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by davejm
Thu May 12, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Do i need to cross train / weight train ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1466

Re: Do i need to cross train / weight train ?

Guys, Thanks so much. Looks like its probably worth me doing at least some weight based training. Greg i would guess I am along way short of the sort of lifts you mention so will do the tests and work on achieving the levels. If anything i find i have a tendency to over-train, I love pulling hard on...
by davejm
Wed May 11, 2016 3:05 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Do i need to cross train / weight train ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1466

Re: Do i need to cross train / weight train ?

Hi,

Pretty idle if im honest #-o . Occasional runs and quite active lifestyle but no serious training.

Since i started back have managed a 41:27 10k and last night a 1:35:7 500m which did nearly kill me!

Early 40's - 6ft and carrying to much weight !

:D :D
by davejm
Wed May 11, 2016 11:40 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Do i need to cross train / weight train ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1466

Do i need to cross train / weight train ?

Hi Just a quick question, after a long break - 5 years ! Im back rowing , Yay :) When i last rowed it was at a gym so i also lifted weights and also run. I've now invested in a concept2 and row at home, been back rowing about eight weeks. Just interested to hear peoples opinions on how good i will b...
by davejm
Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

...been to the physio and looks likes i have a twisted pelvis (which sound much worse than it is) and wrist tendonitis :( :( Good news is that he reckons some exercises he has given me, anti inflammatories and rest will sort them both out. No weights / rowing or running but can cycle all i like. Loo...
by davejm
Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

Still feeling a bit beat up :(

Bad back / shoulder and most worryingly wrist. Another few days of rest better sort it out or else...... Well or else I won't be happy :)

Good to read a lot of quality sessions Bill, Huw & Colin :D
by davejm
Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

Nice hour Bill =D> =D>
by davejm
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:30 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

A few days off I think, woke up today and my right hand is quite painfull across the base of the thumb,not happy :?

Hoping that its just a slight strain and nothing more, we will see. Guess it gives me an oppurtunity to clock some road miles :D
by davejm
Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

Bill, still very much on the up so must off just been one of those days :D

5x5' 4r tonight, brought it forward from tomorrow as was feeling ok, good job because it was one of the hardest interval sessions ive done, do they ever get easyier :!: :?: :lol: :lol:
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by davejm
Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

40' L4 180's last night, followed a interval session on the treadmill so was all over the place on pace for the first 10' but then settled.

8)
by davejm
Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376907

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Hi What do you do to warm up? Hi Jonathan, Short answer I don't ! I know i know :) Long answer - I normally Run/Row/Weights as this seems to work for me best, runing acting as warm up and weights as warm down. Now and then if i really want to concentrate on strengh (last night) i will hit the weight...
by davejm
Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376907

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Still a bit tired and sore after my 10 hr cycle yesterday - may do 10k or so a bit later to try and loosen up a bit. Paul G ^O^ ^O^ ^O^ Good mixed session last night ... Bench Press 50KG x 10 - 70 kg x 6 - 82.5Kg x 1 - 70kg x 6 - 60kg x 8 Incline Press (50kg x 2)X3 Cable Pulls 8.75kg X15 x 4 5K run...
by davejm
Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 475002

Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?

10k tonight 38:32.9 just failed to go under 38:30 but 26 sec PB
by davejm
Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: Training Challenges
Topic: WAARC - November 2012 - 12min
Replies: 83
Views: 29098

Re: Weight & Age Adjusted Rowing Challenge - November 2012

3289m - 87.8Kg - Age 37 :)
by davejm
Sun Nov 04, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: November CTC, 12 minutes
Replies: 72
Views: 4219

Re: November CTC, 12 minutes

Well done all :D loads of cracking rows :D

1st go at this but done it the hard way, went out fast and then hung on as I slowed :( each 2' split slower other than the last :twisted:

3289m :D
by davejm
Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

Some hard work going on by all. :D :D Hope your allergy clears up Alan :D Solid as ever Bill =D> Nice L2 Huw =D> Decided to take a few days off as started to feel very tired, I havent really had anymore than a single rest day since starting training back in July. Anyway think 90 minutes in the gym a...
by davejm
Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

Shattered at the gym last night so also a nothing row for me - did finish on 6666m which was scary ! :( I did do 3 or 4 - 6 stroke max pulls . Each one i was only able to get the split to 1.30/1.32 ish. Not sure if there is any strengh exercise i can do to try to increase my pull. Think my cross tra...
by davejm
Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:58 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

Well done on the L2 & 3 Strider :D ....think i need to include a few longer intervals :( Quick 5k on the treadmill 21.02, best for sometime. Sraight onto the Erg for 30 mins - was recovering from my run so set the splits at 5' and neagtive split each one finishing on 7531m which felt a decent ro...
by davejm
Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Lifetime Millionaires Club
Replies: 3565
Views: 285996

Re: Lifetime Millionaires Club

Wow, awesome well done Plummy =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> ^O^ ^O^ ^O^
by davejm
Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

I was at a dinner on Friday night and overindulged in the "grain" :oops: so I was little jaded yesterday and didn't row. I made up for it today with a SB for 10k by 3 minutes +++. Like the taper Bill, it clearly did the trick =D> =D> =D> ^O^ ^O^ ^O^ 50' L4 for me straight 180's, after yes...
by davejm
Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 475002

Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?

On the spot decision to try for one of my longer PB's the Hour :roll: :roll:

Set the splits at 6 mins and aimed to do at least 1500 in each split, giving me 15000m

Managed this and some and allthough very hard even pacing paid off - Even went through 10k in 38:58 a big PB :D
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by davejm
Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 475002

Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?

Well done teddythebeer =D> =D> a PB is a PB ! :)
by davejm
Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

Keep at it Teddythebeer, reckon a few more sessions and you will feel more comfortable with the 16's :D

6x500m 3r for me tonight.

Wasnt feeling 100% but still managed to give it a decent go and my best interval session averaging 1:42 :)
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by davejm
Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 475002

Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?

Tried a 500 tonight after 6x400 on the treadmill

1:35.1 :) :). 3.3 sec off my pb !
by davejm
Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:49 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

40' L4 Tonight - tried 4x180's and worked really well :) :)

Felt strong so hoping last weeks flat week was just tiredness and not onset of illness 8)

180's at 1:57 Ref = 2323 was over by 49,20,19 & 61m but kept to stroke rate.
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by davejm
Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:23 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan
Replies: 3797
Views: 145228

Re: L4s, etc...the Wolverine(sque) Plan

Great hour Bill ^O^ ^O^ Seems your dialled in at the moment :)

That still seemed a strong 40' L3 Huw :)

Sunday for me involved a 10' warm up then my first mile - clocked 5:39.6 so happy witth that- first 2 200m splits where at 1:42 pace - from then on was hanging on :twisted: