Given that it’s Remembrance Day, I did four consecutive pieces of 1914m, 1918m, 1939m and 1945m.
Lest we forget...
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- Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:39 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
- Replies: 8172
- Views: 244289
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:27 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Dog Days of Summer
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2721
Re: Dog Days of Summer
thanks Jon, meaning we will lose the badge if we don't complete the 4 weeks? Correct. If you miss a target you drop off the Concept2 honour board for the challenge and your prancing dog will be no more.......in theory 🙏🏻 It’s all about motivation, and Jon’s system encourages you to push yourself ha...
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:12 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Nonathlon Analyser
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2541
Re: Nonathlon Analyser
Superb piece of work Jon... I liked your response before you edited it :fsbgrin: If you want to do something about your score colouring, can I suggest the Premium version, available at a small monthly cost, where your scores are guaranteed to look far better. Money back guaranteed if you are not co...
- Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:51 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Nonathlon Analyser
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2541
Re: Nonathlon Analyser
Superb piece of work Jon...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:04 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12273
- Views: 363490
Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?
That’s a strong start to the season Dave. A 2 million season on the cards maybe? Thanks Jon. Currently on course for 3 million as we speak, but the figures are skewed due to Covid. It’s only so high now as, like many people, I have only left the house a handful of times since lockdown. Rowing, and ...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:54 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12273
- Views: 363490
Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?
I think I can claim this as a PB.
My record metres for a season thus far was just over 598k in 2011/2012.
After this afternoon’s effort, my 2020/2021 total is now over 600k, with less than 20% of the season gone so far.
Quite pleased with that...
My record metres for a season thus far was just over 598k in 2011/2012.
After this afternoon’s effort, my 2020/2021 total is now over 600k, with less than 20% of the season gone so far.
Quite pleased with that...

- Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:20 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: 2020 weight loss thread
- Replies: 99
- Views: 7830
Re: 2020 weight loss thread
Nice work Paul. I weighed myself this evening and came up with 216.4 lb (97.25 kg) but that was just after rowing 15 km in 86 deg weather, so I’m not counting it. I’ll weigh in again on Tuesday or Wednesday morning and see where I am then. Daily weighing. The rules: (1) First thing in a morning. (2...
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:53 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: FS Sweat protection option
- Replies: 216
- Views: 21390
Re: FS Sweat protection option
I would be interested in taking a pink one. There, I said it... :roll: Good evening Steve. I would be delighted to rehome a pink one if still available. I have sent you a PM detailing my address. Thanks to you and Boris for sorting this. Very much appreciated. I will gladly make a donation in the n...
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:29 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Cover for Model C
- Replies: 8
- Views: 693
Re: Cover for Model C
The pool looks awesome...
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:12 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Nonathlon 2021
- Replies: 150
- Views: 12873
Re: Nonathlon 2021
Genuine question. Clarification requested. Talk to me about interpolation. I’m confused. If people take actual intermediate metre readings at actual intermediate times within a piece, then this is not what i would consider interpolation. Rather it’s an intermediate split. Happy with that. Are we tho...
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:50 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
- Replies: 8172
- Views: 244289
Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?
I have found that the best way to improve your technique is to row strapless - the only time I ever strap in is for a TT, and I find I can go up to 28/29 spm quite comfortably while rowing strapless. As far as df goes, I believe in setting the level wherever you feel best. Most of the people on the...
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 6:46 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
- Replies: 8172
- Views: 244289
Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?
At that rate, there is absolutely nowhere to hide in terms of technique Unfortunately there are other errors that creep in... My self appraisal as a rank amateur takes that well and truly into account Iain, I can assure you... :roll: I wasn’t for a moment suggesting that rowing at a slower rate aut...
- Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:44 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
- Replies: 8172
- Views: 244289
Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?
As a rank amateur in this game, dropping my stroke rate to 20 rpm or thereabouts in recent weeks has given a different dimension to my erging. At that rate, there is absolutely nowhere to hide in terms of technique. Even I can see that mine has come on in leaps and bounds. I was inspired by watchin...
- Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:41 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
- Replies: 8172
- Views: 244289
Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?
As a rank amateur in this game, dropping my stroke rate to 20 rpm or thereabouts in recent weeks has given a different dimension to my erging. At that rate, there is absolutely nowhere to hide in terms of technique. Even I can see that mine has come on in leaps and bounds. I was inspired by watching...
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 6:43 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Millionaires club-Season
- Replies: 3057
- Views: 200427
Re: Millionaires club-Season
I am absolutely loving Jill’s write ups of our million metre heroes... 
Keep ‘em coming...

Keep ‘em coming...

- Sat Jun 27, 2020 10:28 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: New 2K best time
- Replies: 1
- Views: 375
Re: New 2K best time
Seriously impressive stuff... 

- Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:09 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Nonathlon 2021
- Replies: 150
- Views: 12873
Re: Nonathlon 2021
I must agree. Jon has brought the Nonathlon to life. Well done young man ...
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:46 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Summer Solstice Challenge
- Replies: 15
- Views: 930
Re: Summer Solstice Challenge
Fortunately, my son is currently studying for his A Levels, and has kindly advised me as follows: In any given year, the June solstice occurs at the particular moment that the Earth is positioned in its orbit such that the North Pole is leaning most towards the sun, ie the sun is directly over the ...
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 2:51 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Last year of the Meteboard? / Meterboard3?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 4436
Re: Last year of the Meteboard? / Meterboard3?
Thanks for taking all this on Jon. It is very much appreciated. Happy to dip into my pocket to help contribute to the cause...
- Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:33 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12273
- Views: 363490
Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?
I had an early morning crack at the HM today to bag the Summer Solstice challenge at the same time. A friend offered to row with me, so we had the slightly odd, but ultimately enjoyable experience of rowing together over video. I would recommend this if you get a chance. He is a very strong rower a...
- Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:24 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12273
- Views: 363490
Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Not to be outdone by all you gentlemen crushing PB's I have managed 2 more. A 4 min distance up from 1000 to 1020m, amazing how so much extra effort adds up to so few extra meters over just 4 mins. :D My Sunday morning long session took exactly 1 min of my HM time set with the last crazybear HM las...
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 9:13 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Summer Solstice Challenge
- Replies: 15
- Views: 930
Re: Summer Solstice Challenge
Nights are drawing in...

- Sat Jun 20, 2020 5:58 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Summer Solstice Challenge
- Replies: 15
- Views: 930
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 5:17 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Summer Solstice Challenge
- Replies: 15
- Views: 930
Re: Summer Solstice Challenge
I'm slightly confused. Is it on the 20th or 21st? You’re right to be confused Paul. The challenge is in the 20th even though the Solstice is on the 21st 🤷🏼 Fortunately, my son is currently studying for his A Levels, and has kindly advised me as follows: In any given year, the June solstice occurs a...
- Sat Jun 13, 2020 2:01 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12273
- Views: 363490
Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Well it’s a few years since I wrote anything other than congratulations to others on this page. I set out to do a steady 30mins R18 row today but after 3k boredom set in and a little voice convinced me that having a bash at the Nonathlon 1k was a far better idea. So I bashed one out. https://upload...