"Extended" start sequence

power10 · Joined: 02 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

Hello, All
Question and request for advice: I have heard of some youth crews
using an extended start, that is, adding more full power strokes,
after the initial start sequence, than what has been more on the
traditional side of about 20 strokes, before "settling" into a race
pace.
Any information about the extended start, advantages, disadvantages,
would be greatly appreciated.
Cordially,
Gordon L. Pizor, Head Coach
Wilmington Youth Rowing Association (WYRA
USA

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stan.livy · Joined: 03 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

I've heard of crews doing a restart at 200-250m,

eg:
3/4, 1/2, 3/4 full, 7 lengthen, 10 power, THEN Shorten again to 3/4,
1/2, 3/4 lengthen for 7 SETTLE.

The idea being that as most crews will settle after 25-30 strokes,
suddenly shortening up the slide and whizzing the rate right up might
let you jump half a length.
Personally the only time I've seen this work was at J14/15 level,
where if you can take a length in the 1st 250 then the race is won as
the other crew gives up. Above that most crews know that a boat doing
that is either
a) so much faster that they'd win anyway so stick to the race plan OR
b) completely frontloading the race which means unless they are VERY
VERY fit they'll die a horrible lactate death at about 1100m so stick
to the race plan and row them down.

I had a crew do this to me at Scot Champs 2 years ago they took about
3l by 250m and we rowed through them at 500 gone with just with a
better cruising speed. (At the time I think my pairs partner laughed
as he couldn't believe we'd caught them that fast, either that or it
was due to the 18" high waves at Strathclyde Park)

So yes you can do it but no I don't think it's a good idea.

HOWEVER,
The ability to go from full slide at race pace into a start seqence if
properly drilled in can give an amazing sprint finish if timed right.

carolinetu · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 33

On Feb 3, 11:59 am, stan.l...@googlemail.com wrote:
> I've heard of crews doing a restart at 200-250m,
>
> eg:
> 3/4, 1/2, 3/4 full, 7 lengthen, 10 power, THEN Shorten again to 3/4,
> 1/2, 3/4 lengthen for 7 SETTLE.
>
> The idea being that as most crews will settle after 25-30 strokes,
> suddenly shortening up the slide and whizzing the rate right up might
> let you jump half a length.
> Personally the only time I've seen this work was at J14/15 level,
> where if you can take a length in the 1st 250 then the race is won as
> the other crew gives up. Above that most crews know that a boat doing
> that is either
> a) so much faster that they'd win anyway so stick to the race plan OR
> b) completely frontloading the race which means unless they are VERY
> VERY fit they'll die a horrible lactate death at about 1100m so stick
> to the race plan and row them down.
>
> I had a crew do this to me at Scot Champs 2 years ago they took about
> 3l by 250m and we rowed through them at 500 gone with just with a
> better cruising speed. (At the time I think my pairs partner laughed
> as he couldn't believe we'd caught them that fast, either that or it
> was due to the 18" high waves at Strathclyde Park)
>
> So yes you can do it but no I don't think it's a good idea.
>
> HOWEVER,
> The ability to go from full slide at race pace into a start seqence if
> properly drilled in can give an amazing sprint finish if timed right.

The main disadvantage of trying to do an extended start is that the
body's stores of ATP and creatine are used up in the first 10 seconds
of high intensity work, after which your muscles rely on anaerobic
glycolysis for energy. This produces lactic acid, and we all know
what that feels like. By reducing the intensity of the work, the
aerobic energy system can kick in, which can be sustained for as long
as necessary.

Caroline

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