First marathon
Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 7:47 am
Allow me to introduce myself - I am an ex-runner, and have completed 16 marathons in the past, PB of 2:54, and 2:55 as a 50 year old.
So I know how to train for a running marathon.... but are the principles the same for indoor C2 rowing?
I plan to row a marathon around August September time, and would like some advice please.
For running, I would build to 70/80 miles per week, at least 5 20+mile long runs, and intersperse some 90minute runs with 70mins at around target marathon pace/heart rate.
Do I try and build top the same distances/paces?
Also some (probably numpty) questions that are arising for me, having built my weekly long row to 1h 15m:
1. Hydration - do I get off to drink? As the timer continues this doesn't fit well with my competitive edge!!! Or maybe use a bladder?
2. Botty - Do I use a cushion, or padded pants?
3. Hands - Are there gloves for rowing?
4. Sweat - I presume I'm gonna have to wear sweat bands or a cap?
So I know how to train for a running marathon.... but are the principles the same for indoor C2 rowing?
I plan to row a marathon around August September time, and would like some advice please.
For running, I would build to 70/80 miles per week, at least 5 20+mile long runs, and intersperse some 90minute runs with 70mins at around target marathon pace/heart rate.
Do I try and build top the same distances/paces?
Also some (probably numpty) questions that are arising for me, having built my weekly long row to 1h 15m:
1. Hydration - do I get off to drink? As the timer continues this doesn't fit well with my competitive edge!!! Or maybe use a bladder?
2. Botty - Do I use a cushion, or padded pants?
3. Hands - Are there gloves for rowing?
4. Sweat - I presume I'm gonna have to wear sweat bands or a cap?