Author Topic: Cross Training: Rowing (Read 229206 times)

simonp · « **Reply #825 on:** 15 October, 2014, 01:49:45 pm »

Quote from: Oranj on 15 October, 2014, 01:44:00 pm

Quote from: simonp on 11 October, 2014, 12:31:06 am
It’s still all to play for with 5 days remaining.

Looks like you got me. Last day of the challenge but I've got a turbo sesh lined up for tonight. You only need 7km to get to 100km, going to go for it?

I was going to get up early and go to the gym but I had trouble sleeping (I didn't get to sleep until about 4am) and overslept. I'm playing football 6-7 so I'm tempted to leave it there.

mike · « **Reply #826 on:** 18 October, 2014, 04:37:44 pm »

i had my first race for 11 years today and I didnt die!! The fools had put me at 7 in a veterans 8, so I actually had to concentrate rather than being in the 4/5/6 seat and disengaging brain - i'm not sure they'll make that mistake again.

There was a horrible headwind which kept the rating down to 32/34 and it was on the river in cambridge which I know better than my own garden, so I could pace myself fairly well and didnt blow up half way. And, to cap it off, I think we might have won our category... ( there were only 3 boats in it, but a win's a win!!)

simonp · « **Reply #827 on:** 13 November, 2014, 10:37:58 pm »

Rowing ineptitude:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XDvMBPZ5Bik

Marco Stefano · « **Reply #828 on:** 15 November, 2014, 03:22:22 pm »

Quote from: simonp on 13 November, 2014, 10:37:58 pm

Rowing ineptitude:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XDvMBPZ5Bik

Blimey... That's even worse than the Cam.

simonp · « **Reply #829 on:** 23 December, 2014, 09:02:49 pm »

Nice.

Not going to happen here. Been spending a lot of time on weights and limited cardio. Then I hurt my arm playing football a week ago, and now it’s limited everything.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #830 on:** 26 December, 2014, 02:55:57 pm »

First day back on the rower today. A not very fast 4000m. But I'm aware that my core strength isn't what it was, so rowing will hopefully lay a good foundation for PBP in August.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #831 on:** 27 December, 2014, 08:59:10 pm »

Long steady strokes today - 5000m in 450 strokes at rate 23 - 24. Then planks to warm down. Will feel the core on tomorrow's hike with my boys to Alton.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #832 on:** 31 December, 2014, 01:47:35 pm »

8000m yesterday. Starting to find my rhythm. Although I'm still about 2s per 500m slower than last year, I'm going to still have a go a the magic 10 miles in the hour by Easter.

That will give me some motivation to rebuild the core strength that will come in handy for PBP in August.

scottlington · « **Reply #833 on:** 13 January, 2015, 09:38:25 am »

So.... bought myself a Concept 2 at the weekend. Just waiting for it to be delivered. Thought I might join in the fun.

I'm amazed at the value these things hold even when years old! eBay tends to fall at around £650 for a model D with PM3. If you are lucky you can get one for a bit less than that but tricky and you have to be quick... I ended up buying a brand new one simply because it's 'only' a coupla hundred quid more and you get the PM5 (which probably makes little difference in reality but gives you a nice little rosy glow that you are getting something 'better'). I figured the worst that would happen is I lose circa £150-200 on it over the next year. Now if only brand news cars held their value that well....

simonp · « **Reply #834 on:** 14 January, 2015, 02:04:18 pm »

Team yacf is signed up for the virtual team challenge but only 3 members have put their name down. You have to sign up by the 15th if you want any metres to count.

I nearly typed 'meters' - oh dear.

Swarm_Catcher · « **Reply #835 on:** 14 January, 2015, 03:06:08 pm »

I've joined. I'm not doing huge numbers, but when the treadmill is busy I tend to go for the ergo, so might as well count it.

L CC · « **Reply #836 on:** 14 January, 2015, 05:05:46 pm »

What're the challenge dates?
(Desperately hunting for motivation)

simonp · « **Reply #837 on:** 14 January, 2015, 05:59:39 pm »

Jan 1st-31st.

L CC · « **Reply #838 on:** 14 January, 2015, 09:48:43 pm »

pfft too late then, not worth joining for 10k a week

simonp · « **Reply #839 on:** 14 January, 2015, 10:04:28 pm »

I just did my first 2015 metres. I doubt I’ll do 10k a week. I’ll still add them to the challenge.

L CC · « **Reply #840 on:** 14 January, 2015, 10:16:01 pm »

Now you just made me feel guilty!

simonp · « **Reply #841 on:** 14 January, 2015, 10:24:12 pm »

Oh! Well, until a few minutes ago we had about 4 people on the challenge with 0 metres recorded. Most of us are just on there to bring the average down, it seems.

If you do 10k a week you’ll bring our average up quite a bit.

L CC · « **Reply #842 on:** 14 January, 2015, 10:28:13 pm »

OK, OK, OK

A return to the rower is long overdue.

Feline · « **Reply #843 on:** 14 January, 2015, 11:28:45 pm »

I did a mighty 1000m in my first gym visit for months, and consequently made the torn shoulder hurt and haven't been able to go back since.
If I do really well I might manage another 1000m by the end of the month

scottlington · « **Reply #844 on:** 15 January, 2015, 09:36:13 am »

Quote from: Oranj on 14 January, 2015, 11:21:19 am

Get yourself over here: http://log.concept2.com/challenge/univDetail2015.asp?univ=YACF+-+Yet+Another+Cycling+Forum

Ok, so I'm now affiliated to the YACF team. Haven't joined the team challenge and won't until I have sorted a few things out like technique and the suchlike. Certainly would't want to drag your figures down at this early stage. Is it a monthly thing, this virtual team challenge then?

simonp · « **Reply #845 on:** 15 January, 2015, 09:50:09 am »

There are various challenges throughout the year. Not every month though. Don't worry about dragging the average up or down. It's about motivation.

L CC · « **Reply #846 on:** 15 January, 2015, 12:51:00 pm »

Quote from: scottlington on 15 January, 2015, 09:36:13 am

Certainly would't want to drag your figures down at this early stage.

hahahhahahha.
We generally come last.

Chris S · « **Reply #847 on:** 15 January, 2015, 03:08:24 pm »

Well, that's a nice surprise. I signed up, and it's retrospectively added a row I did last week - I'd forgotten it does that

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I see I'm the Senior of the group

Chris S · « **Reply #848 on:** 15 January, 2015, 05:03:20 pm »

Quick tester this afternoon, following lurgy.

Ahhh... No.

I'll stop coughing soon, I expect.

simonp · « **Reply #849 on:** 15 January, 2015, 06:50:14 pm »

My legs weren't in the mood for it at all last night. Still recovering from riding a 200k on fixed in WEATHER with no miles in my legs.

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