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- Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:15 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: April CTC - The Baker's Dozen
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1372
Re: April CTC - The Baker's Dozen
I definitely find some complete rest is useful, but so is a stroke or 2 to get close to pace as the clock starts (although being careful to be pulling handle when the interval starts). As Frans graph shows, starting with a high HR must mean that there is an existing oxygen debt that will impede. THe...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:08 pm
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: The Pete Plan etc
- Replies: 8228
- Views: 466350
Re: The Pete Plan etc
Great to see you back Spider, if only briefly. Good looking set. Had my 4th go at long intervals since starting back. None had finished to schedule, so determined and cautious. Went for 5 x 1500 tht I haven't done this season (on grounds that I hope to squeeze in a 5k this month and this is a simila...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 2:52 pm
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: Injuries.....:(
- Replies: 1142
- Views: 120001
Re: Injuries.....:(
Sorry to hear the update, but amazing what the surgeons ca now do. They managed to repair my mother's vertebrae when they were apparently crumbling - twice! So while I understand your nervousness, sounds like a good option.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 2:47 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: New ctc site
- Replies: 57
- Views: 2574
Re: New ctc site
Jon, not sure why, but your CTC monitor isn't picking up that Ian is in boat 1 for some reason.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:18 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: April CTC - The Baker's Dozen
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1372
Re: April CTC - The Baker's Dozen
Many thanks everyone for the trial runs. Pepe, I don't think many will manage 2k - 8S! Looks like 2k-4 is about where most manage, but personally will start a bit slower and hope that I have something for a faster last few. Unfortunately ate & drank too much over Easter and was 1.7kg back over w...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:07 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12521
- Views: 478757
Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Great row Ian and a landmark exceeded to boot. Really impressed that you managed to maintain the pace in the tough 4th 1k and well deserved PB.
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:03 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
- Replies: 9267
- Views: 382765
Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Impressive start to your plan Mat and good steady HM Ian. CBA Wednesday so, as I have to commute Tuesday & Thursday, 3 days off for me. As a result back above Lightweight so intention to do a Nonathlon row wasn't on. Didn't really reset and stopped an intended hour after 30 min (pushing pace a b...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:07 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?
- Replies: 3112
- Views: 187401
Re: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?
Sorry about the back Jon. Given that the Nonathlon rules allow pro-rating any longer interval, you might be better served by pro-rating your fastest 500+ piece than doing a fresh 500 as 500's are amongst the worst for backs (fast enough with compromised stroke at least for part to put extra strain o...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:28 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: April CTC - The Baker's Dozen
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1372
Re: April CTC - The Baker's Dozen
Pete used to claim 10 1'r1' was possible at 1k pace although faster rowers have disputed this and claimed this is more like 250 r1' (as ever "times" are done at a faster relative pace than "distance" for slower rowers). Difficult one as the optimum pace is too fast to fully recov...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:22 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: New ctc site
- Replies: 57
- Views: 2574
Re: New ctc site
Thanks Jon. THere might be fewer participants as well because of the challenge. I would expect 2k to be one of the least popular!
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:58 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: April CTC - The Baker's Dozen
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1372
April CTC - The Baker's Dozen
Here is Team Diamonds choice for April's CTC: 13 x 1min reps with 1min rest/light rowing between each. Like a loaf of bread, the best will rise and the rest will crumble. Record your distance for the 13 mins. of rowing. No restrictions. Looks nicer than this months as 10 x 1'r1' is one of my favouri...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:46 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?
- Replies: 3112
- Views: 187401
Re: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?
Well done Colin, that third 1000 looks as if it hurt, well done to maintain the pace. For me, only a few SBs are within my current fitness, but after my 2k yesterday hope for one or 2 more by April.
