Endurance | 10/10 | Extreme test of aerobic capacity and cardiovascular endurance over a very long, continuous effort (21,097m). |
Stamina | 9/10 | Requires exceptional full-body muscular endurance, particularly in the legs, core, and back, to sustain effort for the duration of a half marathon row. |
Strength | 2/10 | While some strength contributes to power per stroke, it's overwhelmingly a test of endurance over maximal strength for this distance. |
Flexibility | 2/10 | Basic rowing mechanics require adequate hip, shoulder, and thoracic mobility for efficient strokes over a long period. |
Power | 1/10 | Focus is on consistent, sustainable power application per stroke over a very long duration, not maximal explosive power. |
Speed | 3/10 | Maintaining an efficient and consistent stroke rate and pace over a very long distance is critical, rather than sprint speed. |