May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
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May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Hi all,
the May ctc has been chosen by BW Rowing:
"Row the following intervals: 30 Seconds on, 60 Seconds off, x10 (10 intervals)
Submit total meters rowed, do not include any resting meters.
First interval from a standing start, others are standing or rolling starts.
There are no other restrictions"
Again a ctc for the sprinters, can't say I like the sound of it.
the May ctc has been chosen by BW Rowing:
"Row the following intervals: 30 Seconds on, 60 Seconds off, x10 (10 intervals)
Submit total meters rowed, do not include any resting meters.
First interval from a standing start, others are standing or rolling starts.
There are no other restrictions"
Again a ctc for the sprinters, can't say I like the sound of it.
Athletes row, others just play games
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
I've been also looking for a straight 7-12k event...but it is like the tetris game...if you are waiting for the long ones they wont come...
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
This is my worst nightmare! My poor knees and back
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Stomach flu paid me a visit about 10 days ago. Took its toll as I lost 6lbs and what feels like months of progress. Cest la vie. Figured I'd use this as a feeler. Hopefully more in the tank if I rate up a bit and gain back a few pounds of pulling power.
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Great result Dan! I wish I could pull that hard&fast!Well done! Boat #1 for sure!
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Thanks guys. Short stuff is definitely my strength and preference. Lately anything over 1k feels long.
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
aaaggghhh, more short sprints
ageing body not withstanding, I'm now using a gym erg (once a month) that moves about like a dinner plate in a dining carriage on a train with square wheels.
ageing body not withstanding, I'm now using a gym erg (once a month) that moves about like a dinner plate in a dining carriage on a train with square wheels.
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
are we sure this is not just down to technique?Wolfmiester wrote: ageing body not withstanding, I'm now using a gym erg (once a month) that moves about like a dinner plate in a dining carriage on a train with square wheels.
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Know the feeling (on both counts, but particularly the bolded).Wolfmiester wrote:aaaggghhh, more short sprints
ageing body not withstanding, I'm now using a gym erg (once a month) that moves about like a dinner plate in a dining carriage on a train with square wheels.
I'm minded to start with pacing a "touch" down from the 177m sprint from last month and see just how badly it goes
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Very well done, Dan Bet you can improve further this month
Not much erging for me these past 2 (or is it 3) weeks, though did roughly 1k in a little less than 4 minutes Monday... My body and mind still struggling with the doubling of beta-blockers from a week ago - so I a little out of my comfort zone... But felt up for a ctc attempt, and went better than expected, well - particularly true for the first 5 reps, and not true for the last 3 reps when wheels came off... : 168m -171m -172m - 172m - 173m - 169m -169m - 166m - 162m - 165m T=1687m 1:28.9 41spm Guess I will do a little more erging this month than I have done recently, so actually hoping for some improvement...
Not much erging for me these past 2 (or is it 3) weeks, though did roughly 1k in a little less than 4 minutes Monday... My body and mind still struggling with the doubling of beta-blockers from a week ago - so I a little out of my comfort zone... But felt up for a ctc attempt, and went better than expected, well - particularly true for the first 5 reps, and not true for the last 3 reps when wheels came off... : 168m -171m -172m - 172m - 173m - 169m -169m - 166m - 162m - 165m T=1687m 1:28.9 41spm Guess I will do a little more erging this month than I have done recently, so actually hoping for some improvement...
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
You beasted that Dan well done =D>
Erik, great effort its good to see you doing so well =D>
I had my first go this morning at 6:30 in the gym which was actually quite busy !
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Erik, great effort its good to see you doing so well =D>
I had my first go this morning at 6:30 in the gym which was actually quite busy !
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Well done to all who have given this a go so far - I had a go this morning and started off well but faded in last 3 reps. Amazing how 30 seconds can feel so long when sprinting but go so fast in the recovery
Scarily I averaged a stroke rate of about 45 - was glad my OTW coach wasn't watching me as sure I really shortened up my stroke and a couple of times felt I was close to coming off the seat
Ended up with average of 1:42.0, quickest was 1:40.6 and slowest was 1:42.7 (same split exactly for last 3 reps).
