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by gregsmith01748
Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:20 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The Prodigal Returns
Replies: 7
Views: 1683

The Prodigal Returns

Hi, It's been a while. Although I have been regularly lurking on the forum, I haven't been posting much. My life has gotten quite hectic over the past couple of years for generally happy reasons. I was promoted at work and my wife and I bought a nice little vacation house near the beach. I like my n...
by gregsmith01748
Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:28 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Lactate based training
Replies: 525
Views: 65225

Re: Lactate based training

to follow up on my last post, I dug out the result of my first lactate step test from October 2013, so just over 4 years ago. I was in a bit better shape then, but the results are roughly similar. https://quantifiedrowing.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/11-10a.png If you are interested, here are links t...
by gregsmith01748
Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:08 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Lactate based training
Replies: 525
Views: 65225

Re: Lactate based training

It's been an eventful year, but that's a story for another thread. With the end of the OTW season, I am returning to mostly erg based training. Looking over my past results, it's pretty clear that I had my best results when I used a polarized training program and used lactate measurement to guide th...
by gregsmith01748
Wed Aug 30, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Bill Wright
Replies: 24
Views: 2728

Re: Bill Wright

Oh, that's so sad. He was a really inspiring figure for me when I first joined Free Spirits. I'll miss having him on the boards.
by gregsmith01748
Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:49 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: July ctc - 4k pyramid / 1'r per 250m rowed
Replies: 60
Views: 6318

Re: July ctc - 4k pyramid / 1'r per 250m rowed

Nice improvement! I can't imagine shaving off almost 15 seconds. That's huge!
by gregsmith01748
Thu Jul 27, 2017 1:47 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: July ctc - 4k pyramid / 1'r per 250m rowed
Replies: 60
Views: 6318

Re: July ctc - 4k pyramid / 1'r per 250m rowed

Hi! Remember me? I'm the guy who's been under a rock for the past few months. Anyway, I'm in Shanghai, and by a stroke of luck, ended up at a hotel with 2 genuine concept2 Model D ergs, so I decided to take a shot at the CTC. I'd like to just to set up my excuses before I tell you my score. - Jetlag...
by gregsmith01748
Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Training without a heart rate monitor
Replies: 2
Views: 614

Re: Training without a heart rate monitor

HI, I have two ideas for you. 1. Learn about the Borg Scale. This is a scale of Perceived Exertion, and it just helps put a number to how you feel. Kind of like the pain scales that they use in the emergency room. 2. If you are really interested in having a way to see how hard you are working, you c...
by gregsmith01748
Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:27 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The Pete Plan etc
Replies: 8222
Views: 459292

Re: The Pete Plan

Here's a comparison chart showing stroke rate for me and sander in a 10x500m workout.

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by gregsmith01748
Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: The Pete Plan etc
Replies: 8222
Views: 459292

Re: The Pete Plan

I have a few questions for you Pete planners. Do you use ergdata or painsled or rowpro? Do you track hr? Are you interesting in using advanced tools to describe and share you misery? If the answer to these questions is yes, then sander has something for you to try. On his website rowsandall, there i...
by gregsmith01748
Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: The February CTC
Replies: 41
Views: 4606

Re: The February CTC

Congratulations!
by gregsmith01748
Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: The February CTC
Replies: 41
Views: 4606

Re: The February CTC

I went again yesterday. Improved to 1:44.2 (4319m). After I finished, I noticed that this put me 3 meters behind Felton. ugh.

details here: https://quantifiedrowing.wordpress.com/ ... ruary-ctc/
by gregsmith01748
Fri Feb 24, 2017 4:49 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: The February CTC
Replies: 41
Views: 4606

Re: The February CTC

Wow Dan, you are light years ahead of me! I did an attempt today, but kept the rate down to 24 SPM. I haven't had much time on the erg lately due to travel, and I've nothing no sprinting since before my knee surgery. You might say I had low expectations. http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i148/gregor...
by gregsmith01748
Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:54 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Crash-B 2017
Replies: 19
Views: 3507

Re: Crash-B 2017

John, Congratulations on a great result in a tough venue. They say you give up a couple seconds for the race start any way. Barbara asks an interesting question. What does doubling down mean? Will you change you training strategy or just try to increase volume and intensity? Haico: Fantastic time in...
by gregsmith01748
Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:32 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Marathon Training.
Replies: 39
Views: 6725

Re: Marathon Training.

