New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!

[HornetMaX]

WR !! Wow Congrats !!

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Please contact us if you have broken a record and met the requirements outlined on this page.

[nick rockliff]

New PB and.........World Record!

As promised I gave the 4:00 another go. I decided to warm-up to see how I felt before deciding and I felt pretty good. I then programmed the 4:00 and figured I would start into it and if I didn't have it I would just stop but 2:00 in I was hurting but knew I was in a good rhythm and had some left in the tank. I wanted 1300 as the WR was 1298 and this was right near 1:32 so my plan was to average 1:32 and the 1:00 splits ended up at 1:31.7, 1:32.3,1:32.0 and 1:31.8. for a 1:31.9 average and 1305 meters -36 SPM. First minute I did some hard pulls to get going and drive down pace and then settled right on 1:32, mostly held that for the next 2 minutes and fought the mental demons. With one minute left I was really worried about falling apart and I actually increased SPM and pace for a bit to try and counteract it and seemed to work but then I started "freezing up" some and held on the best I could, last 15-20 seconds I faded but had built a little cushion and hit goal (over goal). I was absolutely crushed after but then actually recovered better once I did a cool-down row and such - more so than usual.

I entered the score with verification on C2 Site and it shows properly in rankings but not sure if I need to submit anywhere else to have WR updated.

Awesome, congratulations and very well done.

[KeithT]

WR !! Wow Congrats !!

See this page: https://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/racing/records/individual-record-requirements

Please contact us if you have broken a record and met the requirements outlined on this page.

Thanks, I had seen the requirements but not the "contact us" - just did!

[Spinal]

New PB and.........World Record!

As promised I gave the 4:00 another go. I decided to warm-up to see how I felt before deciding and I felt pretty good. I then programmed the 4:00 and figured I would start into it and if I didn't have it I would just stop but 2:00 in I was hurting but knew I was in a good rhythm and had some left in the tank. I wanted 1300 as the WR was 1298 and this was right near 1:32 so my plan was to average 1:32 and the 1:00 splits ended up at 1:31.7, 1:32.3,1:32.0 and 1:31.8. for a 1:31.9 average and 1305 meters -36 SPM. First minute I did some hard pulls to get going and drive down pace and then settled right on 1:32, mostly held that for the next 2 minutes and fought the mental demons. With one minute left I was really worried about falling apart and I actually increased SPM and pace for a bit to try and counteract it and seemed to work but then I started "freezing up" some and held on the best I could, last 15-20 seconds I faded but had built a little cushion and hit goal (over goal). I was absolutely crushed after but then actually recovered better once I did a cool-down row and such - more so than usual.

I entered the score with verification on C2 Site and it shows properly in rankings but not sure if I need to submit anywhere else to have WR updated.

To put the word out weeks ago that you had your sights on the record took guts, congratulations Keith on holding a WR.

[Sakly]

New PB and.........World Record!

As promised I gave the 4:00 another go. I decided to warm-up to see how I felt before deciding and I felt pretty good. I then programmed the 4:00 and figured I would start into it and if I didn't have it I would just stop but 2:00 in I was hurting but knew I was in a good rhythm and had some left in the tank. I wanted 1300 as the WR was 1298 and this was right near 1:32 so my plan was to average 1:32 and the 1:00 splits ended up at 1:31.7, 1:32.3,1:32.0 and 1:31.8. for a 1:31.9 average and 1305 meters -36 SPM. First minute I did some hard pulls to get going and drive down pace and then settled right on 1:32, mostly held that for the next 2 minutes and fought the mental demons. With one minute left I was really worried about falling apart and I actually increased SPM and pace for a bit to try and counteract it and seemed to work but then I started "freezing up" some and held on the best I could, last 15-20 seconds I faded but had built a little cushion and hit goal (over goal). I was absolutely crushed after but then actually recovered better once I did a cool-down row and such - more so than usual.

I entered the score with verification on C2 Site and it shows properly in rankings but not sure if I need to submit anywhere else to have WR updated.

Wow - congratulations!
Very even splits, but from your telling the feelings were not so level like the splits

[KeithT]

New PB and.........World Record!

As promised I gave the 4:00 another go. I decided to warm-up to see how I felt before deciding and I felt pretty good. I then programmed the 4:00 and figured I would start into it and if I didn't have it I would just stop but 2:00 in I was hurting but knew I was in a good rhythm and had some left in the tank. I wanted 1300 as the WR was 1298 and this was right near 1:32 so my plan was to average 1:32 and the 1:00 splits ended up at 1:31.7, 1:32.3,1:32.0 and 1:31.8. for a 1:31.9 average and 1305 meters -36 SPM. First minute I did some hard pulls to get going and drive down pace and then settled right on 1:32, mostly held that for the next 2 minutes and fought the mental demons. With one minute left I was really worried about falling apart and I actually increased SPM and pace for a bit to try and counteract it and seemed to work but then I started "freezing up" some and held on the best I could, last 15-20 seconds I faded but had built a little cushion and hit goal (over goal). I was absolutely crushed after but then actually recovered better once I did a cool-down row and such - more so than usual.