Enjoy!!
Scarily I averaged a stroke rate of about 45 - was glad my OTW coach wasn't watching me as sure I really shortened up my stroke and a couple of times felt I was close to coming off the seat
Ended up with average of 1:42.0, quickest was 1:40.6 and slowest was 1:42.7 (same split exactly for last 3 reps).
Enjoy!!
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Well done Amanda. =D> =D> =D>millie wrote:Well done to all who have given this a go so far - I had a go this morning and started off well but faded in last 3 reps. Amazing how 30 seconds can feel so long when sprinting but go so fast in the recovery
I presume you took 60 seconds rest between intervals, not 30?
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Brilliant result Amanda very well done =D>
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Thanks guysPaul Victory wrote:Well done Amanda. =D> =D> =D>millie wrote:Well done to all who have given this a go so far - I had a go this morning and started off well but faded in last 3 reps. Amazing how 30 seconds can feel so long when sprinting but go so fast in the recovery
I presume you took 60 seconds rest between intervals, not 30?
And yes Paul I did have the 60 seconds although I see how my wording could suggest otherwise!
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
I went to the gym last night and decided I did not want to do a long row so tried the CTC again, managed a 12m improvement
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Off to Cornwall for holiday now so may have another go when I get back, fit and bronzed (and full of cream teas, beers, pub meals, italian takeaways, chocolate, ice-cream, Shiraz, Rick Stein's best cuisine, cooked breakfasts....)
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Off to Cornwall for holiday now so may have another go when I get back, fit and bronzed (and full of cream teas, beers, pub meals, italian takeaways, chocolate, ice-cream, Shiraz, Rick Stein's best cuisine, cooked breakfasts....)
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Nice session Alan. Very consistent pacing. Enjoy Cornwall!
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Cheers Paul, I will do !
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Didn't think I'd make it through, but:
Time Meters /500m Watts Cal/Hr s/m
5:00.0 1,455m 1:43.0 319 1396 39
0:30.0 140m 1:47.1 285 1279 36
0:30.0 145m 1:43.4 316 1386 40
0:30.0 147m 1:42.0 329 1431 40
0:30.0 147m 1:42.0 329 1431 40
0:30.0 147m 1:42.0 329 1431 40
0:30.0 145m 1:43.4 316 1386 40
0:30.0 145m 1:43.4 316 1386 38
0:30.0 144m 1:44.1 310 1365 38
0:30.0 147m 1:42.0 329 1431 40
0:30.0 148m 1:41.3 336 1455 40
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Ian Bee wrote:Didn't think I'd make it through, but:
Time Meters /500m Watts Cal/Hr s/m 5:00.0 1,455m 1:43.0 319 1396 39 0:30.0 140m 1:47.1 285 1279 36 0:30.0 145m 1:43.4 316 1386 40 0:30.0 147m 1:42.0 329 1431 40 0:30.0 147m 1:42.0 329 1431 40 0:30.0 147m 1:42.0 329 1431 40 0:30.0 145m 1:43.4 316 1386 40 0:30.0 145m 1:43.4 316 1386 38 0:30.0 144m 1:44.1 310 1365 38 0:30.0 147m 1:42.0 329 1431 40 0:30.0 148m 1:41.3 336 1455 40Good times being posted early once again
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Impressive efforts so far folks.
1519 for me. How I wasn't sick I will never know. Not doing this one again!!
Given BW Rowing hold 5 of the top 6 places and 3 of the top 5 boats, something tells me they have been practising this one!!
1519 for me. How I wasn't sick I will never know. Not doing this one again!!
Given BW Rowing hold 5 of the top 6 places and 3 of the top 5 boats, something tells me they have been practising this one!!
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Not much fun, but looks like I've got "more in the tank"... don't know that I'll try to find out how much more as that last rep really kinda sucked... Surprised to be at the top of Boat II for the moment!!
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Re: May ctc - BW Rowing sprint monster
Do you guys crank up the drag for these sprint events? I raised it, but not all the way. (Usually row at Drag = 130 which is about 5.5 on my erg, but bumped to 7 for first 6 reps and then to 8 for the last 4.)