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by Mat
Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Some really solid training here 8) Ian - consistent as ever, with ongoing improvements =D> Don’t beat yourself up over the R18 pace - that’s always going to depend on 2 factors: power and the length of the drive. Unfortunately you can only change one of those! (assuming technique is good which I’m s...
by Mat
Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:29 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Better start to the day today..

Started with a 30R20 with 30” power strokes at the end of each 10’ split. Felt pretty strong

Then 1/2 hour weights session
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by Mat
Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Great sessions all - nice consistent training Ian =D> Spider - great to see you keeping on pulling that chain :fsbgrin: Great FM Claudius =D> Not the best day for me as I collected a DNS and two DNFs DNS - woke before the alarm, turned it off and went back to sleep DNF #1 - Found time for a session ...
by Mat
Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:58 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Rowing meets Cycling - Rowing on Zwift
Replies: 21
Views: 6265

Re: Rowing meets Cycling - Rowing on Zwift

Jumping out of the fairytale world for a moment...

is this a new Zwift for Rowing? That's what John Steventon (of Rowalong fame) is asking. Looks interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdOxG4ru9Es
by Mat
Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Rowing meets Cycling - Rowing on Zwift
Replies: 21
Views: 6265

Re: Rowing meets Cycling - Rowing on Zwift

Thanks Claudius :D I enjoyed my journey of fantasy through your stream of consciousness, making sure to keep my hands and feet inside the carriage at all times. Reaching the end, I must confess to having immediately re-joined the queue for another ride. As your monitor pairs with Zwift, I imagine yo...
by Mat
Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Really solid improvement on those 3’ intervals Ian =D> =D> Another 30’ today, and I’m impressed with the way John has provided structure and variety into these half-hour sessions to keep interesting what would otherwise be a fairly repetitive training plan This one was a fairly easy 30R20, but with ...
by Mat
Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Rowing meets Cycling - Rowing on Zwift
Replies: 21
Views: 6265

Re: Rowing meets Cycling - Rowing on Zwift

Well done on the Zwift sessions Claudius - I can only imagine that it really helps with the motivation for longer rows. I know it makes a huge difference for me on the bike :fsbgrin: Level 57 is a great achievement, with Level 60 well within sight now I still haven't got around to connecting up the ...
by Mat
Mon Apr 10, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Good work guys :fsbgrin: Nice when you can see a 30’ session as a warm-up Claudius :D That volume work will surely pay dividends, especially When combined with the weights stuff. Nice 30’ Spider, and very tidy negative split throughout =D> Mix for me over the last few days with a weights session on ...
by Mat
Mon Apr 10, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

JonT wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2023 8:46 pm
Claudius wrote:Interested in some updates about rowing on zwift ?
Yes

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Me too :fsbgrin:
by Mat
Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Some good sessions there Ian =D> Those Tabata sets can’t have been easy - the stop start nature of them has got to be a real tough one =; Spider - sorry to hear that your still struggling with the lingering effects of the pneumonia. Just finishing valine’s like a solid target right now =D> Nothing y...
by Mat
Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:20 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Well done to Ian for almost single-handedly keeping this thread going during the last couple of weeks with some consistent training sessions and a solid 2k test =D> =D> Nice session from Jon at the weekend too - glad the fitness is coming back 8) It’s been an odd couple of weeks for me. Rowing and c...
by Mat
Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Captain
Replies: 29
Views: 3752

Re: Captain

It’s good to hear from you Stan First of all - Thank you for all the work. You have done for us all the club during your time as Captain =D> =D> Secondly - 4 stone :shock: That’s incredible ^O^ ^O^ I wish you the very best for your return to the metal mistress. We all know how unforgiving she can be...
by Mat
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Well done all

I seem to have had my own Sisyphean task this week which has been a bit of a struggle

Off with the family to Centre Parcs this weekend for a much-needed break

Normal service will resume next week
by Mat
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: April CTC announced: The Magnificent Seven
Replies: 24
Views: 1713

Re: April CTC announced: The Magnificent Seven

That’ll teach me… 100 lines punishment If you complain about only getting 1’ rest you’ll end up with even less If you complain about only getting 1’ rest you’ll end up with even less If you complain about only getting 1’ rest you’ll end up with even less If you complain about only getting 1’ rest yo...
by Mat
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Good marker for the start of your 10k plan Ian =D> An improvement of 1’ per 500m over the plan should be achievable to knock over that PB :twisted: Mixed weekend for me with some weight and some time on the Wattbike. Back on the Erg this morning for a 6x6’ session alternating 18/20 spm D3F50C97-31E0...
by Mat
Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Major Site Upgrade is Here!
Replies: 23
Views: 2089

Re: Major Site Upgrade is Coming

Thank you Jon for all you do to keep this site (and team) going ^O^ ^O^ :fsbgrin: :fsbgrin:
by Mat
Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Meter board banter
Replies: 3520
Views: 198847

Re: Meter board banter

The Pete Plan topic is too scary and full of overachievers. There's even some guy with bike race screen grabs! At this stage in my life, I'm only competing with myself I rarely look on this thread but somehow managed today and noticed your post. First of all - well done on your recent achievements ...
by Mat
Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: The Super Sixties Six with 60
Replies: 20
Views: 1476

Re: The Super Sixties Six with 60

Well done Ian, Joe and Jon =D> =D> =D> I tried this one last Sunday in place of my scheduled 5x5’ session (seemed like a good swap). Unfortunately it turned out that what initially felt like a comfortable pace was too spicy with the (inevitably for a CTC) miserly 1’ rest periods. I baled out on the ...
by Mat
Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Looks as if it’s HM week on here - nicely executed halfs from Claudius and Ian =D> =D> Hope you don’t mind if I don’t join the party [-X :lol: Tough interval session too Claudius :twisted: Jason - good to hear of the improvements and good luck with the night shifts It’s been one of those weeks - som...
by Mat
Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Me again… Congrats on the PB Ian =D> =D> and I hope you were careful in that there London :!: Nice HM today 8) Bit if a niggle in the upper back during this morning’s 30R20, but took it steady and it was no better, but no worse by the end. Followed up with my weights / hip rehab session 94BEA47D-AC2...
by Mat
Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Ouch - that hurt!! :shock: :shock:
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On another note - good going Jason. Sounds like you’re working hard. I won’t get involved in the supplement debate… haven’t looked into it all for a looong time!!
by Mat
Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Great session Ian - well done for hanging in there =D> =D> Odd weekend mix for me: picked up the weights on Saturday with a new commitment to doing these at least twice per week. Yesterday I sat down to the CTC session, but struggled after going off too fast so gave it up after the third interval an...
by Mat
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Seeking Advice for New Rower
Replies: 3
Views: 501

Re: Seeking Advice for New Rower

Welcome to the group Hans(?) Sounds like you've made a great choice with that package. I can't really do more than echo Jon's reply above, and especially the RowAlong sessions - if you can literally "row along" to the videos, you'll get some great advice from John as you go, and this will ...
by Mat
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Bit of a catch up here having been away mid-week visiting our daughter at Uni Spider - sorry to hear you've not been at all well. I was thinking you were still away skiing and living the life! good to know you're on the mend :fsgrin: Ian - some great sessions this week =D> =D> =D> Claudius - 3 sessi...
by Mat
Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9224
Views: 376414

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Great couple of session Ian - good of Claudius to notice the "Dangerous" classification :lol: I'd be inclined to agree that you'd be likely to fall off the erg before it got really dangerous! Horrible looking 20s/10s session today too, but well executed =D> =D> Mat I got to an hour & t...