2k Erg Performance Level: Are You Recruitable?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What most closely represents how you think about the erg?
- A.
  I absolutely hate the erg ☠️
- B.
  I strongly dislike the erg 👎
- C.
  The erg is a necessary evil, and I can be good at it 🫤
- D.
  I love the erg ❤️
2.
When I have a bad day on the erg:
- A.
  I own my result, reflect on what I did poorly, and have a clear plan moving forward
- B.
  I blame others, like my coach, cox’n, or someone stopping on the erg next to me, for my result
- C.
  I blame circumstances, like the weather, workout, or my erg for my result
3.
When going into your most recent erg test:
- A.
  I didn’t set a goal split or time, but just wanted to see how it went 🤔
- B.
  I set a rough goal (i.e. “in the 1:57’s”)
- C.
  I set a specific goal (i.e. 1:57.4) based loosely on what I’ve been pulling on the erg during practices.
- D.
  I set a specific goal (i.e. 1:57.4) based specifically on my most recent erg workout results 🎯
4.
On your most recent 2k,
- A.
  I had a specific plan on how I wanted to pace each 500, including knowing my target average split at each 500m 📝
- B.
  I had a specific plan on how I wanted to pace each 500.
- C.
  I had a loose plan on how I wanted to pace each 500.
- D.
  I had no pacing plan 🤷🏼‍♀️
5.
When comparing your 2nd 500m split and your 3rd 500m split on your most recent 2k,
- A.
  My 3rd 500 was more than 2 splits slower than my 2nd 500.
- B.
  My 3rd 500 was 1-2 splits slower than my 2nd 500.
- C.
  My 3rd 500 was 0.5-1 split slower than my 2nd 500.
- D.
  My 3rd 500 was within 0.5 splits of my 2nd 500 split or faster than my 2nd 500 split.
6.
After erg workouts, I:
- A.
  Don’t look at my results screen
- B.
  Look at my results screen but don’t take a photo of it
- C.
  Occasionally take a photo of my result screen
- D.
  Regularly take a photo of my results 📷
- E.
  Write down my results in a workout log 📝
7.
Before erg tests or erg workouts, I:
- A.
  Regularly look back at my previously results for this workout
- B.
  Occasionally look back at my previous results for this workout
- C.
  Rarely look back at my previous results for this workout
- D.
  Don’t look back at my previous results for this workout
8.
If I were to ask you what you pulled on your last TWO 2ks,
- A.
  I know roughly what I pulled, but not exactly 🤨
- B.
  I can easily rattle off exactly what I pulled for both 🤩
- C.
  I can’t remember what my scores were 😳
9.
In the middle 1,000 meters of my most recent 2k (1500 to go - 500 to go), the range between the slowest split I pulled and the fastest split I pulled was:
- A.
  More than 10 splits (i.e. my lowest split was a 1:57 and my highest split was a 2:08 during the middle 1k)
- B.
  5-10 splits (i.e. my lowest split was a 1:57 and my highest split was a 2:04 during the middle 1k)
- C.
  3-5 splits (i.e. my lowest split was a 1:57 and my highest split was a 2:01 during the middle 1k)
- D.
  Less than 2 splits (i.e. my lowest split was a 1:57 and my highest split was a 1:59 during the middle 1k)
10.
During your most recent 2k, how many times did your eyes wander away from your erg monitor to look at what those around you were pulling?
- A.
  I didn't look away one single time. I was locked in. 🫡
- B.
  I was pretty focused on my screen, but looked away once or twice. 👀
- C.
  I looked away from my screen about once every 500m. 👀
- D.
  My eyes were all over the place! I was not very focused on my screen. 😵‍💫
11.
When I do a hard erg workout or erg test and DON'T PR, my AVERAGE split for the workout is:
- A.
  More than 3 splits off my PR for that workout
- B.
  2-3 splits off my PR for that workout
- C.
  1-2 splits off my PR for that workout
- D.
  Within a split of my PR for that workout
12.
If I think about my mindset going into my most recent 2k erg test,
- A.
  I believed with every fiber of my being that I could hit my goal, and I was ready to fight with whatever it took. I stayed internal and process-focused. 👊
- B.
  I was pretty confident I could hit my goal, but I let outcome oriented pressure affect me.
- C.
  I had high levels of doubt about whether I could hit my goal before the 2k started. I was focused on the fear about what the outcome meant if I did poorly.
- D.
  If I'm being totally honest, didn’t believe that I could hit my goal before the 2k even started. 😬
13.
In the week leading up to my most recent 2k,
- A.
  I had no specific plan of how to pace the 2k and did not rehearse the 2k in my head ahead of the test.
- B.
  I thought about what the 2k would feel like ahead of time. I thought about my strategy during other erg workouts leading up to it.
