Back on the Concept 2 this morning — With a Hyrox race in two days I'm keeping things easy. Later today I'm filming a 2K on a Bluefin rowing machine I picked up for £40 off Facebook Marketplace. It can be bicep-curled. Make of that what you will.
Technique-wise, we get into handle height — aim for the sternum, not the belly button, not the neck — and the return sequence that most people get backwards. Arms away first, then sit up, then tilt forwards. A viewer sends a video of someone they're coaching and it turns into a useful case study: feet set too high in the foot plates, an on-water habit of dumping the handle, and a posture that collapses before the drive even starts. The fix is simple. Whether it gets made is another thing.
Then the British Indoor Rowing Championships, 2016. I know Tim is there, so I've already made my peace with no gold.
Please consult your doctor or healthcare professional before beginning any new exercise programme, particularly if you have any existing health conditions or injuries. Listen to your body and work at a pace that's right for you.
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