500m Times
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[quote name='JK']Hell that would kill me cyclopath! Did a 1.39 and a 1.43 this evening in the hotel gym. Amazing what less that 2mins of exercise on a rower can do to ya![/QUOTE]<br />
Well, it lets you know you've had a workout, that's for sure. It doesn't look like it, but it's a mean little set. -
Yeah I do the same splits too. It totally destroys you but because you get the break it can be mentally easier that a normal row. I still like to keep track of the overall time for the working metres and try to beat the overall time<br />
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250m on 1 off or 250m on 30s off are good too. Even 125 with 30sec off is great for a short intense session -
[quote name='Duluth']Yeah I do the same splits too. It totally destroys you but because you get the break it can be mentally easier that a normal row. I still like to keep track of the overall time for the working metres and try to beat the overall time<br />
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250m on 1 off or 250m on 30s off are good too. Even 125 with 30sec off is great for a short intense session[/QUOTE]<br />
I like intervals because they're more efficient. Still do the occasional 5K row, but mostly 500m splits. -
I have been doing the 500m splits and the 30/30's and I find if I reduce the rows per minute to under 32, then I don't get the oxygen deficit when trying to push out some fast times, typically I was going at 35/36 spm. Now I'm using more power through my legs.
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Interesting, I usually rate about 24-25 then go up to about 27-28 when I increase pace. I have concentrated on trying to really use leg drive as much as possible, and finish the "pull" (no way of saying that without a little grin!) - I used to have a shorter arm stroke.
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Well, this place has been dead long enough to stink...<br />
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Today I did my first 500m for years, and clocked 1:45 dead. Reckon there is a bit of improvement to be had there.<br />
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All about technique for me. I was a real thrasher but a mate (who went to a good school) showed me some tips and its about timing, not just speed.<br /> -
<p>Saw this thread about rowing for the first time. Thought I would do a time trial build my way up each week. 500m what a sick twisted mental distance. managed 1.30 but that was in a high altitude room(just happen to be where the free rowers at the gym at the time) so might have to retest on a different one. Might try a new distance each week. Love seeing others times for a bit of a challenge</p>
