how fast can you row 2000 metres ?
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I feel tired just thinking about a half marathon. Top work.
Following on from the drag factor discussion above, when i eventually found where the setting was (exactly as described in the posts, i was just being an idiot
) evidently level 10 on that particular machine in my gym had a drag factor of 171, whereas the machine itself advises that you don't want to go above 140. Evidently 140 equated to the mid point between levels 7 and 8. When i gave it a quick go at that level the difference was substantial; it no longer felt like i was hauling up an anchor single handidly.....
My second attempt at 2,000m was done prior to working out the drag factor, so i did it with a drag factor of 171. I knocked a few seconds of my previous attempt and managed it in 8 mins dead. Tonight i'll give it a go with a 140 drag factor and see what happens.
Following on from the drag factor discussion above, when i eventually found where the setting was (exactly as described in the posts, i was just being an idiot
) evidently level 10 on that particular machine in my gym had a drag factor of 171, whereas the machine itself advises that you don't want to go above 140. Evidently 140 equated to the mid point between levels 7 and 8. When i gave it a quick go at that level the difference was substantial; it no longer felt like i was hauling up an anchor single handidly.....My second attempt at 2,000m was done prior to working out the drag factor, so i did it with a drag factor of 171. I knocked a few seconds of my previous attempt and managed it in 8 mins dead. Tonight i'll give it a go with a 140 drag factor and see what happens.
LambShank said:
Did my first half marathon tonight - 1hr 34.
The last 7k was hard - felt like 2m forward, 1m back at times...
Also took me over 250k lifetime and 105k for this season.
Longer distances are deeply unpleasant when you first do them. Thats almost 10% of your lifetime total distance, ridiculously good start!The last 7k was hard - felt like 2m forward, 1m back at times...
Also took me over 250k lifetime and 105k for this season.
Snubs said:
I feel tired just thinking about a half marathon. Top work.
Following on from the drag factor discussion above, when i eventually found where the setting was (exactly as described in the posts, i was just being an idiot) evidently level 10 on that particular machine in my gym had a drag factor of 171, whereas the machine itself advises that you don't want to go above 140. Evidently 140 equated to the mid point between levels 7 and 8. When i gave it a quick go at that level the difference was substantial; it no longer felt like i was hauling up an anchor single handidly.....
My second attempt at 2,000m was done prior to working out the drag factor, so i did it with a drag factor of 171. I knocked a few seconds of my previous attempt and managed it in 8 mins dead. Tonight i'll give it a go with a 140 drag factor and see what happens.
171, must be a relatively new erg, or they actually clean it a bit (shock!).Following on from the drag factor discussion above, when i eventually found where the setting was (exactly as described in the posts, i was just being an idiot
) evidently level 10 on that particular machine in my gym had a drag factor of 171, whereas the machine itself advises that you don't want to go above 140. Evidently 140 equated to the mid point between levels 7 and 8. When i gave it a quick go at that level the difference was substantial; it no longer felt like i was hauling up an anchor single handidly.....My second attempt at 2,000m was done prior to working out the drag factor, so i did it with a drag factor of 171. I knocked a few seconds of my previous attempt and managed it in 8 mins dead. Tonight i'll give it a go with a 140 drag factor and see what happens.
Good luck with the next attempt. Working at a different drag factor will probably feel very different, but it'll be worth it.
Hi Guys,,
If I remember correctly, my drag factor is around the 130's on damper 8, is that okay. I take it the lower the drag setting the easier the rowing?.
Had the C2 for 2 week now, and did a 36 min workout today , beforehand did an additional 30 mins on my CT.
Question to you C2 user guys, my backside was getting a bit uncomfortable on the C2 at around the 26 min mark, do you guys add additional padding, or does the butt get use to it ?.
Cheers.
If I remember correctly, my drag factor is around the 130's on damper 8, is that okay. I take it the lower the drag setting the easier the rowing?.
Had the C2 for 2 week now, and did a 36 min workout today , beforehand did an additional 30 mins on my CT.
Question to you C2 user guys, my backside was getting a bit uncomfortable on the C2 at around the 26 min mark, do you guys add additional padding, or does the butt get use to it ?.
Cheers.
clonmult said:
I've only ever cleaned/oiled the chain and the fan assembly on mine.
