2k erg test tips

olevianeville69446 April 13, 2022 2k , erg , test Comment

Typically for a 2K test I will do a 6K warm up with at least 400m below my target pace. Then do a few racing starts to get that dialed in but also practice settling down into your regular racing pace quickly.

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Prepare a Strategy and Visualize Set Realistic Goals.

. When it comes to a 2k you should know how hard you can push and for how long. Take a 3 5-minute break and then start the test. YOu can do the first 500m at a 146 then a 145 for the next 1000m then bring it up for the last 500m.

Have a look at my 2k erg race winning plans article where I describe exactly how to prepare physically and mentally for the 2k. Only do it for 2 3 weeks max before the 2k test. Having a good race warmup and preparation is the first key to a good 2k erg test time.

Then do your normal race warm up. Watch me do a 5547 2k rowing machine test while viewing my heart rate data my splits and hearing thoughts that were going through my head during the 2k it. I like doing 5 minutes all out.

500 x6 100r with Steady state stuff eg. 2 Goal one 2km on an erg or few 2km because you need t0 do a heat rep semi and final. That said make sure you are 100 warmed up.

It is a great idea to test rowers on multiple test distances in one week to assert the rowers strengths and weaknesses and measure progress. The second is having a good 2k test strategy. 60 seconds all out is 153 of the 2k average power.

2K Erg Test Strategy. I even go as far as to set the monitor for 2000m at 250m splits. Psychologically it is great to never slow down.

The first workout is a simple 13 sets of 8x250m on 1-2 off with 8-12 rest between sets. 4 minutes 22-24 strokes per minute. If you can listen to music for your test make a playlist several days before.

Practice transitionswhen you want to increase the rate or drop your splitand rehearse in your mind encouraging yourself through a good test. Your 2K Race Plan. A few times a week 2 max.

Day 1 1 day before the 2k erg Light erg workout for 20 30 minutes include some race power 10s 2 4 max Day 0 Race day Warm up well in advance of the 2k. 1 minute at 28-30. Each 250 do as if it was the corresponding 250 in.

Not having a plan is the best way to ensure you will have a poor time. 60 minute hour of power average power wattage is 76 of 2k average. At least 60 minutes before hand for 10 -15 minutes.

Day 2 2 days before 2k erg test No training. Or 1000 meters flat out. 3 minutes at 24-26.

Over the Christmas term break Ive been doing a lot gym work and erging practice mainly training towards a 2k erg test in January - Ideally Im hoping for a 2k time aroundbelow 710 Currently Ive been mixing up some high intensity interval training pieces eg. 2 minutes at 26-28. If you have a very good technique and very good aerobic base you can do more UT1 and lactate work.

Thats one of the keys to preventing the fly and die. I dont focus on early results or erg results. A 2K is only two or three songs long so pick ones that you know will inspire and encourage you.

I think a good test piece prior to a 2k is 1250m right on your 2k race plan pace. Your goals will come from your experience on the machine. The trick is to accurately evaluate how you felt and where you were at physically at the.

13 sets of 8x250m on 1-2 off. Also if you are not 100 warmed up then the slower start is better. Otherwise you will get tired and will break down.

6k power is 85 of 2k average power. As mentioned earlier you should test as many variable distances as possible.

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