What is a good 2K rowing time?

For heavyweight men (>75 kg): under 6:30 is excellent amateur, under 6:00 is competitive, under 5:45 is elite. Lightweight men (<72.5 kg): under 6:15 is competitive. Women: under 7:30 (heavyweight) is strong competitive.

How is 2K time related to split pace?

Split pace (time per 500m) × 4 = 2K time. A 1:37/500m split gives 6:28 for 2K. Most rowing machines display current split pace in real-time, making it the primary performance metric on the ergometer.

What does a 2K time test?

The 2K relies primarily on the anaerobic glycolytic system (approximately 80%) with significant aerobic contribution. It is the primary selection test for competitive rowing and requires both exceptional power and high lactate tolerance.

Rowing 2K Time Predictor

Predict indoor rowing 2000m time from shorter test pieces (500m, 1000m), body weight, and training status using established rowing performance regression equations.

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