.

It wasn't a great day for this and I quickly knew it was going to be a bit of a battle, but that was a good moment to reset my expectations and batten down the hatches.

It's only unbearable, if you let it feel unbearable (and you pick an unrealistic pace ) and it looks a lot more controlled than it felt.

All of those ultra distances in 2017 are standing me in good stead as I'm feeling like the muscle & endurance memory is coming back really quickly.

[winniewinser]

Thanks very much all.

It wasn't a great day for this and I quickly knew it was going to be a bit of a battle, but that was a good moment to reset my expectations and batten down the hatches.

It's only unbearable, if you let it feel unbearable (and you pick an unrealistic pace ) and it looks a lot more controlled than it felt.

All of those ultra distances in 2017 are standing me in good stead as I'm feeling like the muscle & endurance memory is coming back really quickly.

My backside is wincing at the thought of a Half Marathon let alone this crazyness ....45mins is generally the moment it says enough is enough I'm off to sleep and then the pain start