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by Tricia B
Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Model D purchases
Replies: 102
Views: 5444

Split times

Jessica-Red, I have a new “D” and still have my “C”…..they sit side by side…..I agree with you that the “D” feels harder to pull…my splits have slipped as well…on the plus side, it is great to have a new slide….it’s much smoother and glides better than my “C”. (I’m thinking about getting new rollers...
by Tricia B
Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: The web site
Topic: Photo gallery...LIVE!
Replies: 15
Views: 1829

OK - here's a clue. Try clicking the "gallery2" link at the top of the page. Then "Add item" or something on the left hand side. (You'll need a magnifying glass - I know the font is VERY small on the next page) I am just not getting it...Please help.....I found a gallery2 link a...
by Tricia B
Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Model D purchases
Replies: 102
Views: 5444

more counting

I was/and still am a counter, too. I began counting at the end of a long row as I reached that point when my body was screaming “JUST STOP”. To forgo the screaming muscles and tired bum and limbs, I counted my pulls to distract me from thinking about stopping. Last summer when I began rowing the rea...
by Tricia B
Sun Jun 24, 2007 12:39 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Lifetime Millionaires Club
Replies: 3565
Views: 285513

I have slowed down a bit this season.....am, however, happy to repoprt that I just passed 10 million Lifetime meters on June 21st....while rowing the Summer Solstice challenge. :D

Tricia
by Tricia B
Tue May 15, 2007 2:38 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: World Map
Replies: 33
Views: 2080

Tricia, if you know, what is the deal with the folks(maybe the younger ones) around Roseburg? They say "cool!" -very quickly and sharply- as if the severity of the response outweighed the actual need. It was just something I enjoyed about that place. Tom, I don't know what's up with the u...
by Tricia B
Mon May 14, 2007 4:41 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Suggestion: Why don't we create a Free Spirits Yearbook
Replies: 26
Views: 2533

My contribution

Here are my rowing stats since I began rowing in 2003: • First season ~ 97,095 m (did not use the C2 log) • Second season ~ 1,831,427 m • Third season ~ 2,052,796 m • Fourth season ~ 5,631,000 m o rowed 240 days with an average of 23,463 m per actual days rowed o rowed an average meters/day of 15,42...
by Tricia B
Mon May 14, 2007 2:41 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: World Map
Replies: 33
Views: 2080

"Woudn't trade it for anything"

Yep....Tom is right I love living in the Great Northwest.....I grew up in Michigan and then lived in Chicago and St. Louis.....Oregon (actually all of the northwest) is amazing.....Green all year...something is always in bloom or in color....I am near Portland and love that we have access to the bea...
by Tricia B
Sat May 12, 2007 7:11 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The Pete Plan etc
Replies: 8222
Views: 458523

Recovery Time between Intervals

Hi.... While I was researching training programs, I came across the following info in an article from the magazine "Rowing News". It described how recovery time based on heart rate can affect training......Here is what it said..... Full recovery between intervals can be considered as taken...
by Tricia B
Mon May 07, 2007 8:52 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The Pete Plan etc
Replies: 8222
Views: 458523

Re: the Pete Plan

The one query I have remaining is about the bit in quotes above. He suggests total rest and then says that it can be active or inactive. This appears a bit contradictory. Does he mean that it's OK to keep rowing during the rest intervals provided you do so at a really slow pace or am I missing the ...
by Tricia B
Mon May 07, 2007 4:00 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The Pete Plan etc
Replies: 8222
Views: 458523

the Pete Plan

I took some time this weekend to summarize the "Pete Plan" with help from Stan who helped me find it....so thought maybe others would like to give it a go.....I consolidate some of the tips Pete has given to other rowers and included the initial plan he offered in the C2 UK forum. Here it ...
by Tricia B
Tue May 01, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: LADIES banter/training/motivation thread ??
Replies: 1385
Views: 107366

Happy B-day Jessica.....

Great way to celebrate your birthday and start the new rowing season.....congratulations on your 50K......

