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by RogerB
Thu Jun 30, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474837

Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?

Congatulations to Clare Burrell, 62 years, for the Half Marathon 60-69years light wt in 1.40.08.1 -- Ist place Australia, 4th place World. Following the prowess of her late Mother. Roger, her proud Father.
by RogerB
Mon Sep 06, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Indoor Rowers League 2021-22
Replies: 164
Views: 44830

Re: Indoor Rowers League 2021-22

I withdrew last Thurdsay
by RogerB
Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Indoor Rowers League 2021-22
Replies: 164
Views: 44830

Re: Indoor Rowers League 2021-22

I am more than happy to withdraw. Roger
by RogerB
Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:27 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Indoor Rowers League 2021-22
Replies: 164
Views: 44830

Re: Indoor Rowers League 2021-22

If you are really desperate to make up a team I will offer my geriatric self.
by RogerB
Tue Jun 23, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: June CTC
Replies: 43
Views: 5056

Re: June CTC

Daughter Clare is living in a Caravan whilst waiting for a house to be built in Coleraine Victoria but has promised to organise her machine and help with another team.
by RogerB
Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:39 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Nonathlon 2021
Replies: 162
Views: 24042

Re: Nonathlon 2021

Stan - please add another Geriatric to the Nonathon list,. Roger B.
by RogerB
Wed Mar 18, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Don’t swim on Friday 13
Replies: 28
Views: 3163

Re: Don’t swim on Friday 13

I would like to share an experience with the rowing/swimming heart sufferers . November 2008 having completed a 1mile time trial on our machine and still sitting to recover I felt very dizzy and thought I was going to pass out - finished up with four days in intensive care in Agen Hospital , we were...
by RogerB
Thu May 16, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Nonathlon 2020
Replies: 42
Views: 5370

Re: Nonathlon 2020

Stan, Please enter me in the Nonathlon - RogerB
by RogerB
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:52 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Free Spirits CTC Participation and Leaderboard
Replies: 705
Views: 115220

Re: Free Spirits CTC Participation and Leaderboard

I like the idea of a bias but make it very old.
by RogerB
Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: October CTC - 1934m/2206m/400m/200m 2'r
Replies: 54
Views: 3479

Re: October CTC - 1934m/2206m/400m/200m 2'r

Thank you to all the Team for your efforts. I continue to be amazed at the results every one has produced. Had Gillian been able to understand what this CTC was about I know she would have wanted to be in a team. Clare and Roger
by RogerB
Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:50 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: October CTC - Actual Poll
Replies: 32
Views: 2218

Re: October CTC - Actual Poll

I am sure Gillian would have appreciated this title and the challenge particularly as I will find it very difficult.
by RogerB
Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:53 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: October CTC - Actual Poll
Replies: 32
Views: 2218

Re: October CTC - Actual Poll

If Gillian could understand I am sure she would be happy with any of your suggestions for a header but I like the idea of combining her achievements and Alzheimers.
by RogerB
Thu Aug 23, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Poll for October ctc
Replies: 55
Views: 3533

Re: Poll for October ctc

Dear Members, Thank you for your kind thoughts regarding Gillian. Tako`s idea for the challenge sounds fine and I am sure ,had she been able , Gillian would have joined in. I will approach the task with great trepidation as it is certainly a demanding challenge.
by RogerB
Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:17 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Poll for October ctc
Replies: 55
Views: 3533

Re: Poll for October ctc

Re Gillian-Thank you for your comments. Gillian was happy to have a go at any CTC but enjoyed most those with the additional mental challenge of an abnormal task. Incidentally in addition to her rowing achievements she became an accomplished competition swimmer in her sixties when she decided that h...
by RogerB
Wed Aug 08, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Poll for October ctc
Replies: 55
Views: 3533

Re: Poll for October ctc

Re September CTC. Thank you for considering my note that Gillian was having problems with the complicated tests but I am very sorry to say that a rapid mental deterioration has required a transfer to a Care Home. She cannot stand on her own and is unable to walk, spends much of her day dozing and li...
by RogerB
Thu May 03, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: 2017/18 Summary and Aspirations for 2018/19
Replies: 19
Views: 2642

Re: 2017/18 Summary and Aspirations for 2018/19

My aim is to attempt every CTC, avoid another heart attack and keep taking the pills.
by RogerB
Fri Mar 30, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Gym Etiquette
Replies: 10
Views: 1017

Re: Gym Etiquette

Gosh, I would love to have a temp of 17c. My garage has been down to 2c even with the door shut! Roger .
by RogerB
Sun Aug 13, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: August ctc - 200m, standing start, free stroke rate
Replies: 46
Views: 3702

Re: August ctc - 200m, standing start, free stroke rate

Re JohnT`s comment. How is this not in the spirit of the CTC? I thought the idea was to consider the participation of the maximum competitors through variations of tasks. Roger Burrell
by RogerB
Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:03 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: June ctc - 500 r22/30''r/1000 r26/30''/500 r30
Replies: 92
Views: 8846

Re: June ctc - 500 r22/30''r/1000 r26/30''/500 r30

Regret Gillian no longer understands the detail required for a change in stroke rate or remembers that each month there is a CTC comp. She is perfectly happy to sit on the machine and row in her own way and will continue to contribute to a team.
by RogerB
Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Injuries.....:(
Replies: 1132
Views: 115140

Re: Injuries.....:(

Plummy, What is all this rubbish about `old age`? My Defibrillator went off during swimming training about 10 weeks ago, all I felt was a punch on my chest and I had to keep swimming as I was in deep water, which led to a hospital check after which the Dr. said to continue but at a reduced pace. Con...
by RogerB
Sun Dec 04, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: The January CTC will be our choice
Replies: 31
Views: 3848

Re: The January CTC will be our choice

4*4*4 Roger and Gillian
by RogerB
Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: August ctc - 400/300/200/100 done separately, total of 500m splits counts
Replies: 110
Views: 10607

Re: August ctc - 400/300/200/100 done separately, total of 500m splits counts

Dear All, I regret I will not be joining you for some time as I have just returned from 10 days in hospital having a defibrillator fitted. During a swimming training session I suffered palpitations and a racing pulse. No left arm activity for two weeks to allow control wire to bed into my heart and ...
by RogerB
Sat Jul 30, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: July ctc - 3 X 2813m intervals with 4 mins rest between reps. Slowest counts
Replies: 65
Views: 7193

Re: July ctc - 3 X 2813m intervals with 4 mins rest between reps. Slowest counts

Kirsten, You could suggest another thought for all taking part - "What have you done today that makes you feel proud?"
by RogerB
Sat Jun 18, 2016 8:35 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: June ctc - 30 mins @ 24 spm
Replies: 61
Views: 6957

Re: June ctc - 30 mins @ 24 spm

I regret Gillian will not be making a contribution this month. She is no longer mentally able to cope with this form of variation in performance but is determined to have a go at other challenges. Roger
by RogerB
Sun Feb 14, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: February ctc - 3 x 7' / 5'r, the slowest to count
Replies: 78
Views: 8791

Re: February ctc - 3 x 7' / 5'r, the slowest to count

Gillian has declined, at the moment, to do the CTC this month saying she does not understand the 5min waiting between each 7 mins. Trying to give her details does not help. Roger