Does it feel smooth on the drive?
Drive feels smooth, yes.Does it feel smooth on the drive?
Everything spins up ok as far as I know.
Might just give Indoor Sports a ring and ask.
Throt - I've got a seat pad made specifically for the C2, but it numbs my arse after too short a time.
I now use a folded towel instead - not very thick, but tends to be just enough.
Yesterday on my half marathon, from around the 10k mark my left leg/foot started to go a bit numb and so I have to sort of lean onto my right arse cheek for a minute or two.
Not easy to keep the momentum up, but the leg recovers OK to carry on as normal.
LambShank said:
clonmult said:
I've only ever cleaned/oiled the chain and the fan assembly on mine.
Does it feel smooth on the drive?
Drive feels smooth, yes.Does it feel smooth on the drive?
Everything spins up ok as far as I know.
Might just give Indoor Sports a ring and ask.
Throt - I've got a seat pad made specifically for the C2, but it numbs my arse after too short a time.
I now use a folded towel instead - not very thick, but tends to be just enough.
Yesterday on my half marathon, from around the 10k mark my left leg/foot started to go a bit numb and so I have to sort of lean onto my right arse cheek for a minute or two.
Not easy to keep the momentum up, but the leg recovers OK to carry on as normal.
Also, on the long rows, how do you guys drink?, or do you just wait till your finished...
Whilst my arse was aching yesterday more than usual, 1.5 hrs on just a towel was acceptable for me.
Longest I'd done before then was 60 mins.
Guess it's a bit trial and error as to what one prefers (and how much natural padding one has...)
Of course, it's acceptable on a long distance row to have a quick stop every now and then to stretch the legs / turn seat pad / have a drink etc.
Longest I'd done before then was 60 mins.
Guess it's a bit trial and error as to what one prefers (and how much natural padding one has...)
Of course, it's acceptable on a long distance row to have a quick stop every now and then to stretch the legs / turn seat pad / have a drink etc.
Edited by LambShank on Thursday 2nd June 17:17
13m said:
throt said:
Also, on the long rows, how do you guys drink?, or do you just wait till your finished...
Stick to spirits - pint glasses are difficult to handle on the erg.As for the numb posterior, Alan is right - towel doesn't really help that much. The more rowing you do, the easier it gets.
Which reminds me, I really do need to get back into marathon training .... only done the one, and it was slow (100k training).
clonmult said:
13m said:
throt said:
Also, on the long rows, how do you guys drink?, or do you just wait till your finished...
Stick to spirits - pint glasses are difficult to handle on the erg.As for the numb posterior, Alan is right - towel doesn't really help that much. The more rowing you do, the easier it gets.
Which reminds me, I really do need to get back into marathon training .... only done the one, and it was slow (100k training).
13m said:
clonmult said:
13m said:
throt said:
Also, on the long rows, how do you guys drink?, or do you just wait till your finished...
Stick to spirits - pint glasses are difficult to handle on the erg.As for the numb posterior, Alan is right - towel doesn't really help that much. The more rowing you do, the easier it gets.
Which reminds me, I really do need to get back into marathon training .... only done the one, and it was slow (100k training).
throt said:
Another question,
Are you guys rowing every day on the C2?..
Tia.
Occasionally have rest days ... and some days are only spent on the ski erg.Are you guys rowing every day on the C2?..
Tia.
clonmult said:
13m said:
clonmult said:
13m said:
throt said:
Also, on the long rows, how do you guys drink?, or do you just wait till your finished...
Stick to spirits - pint glasses are difficult to handle on the erg.As for the numb posterior, Alan is right - towel doesn't really help that much. The more rowing you do, the easier it gets.
Which reminds me, I really do need to get back into marathon training .... only done the one, and it was slow (100k training).
throt said:
Another question,
Are you guys rowing every day on the C2?..
Tia.
Occasionally have rest days ... and some days are only spent on the ski erg.Are you guys rowing every day on the C2?..
Tia.
Well, yesterday my butt was okay over my 35 min row. I made sure my posture was good while rowing and this definitely made a huge difference. Could be too that my butt is getting more use to it after a couple of weeks of using the C2.
My fitness, rowing fitness, has improved so quickly. What time and distance equates to a marathon row?.
Sorry about so many questions.
Tia....
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