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ElyDave

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Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1100 on: 16 August, 2018, 05:19:25 pm »
used my C2 on Monday for the second time this year

3 x 10 min with 2 min rest, HR to 150.  Legs were much happier than when I took them out for a run yesterday.
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simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1101 on: 27 August, 2018, 11:17:46 am »
So yesterday was first title defence at a regatta, having won our first pot at Gloucester last year.

We found out that local rivals City of Bristol had sent 3 4s to the event - with only 5 boats in the draw in total - and we haven't raced City much. The word on the grapevine was that they expected their best crew (who we faced in the first round) to beat us.

That is not how it played out - it was our easiest race of the day. However we then got off the water to find their next crew was already coming to boat check, giving us no break between races. As it was cold and raining and windy we were very cold by the time we lined up on the start - further delayed by canal traffic - we were shivering. That was a closer race but we were through to the final against Gloucester who had beaten the third City crew.

On we went to a length win against Gloucester. The tannoy announced that they'd found my Oakleys and would not be returning them if we won. "Just kidding I love you guys - shoutout to Billy Sardar [our captain]". On we went to a length win in the worst conditions of the day. Going to Peterborough and racing there probably helped with that, though this was wetter, colder and windier but on a smaller body of water.

The guy helping me out of the boat afterwards turned out to be the dad of one of the opposition crew. Apparently his son has only been rowing for 11 months and they gave us a good race.

Chris S

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1102 on: 27 August, 2018, 06:38:42 pm »
 :thumbsup:

ElyDave

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Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1103 on: 20 September, 2018, 03:53:20 pm »
short of time today, 30 minute lunchtime erg session, sweaty.
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simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1104 on: 30 September, 2018, 11:07:40 am »
Best crew award at the annual dinner for our coxed 4.  ;D

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1105 on: 30 September, 2018, 06:23:00 pm »
congratulations

simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1106 on: 02 October, 2018, 05:50:54 pm »
congratulations

Two of the same crew (me included) were in the coxed 4 that won the dolphin award last year, so this is an improvement.

Marco Stefano

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Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1107 on: 09 October, 2018, 12:57:24 pm »
Congrats on the award, simonp.  :thumbsup:

I might be an outlier in this thread as it's more cycling that's cross training for rowing... Anyway, spurred on by marshalling at British Masters this year I have a race licence again and am racing at Bedford Head this Sunday (Mas C Mixed 2x), with a view to entering British Masters next year.. Not too many outings for us over the summer, but it's a useful baseline, and our club (Isle of Ely) is attending anyway so it's easy.

I won't think it's easy during the race - will have the usual thoughts of 'why?' and 'I've paid good money to do this'. Anyone else entered?

simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1108 on: 09 October, 2018, 01:02:12 pm »
Congrats on the award, simonp.  :thumbsup:

I might be an outlier in this thread as it's more cycling that's cross training for rowing... Anyway, spurred on by marshalling at British Masters this year I have a race licence again and am racing at Bedford Head this Sunday (Mas C Mixed 2x), with a view to entering British Masters next year.. Not too many outings for us over the summer, but it's a useful baseline, and our club (Isle of Ely) is attending anyway so it's easy.

I won't think it's easy during the race - will have the usual thoughts of 'why?' and 'I've paid good money to do this'. Anyone else entered?

Good luck!

Not racing at Bedford; we're racing Gloucester Autumn Head (both morning and afternoon divsions) on the 28th.

Nearly every head race I've ever entered has been canceled due to adverse weather, so I've only done one so far.


simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1109 on: 13 October, 2018, 05:16:38 pm »
Went out in fine single today. After previous attempt didn’t go well - badly set up boat - it was a productive outing and I did probably 4-5km. A small milestone. Now need to work on getting a bit more confident so I can train effectively at UT2.

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Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1110 on: 16 October, 2018, 10:33:45 am »
Am back on the Concept II.  Only have 40 seconds to make up to equal last years PB for 5000m and 1min 15 secs to reach a life time PB.  Suspect the latter is out of reach.  That curse of max heart rate being 220 - Age is starting to tell.
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simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1111 on: 16 October, 2018, 11:14:04 am »
Am back on the Concept II.  Only have 40 seconds to make up to equal last years PB for 5000m and 1min 15 secs to reach a life time PB.  Suspect the latter is out of reach.  That curse of max heart rate being 220 - Age is starting to tell.

Winter challenge at our club is 20@20.

Not had a go yet - but some of the dev squad, who are likely 20 years younger than me have posted distances in the 4600-4700m range. I'm hoping for >5000m.


Marco Stefano

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Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1112 on: 16 October, 2018, 12:48:34 pm »
Am back on the Concept II.  Only have 40 seconds to make up to equal last years PB for 5000m and 1min 15 secs to reach a life time PB.  Suspect the latter is out of reach.  That curse of max heart rate being 220 - Age is starting to tell.

First race for several years last weekend over 2km; max HR 204, age 57. Either I have the heart of a 16 year-old, or the formula is crap. This was from a Garmin vivoactive 3, wrist-mounted - I know they are not as accurate as chest belts, but still.  :o

(We were not fast, either.  :-[  More training required.)

simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1113 on: 16 October, 2018, 12:53:21 pm »
My heart rate was measured with a chest strap at 194 earlier this year. Apparently I’m 26, not 46.

Chris S

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1114 on: 16 October, 2018, 01:02:09 pm »
I'm 58, my measured max is 194 (two weeks ago), and RHR bounces around between 55 and 65. HR formulae are crap.

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Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1115 on: 16 October, 2018, 09:14:35 pm »
Am back on the Concept II.  Only have 40 seconds to make up to equal last years PB for 5000m and 1min 15 secs to reach a life time PB.  Suspect the latter is out of reach.  That curse of max heart rate being 220 - Age is starting to tell.

Winter challenge at our club is 20@20.

Not had a go yet - but some of the dev squad, who are likely 20 years younger than me have posted distances in the 4600-4700m range. I'm hoping for >5000m.

I might need to give that a go - I usually row at a rate of 24 or 25 on the Concept II so it shouldn't be too much of an adjustment to try 20.  I'd hope to still get under 19 minutes for 5000 metres at 24/25 so would like to think I could get close to 5000m in 20@20.  Although it would be hard to resist the temptation to blast the last 300m as usual.

Interesting to see others' views on HR.  I wasn't trusting my Garmin when it said I reached 190 but perhaps I'm not as old as I feel.   ;D
Eddington Numbers 130 (imperial), 182 (metric) 571 (furlongs)  114 (nautical miles)

simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1116 on: 03 November, 2018, 08:13:32 pm »
Another achievement unlocked today - first time in a pair. No rudder so just called it from bow. Got to blades off and far better outing than expected. \o/

Video was taken so will be nice to see how it looked.

simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1117 on: 15 November, 2018, 01:32:48 pm »
Last night we did 20@20. I did 5063m which in our squad puts me 6th. Keeps me in contention for a seat in the 8. I rode a 200k on fixed on Saturday and don’t think I’ve recovered from that yet. Can hopefully add a bit when fresher.

Next week it’s 1000m@24.

ElyDave

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Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1118 on: 16 November, 2018, 07:31:19 am »
Am back on the Concept II.  Only have 40 seconds to make up to equal last years PB for 5000m and 1min 15 secs to reach a life time PB.  Suspect the latter is out of reach.  That curse of max heart rate being 220 - Age is starting to tell.

Winter challenge at our club is 20@20.

Not had a go yet - but some of the dev squad, who are likely 20 years younger than me have posted distances in the 4600-4700m range. I'm hoping for >5000m.

I might need to give that a go - I usually row at a rate of 24 or 25 on the Concept II so it shouldn't be too much of an adjustment to try 20.  I'd hope to still get under 19 minutes for 5000 metres at 24/25 so would like to think I could get close to 5000m in 20@20.  Although it would be hard to resist the temptation to blast the last 300m as usual.

Interesting to see others' views on HR.  I wasn't trusting my Garmin when it said I reached 190 but perhaps I'm not as old as I feel.   ;D

It's a lot of an adjustment to stick at 20spm for 20 mins, it's a particularly punishing workout as every stroke is maximal with not quite enough rest inbetween.

I've never rowed on the water, but back when I was less itinerant for work, I used to put in 1million plus meters a year on one of these things. 20r20 was always nasty, at least with a 2k the pain was over quicker.

At the moment with my recent injury I'm walking and swimming, and thinking the C2 is the next step in non-weight bearing exercise, depending how painful it is around the pelvis.
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simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1119 on: 21 November, 2018, 10:08:35 pm »
1k r24 this evening. 3:33.1. I hate rate capped ergs.

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Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1120 on: 24 November, 2018, 10:54:04 am »
Signed up for the Concept 2 holiday challenge today.  100,000m between midnight on November 22 and December 24th.

8000m taken steady today, trying to keep the 500m split pace at 1:59.  Just 91978m to go.

Anyone else going to give it a go.  One of the charities is Word Bicycle Relief.
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simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1121 on: 24 November, 2018, 04:51:41 pm »
We went at Wycliffe today, 17-18km in the 8. Better water than we’re used to but more windy. Getting up at Audax o’clock is required.

simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1122 on: 25 November, 2018, 04:11:07 pm »
And a paddle in a single again today. Need to work on my hand heights and confidence around the catch.

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Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1123 on: 26 November, 2018, 10:42:39 pm »
Managed 10000m after work, again keeping to a steady pace, so that's 18022 of 100000m done so far.  Will try another 10k on Wednesday evening and hopefully same again on Friday.  Judging by the way I finished the club run on Sunday, it's having some effect as I was able to tow the group into a headwind the full 8 miles back from Overton, which is not normal.
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simonp

Re: Cross Training: Rowing
« Reply #1124 on: 26 November, 2018, 11:12:11 pm »
Don’t think I’ll be doing this. I limit myself to one erg a week usually.