New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!

[Sakly]

As you can see, I am not there yet. First 3km it went ok, but already from the start of 3rd km I wasn't convinced that it will work and thought to back down the pace a bit, but pushed through with hope I can stand it. Obviously I couldn't
Anyway, it is a tiny little new PB, could get another .9s off.

Well done, Sascha all things considered this is a great result.

Every time I've done a 5km PB I have always wobbled at about 3km in, so this doesn't surprise me.

Thx Stu, even I massively failed to get near the target, I am satisfied, as it would have been a kind of a miracle if it would have worked
At least I could go under 17:40 this time, so even small steps show progress. And considering the little bit lower rate (17 strokes less needed), I see it as a bigger progress as the time alone lets assume.

[nick rockliff]

Today 5k Team Oarsome challenge today.

Planned for yesterday, but turned out another way, as Friday morning my left wrist started to hurt. It aggravated extremely until evening, I could hardly hold a glass of water. No idea of the cause. Saturday morning it was a little better, but no way to go for a row. Today morning it felt 99% back to normal. Also no idea about the miracle cure either. I think this was related to the parallel bar dips from Wednesday during gym session, but I don't mind as it is gone now

So I could prepare for the 5k and hoped to be fresh for another PB, as I had two full rest days. Unfortunately I woke up today with a stiff back, so I needed a mobility session before.
After this I went for ~2k warmup and then targeted 1:45 pace again:

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	
17:39.6	5,000m	1:45.9	294	1312	27	174
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	28	165
1:45.5	500m	1:45.5	298	1325	27	170
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	28	172
1:45.3	500m	1:45.3	300	1331	27	174
1:45.3	500m	1:45.3	300	1331	27	177
1:45.3	500m	1:45.3	300	1331	28	177
1:46.0	500m	1:46.0	294	1311	27	178
1:47.9	500m	1:47.9	279	1258	27	178
1:48.2	500m	1:48.2	276	1250	28	177
1:46.4	500m	1:46.4	291	1300	28	179

As you can see, I am not there yet. First 3km it went ok, but already from the start of 3rd km I wasn't convinced that it will work and thought to back down the pace a bit, but pushed through with hope I can stand it. Obviously I couldn't
Anyway, it is a tiny little new PB, could get another .9s off.

This is my finish of the season, so it gets me a good feeling

Another great PB, well done again.

[Sakly]

Another great PB, well done again.

Thx Nick, more to come next season

[aegis]

Just improved my 2K from 7:26.7 to 7:26.2. Yay !

Took 9 weeks (granted, perturbed by a flu, one very minor surgery and one 1 week biz trip with no training).
At that "pace" (0.5s in 9 weeks) my wet dream goal of 7:00min 2K will be reached in 472 weeks i.e. almost exactly 9 years

Any improvement is an improvement! As a lightweight like yourself I also wish I can do 7min 2k some day but looking at the c2 rankings only about 10% of those in my age group get there. Taking into account the biases in the results the actual rate is probably lower. Then again there is no hurry for me my goal is to just keep training, staying injury free in the process.

[aegis]

Today 5k Team Oarsome challenge today.

Planned for yesterday, but turned out another way, as Friday morning my left wrist started to hurt. It aggravated extremely until evening, I could hardly hold a glass of water. No idea of the cause. Saturday morning it was a little better, but no way to go for a row. Today morning it felt 99% back to normal. Also no idea about the miracle cure either. I think this was related to the parallel bar dips from Wednesday during gym session, but I don't mind as it is gone now

So I could prepare for the 5k and hoped to be fresh for another PB, as I had two full rest days. Unfortunately I woke up today with a stiff back, so I needed a mobility session before.
After this I went for ~2k warmup and then targeted 1:45 pace again:

Code: Select all

Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	
17:39.6	5,000m	1:45.9	294	1312	27	174
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	28	165
1:45.5	500m	1:45.5	298	1325	27	170
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	28	172
1:45.3	500m	1:45.3	300	1331	27	174
1:45.3	500m	1:45.3	300	1331	27	177
1:45.3	500m	1:45.3	300	1331	28	177
1:46.0	500m	1:46.0	294	1311	27	178
1:47.9	500m	1:47.9	279	1258	27	178
1:48.2	500m	1:48.2	276	1250	28	177
1:46.4	500m	1:46.4	291	1300	28	179

As you can see, I am not there yet. First 3km it went ok, but already from the start of 3rd km I wasn't convinced that it will work and thought to back down the pace a bit, but pushed through with hope I can stand it. Obviously I couldn't
Anyway, it is a tiny little new PB, could get another .9s off.

This is my finish of the season, so it gets me a good feeling

As today is my last row of the season till probably September (That will change if I buy my own C2 in the meantime). I thought I'd give the 2k one last go even though I only set my PB last week.

New 2k PB.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
7:53.1 2,000m 1:58.2 212 1028 32
1:57.6 500m 1:57.6 215 1040 34
1:59.2 500m 1:59.2 207 1011 32
1:59.1 500m 1:59.1 207 1013 32
1:57.2 500m 1:57.2 217 1048 33

Previous best 7:56.6 22/04/23

Congrats to you both!

