Hi everyone,
I've only been rowing for a few weeks and have a 5k erg test coming up in a couple of weeks. I've been on the erg a couple of times and I seem to do OK with the stamina side of things but I can't get my split lower than 2:25 no matter how hard I seem to try.
I'm female and have worked out I'm a lightweight...how can I get my split lower? I'm thinking it may be due to my technique and not engaging my legs fully. I'm also not sure what split to aim to maintain over a 5k as I've never done this before.
Thanks for any advice!
Novice 5k
Re: Novice 5k
I just made some posts in another thread which may help: http://www.c2forum.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 54#p265554.
Re: Novice 5k
Greetings to Austria!
If by 2:25 you mean that's your absolute lowest time you can see for a single stroke, that suggests one of or both of two things:
It will come together.
If by 2:25 you mean that's your absolute lowest time you can see for a single stroke, that suggests one of or both of two things:
- You could be very short in stature (!) (Could you share with us your height, weight and age? I know you said lightweight but that could mean a lot of things!)
- But, as you said, my guess is you might not be making best use of your legs. This and this are both great, great videos for technique: note how they accelerate with their legs, keeping the back sturdy despite the slight (good) back-and-forth rock, and how the recovery is relaxed and gives them a chance to breath.
It will come together.30, 6'2 (1.88m); 179 lb (81 kg)
Learning, improving, getting stronger, and wanting more.
Recent tests: 1:41.7/500 for 1k; 1:34.9/500 for 2 minutes
Learning, improving, getting stronger, and wanting more.
Recent tests: 1:41.7/500 for 1k; 1:34.9/500 for 2 minutes
Re: Novice 5k
Yes, as a beginner you will find that will improve rapidly: particularly as your technique improves. Most of the speed will indeed come as you learn to use your legs: they're the biggest strongest muscles in your body.
As a novice lightweight you're probably looking for around 21:30-22:00 for a 5k. That is splits of around 2:09-2:12 and will be a max effort: your training will be considerably slower (don't race your training!).
That obviously depends a lot on your age, size, and body type: those speeds won't win a lot of races but would be considered a decent result. Don't worry if you can't achieve those yet: it will come with time/training.
As a novice lightweight you're probably looking for around 21:30-22:00 for a 5k. That is splits of around 2:09-2:12 and will be a max effort: your training will be considerably slower (don't race your training!).
That obviously depends a lot on your age, size, and body type: those speeds won't win a lot of races but would be considered a decent result. Don't worry if you can't achieve those yet: it will come with time/training.