I'll add a tab for you.
by gregsmith01748
Sat Feb 04, 2017 12:26 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Marathon Training.
Replies: 39
Views: 6725

Re: Marathon Training.

My wife and i went away for the weekend and I brought my erg with me! (She wasn't amused) :lol: :lol: :lol: Of course, the reason I have time to even type this update is that I am on a plane to Korea. :evil: What? You're not taking your erg? :lol: I hate checking luggage. :lol: Otherwise I might.
by gregsmith01748
Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:39 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Marathon Training.
Replies: 39
Views: 6725

Re: Marathon Training.

Well, I've been a busy boy. Work has me running around like crazy, so my training has been a bit sporadic. I was traveling last week, so I lost a fair number of training days. I got home on last Friday morning on the redeye, and I've done 8 straight sessions since then. My wife and i went away for t...
by gregsmith01748
Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Millionaires club-Season
Replies: 3083
Views: 234486

Re: Millionaires club-Season

I just noticed today that I passed 20MM back in November! Wow! that's a real milestone (kilometer stone?)

It's taken just about 8 years to do that.

As usual, I am irrationally happy about the free tote bag that I am going to get from Concept2!
by gregsmith01748
Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Marathon Training.
Replies: 39
Views: 6725

Re: Marathon Training.

Hi, Sorry for posting and then disappearing. Ive been dealing with a bit of a situation at work that has really reduced my available forum time. I've been experimenting with the Eddie Fletcher training sessions and I really like them. I've decided that I am going to do the EF 5 session a week plan, ...
by gregsmith01748
Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: 7 min 2 K possible?
Replies: 14
Views: 3464

Re: 7 min 2 K possible?

Yeah, I'd do the short intervals and long intervals
by gregsmith01748
Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: 7 min 2 K possible?
Replies: 14
Views: 3464

Re: 7 min 2 K possible?

Old school. You probably can get to <7min by doing 3 hard days, but I want to just raise a point. A 7 minute 2k takes 7 minutes, obviously. Most analysis of that effort show that it relies about 70 to 80% on your aerobic fitness. On hard days, you are doing a little work to improve your aerobic fitn...
by gregsmith01748
Sat Jan 07, 2017 2:36 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Marathon Training.
Replies: 39
Views: 6725

Re: Marathon Training.

Hi, I spent some time looking at both the Eddie Fletcher Plan ( https://indoorsportservices.co.uk/training/cross_training_guides/marathon/download ) and the online training guide on the indoor sport services website. https://indoorsportservices.co.uk/training/guide/marathon_intro The plans are quite...
by gregsmith01748
Fri Jan 06, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Marathon Training.
Replies: 39
Views: 6725

Re: Marathon Training.

It will be great to have some company for this adventure. I had my first post-surgery row yesterday and it went quite well. My aerobic fitness is off a bit due to the 2 week layoff and a couple weeks before that when I was training around the injury, but the range of motion in my knee seems as good ...
by gregsmith01748
Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Marathon Training.
Replies: 39
Views: 6725

Re: Marathon Training.

No, this will be my first time.
by gregsmith01748
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Marathon Training.
Replies: 39
Views: 6725

Re: Marathon Training.

Gotta love a solid plan. Sounds cool. Is your target a solo event or a team? I'll be doing it solo in my Alden Star. It's a very cool race, you row around Cape Ann in Massachusetts. The total distance is a bit over 20 miles, but because open water conditions can vary so much, the amount of time it ...
by gregsmith01748
Sun Jan 01, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Marathon Training.
Replies: 39
Views: 6725

Marathon Training.

Hi, In a couple of weeks, I'm planning to start training for a long (~20 mile) open water event that takes place in July. I'm planning to use the Eddie Fletcher Training Plan, which is published on the Indoor Sport Services website. Here: https://indoorsportservices.co.uk/download.php?file=assets/do...