Weybridge Rowing Club member Nigel Gower has become the fastest man in the world to row a million metres on the Indoor Rower, setting a new record of seven days, four hours, 44 minutes and 21 seconds.Starting his marathon row in Putney at the Head of the River Race on Saturday 17th March, Nigel moved between venues for the challenge. These included a day at Victoria Station, three days at Brooklands Shopping Centre and two days, as well as evening and afternoon sessions, at Weybridge Rowing Club. His million metre row ended back at Putney on 24th March during the morning of the Boat Race. Supported by fellow members of Weybridge Rowing Club, Nigel rowed for 11 hours a day. His schedule incorporated 10,400 metre pieces every 49 minutes followed by a 10 minute rest with an hour break after every third piece. His performance was relatively consistent, clocking a stroke rate of 24 and split times of two minutes, 23.9 seconds.Despite an inflamed knee towards the end of the challenge Nigel's performance dramatically improved in the last 15,000 metres. His split times reduced to two minutes, five seconds in the last 10,000 metres and in the final 500 Nigel touched one minute, 36 seconds.Despite his unbelievable achievement Nigel commented: I could have done it faster but I wanted to finish in Putney! Standing at a height of five feet eight inches and weighing just over 10 and a half stone, Nigel used up 8,000 calories per day. Surprisingly he put on four pounds in the first two days but lost 11 pounds by the end of the mammoth row. His diet consisted of bananas and pasta which he ate at regular intervals throughout the day, complemented by liquids including water and isotonic drinks. President of Weybridge Rowing Club and manager of Nigel's million metre row attempt, John Turnbull, said: Nigel's determination and strength of mind were the key to his success. He trained three hours a day for three months before the million metre challenge. He also read up on endurance events and received dietary advice from various members of the club. As well as setting a new record Nigel also raised more than 3,000 pounds for the White Lodge Centre and Weyfarers Rowing Club, an offshoot of Weybridge Rowing Club. The centre caters for people with disabilities while the rowing club focuses on the development of recreational rowing particularly for disabled people. On Sunday 29th April Nigel will be presented with an official Concept 2 Million Metre certificate at Weybridge Rowing Club. The ceremony will be attended by Elmbridge Sports Council and the Deputy Mayor of Elmbridge, Maureen Sheldrick.