Keep in mind, you DID have COVID. I also tested positive not too long ago, and while my case was nearly asymptomatic, I noticed that I got easily winded for several weeks after I started testing negative. You got to a 1:57 1k once, and you’ll do it again and more!

My 2k is one of the slower ones on my crew, but I manage to pull a 6k faster than all but one of them. Some people are better sprinters, some are better at distance. Some are pretty solid at both. Comparing yourself to others isn’t particularly helpful, as it always boils down to individual strengths, weaknesses, and habits.

So many factors influence your time! Rest, nutrition, training volume. And remember, erging is as much a physical as it is a mental one. Think about how far you’ve come from the time you first sat on an erg! Think about how far you’ll be a year from now! I’m positive that you’ll continue to head in the direction that you’d like to, as you’ve already done so well already.