This rowing app is for you
You picked up rowing between work, grad school, and getting the kids out the door. You row from your garage, from the corner of the basement, from the fitness center at lunch. And somewhere along the way you started caring about your splits — to challenge yourself. Chase The Split is built for that. Analyze your logbook. PR without a coach.
Train Smarter, Row Faster
Whether you're chasing a sub-2:00 500m split, pushing toward a 2K PR, or gearing up for your next race, we've got you covered. Connect your Concept2 logbook to automatically import your workouts and watch your progress come to life — then use our split calculator and pace calculator to understand your numbers in real time. Track your watts, monitor your stroke rate, and break down your splits to see exactly how far you've come, how close you are to your goals, and what to focus on next.
Your Personal Rowing Coach in Your Pocket
Ready to visualize your rowing in a whole new way? Connect your Concept2 account in one click and let our analytics platform take it from there:
Connect your Concept2 logbook to automatically sync all your RowErg workouts
Performance tracking for split times, stroke rate, and power output
Personal records for your all-time bests and pace progression
Progress visualization that shows your improvement over weeks and months
Workout history analysis to identify patterns and optimize your training
Personalized benchmarks based on your fitness level and goals
Built for Rowers, By A Rower
Existing tools are great at logging what you did — they just don't display your results visually. Connect your Concept2 logbook, set your goals, and visualize your training the way you've been picturing it in your head. Whether you're cracking 2:00 for the first time or shaving seconds off a sub-7:00 2K, the patterns are already in your data. You just need to visualize them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about rowing analytics, split times, and how Chase The Split works.
- What is a 500m split time in rowing?
- A 500m split is how long it takes to row 500 meters at your current pace — the universal speed metric for indoor rowing on the Concept2 erg. A 2:00/500m split means you're completing 500 meters every 2 minutes. Chase The Split uses split times as your primary performance metric to track improvement over time.
- What is a good 500m split pace for beginner rowers?
- Most recreational rowers start between 2:15 and 2:30 per 500m. A 2:00/500m split is a meaningful milestone that many rowers aim for. As you build aerobic base and technique, splits drop naturally. Chase The Split's pace zones help you understand where you stand relative to any custom goal you set.
- How do I connect my Concept2 logbook to Chase The Split?
- Chase The Split integrates directly with the Concept2 Online Logbook via OAuth. Click 'Connect Concept2' in your dashboard, authorize the connection, and your entire workout history imports automatically — no CSV files or manual entry required. New workouts sync with one click.
- Can I import my existing Concept2 workout history?
- Yes — Chase The Split imports your complete Concept2 workout history going back years. You can also upload a CSV export from the Concept2 logbook for a one-time bulk import. Every session is stored and analyzed, so your full training history is available from day one.
- What does SPM mean in rowing and why does it matter?
- SPM stands for Strokes Per Minute — your stroke rate on the erg. Chase The Split calculates meters-per-stroke (distance divided by total stroke count) to show drive efficiency. Higher meters per stroke at the same split usually indicates better technique and more sustainable pacing.
- How do you calculate rowing watts from a 500m split time?
- Power in rowing is calculated from split time using: Watts = 2.80 ÷ (split_seconds ÷ 500)³. A 2:00/500m split (120 seconds) equals approximately 202 watts. Chase The Split displays watts automatically for every workout so you never have to calculate it manually.
- What rowing machines is Chase The Split compatible with?
- Chase The Split is built for Concept2 RowErg users and integrates with the Concept2 Online Logbook. Any workout logged to your Concept2 account — including RowErg, BikeErg, and SkiErg sessions recorded on the PM5 monitor — can be imported. Split pace analytics are optimized specifically for RowErg training.
- How does the sub-2:00 pace goal work in Chase The Split?
- You can set any custom pace goal from 1:25 to 2:30 per 500m. The dashboard automatically color-codes every workout: green for 'In Zone' (under your goal), yellow for 'Near Miss' (within 3 seconds), and orange for 'Building.' Your AI training coach also tailors recommendations to your specific target pace.
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