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:39 am
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: The shorter compromised stroke
- Replies: 5
- Views: 317
Re: The shorter compromised stroke
Yeah I think the sweet spot there might be in the 50-70 SPM range - so sacrifice a bit of rate for slightly longer pulls might pull the numbers down a bit. I also used a middling 150ish DF - probably need this maxed for the short 100m. DF depends on strength. Too high and it takes too long to reach...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:50 pm
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: The shorter compromised stroke
- Replies: 5
- Views: 317
Re: The shorter compromised stroke
Impressive, I have never managed over 85 and I have short legs. You do need to maintain a compromise with power 'though for an all out sprint at the end of 300+ I do sometimes have no leg power and rely on arms and back to maintain (most of) the pace.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:44 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12521
- Views: 478757
Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Well done Ian, given the number of HMs that you do, this must have been a special performance and was superbly paced. Don't do yourself down, your FM is faster too!
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:28 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12521
- Views: 478757
Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Brilliant achievement Rob =D> ^O^ =D> Your goal was a bit ambitious, as it was you were >14% higher power. I suspect that you haven't mastered the shorter compromised strokes required for all out sprinting. The best heavies can do 2000 at the ratings you used for your 500, so upping the rating is th...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:58 pm
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: Is this our Dwayne Adams?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 280
Is this our Dwayne Adams?
Please see the following thread on the C2 Forum. https://www.c2forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=205949&start=30 There was an American Dwayne Adams who managed a 5:47.9 2k when 42 for what this methodology rates at the 7th best age adjusted 2k recorded! That is 0.4S quicker than Graham Benton wh...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:27 pm
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: The Pete Plan etc
- Replies: 8228
- Views: 466350
Re: The Pete Plan etc
Made lightweight for the first time since restarting before a row. I took this as the universe telling me that I needed to have a serious go at the CTC. Given low HR during recent warm ups and trouble overcoming the shock of going into TR zone, I used one of Pete's techniques for a CTC from the 5k p...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:53 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Millionaires club - 2023/2024 season
- Replies: 101
- Views: 14743
Re: Millionaires club - 2023/2024 season
Many thanks Cap'n. Michael, having had several seasons in the 900k-1Mm range, good to achieve it even with the break in the middle. For others, the WRC is a great opportunity to make the mark!
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:28 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: March CTC: 2K
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1381
Re: March CTC: 2K
Well done all who have logged a time, particularly Kay for a sub-7. Managed to make weight and a 2k SB at 8:06.6, remembered why I haven't done a serious 2k since 2011! Now just have to work out how to change my weight category! Details in PP Training. All we need now is a lady to float the all ligh...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:52 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
- Replies: 9267
- Views: 382765
Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Just an LSD towards the WRC: Time: Dist'n Rate Split MaxHR % MinHR % 15:00 3,076 16 02:26.3 138 75.0% 078 42.4% 15:00 3,077 15 02:26.2 143 77.7% 135 73.4% 15:00 3,078 15 02:26.2 145 78.8% 138 75.0% 15:00 3,081 16 02:26.1 146 79.3% 139 75.5% 15:00 3,164 17 02:22.2 153 83.2% 144 78.3% 15:00 3,087 16 0...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:46 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: JR s health update
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2983
Re: JR s health update
So another lifetime metres target disappears .
Seriously, well done for getting back on, a major milestone to your recovery. You have all of FS cheering you on .
Seriously, well done for getting back on, a major milestone to your recovery. You have all of FS cheering you on .
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:19 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
- Replies: 9267
- Views: 382765
Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Still a great session Ian, recovery sessions are about getting the time on the seat and we shouldn't expect progress every time. Well done resisting racing it and compromising your recovery. 2 failed 2k attempts for me, couldn't push through to sit at TR. Decided I needed practice rowing at that pac...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:55 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12521
- Views: 478757
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:47 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
- Replies: 9267
- Views: 382765
Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Ian, that sounds nasty, not sure how I would face 10S rest, difficult to time the next interval as it will depend where in the stroke you are at the finish of the last. Back felt tired from unaccustomed metres despite a day with only a long walk, so despite no time to row tomorrow, did an LSD. Given...