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by zootMutant
Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:41 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Nonathlon 2023/2024
Replies: 38
Views: 3206

Re: Nonathlon 2023/2024

Thanks! :fsbgrin:
by zootMutant
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9217
Views: 375085

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Well done sticking it out, Colin! ^O^ ======================================== Another L4 today to round out the holiday weekend. 40 min, still using 2:12 as my reference pace 4x 10' @ 168/172 strokes = 2'/2'/2'/2'/2' ... 16/18/16/18/16... 18/16/18/16/18 spm ... 2:45/2:39 expected avg pace = 2:41.9 ...
by zootMutant
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: January ctc - 6x250m / 1‘r / 20spm / slowest to count
Replies: 32
Views: 3104

Re: January ctc - 6x250m / 1‘r / 20spm / slowest to count

Pretty grumpy about this 'challenge'. I mean, I do a lot of rate-restricted rows (30-60 min): to focus on form and building power per stroke. But I don't really understand what mixing sprint intervals with rate-restriction is supposed to achieve. Anyway, after disqualifying myself 4 times in a row, ...
by zootMutant
Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m
Replies: 37
Views: 3416

Re: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m

Another boat! Thanks Jill! :fsbgrin:
by zootMutant
Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9217
Views: 375085

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Intervals again today. 8 x 500m r4' 10' wu, 6' cd, 4278m 'rest', MHR 155 _500m 2:09.3 26 spm 162 w _500m 2:09.2 25 spm 162 w _500m 2:09.2 24 spm 162 w _500m 2:09.2 25 spm 162 w _500m 2:09.2 25 spm 162 w _500m 2:09.0 26 spm 163 w _500m 2:09.0 26 spm 163 w _500m 2:07.0 27 spm 171 w -------------------...
by zootMutant
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:11 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Nonathlon 2023/2024
Replies: 38
Views: 3206

Re: Nonathlon 2023/2024

Peter - would you please add me ( zootMutant ) to this year's team? :fsbgrin:

Cheers,
zoot
by zootMutant
Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m
Replies: 37
Views: 3416

Re: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m

Some fine rows rounding out the month (with some excellent times, too)! And a fine show of competitive spirit from Steve and Philip. (Sometimes I feel like it's harder to complete a row when your heart's not in it than when you're flying high.) And a special thanks to ALL for floating 3 (almost 4 [-...
by zootMutant
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9217
Views: 375085

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Nice progressive splits, Colin. :P Obirobsan - huge variation in pace there. I know you were practicing... but did you learn anything interesting? ======================================== Another L4 today. It's been windy, cold, and rainy so I haven't been doing any hiking and I'm annoyed at my gym:...
by zootMutant
Tue Dec 26, 2023 12:21 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9217
Views: 375085

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Spider - I love seeing how consistent your pacing is. =D> To round out the holiday weekend, a Wolverine Plan L4 :P 40 min, using 2:12 as my reference pace 4x 10' @ 168 strokes = 2'/2'/2'/2'/2' ... 16/18/16/18/16 spm ... 2:45/2:39 expected avg pace = 2:42.5 AHR 114, MHR 122 time dist spm split +/- --...
by zootMutant
Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m
Replies: 37
Views: 3416

Re: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m

Welcome back, E-Clair!

A good week so far, eh? A 6K for tomorrow? Or a day off?

Cheers,
zoot
by zootMutant
Mon Dec 25, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Injuries.....:(
Replies: 1132
Views: 114335

Re: Injuries.....:(

It always heart-breaking to see new posts in this forum. :cry:

Sounds awful, Dave. What's the prognosis? Rest, stretching, meds, and time?

