New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!

[KeithT]

Since I started erging semi-regularly 5 years ago, my big target has been to row 8k in 30min. Thanks partly to COVID lockdown, I have had my most consistent stretch of following the Pete Plan ever for the last 6 months.

I attempted to hit my 30min target on Sunday, but HD with less than 5min to go. I think I was just too hot in the afternoon (It was not more than 25C here in Berlin though!). I also probably got the pace wrong as at time I was hitting a predicted time on >8100m

So today I got up early to take advantage of the cooler air - and did it! 8005m in 30min. I was today much more sensible with the pace and it paid off. Was still a massive psychological challenge and my HR was fairly uncomfortable towards the end.

I just wanted to get this done before it really becomes to warm to push myself, and who knows - maybe I get COVID and can never train to the same level?! I just wanted to be able to say in the future that I used to be able to row over 8k in 30min.

Next target is <18:30 5k (just need 3s for that) and I might try a 2k just to see where I am now.

Awesome row! Big milestone to hit and as others have said, it will help you mentally for other challenges.

[jimmyshand]

So today I got up early to take advantage of the cooler air - and did it! 8005m in 30min. I was today much more sensible with the pace and it paid off. Was still a massive psychological challenge and my HR was fairly uncomfortable towards the end.

Next target is <18:30 5k (just need 3s for that) and I might try a 2k just to see where I am now.

Congratulations! That's a great 30 minute row. I bet you crush 18:30 next time you try it.

[DavidA]

Since I started erging semi-regularly 5 years ago, my big target has been to row 8k in 30min. Thanks partly to COVID lockdown, I have had my most consistent stretch of following the Pete Plan ever for the last 6 months.

I attempted to hit my 30min target on Sunday, but HD with less than 5min to go. I think I was just too hot in the afternoon (It was not more than 25C here in Berlin though!). I also probably got the pace wrong as at time I was hitting a predicted time on >8100m

So today I got up early to take advantage of the cooler air - and did it! 8005m in 30min. I was today much more sensible with the pace and it paid off. Was still a massive psychological challenge and my HR was fairly uncomfortable towards the end.

I just wanted to get this done before it really becomes to warm to push myself, and who knows - maybe I get COVID and can never train to the same level?! I just wanted to be able to say in the future that I used to be able to row over 8k in 30min.

Next target is <18:30 5k (just need 3s for that) and I might try a 2k just to see where I am now.

Woo hoo!
Congratulations!
Beating 8 km in 30 min is definitely a big deal I think.

David

[Gammmmo]

@DNA - good row that. I'd actually say that was harder than 18:2x for many people...certainly for me at the mo.

[philjoakley]

Rested up for a few days and retested my 5k. Followed Stu's advice and went out a bit faster and tried to hold on to it. Felt really good and delighted to join the sub 18 club. The last kilometre was really tough but I am so happy. If I never go faster than this again I can live with it.


Time Pace Watt Cal/Hr S/M
17:58.6 5,000m 1:47.8 279 1259 29 171
3:37.9 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 29 159
3:36.9 2,000m 1:48.4 274 1244 29 168
3:35.5 3,000m 1:47.7 280 1262 30 174
3:34.8 4,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 30 176
3:33.6 5,000m 1:46.8 287 1288 30 179

[philjoakley]

Good news.....new PB for HM at 1:20.17

Bad news........I definitely had sub 1:20 in me. What a weird session. I decided to go out faster than planned pace (this has become a bad habit) and then see how I felt. Well, first issue I had a few stops to fix music issues with phone randomly stopping. However, even with that I was way ahead of PB pace with 10k to go but starting to struggle. Slowed down some but realized I could stay at slower pace and still PB. Then with 7k to go I had another music issue and it took about 10 seconds to fix. At this point I gave up on PB attempt and started gong even slower but again realized a PB was in reach. Then with 4 k to go I was right on PB pace with projected time but was struggling and again let my mind tell me to slow down, I did and thought last 4k could be a cooldown. Get to 2k to go and I realize I am still now not too far off PB pace and started gong faster. With 1k to go I now know PB in reach and go even faster and then with 500m to go I pull in the 1:30s the rest of the way.

