Indoor rowing - Concept 2

Cantankerous · 1 Jun 2022 at 11:04

I've restarted Pete's plan for the 3rd time now with the hope to keep it going without having knee problems. I've spent the last two years sitting at a computer though that I've decided to half the distance or sets though. ie. Instead of doing 6 x500m /2min rest, I'll do 3x500 with 2min rest. 6k becomes 3k etc.

Currently trying to get back into a healthy routine for things so here's to actually sticking with it long term.

Richie · 1 Jun 2022 at 12:01

Good luck with it. This is 2nd time round for me. I got to week 13, ditched it for Rowvember from DarkHorse and the week off after it kinda went on and on :cry:

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Will stick with it this time though. The last week is coincidentally timed for the week before I go on holiday so will get a nice 2 week break right after week 24 before I get back into it.

Rob_B · 1 Jun 2022 at 16:38

I row on a C2 + on the wet stuff but constant sub 2min 500ms have always been out of reach. Tried Rowvember a couple of times but sticking to hitting 1million metres this year, it's not much when you break it down but it's "something" at least!

Richie · 2 Jun 2022 at 21:37

Never rowed on the water so no idea how I would do there.

I may have sub 2:00 500m splits due to the resistance level set at 3 or 4 (I forget which) but no way to measure what drag this gives as a comparison (JTX Ignite Air machine)

Once I have completed the 24 weeks I will put it to about 6.or so and see how I go. I'm keeping it the same as it is so I can see any improvements over the course.

I managed 8.2km in 30 mins this morning with AVG splits of 1:49/500m.

I normally do it in the evening but I am off work this week so decided to do it in the morning. It's quite interesting to see that the same level exercise I find more difficult to do in the morning than I do in the evening.

Street · 3 Jun 2022 at 10:30

Richie said:
I normally do it in the evening but I am off work this week so decided to do it in the morning. It's quite interesting to see that the same level exercise I find more difficult to do in the morning than I do in the evening.

I'm really not a morning person but usually do my sessions in the morning before work. I definitely struggle more than doing the same session in the evening! When I've done races before, they've been early in the morning which is a killer.

Richie · 11 Jun 2022 at 10:32

Just finished week 17 which is the first week I completed the 3 core + 2 optionals:

10500m - 38:32
8 x 500m / 2min rest - 12:49 (move time, 4km)
2 x 15min / 2min rest - 8.35km
[30min] - 8.4km
[4 x 8min / 2min rest] - 8.9km

The 2 min rest are really only 1 min else the computer switches off :cry:

I'm averaging about 1:48 on the longer pieces (time and distances over 8k or 25 mins).

Used to struggle with getting 5km under 19 min but I can see it just under 18 mins if I did 5km as the full distance workout.

Converge · 2 Jul 2022 at 17:56

Anyone here had any success with selling a rowing machine? If so, where?
Reason being that I’m looking to sell my Concept2 as I’ve not really taken to it, and it’s taking up space and I’ve realised I prefer running and other activities. It’s probably only had about 60km on it.

thezappa · 31 Jul 2022 at 20:43

Converge said:
Converge said:

Anyone here had any success with selling a rowing machine? If so, where?
Reason being that I’m looking to sell my Concept2 as I’ve not really taken to it, and it’s taking up space and I’ve realised I prefer running and other activities. It’s probably only had about 60km on it.

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Funnily enough I was looking at a C2 the last week or so. There are several on eBay for decent money, none as far as I can see up as Buy it now.
How much do you think you’ll want for it?

Converge · 3 Aug 2022 at 08:22

thezappa said:
Funnily enough I was looking at a C2 the last week or so. There are several on eBay for decent money, none as far as I can see up as Buy it now.
How much do you think you’ll want for it?

So sorry mate, I hadn’t looked at this thread in a while. I was going to send you a message but you don’t have ‘Conversations’ on. I’m really loathe to sell mine on eBay as I’ve had some crap experiences. So a forum member would be cool.

Rob_B · 3 Aug 2022 at 08:40

Try local rowing clubs if you have any nearby.

Converge · 3 Aug 2022 at 13:38

Rob_B said:
Try local rowing clubs if you have any nearby.

This is going to sound ridiculous, but that hadn’t even crossed my mind! Great idea, I think there is one nearby!

thezappa · 3 Aug 2022 at 18:41

Converge said:
So sorry mate, I hadn’t looked at this thread in a while. I was going to send you a message but you don’t have ‘Conversations’ on. I’m really loathe to sell mine on eBay as I’ve had some crap experiences. So a forum member would be cool.

No worries. I can’t see how to turn it on I’m afraid but could be interested if you can’t find a buyer elsewhere.

Richie · 26 Aug 2022 at 13:24

Pete's Plan was completed before I went on holiday. I've come and decided to restart the plan again but increase the resistance level from 3 to 6 (out of a possible 9 on the JTX rower)

It's quite amazing how, what initially seems a little more resistance, it really takes its toll on even 5K distance.

It added a good 1:15 to my 5K time from level 3 and I was knackered....

I will follow the plan as last time (3 workouts till week 8 then 4 workouts till week 16 to finish the last ⅓ of the 24 week workout with 5 workouts a week.

Might even do it all again for a 3rd time at level 9 resistance depending how it goes :cry:

barrelofwine · 12 Jan 2023 at 00:23

Is this still alive? Don't give up lads, keep clocking the miles.

My season so far:

https://imgur.com/a/szFXdcj

Street · 13 Jan 2023 at 12:33

I'm still plugging away post op! I was working on getting my stamina levels back and I'm currently doing about 160k metres a month. My pace is still way down from my 2021 pre-injury pace though and motivation is harder during the winter but hopefully come summer I should be there or thereabouts.

McGray · 13 Jan 2023 at 14:29

I hop on the Concept once or twice a week at the gym when not running or lifting.

Normally manage around 2:02/500m average over 30mins on resistance 7 (I know the machines vary). Would like to get the average under 2mins but not sure I have it in me.

barrelofwine · 13 Jan 2023 at 14:48

McGray said:
I hop on the Concept once or twice a week at the gym when not running or lifting.

Normally manage around 2:02/500m average over 30mins on resistance 7 (I know the machines vary). Would like to get the average under 2mins but not sure I have it in me.

Not knowing your age that's pretty decent I would say.

If you go below 2min that's 75th percentile.

McGray · 13 Jan 2023 at 14:50

barrelofwine said:
Not knowing your age that's pretty decent I would say.

If you go below 2min that's 75th percentile.

Ahh cool. I'm 42 and not tall lol.

Might have a look into some proper training and see if I can get it under.

Street · 14 Jan 2023 at 00:09

McGray said:
I hop on the Concept once or twice a week at the gym when not running or lifting.

Normally manage around 2:02/500m average over 30mins on resistance 7 (I know the machines vary). Would like to get the average under 2mins but not sure I have it in me.

It might be worth trying it with a lower damper setting. On the PM, if you go to More Options then Display Drag Factor you can do a few pulls and see what it is set to. I aim for about 110-115 which is usually about the 5. What stroke rate do you do your SS sessions at?

McGray · 14 Jan 2023 at 10:47

Street said:
It might be worth trying it with a lower damper setting. On the PM, if you go to More Options then Display Drag Factor you can do a few pulls and see what it is set to. I aim for about 110-115 which is usually about the 5. What stroke rate do you do your SS sessions at?

I'm not sure tbh. I think my Garmin will do it.

I'll check the above when I'm next in and see if I can record stroke rate.

Cheers.