Today’s session was 6,000 meters which the training plan coded E for Easy, as explained in the training details screenshot somewhere below. It was supplemented and preceded by 3,000 meters even easier, to bring today’s meters rowed up to 10K total. If you are thinking, “6,000 plus 3,000 is less than 10K” – you are correct. But the programmed 6K was immediately preceded and followed by 500 meter warmup and warm down.
The drag factor setting was about 120 and it was done “strapless” because the only benefit of cinching up the straps around your shoes is if you are going to sprint at a high rating. Rowing strapless encourages better rowing form. However, I’m not one of those who row strapless and also barefoot because that’s a good way to get blisters on the back of the heel. Nor do I row strapless and in socks only because that will give blisters and also wear holes in the socks. Strapless – wearing shoes. And the type of shoes isn’t critical, as long as they are reasonably flexible, as most sport/running/walking shoes are.
Screen shots of today’s rowing results are below.
Happy trails to you.