Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:01 pm
This is a bit off-topic, but I've seen some great coaching advice on here and hoped to tap into that rich vein. As part of my winter training I've been using a rowing machine doing 10km distances to build stamina. A work colleague also rows and asked me to compete with him at the World Indoor Rowing Championships next Feb. I wasn't that interested but then found out it's in Boston Ma and that our employer had agreed to cover all the costs of 2 entries. Also, there's no entry standard!!
So, the race distance is 2000 meters and I need to get to a time of about 6mins 45 Secs not to look stupid. So how should a 43 year old train? How can we optimise energy use? What mix of distance or sprint training should we do? Any other tips or pointers? Also, are there any good reference books that will help? We can both do 10kms in under 40 mins so have a reasonable foundation.
Thanks in advance,
Paul
So, the race distance is 2000 meters and I need to get to a time of about 6mins 45 Secs not to look stupid. So how should a 43 year old train? How can we optimise energy use? What mix of distance or sprint training should we do? Any other tips or pointers? Also, are there any good reference books that will help? We can both do 10kms in under 40 mins so have a reasonable foundation.
Thanks in advance,
Paul
