August 2011 Radar finished

And it is official. The Aug. 2011 RADAR is finished and submitted to Rowing Canada Aviron. I'm happy with with results, but I already know that I can improve on a few key tests. Have a look:
Peak Power (190 Drag Factor) 861 watts 01:14.1 [25]
Peak Power (Testing Drag Factor) 816 watts 01:15.4 [72]
1 Minute 364 metres 625 01:22.4 [47]
2000 Meter 06:22:4 time 401 01:35.6 [74]
6000 Meter 20:31:4 time 324 01:42.6 [74]
60 Minute 16529 metres 271 01:48.9 [25]
Time Trial 2000 Meter (1x) 07:20:6 time 01:50.1 [98]

The [brackets] mean points. And the totaled up score is 415.... That is 75 points more than last time. It is greater than the 350 that I was trying to hit, but the next level for me to hit is 600. A total points >600 would hypothetically mean I should be a regular at the National Training center (In theory).

My personal thoughts on this round, now my fourth, is that I dread these six tests for weeksmonths in advance unknown of my ability and motivation. At the same time, I really enjoy the feedback of systematic testing and being able to compare to others. A few distractions this round; I was able to directly "compete" against my rivals, sitting right beside them on the erg or in the water, these same guys are also now my team-mates*. They brought the best power out of me, and I hope I helped them push harder too. This is where the team dynamic comes together and makes everyone work harder.

This RADAR score gets applied to my future funding for travel to the National Rowing Championships in Welland, Ontario November 11-13, 2011. I hope it was enough.

* - Selections and confirmations for teams are not completed until early September.