March CTC 920m

[Shang-Chi]

5 min wu and fired this baby of (Ps: not happy about the end-pace (last 20m), which is very slow. I did row until the finish )

2:51.3 920m 34spm HR172 @1:33.1 Cal/hr1792 Watt434
Splits were:
0:18.1 100m 43spm HR156 @1:30.5 Cal/hr1925 Watt472 Good start
0:18.3 200m 33spm HR161 @1:31.5 Cal/hr1872 Watt457 Looking fine
0:18.2 300m 36spm HR162 @1:31.0 Cal/hr1898 Watt464 On top of things
0:18.5 400m 32spm HR165 @1:32.5 Cal/hr1821 Watt442 Here it begins Hold on [-o<
0:18.9 500m 32spm HR171 @1:34.5 Cal/hr1727 Watt415 Whoa
0:18.9 600m 35spm HR173 @1:34.5 Cal/hr1727 Watt415 Come ooon
0:19.0 700m 32spm HR175 @1:35.0 Cal/hr1704 Watt408 Argh
0:18.9 800m 35spm HR181 @1:34.5 Cal/hr1727 Watt415 YES
0:18.7 900m 35spm HR190 @1:33.5 Cal/hr1773 Watt428 That's it
0:03.8 920m 31spm HR190 @1:35.0 Cal/hr1704 Watt408 WHAT

[jainser]

Some great times coming in. Had my first go with a 3:07.0
Will try again before the end of the month.

[jainser]

Well had another crack and sorted my pacing out and clocked in at 2:58.6

Rather odd though although the time is quicker my HR was slightly less?

That's it though the tanks where well and truly emptied!!!!

[AlanS]

Nice one, jainser, well done. =D>

I think it's fair to say this has been a slow start from the team - two boats floated and fifteen entries to date. I know we can do better than that, but plenty of time left in the month.

[Shang-Chi]

If you cut off 8.4 sec. every time you row Jainser, you will soon be the leader =D> =D> =D>

[millie]

Great going so far guys =D> =D>

Rachel - I hope you weren't planning on just having the one go at this challenge? Have a look at the leaderboard - you've just GOT to have another go, right??

[Gary Dakin]

I will only have another go at this as part of a 1K SB attempt maybe later in the month

For now
RESULT: 2m 59.8s, Rate 36, 1m 37.7s pace
115m splits:
22.4s
22.1s
22.1s
22.5s
22.4s
22.8s
22.9s
22.6s

I wish I had set the machine for 1K as would have a new SB by now. Always next time!
G

[Shang-Chi]

I wish I had set the machine for 1K as would have a new SB by now. Always next time!
G

No, because then you would have waited a little longer with your finishing sprint, and you time for the 920m would have been less good. I thought I should have done the same. After the row I too "thought" that I was able to do "just" 8 or 9 more strokes in the same speed to make it to the 1K. I don't think so, as I was gasping for air and my power went out on the last 20 meters.

[jainser]

I wish I had set the machine for 1K as would have a new SB by now. Always next time!
G

No, because then you would have waited a little longer with your finishing sprint, and you time for the 920m would have been less good. I thought I should have done the same. After the row I too "thought" that I was able to do "just" 8 or 9 more strokes in the same speed to make it to the 1K. I don't think so, as I was gasping for air and my power went out on the last 20 meters.

Exactly the same here set it for 920 and rowed for a 920.
All you can do is take hope from the result that you 1k time will be good!

[Gary Dakin]

No, because then you would have waited a little longer with your finishing sprint, and you time for the 920m would have been less good. I thought I should have done the same. After the row I too "thought" that I was able to do "just" 8 or 9 more strokes in the same speed to make it to the 1K. I don't think so, as I was gasping for air and my power went out on the last 20 meters.

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Normally I would agree with you guys, however, my SB is only 3m 19.9s (PB 3m 5.2s ) and I was rowing equivalent to 3m 15.xs pace. I would not have lost 4 secs in the last 80 metres, and I was not flat out, hence my strong finish. I think I can beat 2m 59.8s, but as the deed is done I may only aim for 1K next time and take a split time at 920m.

cheers
G

[strider77]

NIce one Gary =D> You well and truly kicked my butt on this one

3:09.2-1:42.8-36 Using DF135

40.6-1:41.5-37
40.8-1:42.0-38
41.2-1:43.2-36
42.0-1:45.0-34-yes this is where I wimped out
24.6-1:42.5-37

As I well and truly wimped out betweem 600 and 800 there is more to come , want to get below 1:42 pace at least

[Shang-Chi]

No, because then you would.....as I was gasping for air and my power went out on the last 20 meters.

Normally I would agree with you guys, however, my SB is only 3m 19.9s (PB 3m 5.2s ) and I was rowing equivalent to 3m 15.xs pace. I would not have lost 4 secs in the last 80 metres, and I was not flat out, hence my strong finish. I think I can beat 2m 59.8s, but as the deed is done I may only aim for 1K next time and take a split time at 920m.

