Somewhere between the pain cave and the leaderboard, sub-7 became rowing’s magic number — shorthand for being serious about the sport. But just how rare is it? Among indoor rowing enthusiasts, is it the norm or the exception? And how does that picture change across gender, age, and weight class? What “Sub-7” Actually Means A sub-7 2k means covering 2000 metres on the rowing machine in under seven minutes, (6:59.9 or faster). To hit that time, the average pace per 500 metres n

Competing at the British Rowing Indoor Championships (BRIC) is an exciting opportunity to showcase your hard work and test your limits. From race starts to pacing strategies, here are my top tips to help you have your best race day yet! In the Run-Up to Race Day: 1. Get Familiar with the Concept2 Rower If you’ve been training on a different brand of rowing machine, it’s helpful to find a Concept2 rower ahead of race day and spend some time training on it. This helps you get u