The first PB of the month was on the 14th May when I pulled in a really powerful time for the half marathon (21,097 metres). I tried a different strategy to my last attempt in 2009 by fueling up appropriately with a massive bowl of slow roasted sweet potatoes and lots of liquid before the row.
I had glasses of water ready at the side of the C2 and a little bowl of dark chocolate squares (just in case of energy loss). About 10k into the row I decided to have a nibble at the chocolate and it certainly helped me cruise the last 11k with 'reasonable' comfort. I finished the row in 1:49:56.1 with a pace of 2:36 throughout the row.
I am currently ranked 4th out of 7 on the world C2 rankings.
My second PB happened today after rowing another 1,000 metres for the May Cross Team Challenge. I took 9 seconds off my previous attempt and pulled in a time of 4:12.2. My stroke rate was 2:06.1 - which is the fastest I have ever pulled for longer than a minute. It looks promising for a 2k improvement this rowing season.I am currently ranked as number one in the C2 world rankings! I suspect that won't last very long so I will enjoy it whilst it lasts.
Over the 2011/2012 rowing season I am going to attempt all the rank-able rows which include:- 500 metres = 2:14.8 (can definitely be improved considering my recent 1k)
- 1,000 metres = 4:12.2 = 2:06.1
- 2,000 metres
- 5,000 metres
- 6,000 metres
- 10,000 metres
- 21,097 metres = 1:49:56.1 =2:36.3
- 42,195 metres
- 100,000 metres
- 4 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 60 minutes
I also managed a cycling PB last week as well. On Saturday 21st May I cycled the Richmond Park loop twice in my best ever time - just under an hour. I felt very strong on both circuits and I know I can improve on the time over the summer. I have just got to keep cycling.
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