If you’ve been rowing for a while, you’ve probably done your fair share of 2k and 5k tests. You row hard, chasing that PB, and then… nothing. The split won’t budge.You try again. Another 2k. Another 5k. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. For beginners, test pieces can be useful - because almost anything works at the start. But once that initial progress fades, repeating 2ks and 5ks often leads to a plateau. And if your only strategy is to test more, you’re not giving yourself