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by Crushy
Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: July CTC - 5k/2k 7min rest, 1 at 20SPM
Replies: 37
Views: 20356

Re: July CTC - 5k/2k 7min rest, 1 at 20SPM

Ouch that hurt. My last erg was last months CTC. I have been having minor injury issues and motivation issues. Set myself a target of 2:00 splits throughout. Found the 2k r20 pretty hard as I very rarely do rate limited erging. The 5k was torture as I haven't done enough to have any staying power. 2...
by Crushy
Fri May 28, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: May ctc - 200 seconds, standing start
Replies: 31
Views: 4449

Re: May ctc - 200 seconds, standing start

Ist row in nearly a month. Picked up an injury v.early May and then a combination of hayfever/asthma which needed steroids to get under control. 928 nearly killed me and nearly triggered the asthma again. ;-( I looked at the pace before starting and thought to target 1:37 then read the bit about pac...
by Crushy
Fri Apr 30, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: April ctc - 10‘r20 - 5‘r - 10‘r20, the slower one to count
Replies: 38
Views: 4126

Re: April ctc - 10‘r20 - 5‘r - 10‘r20, the slower one to count

OK Second ever rate limited try. Haven't rowed at all since my previous attempt as I picked up a bit of an injury and got busy at work (physical job) so was giving it a rest. Had fish & chips for dinner so had to leave it 'till late to let it settle. Didn't want to try too hard and antagonise th...
by Crushy
Mon Apr 12, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: April ctc - 10‘r20 - 5‘r - 10‘r20, the slower one to count
Replies: 38
Views: 4126

Re: April ctc - 10‘r20 - 5‘r - 10‘r20, the slower one to count

My first ever rate limited row. I've only ever limited myself by HR before. Planned to take it steady just to see what it's like but quite early started pushing a bit. 10:00.0 2,483m 2:00.8 198 982 20 162 r: 5:00 17m 10:00.0 2,483m 2:00.8 198 982 20 168 Happy with that considering I was just meant t...
by Crushy
Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: March CTC - 6k
Replies: 32
Views: 3691

Re: March CTC - 6k

Great PB Jon. Nice work. I've started using something a good coach said to help on the ones where you have time to think. Go off at your chosen pace. When you get to 40% distance, if you are unsure if you will be able to finish, you've got it about right. Obviously if you know that either you won't ...
by Crushy
Fri Mar 05, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: March CTC - 6k
Replies: 32
Views: 3691

Re: March CTC - 6k

paulgould wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:21 pm Well done Crushy, thats a great time ^O^ ^O^
Looking at your 5k PB, I would say there is a lot more to come for you on the 6k, not to mention the 30min and 10k.
Paul -That 5k was a good few months ago and I'm not quite back to that level. That 5k makes all my other times look bad ;-(
by Crushy
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: March CTC - 6k
Replies: 32
Views: 3691

Re: March CTC - 6k

New 6k PB by 25s
23:22.4
Struggled mentally in the middle section but a nice sprint right at the end.
Think there might be a bit more to come on this one :-)
by Crushy
Fri Mar 05, 2021 5:44 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Nonathlon 2021
Replies: 162
Views: 24046

Re: Nonathlon 2021

New 6k PB taking 25 seconds off of my old time.
An extra few Nonathlon points.
by Crushy
Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: CTC - Carole McNally Memorial
Replies: 10
Views: 1038

Re: CTC - Carole McNally Memorial

Done.
Had too big a breakfast and the garage was too cold but managed 5:05.9.
Felt I should have been able to go a bit quicker, but hey.

Crushy
by Crushy
Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:10 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Lifetime Millionaires Club
Replies: 3565
Views: 285738

Re: Lifetime Millionaires Club

JonT wrote: Thu Feb 11, 2021 2:49 pm Congratulations Crushy (Colin?).

Jon
Paul Crush hence Crushy (helped by the fact I was a rugby player from the age of 8 to 48)
by Crushy
Thu Feb 11, 2021 12:12 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Lifetime Millionaires Club
Replies: 3565
Views: 285738

Re: Lifetime Millionaires Club

On 31st Jan I hit my first million since (my) records began.
Was doing meters for VTC and made sure that I set up a distance to stop at 1,000,0000.
I then did some more on Just Row to get my VTC meters done.
Didn't know to do a screen shot.
I hereby claim my gold star.
by Crushy
Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: February ctc - 3x2k, 5‘r, no restrictions
Replies: 41
Views: 3610

Re: February ctc - 3x2k, 5‘r, no restrictions

Thinking that my 5k SB was done under better conditions and a bit better fitness, I went for 1:55 (5k + a bit). 22:55.3 6,000m 1:54.6 232 1100 28 170 7:39.8 2,000m 1:54.9 230 1093 28 165 7:39.7 2,000m 1:54.9 231 1093 28 169 7:35.8 2,000m 1:53.9 237 1114 28 177 Pretty happy with that, might be able t...
by Crushy
Thu Jan 21, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid
Replies: 36
Views: 3814

Re: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid

Impressive time Fred. WTG.
Don't think I'll get anywhere near you this month.

