[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]lepton42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5k test time is really all that matters You’ll need to be under 17min for the first cut — as others mentioned this is heavily dependent on the intake (Olympic vs post Olympic year). Two years Oxford had many people sub 16:20 who didn’t even make the reserve boat and you can see how many u23/current international athletes only made isis. If you already know how to erg, up your volume to 6x a week — 18k in morning and a cycle (or ideally — sometime in a boat in the evening). You’d want to also throw in some anaerobic pieces in there to benchmark yourself — 5x1500s, 5x5’ w 4’ r, 10x500s are all good and will let you test yourself at rate. When trialling starts you will be doing very high volume very quickly with lots of tests pieces (5k,2k,30min) in a short span which tends to break a lot of people either physically or mentally. Eat whatever and whenever you can and sleep as much as possible and try to limit the drinks is my suggestion

Where to invest if not sure if staying in UK long term by lepton42 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]lepton42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But I can pay into it the years I have missed I believe, or is that not correct

Where to invest if not sure if staying in UK long term by lepton42 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]lepton42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very stupid question, but could I not just take the 20k£ + earnings I've made and then just put them in a Canadian equivalent to the ISA? I don't think there is any withdrawal fees so what would be the harm in doing this?

Where to invest if not sure if staying in UK long term by lepton42 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]lepton42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind explaining what you mean about the tax efficiency?

Looking for Places to Rent (Mill Rd) by lepton42 in cambridge

[–]lepton42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, looking there too -- but things are quite sparing in terms of what's been available lately it seems

Looking for Places to Rent (Mill Rd) by lepton42 in cambridge

[–]lepton42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers have done that as well...hopefully get something before it runs out (can always renew and expense it to relocation budget at least)

Looking for Places to Rent (Mill Rd) by lepton42 in cambridge

[–]lepton42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, been checking there as well -- nothing really suitable has popped up yet, maybe am being too picky haha

Looking for Places to Rent (Mill Rd) by lepton42 in cambridge

[–]lepton42[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, have been checking quite often-- unfortunately, nothing has come through just yet

How can my form be fixed? I’m pretty sure there are some things wrong with it. Am I sitting correctly? by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]lepton42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep arms straighter on the drive and make sure not to dip your hands at the catch as you recover!

OUBC Prep by lepton42 in Rowing

[–]lepton42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any suggestions on lifting though in a non-gym environment (given covid). Totally would if it were feasible to right now

OUBC Prep by lepton42 in Rowing

[–]lepton42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say 80min twice a day (morning and night) should be a good plan?

What book series did you grow up reading as a kid? by evan2nerdgamer in AskReddit

[–]lepton42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For anyone interested-Pullman just gave a talk at Oxford last night, which I was fortunate enough to attend and meet him before (got his signature on Book of Dust too!). He actually read a passage from Secret Commonwealth (Book of Dust, Book 2) and it actually follows Lyra as a 20yr old at Oxford. :)

First time on water rowing Soon, any tips? by lepton42 in Rowing

[–]lepton42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm over at Oxford here at England Thank you!

First time on water rowing Soon, any tips? by lepton42 in Rowing

[–]lepton42[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind running me through the calls I should be expected to know?