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Monday PM
7k @2:06
Tuesday PM
15x 2'/2'R (+2kmR)
8190m @1:49.8
df128 sr29 264w
first @1:54, 1:50
then 12 @1:49.x
last @1:46.3 (164)

Hi, thanks for any responses. I am a 'serious' cyclist in that I race and compete at an OKish Vet level (I am 53) I have rowed a bit back in the day and have used rowing machines at the gym. My cross training over the years has been mainly doing weights either at the gym or with dumbbells at home a...

2 days off training for the next Eating Olympics with friends
Sun AM
3x 18'/2'R
12907m @2:05.5
df126 sr26 177w
2:05.9 (141)
2:04.5 (148)
2:06.0 (149)

Thursday PM
6x 2k/3'R @2:00.8
df130 sr25 198w
2:06 (134)
2:00 (147)
1:58 (154)
1:58 (155)
1:59 (156)
2:02 (153)

After 5 weeks on the BPP I have several know issues.... :( 1) Positive instead of negative splits on interval sessions - going off too fast 2) Too fast on the longer pieces in the BPP - ego.....and now all future pieces I am trying to match the earlier quick pieces. 3) Aiming for targets that are n...

I've read before that the best 2ks shorten their stroke at the end when getting tired. How does that work? As the watts per stroke drop you may need to shorten the stroke to increase the rate and maintain the pace Here is JDS doing a 5:38 2k just before his WR was done https://www.youtube.com/watch...

wed PM
time for a harder one - felt pretty good in the end
2k @2:12
8x 4'/1'R = 8512m @1:52.7
df128 sr28 mhr169 244w rpe9/10
1:54.7 all neg ->> 1:51.0
1k @2:12

30r20 has been around "for ever" I suspect and as Henry said has its roots OTW.
James at Q-Power is a big fan and has written an interesting article

http://www.q-power.co/30r20__1_of_3_.html

Tuesday PM
2k @2:15
45' => 11058m @2:02
df126 sr26 192w mhr158 (153 @ 40')
all between 2:00 and 2:03

Went hard at it but slow is the new normal I am afraid - just not quite used to it yet. Temporary lull Lindsay. I've been like it most of the year and without your excuse of travelling away from the erg. You'll be back on it by Christmas....and I hope to join you! ... Or time for a regime change. T...

Monday PM
CTC
2k @2:08
1k @1:55
1800/1200/1800 3'R
4800m = 17:50.4 @1:55.5
df130 sr29 252w
@1:51.8 (163)
1:51.3 (164)
1:51.3 (168)
1k @2:20

Went hard at it but slow is the new normal I am afraid - just not quite used to it yet.

Welcome indeed - there are many threads specifically addressing the sort of questions that you have raised (and some you haven't even thought of yet!) If you search by "new rower" and "newbie" you will discover hours of reading and links to useful information. Technique is first and getting some tim...

Thanks martin and max...sounds like it wouldnt hurt to drop it, i'll have a look through some old posts on the subject. Another thing i should mention is that i walk to the gym which takes me 30min brisk walk...so im already feeling pretty warmed up when i get there. I just assumed it was wise to d...

Anyone on here got advice on the best way to warm up. Wondering if I should do this based on HR for a set period of time. Didn’t really get into a sweat at any point today whereas normally I’m leaking buckets. FWIW - lots of different practices but it seems that most suggest a pretty firm warm-up w...

jeanstevens1106 wrote: ↑

September 7th, 2019, 8:17 am

I would love to join a team.

there are plenty of choices Jean but the Flyers are just right for you and you would be most welcome. Both C2 challenges and the CTC will provide you with inspiration and variety.