So, I get the PB but was terribly paced with a few stops. I know I have stated music issues before and you might say just go without. I can do that with shorter rows where I dont even really hear it but for longer rows I need music as hearing myself breathe is a huge distraction.

Anyway, I know my fitness is better so thats a good thing.

Congratulations Keith. Nice row

[Dangerscouse]

Rested up for a few days and retested my 5k. Followed Stu's advice and went out a bit faster and tried to hold on to it. Felt really good and delighted to join the sub 18 club. The last kilometre was really tough but I am so happy. If I never go faster than this again I can live with it.


Time Pace Watt Cal/Hr S/M
17:58.6 5,000m 1:47.8 279 1259 29 171
3:37.9 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 29 159
3:36.9 2,000m 1:48.4 274 1244 29 168
3:35.5 3,000m 1:47.7 280 1262 30 174
3:34.8 4,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 30 176
3:33.6 5,000m 1:46.8 287 1288 30 179

Very well earned 5k PB. Big milestone broken through hard work and tenacity. Really happy for you

[philjoakley]

Rested up for a few days and retested my 5k. Followed Stu's advice and went out a bit faster and tried to hold on to it. Felt really good and delighted to join the sub 18 club. The last kilometre was really tough but I am so happy. If I never go faster than this again I can live with it.


Time Pace Watt Cal/Hr S/M
17:58.6 5,000m 1:47.8 279 1259 29 171
3:37.9 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 29 159
3:36.9 2,000m 1:48.4 274 1244 29 168
3:35.5 3,000m 1:47.7 280 1262 30 174
3:34.8 4,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 30 176
3:33.6 5,000m 1:46.8 287 1288 30 179

Very well earned 5k PB. Big milestone broken through hard work and tenacity. Really happy for you

Thanks Stu. Appreciate your advice from a few weeks' ago as it worked. Not sure I can go much faster without doing more training which I don't want to do. Maybe try and improve my 2k now.

[MartinSH4321]

Rested up for a few days and retested my 5k. Followed Stu's advice and went out a bit faster and tried to hold on to it. Felt really good and delighted to join the sub 18 club. The last kilometre was really tough but I am so happy. If I never go faster than this again I can live with it.


Time Pace Watt Cal/Hr S/M
17:58.6 5,000m 1:47.8 279 1259 29 171
3:37.9 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 29 159
3:36.9 2,000m 1:48.4 274 1244 29 168
3:35.5 3,000m 1:47.7 280 1262 30 174
3:34.8 4,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 30 176
3:33.6 5,000m 1:46.8 287 1288 30 179

Well done Phil, sub18 is a big milestone! Your last effort clearly showed that you can do it when you're mentally ready. My sub18 felt the same, last k was super hard and I was so happy to have struggled through.
Now another big milestone should be relatively easy to get, 8k for 30'

[iangallagher]

Rested up for a few days and retested my 5k. Followed Stu's advice and went out a bit faster and tried to hold on to it. Felt really good and delighted to join the sub 18 club. The last kilometre was really tough but I am so happy. If I never go faster than this again I can live with it.


Time Pace Watt Cal/Hr S/M
17:58.6 5,000m 1:47.8 279 1259 29 171
3:37.9 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 29 159
3:36.9 2,000m 1:48.4 274 1244 29 168
3:35.5 3,000m 1:47.7 280 1262 30 174
3:34.8 4,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 30 176
3:33.6 5,000m 1:46.8 287 1288 30 179

Great row and well paced! Bet you felt fantastic after! Hold on to that feeling and let it inspire you to go after it again some time.

