New Personal Best! Brag About That New Pb!

[Dangerscouse]

Today a new entry in this thread

The monthly team challenge forced me to go for a 2k TT and so I did today. Otherwise I would have shifted this one to end of April very likely
~3,3k warmup to et going.
I set my season goal to sub 6:40 - <1:40/500, so I settled in at slightly above 1:39 for the first 500 to build a cushion, then backed off to ~1:40 and opened for the last 300 to go.
15min slow meters for cooldown.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
6:39.0	2,000m	1:39.7	353	1513	29	173
1:39.2	500m	1:39.2	359	1533	28	171
1:40.4	1,000m	1:40.4	346	1490	29	174
1:40.1	1,500m	1:40.1	349	1500	30	175
1:39.2	2,000m	1:39.2	359	1533	31	172

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

Really good PB mate, and a well deserved result

[alex9026]

Today a new entry in this thread

The monthly team challenge forced me to go for a 2k TT and so I did today. Otherwise I would have shifted this one to end of April very likely
~3,3k warmup to et going.
I set my season goal to sub 6:40 - <1:40/500, so I settled in at slightly above 1:39 for the first 500 to build a cushion, then backed off to ~1:40 and opened for the last 300 to go.
15min slow meters for cooldown.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
6:39.0	2,000m	1:39.7	353	1513	29	173
1:39.2	500m	1:39.2	359	1533	28	171
1:40.4	1,000m	1:40.4	346	1490	29	174
1:40.1	1,500m	1:40.1	349	1500	30	175
1:39.2	2,000m	1:39.2	359	1533	31	172

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

Superb, your consistent hard work is paying off.

[KeithT]

Today a new entry in this thread

The monthly team challenge forced me to go for a 2k TT and so I did today. Otherwise I would have shifted this one to end of April very likely
~3,3k warmup to et going.
I set my season goal to sub 6:40 - <1:40/500, so I settled in at slightly above 1:39 for the first 500 to build a cushion, then backed off to ~1:40 and opened for the last 300 to go.
15min slow meters for cooldown.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
6:39.0	2,000m	1:39.7	353	1513	29	173
1:39.2	500m	1:39.2	359	1533	28	171
1:40.4	1,000m	1:40.4	346	1490	29	174
1:40.1	1,500m	1:40.1	349	1500	30	175
1:39.2	2,000m	1:39.2	359	1533	31	172

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

Yeah Sasha! I am so happy for you. I knew you could go lower and figured prob sub 6:40 and now you did it! This is a great milestone and you worked hard to get in this shape. I like the pacing too.

[Gustel]

Today a new entry in this thread

The monthly team challenge forced me to go for a 2k TT and so I did today. Otherwise I would have shifted this one to end of April very likely
~3,3k warmup to et going.
I set my season goal to sub 6:40 - <1:40/500, so I settled in at slightly above 1:39 for the first 500 to build a cushion, then backed off to ~1:40 and opened for the last 300 to go.
15min slow meters for cooldown.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
6:39.0	2,000m	1:39.7	353	1513	29	173
1:39.2	500m	1:39.2	359	1533	28	171
1:40.4	1,000m	1:40.4	346	1490	29	174
1:40.1	1,500m	1:40.1	349	1500	30	175
1:39.2	2,000m	1:39.2	359	1533	31	172

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

That‘s great. A big improvement.

[p_b82]

Today a new entry in this thread

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

Congrats - big improvement once you get to that sort of power levels; well done!

[DavidA]

Today a new entry in this thread

The monthly team challenge forced me to go for a 2k TT and so I did today. Otherwise I would have shifted this one to end of April very likely
~3,3k warmup to et going.
I set my season goal to sub 6:40 - <1:40/500, so I settled in at slightly above 1:39 for the first 500 to build a cushion, then backed off to ~1:40 and opened for the last 300 to go.
15min slow meters for cooldown.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
6:39.0	2,000m	1:39.7	353	1513	29	173
1:39.2	500m	1:39.2	359	1533	28	171
1:40.4	1,000m	1:40.4	346	1490	29	174
1:40.1	1,500m	1:40.1	349	1500	30	175
1:39.2	2,000m	1:39.2	359	1533	31	172

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

Wow!
Huge congratulations!
6 s is a big change, and sub-6:40 is terrific.

David

[Sakly]

Wow, so many replies, thank you much!

My last PB was already nearly a year old (26. Feb '23), no 2k this season done till today. The team challenge forced me to go for it, this was the reason I voted for the 2k!
As I had sub 6:40 as target, I really focused to stick to the plan and not overcook it in the first 500. I felt strong after 500, but I backed a bit, off as this was my plan. After next two 500s slightly above 1:40 and feeling well, I knew I will get it, but I still held the power level under control to not crash. Started to feel a little burn in the legs now, but not very much. With 300m to go I started to increase the power level to get back to 1:38/39 which was about right to get it with full control
Next attempt will be a bit more aggressive - but also a bit risky

[deadlifting265]

Today a new entry in this thread

The monthly team challenge forced me to go for a 2k TT and so I did today. Otherwise I would have shifted this one to end of April very likely
~3,3k warmup to et going.
I set my season goal to sub 6:40 - <1:40/500, so I settled in at slightly above 1:39 for the first 500 to build a cushion, then backed off to ~1:40 and opened for the last 300 to go.
15min slow meters for cooldown.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
6:39.0	2,000m	1:39.7	353	1513	29	173
1:39.2	500m	1:39.2	359	1533	28	171
1:40.4	1,000m	1:40.4	346	1490	29	174
1:40.1	1,500m	1:40.1	349	1500	30	175
1:39.2	2,000m	1:39.2	359	1533	31	172

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

Nice to be in the 1.30s, well done!

