New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!

[hjs]

500m TT PB -1.9s.... Final contribution to IRL Team Bolt...sub 1:30 was there with 75m to go but I hit a pothole . Erg was also wriggling around on the mat so probably more here on another day and with some dedicated sprint training.

2k Skierg TT after this damn near killed me

1:30.0 500m 1:30.0 43
0:18.0 100m 1:30.0 43
0:17.7 200m 1:28.5 41
0:17.7 300m 1:28.5 41
0:18.0 400m 1:30.0 47
0:18.5 500m 1:32.5 44

Nice work, well paced also, just on the edge.

[max_ratcliffe]

Specificity...
Volume...

I've been focusing on SkiErg sprint training this month, but work, life and injury have knocked my volume down even further to a completely feeble 86k. Nevertheless, I was grimly aware that I hadn't done a single 30' TT this season, and I should try at least to get somewhere around 7400.

I felt pretty good, and surprised myself with a PB.

30:00.0 7,582m 1:58.7 209 1020 22

5:00.0 1,249m 2:00.0 202 995 22
10:00.0 1,260m 1:59.0 207 1013 22
15:00.0 1,269m 1:58.2 212 1029 22
20:00.0 1,264m 1:58.6 209 1020 22
25:00.0 1,254m 1:59.6 204 1003 23
30:00.0 1,287m 1:56.5 221 1060 25

Kept the chimp at bay by slowing down by a few splits with 8' to go. Would I have broken 7600 if I hadn't? Probably, but might have HD'd instead - it's a fine line.

What have I done to merit this? Kettlebell goblet squats...?!?

Delighted, but completely befuddled.

I am the world's best coach, but have a fool for a client

[winniewinser]

Sheesh Alex, that is a really strong PB

Cheers JA....still pretty average compared to some LWT's sadly.

Very good Alex.

Stroke rate vs pace through the middle looks a bit painful. I suppose it's only one stroke difference per 100m, but it looks like heaps.

What's your lp? Mine is barely better than my 1' pace, so I think I'm pretty much maxed out for sprints unless I get stronger.

Thx Max...felt pretty good in the middle then the erg started moving down the hall and things got messy

LP is probably around 1:25/26 I think so probably more strength needed to get this much below 1:30.

Nice work, well paced also, just on the edge.

Cheers Henry

Specificity...
Volume...

I've been focusing on SkiErg sprint training this month, but work, life and injury have knocked my volume down even further to a completely feeble 86k. Nevertheless, I was grimly aware that I hadn't done a single 30' TT this season, and I should try at least to get somewhere around 7400.

I felt pretty good, and surprised myself with a PB.

30:00.0 7,582m 1:58.7 209 1020 22

5:00.0 1,249m 2:00.0 202 995 22
10:00.0 1,260m 1:59.0 207 1013 22
15:00.0 1,269m 1:58.2 212 1029 22
20:00.0 1,264m 1:58.6 209 1020 22
25:00.0 1,254m 1:59.6 204 1003 23
30:00.0 1,287m 1:56.5 221 1060 25

Kept the chimp at bay by slowing down by a few splits with 8' to go. Would I have broken 7600 if I hadn't? Probably, but might have HD'd instead - it's a fine line.

What have I done to merit this? Kettlebell goblet squats...?!?

Delighted, but completely befuddled.

I am the world's best coach, but have a fool for a client

Congrats on the 30' TT PB Max......love that last line!

[Dangerscouse]

Specificity...
Volume...

I've been focusing on SkiErg sprint training this month, but work, life and injury have knocked my volume down even further to a completely feeble 86k. Nevertheless, I was grimly aware that I hadn't done a single 30' TT this season, and I should try at least to get somewhere around 7400.

I felt pretty good, and surprised myself with a PB.

30:00.0 7,582m 1:58.7 209 1020 22

5:00.0 1,249m 2:00.0 202 995 22
10:00.0 1,260m 1:59.0 207 1013 22
15:00.0 1,269m 1:58.2 212 1029 22
20:00.0 1,264m 1:58.6 209 1020 22
25:00.0 1,254m 1:59.6 204 1003 23
30:00.0 1,287m 1:56.5 221 1060 25

Kept the chimp at bay by slowing down by a few splits with 8' to go. Would I have broken 7600 if I hadn't? Probably, but might have HD'd instead - it's a fine line.

What have I done to merit this? Kettlebell goblet squats...?!?

Delighted, but completely befuddled.

I am the world's best coach, but have a fool for a client

Well done Max, you've got to tickle the edges of a HD for it to be a proper PB.

Some days you're the pigeon, other days you're the statue.

"I am the world's best coach, but have a fool for a client" hahahaha

[MartinSH4321]

Specificity...
Volume...

I've been focusing on SkiErg sprint training this month, but work, life and injury have knocked my volume down even further to a completely feeble 86k. Nevertheless, I was grimly aware that I hadn't done a single 30' TT this season, and I should try at least to get somewhere around 7400.

I felt pretty good, and surprised myself with a PB.

