New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!

[Dutch]

new 2k PR, taking 2.9 seconds off my previous best

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
6:39.7 2,000m 1:39.9 351 1507 34

1:38.6 500m 1:38.6 365 1556 33
1:41.3 500m 1:41.3 337 1458 32
1:41.2 500m 1:41.2 338 1462 34
1:38.6 500m 1:38.6 365 1556 37

enragingly....this puts me second in this year's 50-59 rankings....0.1 seconds slower than the fastest verified time!

Nice one nick. Fantastic time

[Sakly]

thanks mate. I'm certain you have a good 2k PR in you given your endurance, probably now but certainly if/when you focus more on some faster stuff. But the 2k is definitely a different beast. It doesn't feel anything like either like the rhythm and control of a 5k or the glorious brevity of the 1k and below. I'd forgotten the pain

2k PR - yes, I am sure. I only need a day when feeling fresh and had no training for at least 2 days
1k and below - I am not made for this. My current 1k PR is 15s off of yours - even if this is probably not matching my current status, yours unreachable for me. For the short stuff I am to short and lightweight compared to you
And you are right - I have no focus on faster/shorter stuff, so it can't get better. Even no specific focus on rowing itself, only using it as a fun tool besides my bodyweight sessions

[MPx]

new 2k PR, taking 2.9 seconds off my previous best

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
6:39.7 2,000m 1:39.9 351 1507 34

Very well done Nick, lovely to see. Will look forward to the 1k result if you get the chance.

[aussie nick]

new 2k PR, taking 2.9 seconds off my previous best

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
6:39.7 2,000m 1:39.9 351 1507 34

Very well done Nick, lovely to see. Will look forward to the 1k result if you get the chance.

thank you! I went a little too hard at the scotch last night, so I'm not feeling too quick today. But it's in the back of my mind for an attempt if I can fit it in before we leave

[aussie nick]

new 2k PR, taking 2.9 seconds off my previous best

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
6:39.7 2,000m 1:39.9 351 1507 34

1:38.6 500m 1:38.6 365 1556 33
1:41.3 500m 1:41.3 337 1458 32
1:41.2 500m 1:41.2 338 1462 34
1:38.6 500m 1:38.6 365 1556 37

To be honest, this was as much a mental battle as a physical one, given how anxious my mind can get in the early and middle stages of these tts. I spent at least an hour over the past 2 days 'planning' the time trial and preparing for the different pressure points and preparing strategies to handle them physically and mentally.
….

Wot they all said ^^^
Excellent stuff. That’s my sort of planned pacing, but as Tyson is credited with saying, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
You took the punch then came back swinging for the last 500.

thanks Tony. the pacing certainly looks cleaner than it felt

[winniewinser]

thanks mate. I'm certain you have a good 2k PR in you given your endurance, probably now but certainly if/when you focus more on some faster stuff. But the 2k is definitely a different beast. It doesn't feel anything like either like the rhythm and control of a 5k or the glorious brevity of the 1k and below. I'd forgotten the pain

2k PR - yes, I am sure. I only need a day when feeling fresh and had no training for at least 2 days
1k and below - I am not made for this. My current 1k PR is 15s off of yours - even if this is probably not matching my current status, yours unreachable for me. For the short stuff I am to short and lightweight compared to you
And you are right - I have no focus on faster/shorter stuff, so it can't get better. Even no specific focus on rowing itself, only using it as a fun tool besides my bodyweight sessions

If I could do it as a lightweight then so can you .....3:15 for 1k and 1:30 for 500m are doable for you.....plus you have age on your side.

Challenge thrown

[Sakly]

If I could do it as a lightweight then so can you .....3:15 for 1k and 1:30 for 500m are doable for you.....plus you have age on your side.

Challenge thrown

You have the big advantage of height (which is much more powerful than weight) - BUT challenge accepted

[winniewinser]

If I could do it as a lightweight then so can you .....3:15 for 1k and 1:30 for 500m are doable for you.....plus you have age on your side.

Challenge thrown

You have the big advantage of height (which is much more powerful than weight) - BUT challenge accepted

Don't get me wrong I am nowhere near those numbers atm but will happily run alongside you for the challenge

[Sakly]

Stupid idea for today: 2k TT

I did not feel it either I wanted to row today at all. But I was so motivated mentally so thought to give it a try at all costs

Plan was to start with 1:42 and stick to that as long as possible.
That was the outcome:

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M
6:56.5	2,000m	1:44.1	310	1366	31
1:40.0	500m	1:40.0	350	1504	32
1:41.8	500m	1:41.8	332	1441	31
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	32
1:49.9	500m	1:49.9	264	1207	29

1: felt so easy, so started way to fast
2: felt good, but fatigue kicked in a bit
3: fatigue was getting worse
4: around 5:30min mark I decided to HD. Breathing hard for few seconds I thought "wait, why not getting a new PB anyway" and started again

What I've learned (again) today: stick to the plan

I think ~6:50 is in stock, but must be delivered.

