Hi,
I started rowing this spring during my freshman year. I am 5’7", 132 pounds. I just did my second 2k ever and got my pr of 8:00. I am going to a top prep school next year and got a 4.0 freshman year. I want to row in college and some people have told me that I should plan on rowing lightweight as I have had troble keeping weight on in the past. What should my 2k time be by junior year if I want to row lightweight for a top academic school (ivy?) ? Also would you recommend me rowing lightweight or open weight given my height? Is 5’7" tall for a lightweight?
-Thanks!
7:40 or better for a lightweight by Junior year. 5’7" is not too tall, but if 132 is your normal, healthy weight as a freshman, rowing lightweight might be problematic.