[Sakly]

Today a new entry in this thread

The monthly team challenge forced me to go for a 2k TT and so I did today. Otherwise I would have shifted this one to end of April very likely
~3,3k warmup to et going.
I set my season goal to sub 6:40 - <1:40/500, so I settled in at slightly above 1:39 for the first 500 to build a cushion, then backed off to ~1:40 and opened for the last 300 to go.
15min slow meters for cooldown.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
6:39.0	2,000m	1:39.7	353	1513	29	173
1:39.2	500m	1:39.2	359	1533	28	171
1:40.4	1,000m	1:40.4	346	1490	29	174
1:40.1	1,500m	1:40.1	349	1500	30	175
1:39.2	2,000m	1:39.2	359	1533	31	172

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

Nice to be in the 1.30s, well done!

Thx definitely feels nice
Hopefully I can get nearer to the 1:30 than the 1:40 over the next months

[deadlifting265]

Today a new entry in this thread

The monthly team challenge forced me to go for a 2k TT and so I did today. Otherwise I would have shifted this one to end of April very likely
~3,3k warmup to et going.
I set my season goal to sub 6:40 - <1:40/500, so I settled in at slightly above 1:39 for the first 500 to build a cushion, then backed off to ~1:40 and opened for the last 300 to go.
15min slow meters for cooldown.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
6:39.0	2,000m	1:39.7	353	1513	29	173
1:39.2	500m	1:39.2	359	1533	28	171
1:40.4	1,000m	1:40.4	346	1490	29	174
1:40.1	1,500m	1:40.1	349	1500	30	175
1:39.2	2,000m	1:39.2	359	1533	31	172

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

Nice to be in the 1.30s, well done!

Thx definitely feels nice
Hopefully I can get nearer to the 1:30 than the 1:40 over the next months

One can but try

[aussie nick]

Today a new entry in this thread

The monthly team challenge forced me to go for a 2k TT and so I did today. Otherwise I would have shifted this one to end of April very likely
~3,3k warmup to et going.
I set my season goal to sub 6:40 - <1:40/500, so I settled in at slightly above 1:39 for the first 500 to build a cushion, then backed off to ~1:40 and opened for the last 300 to go.
15min slow meters for cooldown.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
6:39.0	2,000m	1:39.7	353	1513	29	173
1:39.2	500m	1:39.2	359	1533	28	171
1:40.4	1,000m	1:40.4	346	1490	29	174
1:40.1	1,500m	1:40.1	349	1500	30	175
1:39.2	2,000m	1:39.2	359	1533	31	172

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

that's great, well done. And a very nicely paced row

[Sakly]

Today a new entry in this thread

The monthly team challenge forced me to go for a 2k TT and so I did today. Otherwise I would have shifted this one to end of April very likely
~3,3k warmup to et going.
I set my season goal to sub 6:40 - <1:40/500, so I settled in at slightly above 1:39 for the first 500 to build a cushion, then backed off to ~1:40 and opened for the last 300 to go.
15min slow meters for cooldown.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
6:39.0	2,000m	1:39.7	353	1513	29	173
1:39.2	500m	1:39.2	359	1533	28	171
1:40.4	1,000m	1:40.4	346	1490	29	174
1:40.1	1,500m	1:40.1	349	1500	30	175
1:39.2	2,000m	1:39.2	359	1533	31	172

It was hard, but I felt surprisingly good after some minutes. Quads burning only a little, breathing normalized fast.
Probably a tad faster is possible, but this time I first wanted to get my goal in and not risk a crash and burn
It gives me a 6s PB - satisfied!

that's great, well done. And a very nicely paced row

Thx Nick, tried to stay in control and it worked well

Sorry to read about your circumstances. Hopefully it gets better soon and you can get back with some focus on training. I know this is an important part also for stress release!

[contdrift86]

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	
18:20.4	5,000m	1:50.0	263	1204	25	177
3:40.6	1,000m	1:50.3	261	1197	25	165
3:40.6	2,000m	1:50.3	261	1197	26	173
3:40.4	3,000m	1:50.2	262	1200	25	179
3:40.3	4,000m	1:50.1	262	1201	26	183
3:38.5	5,000m	1:49.2	268	1223	26	186

I wanted sub 18:30 for the 5km, in the end smashed it. Felt in control all the way even with the high HR, even had enough to do a little "sprint" at the end. I mean going from 1:50 to 1:43s so not exactly amazing pace but an increase nonetheless.

[Sakly]

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	
18:20.4	5,000m	1:50.0	263	1204	25	177
3:40.6	1,000m	1:50.3	261	1197	25	165
3:40.6	2,000m	1:50.3	261	1197	26	173
3:40.4	3,000m	1:50.2	262	1200	25	179
3:40.3	4,000m	1:50.1	262	1201	26	183
3:38.5	5,000m	1:49.2	268	1223	26	186

I wanted sub 18:30 for the 5km, in the end smashed it. Felt in control all the way even with the high HR, even had enough to do a little "sprint" at the end. I mean going from 1:50 to 1:43s so not exactly amazing pace but an increase nonetheless.

This is a very well paced 5k

[Dangerscouse]

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	
18:20.4	5,000m	1:50.0	263	1204	25	177
3:40.6	1,000m	1:50.3	261	1197	25	165
3:40.6	2,000m	1:50.3	261	1197	26	173
3:40.4	3,000m	1:50.2	262	1200	25	179
3:40.3	4,000m	1:50.1	262	1201	26	183
3:38.5	5,000m	1:49.2	268	1223	26	186

I wanted sub 18:30 for the 5km, in the end smashed it. Felt in control all the way even with the high HR, even had enough to do a little "sprint" at the end. I mean going from 1:50 to 1:43s so not exactly amazing pace but an increase nonetheless.

Well done, and dropping it seven seconds is a really big difference in my view.