Tricia
by Tricia B
Tue May 01, 2007 2:25 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Finished for this season
Replies: 14
Views: 1064

I agree with Rob....thankyou Thomas for setting our goal to reach the moon and Jonathon Lemon for creating the meterboard......I would not have rowed the distances that I have reached without the FreeSpirits.......thankyou team........ I applaud our team success and look forward to our next season.....
by Tricia B
Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:49 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Suggestion: Why don't we create a Free Spirits Yearbook
Replies: 26
Views: 2533

Mike, Welcome back. I am so happy to see your return to the forum. You have been missed....... I like your idea for a year book....and I will happily contribute an article.....I am sure I would not have become an ultra distance rower if I didn't have the ELM Extreme League challenges enticing my &qu...
by Tricia B
Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:10 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Using C2 rower outdoors?
Replies: 7
Views: 585

Hi Joe.... I have a cover for my rower....I got it from C2.....I'd recommend using one for your rowers if you keep'em outside.....you definitely don't want the chain and flywheel to collect too much moisture and I'd think a cover would protect it from dew and showers. I use my cover mostly to keep d...
by Tricia B
Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:42 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: My first marathon
Replies: 59
Views: 3452

Michelle,

Congratulations on your first FM.....what an awesome, incredible effort......and great time....enjoy your celebration at the pub...

Tricia
by Tricia B
Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:38 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: NARC 3/15/07-4/15/07
Replies: 51
Views: 6009

Congrats to Terry and Tricia for finishing in the top 10 for the men and women respectively. Just out of curiousity, what did you earn for prizes? Also, does anyone know if they did the random draw for those who did 100K or more? =D> Rita.......thank you for the congrats......as for the prize, I ha...
by Tricia B
Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:04 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: My first marathon
Replies: 59
Views: 3452

Go Michelle.... I am happy to hear your are going for your first FM.....I am sure you will complete it with a remarkable ranking time......supporting a cause will definitely help you (mentally) push through those last meters.....You can do it......... What helps me with the long distances is a banan...
by Tricia B
Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:14 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: LADIES banter/training/motivation thread ??
Replies: 1385
Views: 107366

Jessica.... is your slot at 10 am your time? I would be happy to row for you and fill the slot...just need to make sure I know what time that would be on my clock.... (Pacific time)....I have been rowing as early as 7 am my time.....Please let me know if the spot is still vacant..... and congrats on...
by Tricia B
Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:13 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: LADIES banter/training/motivation thread ??
Replies: 1385
Views: 107366

Ann and Jessica..... thank you so much for commenting on my rowing.....I have been working hard to catch up....I didn't row in January...I had an injured rib and then got an awful cold....and I just came back from a trip to visit my daughter.....so lost another week.....my goal this year was to main...
by Tricia B
Sat Feb 03, 2007 8:14 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Welcome back Tricia
Replies: 12
Views: 1186

Thank you so much for noticing that I'm back......WOW......not only have I been passed up (awesome rowing by the way).....I cannot believe that the meterboard talks.....I was catching up on the forum and was totally rolling over with laughter (I have to say that was when I noticed I still have a bit...
by Tricia B
Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:34 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: BINGO CHALLENGE
Replies: 218
Views: 14768

Hi....

I'm interested.....It looks like number 3 is still available....please sign me up....Tricia


ps....great idea for a challenge..... :D
by Tricia B
Sun Dec 10, 2006 5:13 am
Forum: The Sanctuary
Topic: Beer!
Replies: 83
Views: 6362

beer

If you haven't had a micro brew from the Great Northwest...you haven't had a beer....(although my first choice is a chard)....but if I must drink beer.....in the heat of a summer afternoon....it has to be a pale micro ale...... you all need to visit me....the beer is absolutely the best.... and it's...
by Tricia B
Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:17 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: DONE! - Free Spirits Global 1,051,133m 72 hour relay
Replies: 68
Views: 7207

Re: Gooner is injured

I have changed times with Mike on the 13th......Tricia 12th December 2006 (Tuesday) 21:00 GMT: Mike C 22:00 GMT: MaxDev 23:00 GMT: JanetS 13th December 2006 (Wednesday) 00:00 GMT: BorisZ (19:00 EST Tue) 01:00 GMT: BorisZ (20:00 EST Tue) 02:00 GMT: Rita (21:00 EST) 03:00 GMT: Ironar$e 04:00 GMT: TomB...
by Tricia B
Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:06 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Nonathlon 2007
Replies: 99
Views: 12580

Rita.... congratulations on your FM......incredible time.....I have had to do a few FM and lots of HM to lower my time.....I also am sooo hungry after long rows......I enjoyed my turkey dinner with all the trimings and had seconds....really missed left overs for today....... keep up the great rowing...
by Tricia B
Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:56 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Nonathlon 2007
Replies: 99
Views: 12580

Mike,

I will make the changes to the scores and then correct them....after I return from our Thanksgiving gathering this afternoon....if we run to late it may not be til tomorrow.....

thanks for letting me know what I need to do.....T