30:00.0 7,582m 1:58.7 209 1020 22

5:00.0 1,249m 2:00.0 202 995 22
10:00.0 1,260m 1:59.0 207 1013 22
15:00.0 1,269m 1:58.2 212 1029 22
20:00.0 1,264m 1:58.6 209 1020 22
25:00.0 1,254m 1:59.6 204 1003 23
30:00.0 1,287m 1:56.5 221 1060 25

Kept the chimp at bay by slowing down by a few splits with 8' to go. Would I have broken 7600 if I hadn't? Probably, but might have HD'd instead - it's a fine line.

What have I done to merit this? Kettlebell goblet squats...?!?

Delighted, but completely befuddled.

I am the world's best coach, but have a fool for a client

Well done Max, a PB is always nice, and even more under these circumstances!
Looks like you can get a sub 40 10k on a good day

[Tandstad]

Specificity...
Volume...

I've been focusing on SkiErg sprint training this month, but work, life and injury have knocked my volume down even further to a completely feeble 86k. Nevertheless, I was grimly aware that I hadn't done a single 30' TT this season, and I should try at least to get somewhere around 7400.

I felt pretty good, and surprised myself with a PB.

30:00.0 7,582m 1:58.7 209 1020 22

5:00.0 1,249m 2:00.0 202 995 22
10:00.0 1,260m 1:59.0 207 1013 22
15:00.0 1,269m 1:58.2 212 1029 22
20:00.0 1,264m 1:58.6 209 1020 22
25:00.0 1,254m 1:59.6 204 1003 23
30:00.0 1,287m 1:56.5 221 1060 25

Kept the chimp at bay by slowing down by a few splits with 8' to go. Would I have broken 7600 if I hadn't? Probably, but might have HD'd instead - it's a fine line.

What have I done to merit this? Kettlebell goblet squats...?!?

Delighted, but completely befuddled.

I am the world's best coach, but have a fool for a client

Awesome job Max, sub 40 10k is there for sure

[KeithT]

500m TT PB -1.9s.... Final contribution to IRL Team Bolt...sub 1:30 was there with 75m to go but I hit a pothole . Erg was also wriggling around on the mat so probably more here on another day and with some dedicated sprint training.

2k Skierg TT after this damn near killed me

1:30.0 500m 1:30.0 43
0:18.0 100m 1:30.0 43
0:17.7 200m 1:28.5 41
0:17.7 300m 1:28.5 41
0:18.0 400m 1:30.0 47
0:18.5 500m 1:32.5 44

Yet another great PB but that one-tenth from being in the 1:29s has to be killing you.

[winniewinser]

500m TT PB -1.9s.... Final contribution to IRL Team Bolt...sub 1:30 was there with 75m to go but I hit a pothole . Erg was also wriggling around on the mat so probably more here on another day and with some dedicated sprint training.

2k Skierg TT after this damn near killed me

1:30.0 500m 1:30.0 43
0:18.0 100m 1:30.0 43
0:17.7 200m 1:28.5 41
0:17.7 300m 1:28.5 41
0:18.0 400m 1:30.0 47
0:18.5 500m 1:32.5 44

Yet another great PB but that one-tenth from being in the 1:29s has to be killing you.

Thx
It is slight annoying

[Dino]

500m TT PB -1.9s.... Final contribution to IRL Team Bolt...sub 1:30 was there with 75m to go but I hit a pothole . Erg was also wriggling around on the mat so probably more here on another day and with some dedicated sprint training.

2k Skierg TT after this damn near killed me

1:30.0 500m 1:30.0 43

Congrats Alex - I'd call it perfect pacing - you hit 1.30.0 exactly!

Specificity...
Volume...

I've been focusing on SkiErg sprint training this month, but work, life and injury have knocked my volume down even further to a completely feeble 86k. Nevertheless, I was grimly aware that I hadn't done a single 30' TT this season, and I should try at least to get somewhere around 7400.

I felt pretty good, and surprised myself with a PB.

30:00.0 7,582m 1:58.7 209 1020 22

I am the world's best coach, but have a fool for a client

Well done Max - strike whilst the iron is hot and get that 5k done also before the end of the month!
Impressive ski-erging too!

[iangallagher]

Specificity...
Volume...

I've been focusing on SkiErg sprint training this month, but work, life and injury have knocked my volume down even further to a completely feeble 86k. Nevertheless, I was grimly aware that I hadn't done a single 30' TT this season, and I should try at least to get somewhere around 7400.

I felt pretty good, and surprised myself with a PB.

30:00.0 7,582m 1:58.7 209 1020 22

5:00.0 1,249m 2:00.0 202 995 22
10:00.0 1,260m 1:59.0 207 1013 22
15:00.0 1,269m 1:58.2 212 1029 22
20:00.0 1,264m 1:58.6 209 1020 22
25:00.0 1,254m 1:59.6 204 1003 23
30:00.0 1,287m 1:56.5 221 1060 25

Kept the chimp at bay by slowing down by a few splits with 8' to go. Would I have broken 7600 if I hadn't? Probably, but might have HD'd instead - it's a fine line.

