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Posted: 1/14/2019 6:59:33 PM EDT

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He has the best rowing videos out there. I've probably watched a dozen or more and I always learn something useful.

Posted: 1/15/2019 12:54:22 AM EDT

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Absolutely. Has always been my go to for rowing knowledge

Posted: 1/15/2019 10:20:02 AM EDT

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Damper Settings - How to Find Your Efficiency Point

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4COPlfJfnuA

Posted: 1/15/2019 10:41:37 AM EDT

[#4]

What pace (500 average) are you guys typically rowing at for shorter and longer distances?

Posted: 1/15/2019 11:34:06 AM EDT

[#5]

1/15: 15000/134000

Since I go for distance to try to build up my muscle endurance, I am aiming for 2:00-2:10 per 500m pace. I am going to be incorporating some sprint interval work soon as well. Based on my long distance pace, I imagine a full out 20-30sec sprint would be between 1:40-1:50, maybe faster, not sure.

My C2 logbook will show 2:20-2:30 paces for my rows because I jump off at various intervals and do strength exercises like push ups, sit ups, squats, etc, and then get back on for the next interval.

Posted: 1/15/2019 1:29:42 PM EDT

[#6]

5000/43,000

Posted: 1/15/2019 1:32:40 PM EDT

[#7]

4500/30,100

Posted: 1/15/2019 1:36:21 PM EDT

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I can sustain 2:13/500m for 20-30 minutes. When I do 30sec hard/30sec easy intervals I’m getting down below 2:00/500 but by 10 minutes it’s all I can do to keep it below 2:00/500m for 30 seconds.

Posted: 1/15/2019 1:38:32 PM EDT

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What pace (500 average) are you guys typically rowing at for shorter and longer distances?

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2:00-2:10 for sustained

For sprints I will typically do 500m intervals and set a 1:55 cap for myself. Maybe 3 or 4 sets depending on any other work performed in between or during the day. Other times I might just go for max 1 minute sprint for meters

Posted: 1/15/2019 8:05:23 PM EDT

[#10]

01/15/2019: 1800/27,300

Posted: 1/16/2019 1:26:13 PM EDT

[#11]

1/16: 15000/149000

Posted: 1/16/2019 11:24:52 PM EDT

[#12]

7000/50,000

Posted: 1/17/2019 8:11:33 PM EDT

[#13]

6000/56,000

Posted: 1/18/2019 10:21:55 AM EDT

[#14]

1/16 3500/33,600

1/17 4000/37,600

Posted: 1/18/2019 10:53:26 AM EDT

[#15]

1/18: 15000/164000

Posted: 1/19/2019 12:26:08 PM EDT

[#16]

7000/63,000

Posted: 1/21/2019 10:16:42 AM EDT

[#17]

1/21: 16000/180000

Posted: 1/21/2019 11:29:12 AM EDT

[#18]

5000/68,000

So does anyone want to recommend some underwear that will keep me from, um, “rolling my stones” while rowing? Nothing painful is happening but there’s definitely some movement that is disconcerting.

Posted: 1/21/2019 11:38:59 AM EDT

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5000/68,000

So does anyone want to recommend some underwear that will keep me from, um, “rolling my stones” while rowing? Nothing painful is happening but there’s definitely some movement that is disconcerting.

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I don't know if you can completely stop the movement of your balls, just because your thighs are so close together. You can minimize the rolling. I find the Tesla compression underwear from Amazon does well, as does the Baleaf compression underwear.

TM-MBU03-BLK_X-Large Tesla Men's Relaxed Stretch 9" Open-Fly Cool Dry Brief Mesh Underwear Trunk (2-Pack) MBU03

Tesla is showing not available with that link, but they might be somewhere under a different name.

Baleaf 9" Men's Active Underwear Sport Cool Dry Performance Boxer Briefs with Fly Black/Grey Size XL(2-Pack)

Soft, moisture wicking material dries quickly to keep you cool and comfortable
Long leg cut brings support and a stay-put fit
Smooth seam prevents chafing

Posted: 1/21/2019 11:47:56 AM EDT

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I don't know if you can completely stop the movement of your balls, just because your thighs are so close together. You can minimize the rolling. I find the Tesla compression underwear from Amazon does well, as does the Baleaf compression underwear.

www.amazon.com/dp/B074DQXLJ6Tesla is showing not available with that link, but they might be somewhere under a different name.

www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR7MQZA

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5000/68,000

So does anyone want to recommend some underwear that will keep me from, um, “rolling my stones” while rowing? Nothing painful is happening but there’s definitely some movement that is disconcerting.

I don't know if you can completely stop the movement of your balls, just because your thighs are so close together. You can minimize the rolling. I find the Tesla compression underwear from Amazon does well, as does the Baleaf compression underwear.

www.amazon.com/dp/B074DQXLJ6Tesla is showing not available with that link, but they might be somewhere under a different name.

www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR7MQZA

Thanks. I’ll check them out.

Posted: 1/22/2019 10:27:09 AM EDT

[#21]

1/22: 16000/196000

Posted: 1/22/2019 1:39:55 PM EDT

[#22]

4000/72,000

Posted: 1/23/2019 2:02:22 PM EDT

[#23]

just got the rower 2 days ago and jumped right in...thou not the #s id like. Did 5000 m yest and today for my first rows.
5000m about 2:17 pace-I cant believe some of the #s the erg community puts up.

I knocked 12 seconds off on my 2nd try. This rower kicks my ass. When Im done, I collapse. But its a great machine and the data and log book are outstanding.