- C.
  I rehearsed the 2k in my head at least 4 times a week leading up to the 2k, and fully immersed myself in the visualization as I was doing it.
14.
Relative to my technique while erging,
- A.
  I know a couple things I should be working on, but don’t really think about those things while erging.
- B.
  I am not totally clear on what I should be working on with my technique.
- C.
  I know exactly what to be working on with my technique and am hyper focused on those things while erging. I erg in front of a mirror to see if I’m making the changes or not.
- D.
  I know what I should be working on with technique, and am making meaningful changes while on the erg.
15.
How much water do you drink each day? 💧💧💧
- A.
  Less than 32 ounces per day (Less than 2 waterbottles worth)
- B.
  32-48 ounces per day (2-3 waterbottles worth)
- C.
  48-64 ounces per day (3-4 waterbottles worth)
- D.
  More than 65 ounces per day (4+ waterbottles worth)
16.
After practice,
- A.
  I occasionally stretch or foam roll.
- B.
  I stretch and foam roll after most workouts, but I’m often on my phone or distracted while doing it.
- C.
  I’ll be honest, I rarely stretch or foam roll.
- D.
  I stretch and foam roll after all workouts, and am focused on what I’m doing during it.
17.
After afternoon practice,
- A.
  I don’t eat anything until I get home.
- B.
  I eat a snack on the car ride home.
- C.
  I eat a snack within 15 minutes of finishing the workout, but there’s no protein in it.
- D.
  I eat a snack with protein and carbohydrates within 15 minutes of finishing the workout.
18.
During a typical week of training,
- A.
  I primarily eat healthy homemade meals and snacks with few packaged/processed foods and eat out less than twice a week.
- B.
  I eat some packaged/processed foods and/or I eat out at least 5 meals a week.
- C.
  I eat mostly packaged/processed foods and/or I eat out frequently.
- D.
  I eat mostly homemade foods, but it’s mixed with packaged/processed foods and I eat out a few times a week.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
C Final Athlete
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You’re at the starting line. Your erg times are on the slower side, but the good news? Everyone can get here—and that means you can move up. With the right training, structure, and mindset, you can start cutting massive time off your 2k. The next step? Commit to consistent training, refine your technique, and start pushing your limits. Your next level is waiting. Let’s go.
2.
B Final Athlete
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You’re in the middle of the pack. About half of athletes can reach this level, and breaking into the next tier takes deliberate training, smarter strategy, and a commitment to improvement. You have a solid foundation—now it’s time to sharpen your speed and endurance. With the right plan, you can become an A Final or Gold Medal Athlete and start catching recruiters' attention. Click below to explore the plan.
3.
A Final Athlete
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You’re in the top 10% of high school athletes—this is where things get serious. You’re getting fast scores, and you’re in a position where getting recruited is possible. If you keep improving, you’ll be a strong walk-on candidate or possibly get noticed by coaches. The difference between where you're at and guaranteeing recruitement? The right training plan, smarter strategy, and expert guidance. You're in the right place; I help rowers like you unlock their full potential, drop their 2k score, and get on recruiters’ radars. You’re close—let’s get you to the next level. The 2k Erg Fast Track is your best next step.
4.
Gold Medal Athlete
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You’re elite, and your habits show it. Fewer than 1% of athletes ever reach this level, and you’re one of them. Your erg times are recruitable, your speed is uncommon, and coaches will want you. The best athletes don’t train alone. To maximize your potential, fine-tune your performance, and dominate in college recruitment, you need the right strategy and expert guidance. I help top-tier rowers like you stay ahead, refine your edge, and keep proving why you belong in that 1%. Let’s make sure you get every opportunity you’ve earned.

2k Erg Performance Level: Are You Recruitable?

Let's find out if you are a C Final, B Final, A Final, or Gold Medal erg athlete when it comes to your erg habits and performance. Read each question carefully and BE HONEST. That's the most imporant part. Let's do this!

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