I entered the score with verification on C2 Site and it shows properly in rankings but not sure if I need to submit anywhere else to have WR updated.

Awesome, congratulations and very well done.

Thanks Nick!

[KeithT]

New PB and.........World Record!

As promised I gave the 4:00 another go. I decided to warm-up to see how I felt before deciding and I felt pretty good. I then programmed the 4:00 and figured I would start into it and if I didn't have it I would just stop but 2:00 in I was hurting but knew I was in a good rhythm and had some left in the tank. I wanted 1300 as the WR was 1298 and this was right near 1:32 so my plan was to average 1:32 and the 1:00 splits ended up at 1:31.7, 1:32.3,1:32.0 and 1:31.8. for a 1:31.9 average and 1305 meters -36 SPM. First minute I did some hard pulls to get going and drive down pace and then settled right on 1:32, mostly held that for the next 2 minutes and fought the mental demons. With one minute left I was really worried about falling apart and I actually increased SPM and pace for a bit to try and counteract it and seemed to work but then I started "freezing up" some and held on the best I could, last 15-20 seconds I faded but had built a little cushion and hit goal (over goal). I was absolutely crushed after but then actually recovered better once I did a cool-down row and such - more so than usual.

I entered the score with verification on C2 Site and it shows properly in rankings but not sure if I need to submit anywhere else to have WR updated.

Wow - congratulations!
Very even splits, but from your telling the feelings were not so level like the splits

Thanks Sasha! The feelings definitely weren't even but the pace was very consistent in first 3 minutes but then the last minute it varied quite a bit with at least a 10 second gap between fastest and slowest - but it averaged out well.

[KeithT]

New PB and.........World Record!

As promised I gave the 4:00 another go. I decided to warm-up to see how I felt before deciding and I felt pretty good. I then programmed the 4:00 and figured I would start into it and if I didn't have it I would just stop but 2:00 in I was hurting but knew I was in a good rhythm and had some left in the tank. I wanted 1300 as the WR was 1298 and this was right near 1:32 so my plan was to average 1:32 and the 1:00 splits ended up at 1:31.7, 1:32.3,1:32.0 and 1:31.8. for a 1:31.9 average and 1305 meters -36 SPM. First minute I did some hard pulls to get going and drive down pace and then settled right on 1:32, mostly held that for the next 2 minutes and fought the mental demons. With one minute left I was really worried about falling apart and I actually increased SPM and pace for a bit to try and counteract it and seemed to work but then I started "freezing up" some and held on the best I could, last 15-20 seconds I faded but had built a little cushion and hit goal (over goal). I was absolutely crushed after but then actually recovered better once I did a cool-down row and such - more so than usual.

I entered the score with verification on C2 Site and it shows properly in rankings but not sure if I need to submit anywhere else to have WR updated.

To put the word out weeks ago that you had your sights on the record took guts, congratulations Keith on holding a WR.

Thanks! Knowing I said I would give it a go was some added motivation. I have done that before competitions too and even stated my target time for the WRIC back when I did it and calling for a sub 3:00 1K before doing it at an in-person comp. I think it can be a good thing as long as you dont feel too much pressure.

[Dangerscouse]

New PB and.........World Record!

As promised I gave the 4:00 another go. I decided to warm-up to see how I felt before deciding and I felt pretty good. I then programmed the 4:00 and figured I would start into it and if I didn't have it I would just stop but 2:00 in I was hurting but knew I was in a good rhythm and had some left in the tank. I wanted 1300 as the WR was 1298 and this was right near 1:32 so my plan was to average 1:32 and the 1:00 splits ended up at 1:31.7, 1:32.3,1:32.0 and 1:31.8. for a 1:31.9 average and 1305 meters -36 SPM. First minute I did some hard pulls to get going and drive down pace and then settled right on 1:32, mostly held that for the next 2 minutes and fought the mental demons. With one minute left I was really worried about falling apart and I actually increased SPM and pace for a bit to try and counteract it and seemed to work but then I started "freezing up" some and held on the best I could, last 15-20 seconds I faded but had built a little cushion and hit goal (over goal). I was absolutely crushed after but then actually recovered better once I did a cool-down row and such - more so than usual.

I entered the score with verification on C2 Site and it shows properly in rankings but not sure if I need to submit anywhere else to have WR updated.

Superb mate, very happy for you. I knew you could do it, but to have the potential and fulfilling your potential aren't always guaranteed, as we all know.

[MPx]

Absolutely stunning Keith, awesome score - you'll be keeping that record for quite a while I reckon.

