Grobi wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:18 pm
Still a very nice improvement Dave! Sub 25 is on the cards on a good day, no doubt about that!
After a failed attempt yesterday when I had to slow down considerably with 1500m to go I tried again tonight. Time to beat was 24:08.2 (1:54.1) and I was hoping to finally go sub 24. When I ran out of puff yesterday I was at 1:53.8 pace. Having that in mind the plan for tonight was to not overcook it and stay exactly at 1:54.1 pace until the final k and then see what‘s doable. This is how it went:
1269 / 1:54.1 / 28 / 156
2538 / 1:54.2 / 28 / 164
3807 / 1:54.3 / 28 / 169
5076 / 1:53.9 / 28 / 175
6344 / 1:51.9 / 29 / 182
Total: 24:02.8 / 1:53.7
The first sector felt ok but already in the second one the legs started to feel heavy, most probably as a result from yesterday‘s try. It didn‘t get better in sector 2 and 3 so I had to slow down a bit to ensure I‘d finish. I managed to fight it back a bit in sector #4. With 1000 to go I was finally back at 1:54.1 pace. Now it was time to work my way towards 1:54.0 and quicker. No 1:54s allowed from that point, occasional 1:52s are very welcome! 750m to go, finally down to 1:54.0 overall pace. Next stop at 600m to go. Oh dear, I want to stop right now! Next stop 500m to go. Legs are burning but split is down to 1:53.9. Ha! Keep going, try 1:50s now! 200m to go, time for a finish sprint and just counting strokes now. Last ten big ones and I‘m home! Totally wasted after this row. After the first 2k it was a constant fight in my head against handling down, so I‘m happy with an improvement by 5,4 seconds. On the other hand I really would have loved to finally go sub 24. Well, maybe next time...
Another great effort there, Peter.
And a stonking effort from Fred too.
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In similar vein to Fred I managed to complete the session after 4 HD's in 2 days - had the initial aim of just completing the distance, under my 24:28 initial attempt.
Set the footplate higher so I could get a better leg drive, even though the stroke would be shorter thus raising my spm.
Managed to just about negative split after speeding up a bit too quickly in the middle section.
As I got deeper into the row I refocused to try and beat your effort, and then targeted sub-24, and finally Fred's very strong 23:53.
Tale of the Tape :
1300m - 1:55.4 @ 28spm
2600m - 1:53.5 @ 29spm
3900m - 1:51.3 @ 30spm
5200m - 1:49.8 @ 31spm
6344m- 1:49.8 @ 32spm
Total 23:41.8 on DF 210
I gave it absolutely everything and can't see myself attempting this again.
I think I am going to have to concede this month to Tako's brilliant effort.
Paul G