[Tandstad]

Rested up for a few days and retested my 5k. Followed Stu's advice and went out a bit faster and tried to hold on to it. Felt really good and delighted to join the sub 18 club. The last kilometre was really tough but I am so happy. If I never go faster than this again I can live with it.


Time Pace Watt Cal/Hr S/M
17:58.6 5,000m 1:47.8 279 1259 29 171
3:37.9 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 29 159
3:36.9 2,000m 1:48.4 274 1244 29 168
3:35.5 3,000m 1:47.7 280 1262 30 174
3:34.8 4,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 30 176
3:33.6 5,000m 1:46.8 287 1288 30 179

Great session and PB Phil, perfectly executed negative splits! Sub 18 club is a very exclusive club to be in!

[philjoakley]

Rested up for a few days and retested my 5k. Followed Stu's advice and went out a bit faster and tried to hold on to it. Felt really good and delighted to join the sub 18 club. The last kilometre was really tough but I am so happy. If I never go faster than this again I can live with it.


Time Pace Watt Cal/Hr S/M
17:58.6 5,000m 1:47.8 279 1259 29 171
3:37.9 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 29 159
3:36.9 2,000m 1:48.4 274 1244 29 168
3:35.5 3,000m 1:47.7 280 1262 30 174
3:34.8 4,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 30 176
3:33.6 5,000m 1:46.8 287 1288 30 179

Great row and well paced! Bet you felt fantastic after! Hold on to that feeling and let it inspire you to go after it again some time.

Thanks Ian. I did feel a real sense of achievement - a bit like when I went under 7 for 2k but this feels better. Am as happy with this as when I went under 9 mins for 3k running nearly 30 years ago. All the best with your continued progress which is an inspiration as well.

[philjoakley]

Rested up for a few days and retested my 5k. Followed Stu's advice and went out a bit faster and tried to hold on to it. Felt really good and delighted to join the sub 18 club. The last kilometre was really tough but I am so happy. If I never go faster than this again I can live with it.


Time Pace Watt Cal/Hr S/M
17:58.6 5,000m 1:47.8 279 1259 29 171
3:37.9 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 29 159
3:36.9 2,000m 1:48.4 274 1244 29 168
3:35.5 3,000m 1:47.7 280 1262 30 174
3:34.8 4,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 30 176
3:33.6 5,000m 1:46.8 287 1288 30 179

Great session and PB Phil, perfectly executed negative splits! Sub 18 club is a very exclusive club to be in!

Thank you. Very happy to be in the club.

[winniewinser]

Rested up for a few days and retested my 5k. Followed Stu's advice and went out a bit faster and tried to hold on to it. Felt really good and delighted to join the sub 18 club. The last kilometre was really tough but I am so happy. If I never go faster than this again I can live with it.


Time Pace Watt Cal/Hr S/M
17:58.6 5,000m 1:47.8 279 1259 29 171
3:37.9 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 29 159
3:36.9 2,000m 1:48.4 274 1244 29 168
3:35.5 3,000m 1:47.7 280 1262 30 174
3:34.8 4,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 30 176
3:33.6 5,000m 1:46.8 287 1288 30 179

Sub 18 is good going and a target that I'd like to get after sometime......congrats Phil!

[philjoakley]

Rested up for a few days and retested my 5k. Followed Stu's advice and went out a bit faster and tried to hold on to it. Felt really good and delighted to join the sub 18 club. The last kilometre was really tough but I am so happy. If I never go faster than this again I can live with it.


Time Pace Watt Cal/Hr S/M
17:58.6 5,000m 1:47.8 279 1259 29 171
3:37.9 1,000m 1:48.9 271 1231 29 159
3:36.9 2,000m 1:48.4 274 1244 29 168
3:35.5 3,000m 1:47.7 280 1262 30 174
3:34.8 4,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 30 176
3:33.6 5,000m 1:46.8 287 1288 30 179

Sub 18 is good going and a target that I'd like to get after sometime......congrats Phil!

Thanks Alex.