How far can you row in 30 minutes?

[ehasler]

The "How fast can you row 2000 meters?" thread is interesting, however I like to do 30 minute sessions on my Concept2.

I'm pretty unfit at the moment, 5ft 9 and 75kg and my best so far is 6520m. How does that compare to everyone else?

[Tiggsy]

only done it once when training for a 24hr group record some years ago....think i was around high 8000's. Which sounds about right as 10,000m is a 1.30 split for 500 and 7500 is a 2.00 split - i was probably rowing around 1.45 over that time which would be a 35m 10,000 meter time (i think the fast guys do sub 30 for 10k now?)

[OctaneBooster]

I've done 7340, I'm 6'4" but don't mention weight. I understand 7500 is a good benchmark.

[Tiggsy]

at your height a 2m split (7500m) should be quite achieable if you have good technique and PMA. Anyone under 6ft will (IMO) struggle to get there unless they are pretty fit.

[ShadownINja]

ehasler said:

How far can you row in 30 minutes?

I've had her slamming the door on the way out.

[CooperS]

Currently im hovering around 6800 - 7000 do it twice a week.

Im 5.9 and just getting back into the gym.

Is this a good time for a new starter?

I’m also doing whilst there a 20 min cycle and 25 min run so if I was just looking at just the rower I’d hope to push for low 7’s?

Edited by CooperS on Tuesday 14th July 16:40

[5unny]

Quite new to the concept2 (and fitness in general) but use this as my main workout - really enjoy it.

5 foot 11, overweight (89kg) and rather unfit - but that is going to change My best is 7100m (a one off) but a normal hard workout for me would be around 6700m.

[Hammerhead]

You're all trying too hard

As I'm rowing to burn excess blubber, I keep my heart rate between 125-130 bpm and row between 5800-6100 meters every 30 mins. Is working well too

[tricky69]

[quote=Tiggsy] Which sounds about right as 10,000m is a 1.30 split for 500 and 7500 is a 2.00 split - i was probably rowing around 1.45 over that time quote]

you rowed at 1.45 average for 30 mins.... thats a machine !

[Tiggsy]

Hammerhead said:

You're all trying too hard

As I'm rowing to burn excess blubber, I keep my heart rate between 125-130 bpm and row between 5800-6100 meters every 30 mins. Is working well too

Trust me.....30mins at 150bpm will loose you more weight than 30mins at 130bpm.....no matter what your "zone" chart tells you

[Tiggsy]

tricky69 said:

you rowed at 1.45 average for 30 mins.... thats a machine !

Thats me

[AlexB]

Just did this...ended up doing 7615m in 30 mins which I was quite pleased with - it's very dull to do though! For the record: I am 31, about 5ft8 and now about 80kg (hopefully still dropping!). I set the resistance at 10 (just because I always do) and was rating at between 27 and 33 strokes per min (just for a bit of variety).
Alex

[Hammerhead]

Tiggsy said:

Trust me.....30mins at 150bpm will loose you more weight than 30mins at 130bpm.....no matter what your "zone" chart tells you

I may need an ambulance at that rate, for that duration!

[ehasler]

Hammerhead said:

Tiggsy said:

Trust me.....30mins at 150bpm will loose you more weight than 30mins at 130bpm.....no matter what your "zone" chart tells you

I may need an ambulance at that rate, for that duration!

Mine is around the 180-190 mark at the end, after a 1 minute sprint for the finish - so far it hasn't killed me yet!

Very impressed with some of the distances being mentioned so far - I have a long way to go! My aim is to get to 7000 by the end of the year.

[Hammerhead]

I need longer arms & legs! (5ft 8 and a bit)

Whilst on the subject of concept2's, has anybody else received the monthly mag you're supposed to get once you'd purchased your C2? I've had f-all to date.

Cheers,

Steve

[RRS_Staffs]

Lightweight lanky oldie
77kg 6' 43

6900 average
7k when Im feeling tasty

This is my standard workout approx x2 per week

Cheers

[JESSIEW]

Hellooo,
I can row 4.5 miles in 30 mins, I'm 5ft4 and I'm 59kg, I'm also a 23 year old woman 😊.
Hows that?

[MacGee]

is that on a concept 2 erg

[HybridAero]

Just did 7887m in 30 min at rate 20.

PB is 7914, would love to break 8k at some point.

28M 102.7 kg 6ft 3

[Regiment]

I never managed more than 4000m in 14 minutes before boredom sets in and I wander off to do something more thrilling. Can’t imagine 30minutes on a rowing machine.