What should my 2k time be

Anyone want to take a guess and I'll update next week when I do the test, presuming I survive? A: 40; H: cm; W: 76kg. PBs: 2k In fact I am planning on doing a 2k in just over a week, and my times are fairly similar to yours and my plan is probably to settle in at after a fast start then see how I feel and possibly up the speed as I go.

Tom 33 6'6" 93kg. Did my 2k TT a couple of weeks after that and got Our 30min, 5k and 10k results are also quite similar, so based on all of that I would predict a 2k TT result in the - region. Re: Predicting my 2k time Post by Dangerscouse » August 8th, , pm Hi DNA, I might be talking rubbish, but I reckon that getting to sub 7 is definitely achievable but it will be a mental battle to maintain the harsh pace as it usually is for any PB attempts.

Prepare well, focus properly and if you want it enough you'll nail it. Re: Predicting my 2k time Post by lindsayh » August 9th, , pm hjs wrote: If you do reps on 2 min rest really hard, like you would do a 2k, expect around 2k minus 2 2. On 1min rest you get around 2k pace. Most don,t do this session really at max, if so adjust yourself for what you really could have done. I knocked 11s off my 6 week old 5k PB this morning Re: Predicting my 2k time Post by jamesg » August 9th, , pm With a 5k well under 19', a 7' 2k is possible.

At 63y I got to with never a 5k below You could do a test and then follow the French protocol which gives a race plan, based on your time; you have the endurance to use it. It's important to warm up very well and then go slow, 2k is no sprint. Glenn Walters: 5'-8" X lbs. Very happy. It was pretty tough but not as bad as the one I did 6 years ago, but then I am way fitter now.

I had a friend along to the gym to support me otherwise I probably would not have made it. Going on holiday for 3 weeks tomorrow where I won't have access to an erg and when I get back I will probably have to re-enter the real world I have been on a bit of a sabbatical for 4 months so could train lots so maybe I won't be able to get under 7min again if I can't train as much.

Keep your arms straight, head up and upper body leaning forward from the hips. Start the drive by pressing with your legs. As you move back lean back slightly, then finally add the arm pull. Once your hands have cleared your knees, allow your knees to bend and slide the seat forward. Devised by Gym Jones coach Pieter Vodden, this 2k-smashing strategy takes just 11 days to complete. Day 1: Row for 30sec with 90sec recovery.

Start by aiming to go m per 30sec period and increase that by 1m per round. This is the same breakdown I like to use. Having a strong mind is huge when doing your 2k erg test. If you fall apart mentally, your time will seriously blow up. Second, you need to have a positive mental attitude. You need to keep reminding yourself that everything is going to be fine and it will be over soon.

You tell your mind and body to keep going and fight through the pain! The video below describes the rule. If fighting through the pain is still difficult, another thing many rowers do to keep their mind off the pain is count strokes. Try counting 2 sets of 10 without starring at the monitor.

Only glanced at the monitor to make sure your split and spm are staying on track. Below is the best video on the internet about the entire process of the 2k erg test strategy. It covers a lot of the same information that I went over above. However, at the end of this video there is an actual 2k row performed by Cam Nichol. He talks you through the process of the 2k and how he thinks about each section of the row.

It is also a good measure of how fit you are and how you compare to other rowers from around the world. After completing your 2K, try entering your time in the Concept2 Log Book to see how you compare to other athletes. Maybe this will motivate you to keep pushing in your next 2k test! It also helps to compare your time to other rowers in your weight class.

These are the only rowing machines used during indoor rowing competitions and the only models where scores can be entered for world records. The Concept2 Model D Rower is the best 2k racing rowing machine on the market.

The PM5 monitor is extremely accurate and gives you all the data you need to perform your 2k row. If you have any questions about creating a 2K erg test strategy, please leave them in the comment section below! The 20 minute routine should get your blood flowing, which is why it is recommend to complete minutes before a 2K. Just enough time to recover but not cool down. Hi Stella — that is a really great time! The more you practice, the more you are going to improve.

My best 2k on the books was done awhile back in early December of at a or so average. Any last minute tips before I walk into the test. Should I exercise at all the day before test day? What should I eat the day before and the day of I will be in school that day? I think most of the work is done in the preparation so you should be good to go! Maybe just a light row to get the blood pumping but nothing that is going to require your body to need recovery time. Stay away from dairy products and eat a light meal with good carbs maybe some pasta.

Stay hydrated and you should be ready to go! Would you reccomend taking a power 10 every or at the meter mark, and would a protein bar be a good thing to eat before the race I eat them often so it should be normal. Hi Sofia — thank you for reaching out! The middle of the set is notoriously hard and it takes real mental toughness to power through! I think going into the 2K with a plan on what splits to hit for each m section is the smartest way to approach it.

How can I improve this? Hi Grace — thanks for reaching out! I would work with your coach to create a training plan to improve your time. You have to learn to fight through the pain. I always like getting pumped up by some music and having good songs to play during the 2K.

This is really helpful. I will for sure be saving this article… thank you :. Hi Arden — thanks for reaching out! The mental aspect is a hard one to tackle because everyone is different.

When doing a 2K, I always make sure to have good music playing. I usually like to start with a song that keeps my mind occupied and then the 2nd song to be one that really pumps me up. I read this article before every 2k test. I have a test this upcoming Monday and am fairly confident in myself, but still felt a need to read this article.

Thanks for such great advice :. Im very close to breaking but just cant seem to get there. Hi Roy — thanks for reaching out! The strategies I listed are what a lot of other rowers recommend but I definitely encourage people to experiment.

I think your post is great! I get so nervous and I think negatively. I not that great of a rower and my splits are pretty bad, but I still would like to go into the race with positivity Thank you! In regards to anxiety, everyone is different. I think the best thing to combat anxiety is going into an event knowing you did everything you could to prepare for the event.