Tony Larkman competing at the British Rowing Indoor Championships with guide on how to improve your 2K row time through fitness, pacing and training

Featured image for the article “How to Improve Your 2K Row Time”. The image shows former World Indoor Rowing Champion Tony Larkman competing at the British Rowing Indoor Championships. Improving a 2K rowing performance requires the right balance of aerobic development, threshold training, VO₂ max intervals, race pace preparation, strength training and recovery. This guide explores the key principles behind faster 2K rowing times while highlighting the importance of individualised coaching and periodised training programmes.