Question on 5,000m Time and Form Check

[prayliftrun]

Hey there! Did my first ever 5,000m on the SkiErg, was kinda fun, kinda sucked, but super glad I attempted it! How is 28:20.2 for 5000 meters?

Also, how's my form looking? (Sorry for the janky angle and footage!)

https://youtu.be/nAnDrAaoKBA

[prayliftrun]

Nevermind, I guess I got my answer after I found this page: https://log.concept2.com/rankings/2020/ ... r=M&page=1

Wow, I have a long way to go!

[Sakly]

Hi, don't know why you are looking at 2020 skierg rankings, but yeah, 28mins is not fast
But it's faster than someone not doing it, so it's a great start!
You probably should search C2 website for some technique videos for the skierg, as you have some things to improve. Mainly you could cut your triceps push, as it does not contribute much to accelerate the flywheel. Then you need really to rate up and be more explosive at the catch.

[prayliftrun]

Thanks! Yeah, 2020 seems to be what popped up in my google search! Thanks for the tips on the form too!

[Sakly]

Stay at it consistently, try to improve slowly, then speed will follow
5k is a good distance, be proud of being able to go this far

[prayliftrun]

Thank you! I am currently running a 5k around 32 minutes, just started running again and that's very slow for me, so I'm thinking if I just keep plugging away my times will improve.

[Sakly]

Definitely, consistency is key. And slow progression to not get injured, no big jumps in mileage or efforts.

[DghSpanishWelsh]

Hey there! Did my first ever 5,000m on the SkiErg, was kinda fun, kinda sucked, but super glad I attempted it! How is 28:20.2 for 5000 meters?

Also, how's my form looking? (Sorry for the janky angle and footage!)

https://youtu.be/nAnDrAaoKBA

I suspect many of us start off at much too low a stroke rate - I know I did.

If you watch elite skiers, the rating they hit is very high.

I can't match that sort of rating but try to keep it over 40.

Watching where we are on the ranking board is fun, but what really matters is that we're training.

[prayliftrun]

Thanks for the reply! I figured I'm going to follow Beginner Pete for a while to build up my endurance, work on form, and get comfortable. Might conduct a time trial for the 100, 250, 500 and 1,000 after the New Year for you know what and giggles.

[Sakly]

Thanks for the reply! I figured I'm going to follow Beginner Pete for a while to build up my endurance, work on form, and get comfortable. Might conduct a time trial for the 100, 250, 500 and 1,000 after the New Year for you know what and giggles.

Probably replace the 250 with the minute, as then they are all rankable pieces and you get a reference where you stand

[agross29]

Congrats! Hopefully you've created a C2 log book account to start logging those meters, earn rewards, and participate in challenges. You can also check the rankings in there to filter by yr, age, gender, country, etc.

[prayliftrun]

Yes, loving the logbook features!

In fact, just did another 5000m tonight and finished at 24:45.8, which is about 3:30 minutes off the previous time of 28:20.2. Also bumped my ranking from like 544 to 500 lol.

[Dpoleit89]

Hey there! Did my first ever 5,000m on the SkiErg, was kinda fun, kinda sucked, but super glad I attempted it! How is 28:20.2 for 5000 meters?

Also, how's my form looking? (Sorry for the janky angle and footage!)

https://youtu.be/nAnDrAaoKBA

Hello prayliftrun!

As a novice on the skierg, your form isn't that bad.

Check Andreas Nygaard's form (Ski Classics Legend) on his marathon world record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTEQNv6n3j8 .
Keep in mind that he's 193cm x 93kg.

Which damper setting do you use?
Lately i'm using high df (6/7) for easy, slow sessions to build up local capacity (muscular endurance) and low df (4/5) when I do interval sessions or pb attempts.

[prayliftrun]

Dang! Andreas is a beast! Thanks for sharing the video!

As to damper, I've just been jamming on #1. Newbie ignorance I guess?

[Dpoleit89]

Dang! Andreas is a beast! Thanks for sharing the video!

As to damper, I've just been jamming on #1. Newbie ignorance I guess?

I wouldn’t say ignorance, just try it.
Better than bombing on 10.
#1 is not much ski like so I don’t use it.