I’ve rowed a marathon ( several, actually) on a concept 2. I’d even say I’m pretty suited to long distance rowing, since I usually don’t drink or eat while doing a marathon.

That said, the idea of going much longer than that — like an eight hour shift, or even two four hour shifts in a day, day after day… that’s insane.

And that doesn’t even begin to account for the difference between the erg and ocean rowing. Double insane.

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bob1029 2 days ago | parent [-]

After about 45 minutes of rowing on the C2 I don't register that I am exerting myself anymore. I could probably go all day if the boredom wasn't so intense. The danger of the open sea would help a lot with this.

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gcanyon 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

Wow, and I thought I was suited to long distance :-) I definitely tend to row longer -- from 5Ks to an hour -- but I can't say I don't feel it.

Sanity-checking: what pace are you setting? Or: what distance are you covering in 45 minutes? The Concept2 has almost no floor, so it's possible you almost aren't exerting yourself.

	▲	bob1029 a day ago \| parent [-]
		I can do 10k in 45 minutes but I wouldn't be able to sustain this all day. If I reduce the intensity by 20~30%, I could go indefinitely.

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stavros 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Can you not listen to an audiobook? It's done wonders for my driving boredom.

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bob1029 a day ago | parent | next [-]

I usually watch cab ride videos of European trains on youtube while I am rowing.

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3eb7988a1663 a day ago | parent [-]

This is a new one to me. Is there audio of the outdoors or the cabin car? Are these urban trains or more long distance rural vistas?

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bob1029 a day ago | parent [-]

E.g.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92YJ6WipiY4

	▲	3eb7988a1663 a day ago \| parent [-]
		Alright, that was more relaxing than I expected.

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gcanyon 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

When I go longer I set up a laptop beside me and watch something. It does require wireless headphones, or a long cord, since you're going back and forth through 3-5 feet.