Training Help for a relatively new rower

Elamonta · Post by **Elamonta** » March 19th, 2006, 4:33 pm

Ok so here is the deal...I recently stumbled across the exciting world of rowing and ergs. I competed in this years Southern Sprints Indoor Rowing Championships (in Melbourne, FL) because my coach said that I needed to see how some of the better rowers compete on ergs. I went to the competition, entered as a collegiate novice (would've been lightweight, but was 10lbs off). Anyways, for the first time on an erg, I pulled a 7:38.8 with a SPM around 31 and roughly a 1:54 split I believe. Anyways..that was in February. I have not done any training on an erg since then, but I have been rowing for my college, in the pair and mens 4 daily. So I jump on the erg last night with a friend because he challenged me, and for some unknown reason...I wasn't getting tired at a 1:49 pace...needless to say i did a few power tens at the 500,1K, and 1500m marks and an all out sprint with 200 left. Finished with a 7:16.7. Now my question for all the veterans on the board...I cut 20 seconds off my erg time without any erg training...do I stand to cut more off if I train on the erg...if so what could I do to help bring my time below a 7:00 mark for example...thanks for the help

gorow9 · Post by **gorow9** » March 19th, 2006, 7:58 pm

I'm not exactly a veteran being a highschooler but sure you can lower your 2k score. If you're on the team, ask your coach for some workouts that are specific to the team needs. There's always room for improvment, you could probably lower your score more without erging or with erging as long as you're rowing and listen to your coach.

Good luck.