Im 53 and in fair shape and can ski 14,000 foot mtns -heading to the alps again in 2 weeks.

I joined the arfcom erg club.

Posted: 1/23/2019 5:06:35 PM EDT

[#24]

1/23: 16000/212000

Posted: 1/23/2019 5:09:36 PM EDT

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just got the rower 2 days ago and jumped right in...thou not the #s id like. Did 5000 m yest and today for my first rows.
5000m about 2:17 pace-I cant believe some of the #s the erg community puts up.

I knocked 12 seconds off on my 2nd try. This rower kicks my ass. When Im done, I collapse. But its a great machine and the data and log book are outstanding.

Im 53 and in fair shape and can ski 14,000 foot mtns -heading to the alps again in 2 weeks.

I joined the arfcom erg club.

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Good work. Rowing has definitely been an eye-opener for me was well. All I did before was run, which is fine, but I felt like I was neglecting other muscle groups. Rowing engages so many more muscles, you feel spent. Keep at it, your body will adapt. And don't worry about what you see on the C2 Logbook site. I would bet some of those are athletes from other countries for sports like skiing, rowing and non-mainstream sports.

Posted: 1/23/2019 10:58:42 PM EDT

[#26]

7000/79,000

Posted: 1/23/2019 11:09:16 PM EDT

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just got the rower 2 days ago and jumped right in...thou not the #s id like. Did 5000 m yest and today for my first rows.
5000m about 2:17 pace-I cant believe some of the #s the erg community puts up.

I knocked 12 seconds off on my 2nd try. This rower kicks my ass. When Im done, I collapse. But its a great machine and the data and log book are outstanding.

Im 53 and in fair shape and can ski 14,000 foot mtns -heading to the alps again in 2 weeks.

I joined the arfcom erg club.

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The Concept2 website has been a fantastic resource for me getting started rowing. The first workouts were really helpful in establishing what pace and rate I could maintain over the course of a given workout.

Concept2 First Workouts

I’ve also been using the workout of the day quite a bit to keep myself from just hopping on and doing an easy 5000 meters and calling it good. I’m discovering that you can really get a lot of work in on it.

Posted: 1/25/2019 9:58:02 AM EDT

[#28]

9000/88,000

Posted: 1/26/2019 7:22:17 AM EDT

[#29]

1/25 8000m

1/23 5000m

1/22 5000m

Posted: 1/26/2019 1:43:34 PM EDT

[#30]

4000/92,000

Posted: 1/28/2019 1:16:41 PM EDT

[#31]

1/28: 15000/227000

Posted: 1/28/2019 7:15:18 PM EDT

[#32]

5000/97,000

Posted: 1/29/2019 12:09:10 PM EDT

[#33]

4000/101,000

Posted: 1/29/2019 12:47:47 PM EDT

[#34]

1/29: 12000/239000

I see some people broke, or about to break, 100k meters. Good work. Way to stay with it.

Posted: 1/30/2019 10:30:53 AM EDT

[#35]

1/30: 16000/255000

One more day for January. Good work everyone

Posted: 1/30/2019 1:51:46 PM EDT

[#36]

Okay, I'm in.

I'm dealing with some issues, so am going to act my age (60) and take an easy and sane start.

Didn't want to post till I thought I'd be okay with it, in fact. In the last week, I had 3 easy, easy rows of 2k meters at a 3:00 pace, and everything felt nominal. Focus on technique, and on seeing if a knee would blow up. It did not.

So, as of yesterday, 2000/6000m. I'm rowing on a Concept 2 Model B with upgraded ergonomics (handle and flexfoot) and electronics.

Posted: 1/30/2019 4:33:46 PM EDT

[#37]

7000/108,000

Posted: 1/30/2019 9:08:19 PM EDT

[#38]

I took a couple of weeks off due to feeling really beat up. I've gained quite a bit of weight since I started rowing due to a ravenous appetite and I think overall, I was just pushing too hard for my current condition. Now that I've rested up, I'm going to start back really easy and do far fewer days per week for now.

01/30/2019: 1000/28,300

Posted: 1/30/2019 9:46:05 PM EDT

[#39]

Today: 2500m 14:05

2019: 8500m

Posted: 1/31/2019 11:07:19 AM EDT

[#40]

3500/111,500

Posted: 1/31/2019 8:19:57 PM EDT

[#41]

Today: 2500m 14:04

2019: 11000m

Posted: 1/31/2019 11:33:37 PM EDT

[#42]

Just getting started again after a hiatus since Thanksgiving.

4023/4023

Posted: 2/1/2019 12:35:26 AM EDT

[#43]

Two-fer Thursday

5500/117,000

Posted: 2/1/2019 10:28:31 AM EDT

[#44]

2/1: 20000/275000

Posted: 2/1/2019 11:28:52 PM EDT

[#45]

For those of you on the C2 Logbook, their February challenge is coming up. Row 14k meters between 2/9 & 2/14. Not too hard but it's a small window.

Posted: 2/2/2019 10:42:01 PM EDT

[#46]

2/2: 4033/8056

Posted: 2/3/2019 4:42:43 PM EDT

[#47]

2/3: 5028/13084

Posted: 2/3/2019 9:07:45 PM EDT

[#48]

Jan. 34,238, (includes 2 miles - 3200M of SUP)

Posted: 2/4/2019 9:51:22 AM EDT

[#49]

7000/124,000

Posted: 2/4/2019 11:02:40 AM EDT

[#50]

2/4: 15500/290500

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