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by Spamuel
Sat Oct 25, 2008 9:47 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: BIRC 2008
Replies: 93
Views: 13562

Re: BIRC 2008

Good luck everyone!
by Spamuel
Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The run in to BIRC 2008
Replies: 51
Views: 2315

Re: The run in to BIRC 2008

Hey everyone. I just wanted to wish you all the best for Sunday. Good to see eveyone predicting poor performances, we all do that before a PB. Tis all part of the game! Sorry I can't be with you I'm flying to Spain that day but here's hoping for loads of stories of PBs and good times. Have a blast, ...
by Spamuel
Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: C2 Log card reader
Replies: 6
Views: 1578

C2 Log card reader

Before I spend me 26 quid of hard earned birthday money I was wondering if anyone had a logcard reader and used it. If so is it any good or is it as reliable as a Suunto chest belt. Ideally, would you like to give it to me as you don't use it! :wink: I know someones gonna say why not get the interne...
by Spamuel
Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:01 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376547

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

ROWING!!!!! Actual rowing! Not very fast but even so 10K at the incredible splits of 2:20 is better than nothin after a month off injured! No pain from my back during the row and only slight stiffness now so pleased. By the way has anyone actually met shang-Chi, his workouts make me wonder if he is ...
by Spamuel
Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376547

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Cricket nets for me today.

You'll not see it on any official plan but Benton plays cricket so i'm expecting it to tranform my rowing!
by Spamuel
Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376547

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

I think Spike should run in the crocs!
by Spamuel
Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376547

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

I'm just back from a lunchtime run up the Thames. Three miles breathing in pollution and dodging tourists. Still it must all help.
by Spamuel
Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376547

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Back injuries mean that I made my running debut last night. I managed 28mins and nearly died!

I don't know how far it was but I fear that I may be worse at running than rowing...
by Spamuel
Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:12 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Evesham Golden Mile 2008
Replies: 41
Views: 2023

Re: Evesham Golden Mile 2008

I went to Evesham as chief cheerleader to the ever impressive freespirits. Saw some great rows by all of the team and had lots of fun and banter along the way. My trainers were stars of the day powering Skipeola to third in the 30-39 category, I'm not sure I'll ever make them go that fast again. Sta...
by Spamuel
Thu May 22, 2008 9:37 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: 24th MAY 2008: Johny Logan, Julio Iglesias, ABBA??
Replies: 35
Views: 1980

Re: 24th MAY 2008: Johny Logan, Julio Iglesias, ABBA??

Brilliant idea Woj, can to negatives make a positive? Can two sources of pain make joy? Good luck finding out! I secretly love Eurovision but would never admit it. I can't row through it as the garage is a small distance for the tv. Good luck though, should at least divide the row up in to manageabl...
by Spamuel
Fri May 16, 2008 10:58 am
Forum: The Sanctuary
Topic: UEFA Champions League Final
Replies: 9
Views: 852

Re: UEFA Champions League Final

Is there a way that they could both lose?
by Spamuel
Fri May 16, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: 40b40: 40/40: PB on #40 3:07.8 @ 1:33.9 - THANKS EVERYONE
Replies: 226
Views: 9640

Re: 40 before 40: 32/40 - 4 ahead now - but shattered & slow

Who was the one person who voted no?

That's just plain mean! [-X
by Spamuel
Fri May 16, 2008 8:12 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: What time of day do you erg?
Replies: 25
Views: 1863

Re: What time of day do you erg?

I'm a late evening man once wife and kids are in bed. The earliest I'll ever row in 9.30 and it's often nearer 10.30, any later and I'm just too sleepy. I do try and row during the day on weekends, if the weather is up to it then the rower is dragged into the back garden. I think me in lycra is a si...
by Spamuel
Thu May 15, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: The Sanctuary
Topic: Fantasy Football
Replies: 121
Views: 11419

Re: Fantasy Football

Well done Wolfie, I like to think I gave you a run for your money (not that I remember putting money on this). And comiserations on the Brum relegation, Birmingham may be run on porn money, although Man City have showed they're are worse places to get money from, but at least they were a proper club...
by Spamuel
Wed May 14, 2008 6:48 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Finally I'm back, ish!
Replies: 16
Views: 928

Re: Finally I'm back, ish!

Thanks for the encouragment. I have have started a blog to chart my progress. It will be available soon in the FS blog section.

I imagine it will contain news about rowing and general complaints about the Central Line.]

Oh and complaints about the dodgy referees Everton always get.
by Spamuel
Tue May 13, 2008 3:04 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Finally I'm back, ish!
Replies: 16
Views: 928

Re: Finally I'm back, ish!

Had a go at a 2K last night, my first since BIRC and as I hadn't rowed more that twice a week since then I didn't get me hopes up. I rowed a fairly even paced 7.33 which was not as bad as i feared. i'm gonna get back to the Pete plan use this to set my targets off. I found rowing without targets rat...
by Spamuel
Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Banger's World Record
Replies: 25
Views: 1605

Re: Banger's World Record

Congratulations Roger, well done!
by Spamuel
Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:05 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Finally I'm back, ish!
Replies: 16
Views: 928

Finally I'm back, ish!

I've decided it's a about time to launch the rowing comeback. I haven't really rowed since the start of December when my first child was born. After the initial shock of trying to keep this young life alive life seems to have settled down, well it would be nice to sleep for more than 5 hours a night...
by Spamuel
Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Evesham Golden Mile - Anyone going?
Replies: 52
Views: 2963

I plan to be there. Had a great day last year.
by Spamuel
Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The Pete Plan etc
Replies: 8222
Views: 458620

Had my first hard row today since BIRC did the pyramid in 1.48 splits (I used to do it in 1.43).

I think I might have died!!!!!

Indoor rowing, have you forgotten how much it hurts!

Got a long way to go!
by Spamuel
Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:12 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Another new member - a new Channin :)
Replies: 16
Views: 998

Many congratulations.
by Spamuel
Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Christmas Beers
Replies: 50
Views: 3035

I can do the 24th. Anyone else around?
by Spamuel
Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:03 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: January CTC
Replies: 192
Views: 9603

He is 6'8''. Not hight, across his shoulders!
by Spamuel
Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:33 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: The youngest member
Replies: 17
Views: 1646

The youngest member

Just to let you all know that the bump has become a baby.

Leah Alisa Donoghue 8lb6oz so may in time boost the ladies times for CTC as she may grow pretty big!
by Spamuel
Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:35 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: December CTC - 15 minutes unrestricted
Replies: 241
Views: 15898

Remember you are but a young pup, so don't worry about the HR.
How's the "bump" doing?
Bump is doing well but steadfastly staying inside in the warm.

Thought I should get this months done early as I gather new babies can effect rowing time :roll: