Who rows? (Concept2)

[stalefish3169]

Ok, i am going to play once again.
Pulled up my post from 10 years ago. Went to the gym today and pulled an 8 min 2 k without busting my lungs open. Did some more slower reps. Goal is to pull a sub 7. Im 53 now, have not exercised much the last year, drank way too much beer and now I have a dad bod. Fak !! Its going to be tough !!

Hell yeah! You got this!

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[ötzi]

Pulled up my post from 10 years ago...

Holy shit! Wow. Didn't really have an idea how long this has been going on. Funny reading the first post about overcoming health issues, it's been a fucking roller coaster I tells ya.

Was on the rower yesterday, I just do it as part of a varied routine now, and still row about as fast as I did in the OP. I'll take it.

BD my erg doesn't have Darts, I got nothing for ya, but good luck man. Keep on keepin on and I'll do the same.

[MiddleOfNight]

I haven't tried darts since. Spirit, crushed.
I tried that fish game, and wasn't much better.

I guess they're just warm-ups, but .. 'just row'

btw dancer, 7 min 2k is sick. god speed.
keep us posted.

[ötzi]

That fish game sucks. Either that or I don't know how to play it right. Could be either.

[stalefish3169]

That fish game sucks. Either that or I don't know how to play it right. Could be either.

Yeah, fish game is lame.

And welcome back iceman!

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[Brock Landers]

That fish game sucks. Either that or I don't know how to play it right. Could be either.

Or both

[ötzi]

Valid.

Or maybe I just suck.

[Brock Landers]

Nahhh

Rowing sucks though

[stalefish3169]

Some good stoke for everyone looking to harness their inner wolverine. Hugh explains how the rower is his desert island exercise and that 2k in 7 mins is the goal. Rowing part begins around 79 minutes in.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iu...urce=copy-link

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[irul&ublo]

Or maybe I just suck.

Well, yeah, but we still like you Iceman

[ötzi]

awww

[bad dancer]

Pulled a 7:53 2k straight out of the gate on my first sit down tonight.
Then did 3 more 2ks with about a 5 min rest in between. Averaged about 8 min
My last one was pretty slow cool down with a 1:42/split power sprint sustained 500 metres until the end.
Really need to just put in more distance !

[stalefish3169]

Pulled a 7:53 2k straight out of the gate on my first sit down tonight.
Then did 3 more 2ks with about a 5 min rest in between. Averaged about 8 min
My last one was pretty slow cool down with a 1:42/split power sprint sustained 500 metres until the end.
Really need to just put in more distance !

That's pretty solid for claiming you have a dad bod!

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[warthog]

Pulled a 7:53 2k straight out of the gate on my first sit down tonight.
Then did 3 more 2ks with about a 5 min rest in between. Averaged about 8 min
My last one was pretty slow cool down with a 1:42/split power sprint sustained 500 metres until the end.
Really need to just put in more distance !

I am right with you. Best is just sub 8, but worst lately is like 8:05. I can't pace myself any slower. It feels unnatural, if that makes sense. I guess that is a good thing as I try to push towards the 7 min. mark.

[bad dancer]

I am right with you. Best is just sub 8, but worst lately is like 8:05. I can't pace myself any slower. It feels unnatural, if that makes sense. I guess that is a good thing as I try to push towards the 7 min. mark.

Interesting. I feel comfortable at a 2:10 split and its feels natural. My strength has always been in a sprint. I use to be able to pull a 1:30 for about 3 to 4 hundred meters but just didn't have the discipline to carry that over for any longer periods. So for now, I basically pull about a 2:05-2:10 for the first 1500 and then gas myself to come in under 8 minutes. I will need to change my strategy if I want to get to 7 min. Ugghhhhh !!!

Oh and I usually set my drag to 5.5 to 6

[warthog]

I am at a 4, and I think I am typically at a 2:02 if I am fairly relaxed but not killing myself. Then I throw in the random 1:55 500 and kill myself for the rest of the ride. Not sure where the sweet spot is. Guess I will try them all. It is my favorite thing at the gym, and usually empty.

[bad dancer]

Update. After a few days off the beast, I sat down and did 8x500 with 30 sec rest. tried to keep my 500 at 1.55 split for the 8 sessions. Was succesful. Took a breather for a few minutes and this is what resulted. Was absulutly fucked at the last 500 and had to stop for a bit. Continued on after about a 7-10 sec rest. This is the result. Pretty please with myself. Was gassed, and weezing and didnt even have the energy to undue my straps. Fak, I hate this machine.

[stalefish3169]

Was gassed, and weezing and didnt even have the energy to undue my straps.

Seems about right. Lol

Nice work!


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[zion zig zag]

Okay, I’m in on the 7 minute 2k goal. I hopped back on today after taking the winter off and pulled this, without feeling like I was going to die. I feel like knocking off the last 30 seconds to get to 7 minutes is going to be the big suck.




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[zion zig zag]

Ok, i am going to play once again.
Pulled up my post from 10 years ago. Went to the gym today and pulled an 8 min 2 k without busting my lungs open. Did some more slower reps. Goal is to pull a sub 7. Im 53 now, have not exercised much the last year, drank way too much beer and now I have a dad bod. Fak !! Its going to be tough !!

This was my inspiration post. I’m 47 so I have the advantage here!


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[The AD]

Tried a 2K time trial for my second row. 7:05 (1:45 pace per 500). I probably started out a little too hot, but I don't think I died too bad. Definitely challenging!

I haven't been rowing but I felt inspired today after the recent posts and fired off a 7:04. Just looked back to see this. I guess I'm Mr. Consistency. Heart rate averaged close to 170.

[stalefish3169]

I haven't been rowing but I felt inspired today after the recent posts and fired off a 7:04. Just looked back to see this. I guess I'm Mr. Consistency. Heart rate averaged close to 170.

Not to take anything away from you, but you're on a water rower tho, not concept 2 correct? I don't think the times are all that comparable.



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[bad dancer]

Kind of tweaked my back this week and have been digging on the shovel at work for a couple of days. Good to see some mags on the beast and posting goals, and times. Zion, a 7 min 2k is a good push for sure. I am right there with you !! Lets do this !! I will be back on the machine in a day or so. Its all about putting in the base time for me.

[MiddleOfNight]

Okay, I’m in on the 7 minute 2k goal. I hopped back on today after taking the winter off and pulled this, without feeling like I was going to die. I feel like knocking off the last 30 seconds to get to 7 minutes is going to be the big suck.

Solid.

Do you guys know if drag setting effects split time? eg, all other things being equal, does 28 s/m at a drag of 6 equal a faster time than if the drag was at a 3? Is the machine that smart?

Maybe my stroke is shorter than you's guys but my 28 s/m doesn't equal the same splits. I'm usually at drag of 4, but have tried 5 and 6 and didn't really notice a difference in splits.
I'm game for a 7 min goal - but god, that's way out there for me, I'm hovering at 8:00.

[The AD]

Not to take anything away from you, but you're on a water rower tho, not concept 2 correct? I don't think the times are all that comparable.

Yes, but I think they're actually pretty close. I stayed somewhere with a Concept 2 a few months ago and my 500 pace was nearly identical to what I did at home. At least I know it's not way off although I'm sure the two aren't exactly the same.