[Sakly]

Pseudo PB for the 30r20, which is our monthly team challenge:

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
30:00.0	8,068m	1:51.5	252	1167	20	172
5:00.0	1,363m	1:50.0	263	1203	20	168
10:00.0	1,349m	1:51.1	255	1176	20	170
15:00.0	1,341m	1:51.8	250	1160	20	172
20:00.0	1,337m	1:52.1	248	1152	20	173
25:00.0	1,332m	1:52.6	245	1143	20	173
30:00.0	1,347m	1:51.3	253	1172	20	177

I was convinced to go for my idea of a target <=1:51 average and started strong. I think I can get this, but not today - faded heavily already from 5mins on, but could hang on and finish strong with ~1:48 for the last minute.
8019m -> 8068m

[nick rockliff]

Pseudo PB for the 30r20, which is our monthly team challenge:

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
30:00.0	8,068m	1:51.5	252	1167	20	172
5:00.0	1,363m	1:50.0	263	1203	20	168
10:00.0	1,349m	1:51.1	255	1176	20	170
15:00.0	1,341m	1:51.8	250	1160	20	172
20:00.0	1,337m	1:52.1	248	1152	20	173
25:00.0	1,332m	1:52.6	245	1143	20	173
30:00.0	1,347m	1:51.3	253	1172	20	177

I was convinced to go for my idea of a target <=1:51 average and started strong. I think I can get this, but not today - faded heavily already from 5mins on, but could hang on and finish strong with ~1:48 for the last minute.
8019m -> 8068m

Good session and good increase in mtrs. Going out too hard does tend to kill the 30r20.

[Sakly]

Pseudo PB for the 30r20, which is our monthly team challenge:

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
30:00.0	8,068m	1:51.5	252	1167	20	172
5:00.0	1,363m	1:50.0	263	1203	20	168
10:00.0	1,349m	1:51.1	255	1176	20	170
15:00.0	1,341m	1:51.8	250	1160	20	172
20:00.0	1,337m	1:52.1	248	1152	20	173
25:00.0	1,332m	1:52.6	245	1143	20	173
30:00.0	1,347m	1:51.3	253	1172	20	177

I was convinced to go for my idea of a target <=1:51 average and started strong. I think I can get this, but not today - faded heavily already from 5mins on, but could hang on and finish strong with ~1:48 for the last minute.
8019m -> 8068m

Good session and good increase in mtrs. Going out too hard does tend to kill the 30r20.

Thx Nick!
I don't think necessarily I was going out to hard, I am more convinced that the gym session with 100 pistol squats yesterday evening was not helping much

[HornetMaX]

4 days off incoming and all that talk about 5K TT made go for one too.
Not ideal conditions (31C in the garage) but yeah, improved from 19:47.0 to 19:36.5

That's a great result in 31c, so it'll be interesting to see what you can do in cooler temperatures

As soon as I get a cooler day (that may take a while) I may try that, I'm curious too.
In the while I'll do a 10K TT in the heat too, just to have another data point.

Did the 10K @ 29C, 43%: improved from 40:53.6 to 40:10.0 (here).

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Time 	Meters 	Pace 	Watts 	Cal/Hr 	S/M	HR 	
40:10.0	10,000m	2:00.5 	200 	988 	26 	170
 3:59.5	 1,000m	1:59.7 	204 	1001 	27 	157
 4:00.5	 2,000m	2:00.2 	201 	992 	27 	162
 4:00.7	 3,000m	2:00.3 	201 	991 	27 	168
 4:01.2	 4,000m	2:00.6 	200 	986 	27 	169
 4:00.8	 5,000m	2:00.4 	201 	990 	27 	172
 4:01.5	 6,000m	2:00.7 	199 	984 	27 	173
 4:01.6	 7,000m	2:00.8 	199 	983 	26 	175
 4:03.2	 8,000m	2:01.6 	195 	969 	26 	174
 4:02.3	 9,000m	2:01.1 	197 	977 	26 	173
 3:58.7	10,000m	1:59.3 	206 	1008 	26 	181

For a short while I was envisaging killing myself in the last 500m to get below 40:00, then I decided it would likely have been a frustrating, narrow miss and gave up the ghost

[Kerry1960]

What a strange sport rowing is! 3 days ago I was moaning about how a recent virus had affected me and I could only row slowly at the moment Yesterday I HD,d a sprint interval set and today I've done a 5k PB!

My only thoughts today were to row a bit faster than recently and at 24spm instead of 20ish, as I have been doing, and see where it went. I had no warm up and PB wasn"t on my mind. But I felt good today and even did negative splits. Big difference today was that I rowed at lunchtime instead of 6am as I have been doing.

Previous best 20:50.7 22 July which I did at 28spm. Today's was done at 25spm That's definite progress.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
20:45.9 5,000m 2:04.5 181 922 25
4:17.1 1,000m 2:08.5 165 867 24
4:13.0 2,000m 2:06.5 173 895 24
4:09.5 3,000m 2:04.7 180 920 25
4:07.9 4,000m 2:03.9 184 932 25
3:58.4 5,000m 1:59.2 207 1011 29