Crushy
by Crushy
Thu Jan 21, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?
Replies: 3103
Views: 182911

Re: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?

Great row Iain.
Nice consistency.
Impressed with the confidence to push from 675 out.
I'm always afraid I'm going to blow up if I go from that far out.
A best time in a long while is always something to smile about.

Crushy
by Crushy
Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?
Replies: 3103
Views: 182911

Re: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?

Kevinhorne44 wrote: Wed Jan 20, 2021 8:11 pm
Well done Crushy 😎 lockdown has alot to answer for 👍 you just reminded me of the Henley ctc too 😳🤢
The Henley one was tough, that extra bit beyond the 2k is mentally difficult.
Just kept telling myself that if I did OK I could treat myself to an extra drink in Bridge Bar next year ;-)
by Crushy
Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?
Replies: 3103
Views: 182911

Re: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?

Just managed to take 1.4s off of my season/decade best.(More than 10yrs since I did erging, until Covid hit)

Down to 7:17.0 from 7:18.4 (which was actually an extrapolation from my 'Henley' ctc time) set in July.

Happy to be managing to take time off rather than just getting slower.
by Crushy
Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:59 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid
Replies: 36
Views: 3814

Re: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid

BTW 'Sharing' more than I normally would do.

It seems to help me think through my plan for the next one.

Sorry if it's a bit verbose.
by Crushy
Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:57 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid
Replies: 36
Views: 3814

Re: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid

3rd attempt. Not feeling great before starting but adjusted targets on the 'return' to try and take 2s off of previous go. 8:23.9 2,500m 1:40.7 342 1476 36 167 0:18.3 100m 1:31.4 457 1872 43 141 0:38.5 200m 1:36.2 393 1650 37 161 0:59.7 300m 1:39.5 355 1522 33 169 1:22.9 400m 1:43.6 315 1382 31 172 ...
by Crushy
Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: January Revolution
Replies: 26
Views: 2321

Re: January Revolution

I'm doing one of the 'easier' options, The Burn , not the Big one.
Still will be doing 140k+ this month, so it's keeping me busy.
by Crushy
Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:21 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid
Replies: 36
Views: 3814

Re: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid

JonT Converting my plan to your method I get :- 100 @ 500 -5.5 200 @ 500 -1.5 300 @ 500 +2.5 400 @ 500 +6.5 500 @ 500 +10.5 With the shorter distances the differences shouldn't have too much of an effect. I will be very interested to see how your 400's and 500 go and the effect it has on the subsequ...
by Crushy
Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid
Replies: 36
Views: 3814

Re: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid

2nd attempt. Used my previous one and Fred's to set splits for this one. Last 3 or 4 intervals hurt a lot but happy with my result, all splits close to target, only one .1 behind target. 8:27.2 2,500m 1:41.4 335 1453 33 165 0:18.4 100m 1:32.0 449 1846 36 139 0:38.2 200m 1:35.5 402 1682 33 158 0:59.9...
by Crushy
Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid
Replies: 36
Views: 3814

Re: January CTC - Mercian New Year pyramid

Just did my 1st attempt, very unsure of what pacing to do. 8:31.4 2,500m 1:42.2 327 1425 32 164 0:17.8 100m 1:28.9 496 2008 40 143 0:38.5 200m 1:36.2 393 1650 33 162 0:59.2 300m 1:38.6 364 1554 30 170 1:20.9 400m 1:41.1 338 1464 30 174 1:47.3 500m 1:47.3 283 1275 27 172 1:26.4 400m 1:48.0 278 1256 2...
by Crushy
Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:10 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December ctc - 813m, standing start
Replies: 60
Views: 5443

Re: December ctc - 813m, standing start

Kevinhorne44 wrote: Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:18 pm
🤣🤣 stupidly I've entered the Canadian championships 6th February.
Might be a silly question but why the Canadian ones?


BTW.... Happy New Year Everyone
by Crushy
Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:48 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December ctc - 813m, standing start
Replies: 60
Views: 5443

Re: December ctc - 813m, standing start

Sorry to hear about this Lesley. Hope the healing goes well and it's not too frustrating.
Remember to take it gently when you can return.

Best wishes for the new year

Crushy
by Crushy
Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December ctc - 813m, standing start
Replies: 60
Views: 5443

Re: December ctc - 813m, standing start

Only 5k to go for my pin on the holiday challenge.

Had another go as part of my yardage.

Went off on target and was hanging on from 500m. Nearly stopped at 200m but managed to tough it out.

2:42.3 813m 1:39.8 352 1511 30 167