[Dutch]

Stupid idea for today: 2k TT

I did not feel it either I wanted to row today at all. But I was so motivated mentally so thought to give it a try at all costs

Plan was to start with 1:42 and stick to that as long as possible.
That was the outcome:

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M
6:56.5	2,000m	1:44.1	310	1366	31
1:40.0	500m	1:40.0	350	1504	32
1:41.8	500m	1:41.8	332	1441	31
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	32
1:49.9	500m	1:49.9	264	1207	29

1: felt so easy, so started way to fast
2: felt good, but fatigue kicked in a bit
3: fatigue was getting worse
4: around 5:30min mark I decided to HD. Breathing hard for few seconds I thought "wait, why not getting a new PB anyway" and started again

What I've learned (again) today: stick to the plan

I think ~6:50 is in stock, but must be delivered.

Nice one sakly, glad you decided to stick in there

[Sakly]

Stupid idea for today: 2k TT

I did not feel it either I wanted to row today at all. But I was so motivated mentally so thought to give it a try at all costs

Plan was to start with 1:42 and stick to that as long as possible.
That was the outcome:

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M
6:56.5	2,000m	1:44.1	310	1366	31
1:40.0	500m	1:40.0	350	1504	32
1:41.8	500m	1:41.8	332	1441	31
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	32
1:49.9	500m	1:49.9	264	1207	29

1: felt so easy, so started way to fast
2: felt good, but fatigue kicked in a bit
3: fatigue was getting worse
4: around 5:30min mark I decided to HD. Breathing hard for few seconds I thought "wait, why not getting a new PB anyway" and started again

What I've learned (again) today: stick to the plan

I think ~6:50 is in stock, but must be delivered.

Nice one sakly, glad you decided to stick in there

Thx Dutch, even with this really stupid fly&die I got to 92th percentile of my age group, so not to bad
If mental strength would have been better...next try

[winniewinser]

Stupid idea for today: 2k TT

I did not feel it either I wanted to row today at all. But I was so motivated mentally so thought to give it a try at all costs

Plan was to start with 1:42 and stick to that as long as possible.
That was the outcome:

Code: Select all

Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M
6:56.5	2,000m	1:44.1	310	1366	31
1:40.0	500m	1:40.0	350	1504	32
1:41.8	500m	1:41.8	332	1441	31
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	32
1:49.9	500m	1:49.9	264	1207	29

1: felt so easy, so started way to fast
2: felt good, but fatigue kicked in a bit
3: fatigue was getting worse
4: around 5:30min mark I decided to HD. Breathing hard for few seconds I thought "wait, why not getting a new PB anyway" and started again

What I've learned (again) today: stick to the plan

I think ~6:50 is in stock, but must be delivered.

To PB with a coffee break in there is great going.....next time will be even better....congrats

[Sakly]

To PB with a coffee break in there is great going.....next time will be even better....congrats

Haha, exactly same thoughts in my mind
Thx!

[nick rockliff]

Stupid idea for today: 2k TT

I did not feel it either I wanted to row today at all. But I was so motivated mentally so thought to give it a try at all costs

Plan was to start with 1:42 and stick to that as long as possible.
That was the outcome:

Code: Select all

Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M
6:56.5	2,000m	1:44.1	310	1366	31
1:40.0	500m	1:40.0	350	1504	32
1:41.8	500m	1:41.8	332	1441	31
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	32
1:49.9	500m	1:49.9	264	1207	29

1: felt so easy, so started way to fast
2: felt good, but fatigue kicked in a bit
3: fatigue was getting worse
4: around 5:30min mark I decided to HD. Breathing hard for few seconds I thought "wait, why not getting a new PB anyway" and started again

What I've learned (again) today: stick to the plan

I think ~6:50 is in stock, but must be delivered.

Nice try but blew it during the first 500. I think you possibly do have a 6.50 in you. Well done anyway, a PB is always welcome.

[Sakly]

Nice try but blew it during the first 500. I think you possibly do have a 6.50 in you. Well done anyway, a PB is always welcome.

Definitely!
Thx