If hard work alone improved 2k scores, most indoor rowers would be far faster than they are. The reality is that many athletes train very hard — regularly pushing into discomfort — without seeing meaningful movement in their 2k. It rarely reflects a lack of grit or commitment. It usually means their effort isn’t being directed at the adaptations that matter most.

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