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I’ve rowed a marathon ( several, actually) on a concept 2. I’d even say I’m pretty suited to long distance rowing, since I usually don’t drink or eat while doin
by gcanyon 1y ago
I’ve rowed a marathon ( several, actually) on a concept 2. I’d even say I’m pretty suited to long distance rowing, since I usually don’t drink or eat while doing a marathon.
That said, the idea of going much longer than that — like an eight hour shift, or even two four hour shifts in a day, day after day… that’s insane.
And that doesn’t even begin to account for the difference between the erg and ocean rowing. Double insane.
- bob1029 1y agoAfter about 45 minutes of rowing on the C2 I don't register that I am exerting myself anymore. I could probably go all day if the boredom wasn't so intense. The danger of the open sea would help a lot with this.
- stavros 1y agoCan you not listen to an audiobook? It's done wonders for my driving boredom.
- gcanyon 1y agoWhen I go longer I set up a laptop beside me and watch something. It does require wireless headphones, or a long cord, since you're going back and forth through 3-5 feet.
- bob1029 1y agoI usually watch cab ride videos of European trains on youtube while I am rowing.
- 3eb7988a1663 1y agoThis is a new one to me. Is there audio of the outdoors or the cabin car? Are these urban trains or more long distance rural vistas?
- bob1029 1y agoE.g.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92YJ6WipiY4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92YJ6WipiY4
- 3eb7988a1663 1y agoAlright, that was more relaxing than I expected.
- gcanyon 1y agoWow, and I thought I was suited to long distance :-) I definitely tend to row longer -- from 5Ks to an hour -- but I can't say I don't feel it. Sanity-checking: what pace are you setting? Or: what distance are you covering in 45 minutes? The Concept2 has almost no floor, so it's possible you almost aren't exerting yourself.
- bob1029 1y agoI can do 10k in 45 minutes but I wouldn't be able to sustain this all day. If I reduce the intensity by 20~30%, I could go indefinitely.
- gcanyon 1y agoDang! 45 minutes is not slow for a 10K (depending on your age and overall fitness, obviously). My pace for a half marathon is slower than that.