I think we are talking pass each other. Wouldn't you agree in that, IF you are rowing all out, and if you normally start your sprint X numbers of meters before finish, you wouldn't be able to finish the rest of the extra distance (80meters) in same or better style than on the original sprint.
You are talking about going at a equivalent pace, but even so, I think you would loose power if you started your sprint, lets say, 250m before finish, and then take another 80m, even if you had calculated those extra meters. You wouldn't be able to hold up the same power, which means you have to start later on the sprint and lose time on the challenge of 920 meters. PS: Doing a challenge with out some kind of spectacular finish, isn't really taking on a challenge

[Gary Dakin]

Hi
I think you missed a critical point in my reply:

I was not flat out, hence my strong finish

Although I set the machine for 920m, I am more interested in what I can do for 1K. The fact that I have contributed to the FS boats on this occasion is what is important to me, not how fast I can ultimately go for 920m. The challenge for me is working towards the level of fitness I used to enjoy. I am no where near it at present; maybe as much as a year away. So the FS monthly CTC challenges are just a step.

G

[Shang-Chi]

Hi
I think you missed a critical point in my reply:

I was not flat out, hence my strong finish

Although I set the machine for 920m, I am more interested in what I can do for 1K. The fact that I have contributed to the FS boats on this occasion is what is important to me, not how fast I can ultimately go for 920m. The challenge for me is working towards the level of fitness I used to enjoy. I am no where near it at present; maybe as much as a year away. So the FS monthly CTC challenges are just a step.

G

I know Gary. Good luck in getting back into shape and old times

[Mike Channin]

There are some great times on here - well done all! I'm too scared to try this one yet!

[AlanS]

OK, we're pretty much half way through the month and we have five boats floated. Not bad, but hopefully there's still lots of you intending to give this a go who are waiting until nearer the end of the month. Let's target ten boats floated by the 31st.

[Mike Channin]

Unplanned badly paced attempt today, and got 3:00.2 (full details on my training thread).

Will obviously have to have another go sometime, to see if I can find at least that 0.2!

Oh, and I _did_ set for 1000m, with 230m splits to capture the 920m time, and spent the whole way regretting it and wishing I'd put 920m straight.

[millie]

Good results guys =D> =D>
And Mike you're going to have to have another go to get under 3 minutes!

If you're like me and like to know what's coming up next - the April challenge will be 639m (apparently this is the combined age of the members of the "Gee Crew"), unrestricted.

[Paul Victory]

My lovely wife Jennifer did the challenge today (in 4:04.0) and we now have 6 boats floating. I also had my 2nd attempt and improved by just over 5 seconds to 3:21.2. Still in the same boat, but I've moved up from 3rd seat to 2nd. Need to find another 2 seconds to join Jennifer in FSIV.

[Shang-Chi]

Nice Paul & Mike!

[Stan]

Not had a go yet, so I need to get my finger out and do it. Too close to 1k for my liking!

[Thomas W-P]

I've had a "hell week" and not rowed since last Friday. I just aimed for sub 1:40 split and got 3:02.7.

[Paul Victory]

I've had a "hell week" and not rowed since last Friday. I just aimed for sub 1:40 split and got 3:02.7.

Well done Thomas. Made it with over a second to spare!

Pushed me down a boat too. Mutter, mutter.

[Shang-Chi]

Well done Thomas. =D> =D> =D> Hell Week doesn't sound good I hope you refer to a hard working week and not some gang feud

Apropos why I mentioned this:
In Denmark the police task-force has done 3 raids against the gang environment the last 3-4 weeks. Many "people" has been charged for attempted murder and other economical crimes. Guns and knives has been seized. Many has been arrested. We are talking about a group called, "Loyal to Familia"(obviously inspired by Cosa Nostra, even though they are a out spring from a group located around Blågårds Plads in Copenhagen, Nørrebro), and other immigrant gangs, The Hells Angels (Danish department) and Bull Shit (also bikers)

Luckily Denmark(Copenhagen) is pretty small compare to other capitals and every body pretty much knows who they are and therefore it is fairly easy for the police to find them and hit them all simultaneously. (so they can't warn each other.)

[Paul Victory]

My lovely wife Jennifer did the challenge today (in 4:04.0) and we now have 6 boats floating. I also had my 2nd attempt and improved by just over 5 seconds to 3:21.2. Still in the same boat, but I've moved up from 3rd seat to 2nd. Need to find another 2 seconds to join Jennifer in FSIV.

Managed to knock 1.2 seconds off today to move back into boat V beside Jennifer. I find that doing minimal warm up (my gazillionth attempt at the blind 666m challenge) seems to work better for me that doing a "proper" warm up. I figure I have at least another couple of seconds in me before month end.