6k erg pacing
A common rule of thumb (Paul’s Law) adds about 5 seconds a 500 for every doubling of distance, so your 6k split is roughly your 2k split plus 8 seconds. From a 7:00 2k (1:45.0) that’s about 1:52.9, or 22:35.1 for the 6k.
Your 6k
2k to 6k
| 2k time | 6k split (about) | 6k time (about) | Watts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30.0 | 1:45.4 | 21:05.1 | 299 W |
| 7:00.0 | 1:52.9 | 22:35.1 | 243 W |
| 7:30.0 | 2:00.4 | 24:05.1 | 200 W |
| 8:00.0 | 2:07.9 | 25:35.1 | 167 W |
These are predictions, not promises. Your best guide is a recent steady 30 minutes: if you can hold the predicted split for 30 minutes, the 6k is a fair target.
Pacing it
Even splits are hard to beat. If you want a plan: first block a second slow, middle two even, last block a second quick. The last 1,000 m is where the 6k is rowed.
The 6k is one of the pieces built into BLADES. Row it on a river against a crew, with your PM5 driving the boat.
Row a 6k on BLADESNext: pace your 2k, training zones.
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BLADES isn’t affiliated with Concept2. Paces and zones are rules of thumb; train to how you recover, and check with a doctor before hard training if you’re unsure.