Concept2 Forum

Hi all, Thank you for your responses. I've been pretty willy nilly with what and when I eat and when I get on the erg... get in where you fit in type of thing. I've noticed at times my sessions are lacking energy, pep, and was hoping it was my pre-workout diet and not my questionable fitness, but of...

Hi all,

Curious to know what people are doing for their pre training meals, as well as post training eats. What foods provide plenty of energy for training and recovery and when do you eat? An hour before training? Two? 30 min? Thanks for advice!

Cheers,

Curtis

Hi Alex,

Yeah, I didn't realize I had the chaffing until I got into the shower and the water hit... unpleasant surprise! Thanks for the tips and understanding.

Cheers,

Curtis

Hi Robbie and Mark, Yeah, the raw bit is the upper crack (sorry) and the tailbone area. I'll try a pad and some ointment. So, you just smear some "gunk" on the raw area before getting dressed to workout? Thin layer? Thick layer? Now, would it be recommended to not erg until the raw bits heal or just...

Hi Mike and Eric,

Thanks for the advise! It's a bit tender in the tail bone region, so I will make investments in the suggested remedies. Thanks again!

Cheers,

Curtis

Hi all, I'm new to rowing, only had the Model D for few weeks, and for the first time I've experienced chaffing on the bum. Is this a normal right of passage? Poor attire choice (boxer briefs?) Just toughen up? Last night on was on the machine for 50 minutes, but typically it has been 10 to 30 minut...