OLYMPIAN EXPLAINS: Why your 2k erg score is stuck and how to go much faster

If your 2k erg score is stuck, working harder likely won’t fix it. In this video, Olympian and former Team USA national team rower Kristin Hedstrom breaks down why erg scores plateau and what actually fixes them. You’ll learn the three most common reasons high school rowers stop seeing progress on the erg (even when they’re training consistently) and how to correct them. This video is for: ⚫️ High school rowers trying to drop time on their 2k ⚫️ Athletes frustrated by erg plateaus ⚫️ Parents who don’t understand why progress has stalled ⚫️ Rowers aiming for college recruitment Kristin explains: ✨ Why “just working harder” doesn’t fix erg plateaus ✨ How poor pacing and lack of strategy sabotage 2k performance ✨ The hidden role pressure and identity play in stalled erg scores ✨ What elite rowers do differently on 2k test day ✨ How to train smarter — not just harder — to break through plateaus TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Misconceptions 01:38 Reason 1: Pressure to PR & the solution 05:29 Reason 2: Poor pacing & the solution 09:50 Reason 3: Identity lag & the solution 12:31 Recap Since 2013, Kristin has worked with high school rowers and families across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, helping athletes improve erg scores, gain confidence, and navigate the college rowing process with clarity. If you want clear, trustworthy guidance on 2k erg training, pacing strategy, mental skills for rowing, and college rowing recruitment strategy, 👉 Subscribe for weekly videos on rowing training, erg pacing, recruiting, and athlete development. Share this video with another rowing parent who could benefit from it. ✅ FOLLOW: www.instagram.com/kristinhedstrom 💪🏼 FREE TECHNIQUE REVIEW: https://kristinhedstrom.com/tech-tip 💥 FREE RESOURCES: https://kristinhedstrom.com/resources Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical or professional advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult a qualified coach or healthcare professional before starting any training program. Training involves inherent risk and you assume full responsibility. © KHS Ventures LLC 2026. All rights reserved. This content may not be reproduced or redistributed without permission.