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You might want to play around with the resistance, a lower resistance might allow you to row quicker for longer. There's lots of stuff on the concept 2 website on resistance. A lower resistance doesn't seem to equate to a lower intensity workout, although I struggle to fully understand this. I used to automatically stick…

I agree with some of the other comments - try not to compare yourself to others. Height and weight make a big difference, so if you compare yourself to a (reasonably fit) giant, your rows will always look slow. Unless you are a giant as well of course! One thing to do though is to make sure you have a good rowing technique…

I thought I'd make my goals public (with the logic that it gives me more incentive to achieve them if someone else knows about them)! Aspirational: 350K (based on 15K a day with only a few days off) Achievable: 250K (based on 10K for 25 days of the challenge) I'll start of aiming for the 350K.......... This is or course…

Almost made the 100K for the Holiday challenge. Two more rows should get there. On the seat debate I prefer the natural padding of the overweight. I've tried a gel seat, but found that to be unconfortable as well. I'm ok up to 1/2 marathon, when I did a full marathon I used the gel seat and a towel, but tbh by the end…

Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear, 2:30 was just an example of the 500m pace hence the "say", all I was trying to indicate was that you need to look at the 500m pace and then compare your "normal" rowing to when you put effort in, particularly with the legs. I don't do 2:30 pace btw ;)

There is a lot of info on the concept II website on technique. A few things that might help though. This advice is based on a concept 2 rower, different rowers displays/resistance etc may vary. Resistance – you don’t need to have it on maximum, and a lot of rowers have it much lower. Look it up on concept II website – it’s…

I am going to be on holiday until the 23rd September- so can only row from the 24th - I hope this is ok?

Anyone aiming to do the marathon challenge? I am. 1/2 marathon is not a problem, but have not managed a full marathon as I seem to get quite bad ankle pain around 21K. I have a good opportunity in May as I am on a 3 day training course (cheap hotel, no gym, so will go for long walks in the evening) so plan to train hard…

Some of the distances rowed are amazing, the story mentioned above is inspiring and demoralising in one. Inspiring because you think if she can do so can I (although 7 + hours on the rower a day is heading towards/has reached and passed the insane!), but demoralising because just as you think your own distances are…

Hi - 200 sounds about right (it depends on bodyweight), logging 45 mins of walking at 2.5mph on the mfp website gives around 200 cals.

I was thinking about some of the distances rowed. Some of the distances seem very high and at first seem impossible, but then I considered how much rowing I have done. I am not fit - quite overweight and getting thinner but not fit. I have managed to row at least 10K a day. So based on this, a fitty may be able to row a…

Well, as a team we're over the 1 million metres, well done all.

Well, I didn't want to cast doubt........

Better still - look at the average metres rowed - we're 8th overall. Interestingly looking at the individual standings the leader has rowed 92K a day. And I thought Eric was a bit mad (in a nice way!). By my reckoning that is 5-6 hours on the rower a day. And I thought I had too much spare time!

Tried the gel pad today for the half marathon - actually more uncomfortable than no pad - I guess I still have a bit of butt fat to lose :)

I think part of the reason I had to rest today was trying to do sprints a couple of days ago, I did a 500m, and 1000m sprint as part of the 10K - really felt it later! Longer distances at a more moderate pace seem easier - the sprints really hurt!

How's everyone getting on with the March Challenge? I had a day off today, legs went to jelly in the gym yesterday and felt the same today. Hopefully will be ok again tomorrow.

just started me thinking about how much food I could eat if I rowed 100,000m in one day! That would be 8-9 hours for rowing and I reckon about 7000-8000 calories.

Anyone done a marathon row? Does it hurt more than a 1/2 marathon? I am thinking of trying a full marathon but might leave it until the team challenge starts (and this also gives some more time for a nice gel seat cushion to be delivered!). Robin

Just joined the MFP team as well. Still on track for Mud Season Madness 10K. Amazed at how good I feel today, starting to think the 10K a day should be a long term thing. I guess I will likely to re-evaluate this later in the month!

3rd day of 10K. all ok so far.... Just added both of you as training partners, my id is 991718.

I'd like to join the MFP team please. I went to the teams page but MFP is not listed as a team registered to take part in the world erg challenge - has the team been registered, or am I doing something wrong? Also doing Mud Season Madness 10K, at least starting it anyway.

Thanks - just joined group :)

I'm in please. Logged 2000m, 30 mins, 60 mins and half marathon in January - looking to improve in Feb. Is there an MFP team -I've seen some previous discussions but can't find a team on the concept 2 logbook?