Booked onto a HM on Rowpro this weekend. My first one so it'll be another PB as long as I don't HD and another 700 or so Nonathon points
Anyone got any tips for rowing for 90+ minutes without stopping

392m is a massive PB Alan - Well done =D> =D> Another one for me today. 1000|2:10.2|24|109| 48.7% 2000|2:06.5|25|127| 64.7% 3000|2:09.2|25|129| 66.7% 4000|2:07.9|25|133| 70.0% 5000|2:04.5|26|137| 73.4% 5000m in 21:16.8 ave 2:07.7 \:D/ \:D/ (previous best was 22:41.6) Legs are feeling it now so tomor...

First Free Spirit to post a time which puts me in boat #1 I know it won't last tho'

After a 15mile hike yesterday I thought I'd do a nice steady 30min recovery on Row Pro tonight. Half way through I felt good and realised that a PB was on if I picked up the pace a little. Pushed really hard at the end but just couldn't quite break the 7k barrier. 05:00.0|02:12.4|24|120 10:00.0|02:1...

Richard, Link to the CTC is http://www.c2ctc.com/ You'll need to post a time today for the March challenge. Didn't mean to sound pushy about taking part - you only need to participate if you want to. Not sure if you're into sprints or longer rows but 920m certainly wasn't my favorite distance (far t...

Welcome Richard. I too am a new member and joined for exactly the same reasons. In fact your intro could have been written for me :lol: :lol: Have you seen the CTC Challenge? FS only need one more to float our 9th boat. Any time is good but if you're like me you'll soon be pushing yourself to get a ...

Congratulations & well done Den =D> =D> =D>
Must've been pretty tough mentally as well as physically so to carry on for another two weeks is even more impressive

After HD x2 earlier in the week I finally managed to get it right at the 3rd attempt. 920m, 3:22.5 @ 1:50.1 Splits 230 | 00:51.6 | 01:52.1 | 29 spm | 122 bpm | 460 | 00:50.3 | 01:49.3 | 30 spm | 153 bpm | 690 | 00:50.9 | 01:50.6 | 28 spm | 162 bpm | 920 | 00:49.8 | 01:48.2 | 30 spm | 164 bpm | Tired...

Thanks for the advice Bill. I'll try that tomorrow. I did intend to do more even splits but I've only been rowing regularly for 3months so I'm still trying to find the right pace, especially for a sprint and as you can see I haven't found it yet :?: I'll let you know if how knackering the scientifc ...

Painful doesn't even begin to describe how it felt :twisted: but at least I know what to expect next time :!: A genuine "Fly and Die" row there Richard. Back on the horse :!: =D> =D> =D> Straight back on with a 500m PB - Still rubbish pacing but I'm learning my limits. Planning another 920...

After a botched CTC 920m I decided to go for a 500m PB as I was already very close. 100|01:45.7|26 spm |113 bpm 200|01:47.0|28 spm |130 bpm 300|01:47.7|28 spm |142 bpm 400|01:51.3|27 spm |150 bpm 500|01:46.8|28 spm |155 bpm Total 1:47.7 Beat it by 3.9 seconds \:D/ \:D/ If I can sort out the 'fly &am...

A very badly paced 2nd attempt but still 12 secs better than my previous row and moved me up to FS VII :fssmile: 230m - 01:42.4 - 28spm - oh.oh :( 460m - 01:49.7 - 28spm - wait for it 690m - 01:53.8 - 26spm - too late now just keep going #-o 920m - 01:56.9 - 26spm - arrrrrgh Total 03:23.6 - 1:50.7 I...

Daz, Don't worry about your times. IMHO it's not the absolute time that matters it's the sense of progress and achievement when you better it. \:D/ Keep at it and your times will tumble as well as your weight. A word of warning tho' - don't overdo it. Listen to your body and if it feels too hard the...

Thanks Stan. Just posted a 10k PB to boost my score by 60 points. Not an impressive time but I'm improving all the time. Setting PBs feels good and is becoming an addiction

Hi all, a bit late to the party but I've just registered and set some times to give me 5890 points. Building up to a HM so I can finish the season in mid-table mediocrity. Could you add me (RichLindner) to the team.
Thanks.

Well done Daz. That's a great achievement in just a few days. It's taken me 9 months to lose that much.
Keep up the good work. =D>

Good idea Alan. I was thinking about the HM but not sure my glutes are ready for that yet. Let's see how I do at 60mins first - watch this space

You're both right. Only been rowing again for 4 months so I'm hoping all my times will come down this season. To lose weight I probably need distance rather than speed so I'm aiming for: 386,000m this season (1,000,000m/season pro-rata). Set a 60min distance, then beat it at least once this season. ...

Hello All, Don't normally do much forum posting but as I've just joined the Free Spirits I thought I'd introduce myself. I first discovered the C2 in 2001 during a brief fling with the gym. 12 years and 12 kgs later I decided if I didn't do something about my weight and declining health soon I might...