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gcanyon ◴[] No.45079725[source]
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 ◴[] No.45080918[source]
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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1. stavros ◴[] No.45081559[source]
Can you not listen to an audiobook? It's done wonders for my driving boredom.
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2. gcanyon ◴[] No.45083215[source]
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.
3. bob1029 ◴[] No.45083332[source]
I usually watch cab ride videos of European trains on youtube while I am rowing.
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4. 3eb7988a1663 ◴[] No.45085434[source]
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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5. bob1029 ◴[] No.45086417{3}[source]
E.g.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92YJ6WipiY4
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6. 3eb7988a1663 ◴[] No.45087292{4}[source]
Alright, that was more relaxing than I expected.