Best wishes and hoping for a speedy recovery!
zoot
by zootMutant
Mon Dec 25, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: The Sanctuary
Topic: Name that tune
Replies: 5841
Views: 346925

Re: Name that tune

The first two lines ring a bell, but I'm not that good with lyrics. Oddly, I have a tune stuck in my mind, so I'm guessing it got airplay and my subconscious remembers it even if I don't. Unless I'm in the wrong era... it might be an R&B song (or maybe pop?)... sometime between 1950-1975? Cheers...
by zootMutant
Mon Dec 25, 2023 1:07 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9217
Views: 375085

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Very consistent, Spider. I'm envious. :mrgreen: Sprints today. 8 x 500m r4' 10' wu, 6' cd, 4050m 'rest', MHR 151 _500m 2:09.9 28 spm 160 w _500m 2:09.7 28 spm 160 w _500m 2:09.5 28 spm 161 w _500m 2:09.6 29 spm 161 w _500m 2:09.4 30 spm 162 w _500m 2:10.5 30 spm 158 w _500m 2:12.0 30 spm 152 w _500m...
by zootMutant
Sun Dec 24, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m
Replies: 37
Views: 3416

Re: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m

I got it :lol: :lol: :lol: , and well done! [-o<

So nice to be a target for other rowers. :fsbgrin:

Merry Yule to you, too!

Cheers,
zoot
by zootMutant
Sun Dec 24, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m
Replies: 37
Views: 3416

Re: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m

Colin - Think of the glory to be won! :lol:

(If it helps any, I won't have time for another shot this month.)

Cheers,
zoot

P.S. Hi Ian! - nice, solid row there! =D>
by zootMutant
Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:19 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: WELCOME to New Members
Replies: 2602
Views: 298685

Re: WELCOME to New Members

Welcome back, E-Clair!

Good to hear from you! This is a good challenge to get back in the water. :)

Cheers,
zoot
by zootMutant
Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m
Replies: 37
Views: 3416

Re: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m

Getting into the swing of things. Colin and Philip seem to have the right of it, so... 23:20.0 5148m 2:15.9 26 140w ---------------------------------------- 13:30.8 2963m 2:16.8 26 137w _9:49.1 2185m 2:14.8 27 143w ---------------------------------------- AHR 138, MHR 157 Cheers, zoot
by zootMutant
Fri Dec 22, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9217
Views: 375085

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

A drag factor of 130 still seems kinda high for 20 spm.

You might want to try at a lower DF to see how it feels. :?

For <20 spm, I usually set mine at around 115-120. But then again, I'm old and weak. :lol:

Cheers,
zoot
by zootMutant
Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9217
Views: 375085

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Nice, solid, workout there, Spider. What sort of training do you do for climbing? Cheers, zoot ============================== Later... I decided it would be fun to do a 2K test to see what my current fitness is. The fact that I thought it might be 'fun' should be a clue to how long it's been since I...
by zootMutant
Wed Dec 20, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m
Replies: 37
Views: 3416

Re: December ctc - 2963m / 5‘r / 2185m

That's pretty scary, Mat. Did you have any other symptoms besides the high HR? Did the A&E speculate on a possible cause?

I've had an unusually high HR when dehydrated, but nothing like that.

Anyway, glad you're feeling better and were able to get back on the rower.

Cheers,
zoot
by zootMutant
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: JR s health update
Replies: 27
Views: 2266

Re: JR s health update

Welcome home, Carole!

I predict this will be very special Christmas.

Best wishes,
zoot
by zootMutant
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: BRIC 2023 Birmingham
Replies: 17
Views: 1905

Re: BRIC 2023 Birmingham

Well done, Guy! =D> =D> =D>

Cheers,
zoot

P.S. I'd love to read your race report!
by zootMutant
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:48 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Heart Rate Monitor Recommendation?
Replies: 4
Views: 754

Re: Heart Rate Monitor Recommendation?

Pretty rude of me to ask a question and then vanish. :( Fact is, I was very busy at the time, then completely forgot I posted the question. Anyway, thanks for your feedback Iain, Ian, and Jon. I eventually went with a Polar FS-2 which I bought off eBay as "New, old stock". The battery was ...
by zootMutant
Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: The Last Marathon - a story to tell
Replies: 9
Views: 746

Re: The Last Marathon - a story to tell

1:57 ==> 1:58 ==> 2:26 ==> 2:14 ==> 2:24 ... that looks really painful. Well done!
by zootMutant
Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:49 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Heart Rate Monitor Recommendation?
Replies: 4
Views: 754

Heart Rate Monitor Recommendation?

My trusty Suunto T6C died after many years of faithful service and I'm having a hard time finding a replacement. Maybe I'm just too picky. Or too old. :wink: Here's what I'm looking for: 1. A display that I can wear on my wrist, with 2. Current heart rate Bonus points for: 1. Time within different t...