What have I done to merit this? Kettlebell goblet squats...?!?

Delighted, but completely befuddled.

I am the world's best coach, but have a fool for a client

I missed this Max. Congrats! Must be all the skierging! Has to have a benefit im sure!

[max_ratcliffe]

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Congrats on the 30' TT PB Max......love that last line!

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Well done Max, you've got to tickle the edges of a HD for it to be a proper PB.

Some days you're the pigeon, other days you're the statue.

"I am the world's best coach, but have a fool for a client" hahahaha

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Well done Max, a PB is always nice, and even more under these circumstances!
Looks like you can get a sub 40 10k on a good day

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Awesome job Max, sub 40 10k is there for sure

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Well done Max - strike whilst the iron is hot and get that 5k done also before the end of the month!
Impressive ski-erging too!

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I missed this Max. Congrats! Must be all the skierging! Has to have a benefit im sure!

Thanks all,
I didn't think I was anywhere near PB form, as my training has been pretty random lately, and volume has dipped precipitously, so it was a pleasant surprise.

Dino - ah yes... the 5k monkey. It'd be nice to get that one knocked off. I may have to be creative to find an excuse for not giving it a go in the next couple of days.

[KeithT]

Specificity...
Volume...

I've been focusing on SkiErg sprint training this month, but work, life and injury have knocked my volume down even further to a completely feeble 86k. Nevertheless, I was grimly aware that I hadn't done a single 30' TT this season, and I should try at least to get somewhere around 7400.

I felt pretty good, and surprised myself with a PB.

30:00.0 7,582m 1:58.7 209 1020 22

5:00.0 1,249m 2:00.0 202 995 22
10:00.0 1,260m 1:59.0 207 1013 22
15:00.0 1,269m 1:58.2 212 1029 22
20:00.0 1,264m 1:58.6 209 1020 22
25:00.0 1,254m 1:59.6 204 1003 23
30:00.0 1,287m 1:56.5 221 1060 25

Kept the chimp at bay by slowing down by a few splits with 8' to go. Would I have broken 7600 if I hadn't? Probably, but might have HD'd instead - it's a fine line.

What have I done to merit this? Kettlebell goblet squats...?!?

Delighted, but completely befuddled.

I am the world's best coach, but have a fool for a client

I think I missed this....excellent work!!

Solid pacing - looked in control.

[max_ratcliffe]

Another "quick, rank something, it's the end of the season" entry.

SkiErg, first ever 30' TT.

Aiming for a negative split, 2:06 for the first 10', 2:05 for the next 10', and 2:04ish for the final 10' with a sprint as soon as I dared. Dropped the ball a bit between 20' and 25', but just had enough left in the final 5'.

30:00.0 7,239m 2:04.3 182 926 32

5:00.0 1,194m 2:05.6 177 907 31
10:00.0 1,196m 2:05.4 177 910 30
15:00.0 1,202m 2:04.7 180 919 31
20:00.0 1,207m 2:04.2 182 927 31
25:00.0 1,204m 2:04.5 181 922 33
30:00.0 1,236m 2:01.3 196 973 37

My abs are telling me that I've been boxing, not skiing.

[MartinSH4321]

Another "quick, rank something, it's the end of the season" entry.

SkiErg, first ever 30' TT.

Aiming for a negative split, 2:06 for the first 10', 2:05 for the next 10', and 2:04ish for the final 10' with a sprint as soon as I dared. Dropped the ball a bit between 20' and 25', but just had enough left in the final 5'.

30:00.0 7,239m 2:04.3 182 926 32

5:00.0 1,194m 2:05.6 177 907 31
10:00.0 1,196m 2:05.4 177 910 30
15:00.0 1,202m 2:04.7 180 919 31
20:00.0 1,207m 2:04.2 182 927 31
25:00.0 1,204m 2:04.5 181 922 33
30:00.0 1,236m 2:01.3 196 973 37

My abs are telling me that I've been boxing, not skiing.

Boom, 2 PBs in 3 days, great work!

[winniewinser]

Another "quick, rank something, it's the end of the season" entry.

SkiErg, first ever 30' TT.

Aiming for a negative split, 2:06 for the first 10', 2:05 for the next 10', and 2:04ish for the final 10' with a sprint as soon as I dared. Dropped the ball a bit between 20' and 25', but just had enough left in the final 5'.

30:00.0 7,239m 2:04.3 182 926 32

5:00.0 1,194m 2:05.6 177 907 31
10:00.0 1,196m 2:05.4 177 910 30
15:00.0 1,202m 2:04.7 180 919 31
20:00.0 1,207m 2:04.2 182 927 31
25:00.0 1,204m 2:04.5 181 922 33
30:00.0 1,236m 2:01.3 196 973 37

My abs are telling me that I've been boxing, not skiing.

That's good going Max.....5km is my max distance atm.

What DF you using?