[ericMX73]

Just set a new sub 3 hour PB for the full marathon this morning. That went smoother than expected.

Splits (OCD style )
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
2:58:42.3 42,195m 2:07.0 171 887 23 150
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 141
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 144
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 147
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 149
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 152
19:51.6 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 153
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 155
19:51.7 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 157
19:48.2 4,675m 2:07.0 171 886 23 158

[winniewinser]

Just set a new sub 3 hour PB for the full marathon this morning. That went smoother than expected.

Splits (OCD style )
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
2:58:42.3 42,195m 2:07.0 171 887 23 150
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 141
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 144
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 147
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 149
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 152
19:51.6 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 153
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 155
19:51.7 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 157
19:48.2 4,675m 2:07.0 171 886 23 158

Very tidy work

[RayOfSunshine]

Just set a new sub 3 hour PB for the full marathon this morning. That went smoother than expected.

Splits (OCD style )

Nice work!!

See you got a little loose in the final 3 intervals. Tighten it up.

Heck, my goal is to complete one this season.

[Gustel]

Just set a new sub 3 hour PB for the full marathon this morning. That went smoother than expected.

Splits (OCD style )
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
2:58:42.3 42,195m 2:07.0 171 887 23 150
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 141
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 144
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 147
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 149
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 152
19:51.6 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 153
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 155
19:51.7 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 157
19:48.2 4,675m 2:07.0 171 886 23 158

Well done. Your pacing is incredible.

[aussie nick]

Just set a new sub 3 hour PB for the full marathon this morning. That went smoother than expected.

Splits (OCD style )
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
2:58:42.3 42,195m 2:07.0 171 887 23 150
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 141
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 144
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 147
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 149
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 152
19:51.6 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 153
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 155
19:51.7 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 157
19:48.2 4,675m 2:07.0 171 886 23 158

that's brilliant - well done on an excellent row!

[Sakly]

Just set a new sub 3 hour PB for the full marathon this morning. That went smoother than expected.

Splits (OCD style )
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
2:58:42.3 42,195m 2:07.0 171 887 23 150
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 141
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 144
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 147
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 149
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 152
19:51.6 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 153
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 155
19:51.7 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 157
19:48.2 4,675m 2:07.0 171 886 23 158

Perfect row!
Also one of my season goals, as I wasn't able to perform one last season...

[Dangerscouse]

Just set a new sub 3 hour PB for the full marathon this morning. That went smoother than expected.

Splits (OCD style )
Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
2:58:42.3 42,195m 2:07.0 171 887 23 150
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 141
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 144
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 147
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 149
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 152
19:51.6 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 23 153
19:51.8 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 155
19:51.7 4,690m 2:07.0 171 887 24 157
19:48.2 4,675m 2:07.0 171 886 23 158

First of all, big congratulations on going sub three hours. That's a big milestone. The OCD effort is excellent as it's a lot easier to achieve it using time rather than distance, especially as I assume there were rough moments in there?

If there weren't, then you can definitely go faster

[KeithT]

Today 5k Team Oarsome challenge today.

Planned for yesterday, but turned out another way, as Friday morning my left wrist started to hurt. It aggravated extremely until evening, I could hardly hold a glass of water. No idea of the cause. Saturday morning it was a little better, but no way to go for a row. Today morning it felt 99% back to normal. Also no idea about the miracle cure either. I think this was related to the parallel bar dips from Wednesday during gym session, but I don't mind as it is gone now

So I could prepare for the 5k and hoped to be fresh for another PB, as I had two full rest days. Unfortunately I woke up today with a stiff back, so I needed a mobility session before.
After this I went for ~2k warmup and then targeted 1:45 pace again:

Code: Select all

Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	
17:39.6	5,000m	1:45.9	294	1312	27	174
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	28	165
1:45.5	500m	1:45.5	298	1325	27	170
1:44.8	500m	1:44.8	304	1346	28	172
1:45.3	500m	1:45.3	300	1331	27	174
1:45.3	500m	1:45.3	300	1331	27	177
1:45.3	500m	1:45.3	300	1331	28	177
1:46.0	500m	1:46.0	294	1311	27	178
1:47.9	500m	1:47.9	279	1258	27	178
1:48.2	500m	1:48.2	276	1250	28	177
1:46.4	500m	1:46.4	291	1300	28	179

As you can see, I am not there yet. First 3km it went ok, but already from the start of 3rd km I wasn't convinced that it will work and thought to back down the pace a bit, but pushed through with hope I can stand it. Obviously I couldn't
Anyway, it is a tiny little new PB, could get another .9s off.

This is my finish of the season, so it gets me a good feeling

Great job on PB! The 5k is one that seems suited for you and I expect you will got sub 17:30 and challenge my (and Stu's) PB this new season. You had an amazing year of results overall!

[Sakly]

Great job on PB! The 5k is one that seems suited for you and I expect you will got sub 17:30 and challenge my (and Stu's) PB this new season. You had an amazing year of results overall!

Thank you much, Keith! Appreciate your words

17:19/17:23 is quite far away, but I will try my best, mates

[ericMX73]

Very tidy work

Thanks! Keeping the same pace REALLY helped me stay focused.