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by big dave k
Sun May 20, 2007 1:28 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: 15 year old pulls 5:50.9!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1394

sub 8 for 2500m at j18 would be pretty damn quick! it sounds like a horrible distance to row though, probably more testing than a 2k zach, good luck on getting that qualifying time. im sure you'll go sub 6 at some point, if it's soon enough to get you a free trip, that'd be pretty good! know what yo...
by big dave k
Sat May 19, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: 15 year old pulls 5:50.9!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 1394

it's not legit no 15 yr old is that fast, and if they were, the first you'd hear about it wouldn't be from him logging it on the C2 standings. just some kid who fancied being first on the page, i imagine i'm rowing with an absolute tank at the moment. one of the quickest j18 in the country and he's ...
by big dave k
Thu May 17, 2007 10:33 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: May CTC 6k @24spm
Replies: 138
Views: 6926

would never happen! :lol:
by big dave k
Wed May 16, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Free Spirits CTC choice
Replies: 94
Views: 4582

NWakeford wrote:I feel we should go for the 666m with a rate restriction of.....
......

66spm :D
i hope that's a joke or i'll have to do it arms only!
by big dave k
Wed May 16, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376544

training today

25:00 6686m 1:52.1 r20

2x weights circuit
by big dave k
Wed May 16, 2007 9:17 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474740

wrong thread...
by big dave k
Wed May 16, 2007 9:16 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474740

not really a pb, but i'm claiming it :D 500m r20 1:38.6 will be trying to improve on that quite regularly as i think it will help with strength endurance. pretty much pulling maximal strokes for 30 odd strokes. good work Interesting row Dave It should definitly help with the strength, I'm not so su...
by big dave k
Tue May 15, 2007 10:42 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474740

not really a pb, but i'm claiming it :D

500m r20 1:38.6

will be trying to improve on that quite regularly as i think it will help with strength endurance. pretty much pulling maximal strokes for 30 odd strokes. good work
by big dave k
Tue May 15, 2007 9:35 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376544

did a bit on the water this evening. all technical stuff

then 15mins r19 1:50.4

did a 500m earlier, 1:38.6 r20

trying to get more power
by big dave k
Tue May 15, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The Step Test
Replies: 9
Views: 2656

I think the main point is to have something comparible for later efforts. Just doing one is pretty pointless I suspect. When I do the next one in a couple of months, I will be hoping to see some improvement in my heart rate at those given splits. ah right. can see the use of it for that. apologies ...
by big dave k
Mon May 14, 2007 11:56 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: May CTC 6k @24spm
Replies: 138
Views: 6926

nick, are you still doing hard 5ks with the damper set on 10? i wouldn't have thought that would be too good for the back. power strokes would be useful, but doing 5k's worth could lead to loss of form through fatigue, and on that drag, you're asking for a back injury rob, that 4x1k should give you ...
by big dave k
Mon May 14, 2007 11:50 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The Step Test
Replies: 9
Views: 2656

hmmm.... i have to say, it looks a bit pointless, apart from a nice bit of interval training that lulls you into a false sense of security before making you want to die in the last interval...!! as far as giving you your anaerobic threshold, i wouldn't have thought it'd be that accurate. you need la...
by big dave k
Mon May 14, 2007 9:16 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: The fall short of expectations workout thread
Replies: 829
Views: 49786

stupidly decided to have another bash at a sub-3 1k attempt today. had just eaten and legs were still a bit heavy from the weekend's training, so was never going to happen really. got 400m in with the splits at: 100m 1:29.0 200m 1:28.0 300m 1:28.0 400m 1:29.0 might have another go soon but try to ho...
by big dave k
Mon May 14, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The Step Test
Replies: 9
Views: 2656

how does this work?

do you do the steps prescribed then the last 'flat out' one should be the same as your 2k split?

if so, i think id rather just do a 2k, it wouldn't be any harder than a test designed to tire you out to the same level as you would be with 4 minutes to go of a 2k
by big dave k
Sun May 13, 2007 11:00 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: May CTC 6k @24spm
Replies: 138
Views: 6926

I was wondering whether your allowed to do a 30 minute time and just clock the time when you pass 6k?? Would this be allowed for the CTC boards? If so i just surprised myself with a 23.08 and set a new pb on 30 minutes by breaking the 7800 meters barrier (7803) :lol: in a word.... no :lol: i've had...
by big dave k
Sun May 13, 2007 2:33 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474740

Congrates Dave on the 2 PB's . With the r20 60 min did you do the 2K pace bit's at r20 ?, if so they must have been a huge strain, i.e. Maximum power strokes sort of thing nope, unfortunately, i don't think i'd be capable of hitting my 2k pace at r20 in this piece. can just about do it if i take ma...
by big dave k
Sat May 12, 2007 9:55 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474740

was doing a training piece where the aim was to sit on 1:58s and then do a minute at 2k pace for the last minute of every 10. just sneaked under my old pb. can definately go quicker if i pace it better. I like the sound of that (& the 100k) - sounds like it's going well for you! yeah, thanks. t...
by big dave k
Sat May 12, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474740

another pb, of a sort.

just realised i've done over 100k this week on the water and on the erg. that's a new record!
by big dave k
Sat May 12, 2007 9:43 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474740

another soft one for me, but they all count...

hour pb. 15715m r20

was doing a training piece where the aim was to sit on 1:58s and then do a minute at 2k pace for the last minute of every 10. just sneaked under my old pb. can definately go quicker if i pace it better.
by big dave k
Sat May 12, 2007 9:36 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: What are YOUR goals for the 2008 season?
Replies: 37
Views: 1943

main goals for erging...

1) improve on all pbs
2) be in top 10% in as many distances as possible in rankings
3) be quicker than john glynn over 2k!! :wink:
4) medal at BIRC :shock:
by big dave k
Fri May 11, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376544

3x30mins for me. only a few minutes rest as opposed to the usual 5-10. overall about 23.5km of work at 1:54.1 ave r19 WOW - 90 mins @ 19 ^O^ I struggled with 30 mins today! i never really think of it as 90 mins, just take each 30 mins one at a time. to be honest, the second one's usually easier tha...
by big dave k
Tue May 08, 2007 9:54 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376544

3x30mins for me. only a few minutes rest as opposed to the usual 5-10.

overall about 23.5km of work at 1:54.1 ave r19
by big dave k
Mon May 07, 2007 7:31 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Free Spirits CTC choice
Replies: 94
Views: 4582

maybe your pets if you hook em up right..... You must have better relations with your pets than I do Dave. Have you got photos? nope, sorry don't have any pets. got a little brother who looks kinda like a shaved monkey, but i guess that doesn't count. on second thoughts, maybe animals and erging do...
by big dave k
Mon May 07, 2007 1:02 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Free Spirits CTC choice
Replies: 94
Views: 4582

how about something to get more people interested? i think the highest participation came from 500m unrestricted. 1k unrestricted should also get quite a lot of people doing it. everyone can do 1k, you can get kids doing it, non-rowers, seasoned pros and maybe your pets if you hook em up right..... ...
by big dave k
Sun May 06, 2007 11:42 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Evesham Golden Mile - 14th July
Replies: 89
Views: 6572

i should be going. my race debut as well.

it's the weekend after henley, so i wouldn't have thought i'll have any other training/racing commitments

and i've been offered a lift, so no excuses for not going really!

just got to fill in the form and send it off