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by Stan
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: The Sanctuary
Topic: Who's going on holiday, and a discussion on chocolate!
Replies: 60
Views: 8962

Paul - I think you will find the marathon :cry: (October) is before Vegas :D (November), not after :lol: . This was deliberate planning as doing a marathon after Vegas probably isnt on. Incidentally rowing is a dirty word in this section :wink:
by Stan
Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:48 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Split ethics
Replies: 8
Views: 1971

Re: split ethics

johnglynn wrote: Do other people think I'm cheating ?
At 6 foot 6 and 22stone I think you can do whatever you like :lol:
In all seriousness, I dont have a problem with what you are doing. I think most of us try to combine challenges where possible.
by Stan
Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:44 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474695

Absolutely outstanding Gregor - well done. Tried a 1 hour myself today but gave up at 10k - just too hot. Pace was on for a pb for about 30 mins but began to lose it after that. Probably too quick at the start. I am sure I will do it when it gets cooler. I really want this one as its stood since las...
by Stan
Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:24 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Nijmegen 4 Days 50k per Day
Replies: 139
Views: 17937

Hi s3mjc (awkward name - please let us know your real name).
I have to say this challenge is beyond my ability at the moment and puts my intended marathon in October into the shade, so unfortunately I will have to decline this one. However I wish you the very best of luck.
by Stan
Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:53 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: 'Spirit' Logo
Replies: 8
Views: 2265

A sweaty ghost - I like it
by Stan
Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:10 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: 'Spirit' Logo
Replies: 8
Views: 2265

Maybe leaning back more and gritting his teeth?
Big improvement though
by Stan
Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:06 pm
Forum: The Sanctuary
Topic: Who's going on holiday, and a discussion on chocolate!
Replies: 60
Views: 8962

America (Las Vegas) in October for 2 weeks. Staying with my brother. Visiting a friend in Cincinatti in the middle.
by Stan
Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:52 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474695

Thomas and Gregor. Congratulations to you both for the improvements in HM and 10k. I would also like to say how much I am enjoying the friendly rivalry between you both - its clearly highly motivating for you both
by Stan
Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:19 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Do you warm up?
Replies: 14
Views: 2873

Warmups? depends on the distance I am doing. If I am doing a short distance then yes I will do a warmup. Anything over 5000m and no I do not warm up though I will usually do a cool down afterwards.

Another new pb for 30 minute ctc this evening but not enough to get me back into boat 6 :evil:
by Stan
Sun Jul 16, 2006 12:14 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474695

Welcome aboard Tom, 5 seconds improvement for 500m is very impressive well done. Interesting you seem ok for 350 and then lose it for the final 150 -exactly what happens to me. I think I am going to finish in 1.32 but it finishes at 1.37 - nasty stuff that lactic acid - maybe the government should b...
by Stan
Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:34 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474695

Bartman It looks to me like you are already setting decent times! :shock: While my times are way slower than yours, the principles are the same - my best performances are off the back of very even pacing. I take it slightly slower over the first 1000m or so, then settle into a pace I know I can main...
by Stan
Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:52 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Restricted rate rowing
Replies: 3
Views: 1428

Restricted rate rowing

Yesterday I made my first attempt to restrict my stroke rate. I found it difficult and my legs really felt it (although that may have been due to the unrestricted 6k I had just done). I finally hit on the trick of pulling, counting to 4 and then pulling again - this gave me a consistent stroke rate ...
by Stan
Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:09 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Nonathlon 2007
Replies: 99
Views: 12580

Nice one Thomas,
I see you have put that little anomoly right now. Still gonna be chasing you and Gregor :lol: (from a distance!!)
by Stan
Sat Jul 15, 2006 1:19 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: WELCOME to New Members
Replies: 2602
Views: 299607

Welcome to all the new members.

Welcome back Jonnie
by Stan
Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:13 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Split topic: Honeymoon Period
Replies: 29
Views: 4638

Hi Tricia Uphill is simply the longer slower rowing you do when rowing a longer distance. Downhill is short fast rowing. Its called rollercoaster because its long distances followed by short distances (fast slow like a rollercoaster). The idea is to row the distances in the challenge and then add th...
by Stan
Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:27 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Nonathlon 2007
Replies: 99
Views: 12580

Well done on the 10k Thomas. Just posted a nonathlon 6k in a poor time of 24:04.2 - should have been sub 24 but decided to choke 1.2k from the end. Anyway its put me 12 points ahead of you for the time being :D
by Stan
Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:21 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474695

Fantastic performance Gregor 8) . I knew you could do it. Now go get that 1 hour pb :twisted:
by Stan
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:39 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: 250km challenge
Replies: 41
Views: 14343

Well done Paul. You can go and enjoy your holiday now while the rest of us struggle to close at least some of the gap on you.
I am now at 132666 for the month with an average split 2:06 so I am at least on target to finish the challenge.
by Stan
Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: The fall short of expectations workout thread
Replies: 829
Views: 49785

Re: 30-40

Stan - What's your concentration like between 30 and 40 mins? That's when I used to lose it - lactic pooling sets in giving aches in the legs making everything feel heavy. I bet if we were rowing side-by-side we would BOTH reach 15k/1hr !! Also try the low SPM 10km - that really helps....it is hard...
by Stan
Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:33 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: (cont.) What do you listen to/watch whilst you are rowing?
Replies: 15
Views: 3551

The gym I go to usually has mtv so I just listen/watch whatever is on that. Should get an MP3 player I suppose.
I remember somebody putting Hearts on Fire (From Rocky) on the cd player once and that definitely seemed to inspire me.
by Stan
Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:28 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474695

Did another ctc row today and improved slightly with a new pb of 7435. I repeat the question - how do you 8500+ in 30 mins. Full respect to Robert et al.
by Stan
Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Clearing up the ELM website
Replies: 10
Views: 2919

I was thinking it might be a good idea to reset the Free Spirit ELM (delete all the challenges + everyones points) every six months or so (possibly even every 4 months). Probably at May (Start of rowing year) and then November We would store all the previous values (peoples points and challenges re...
by Stan
Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: Training and Racing
Topic: Free Spirits ELM thread
Replies: 42
Views: 11335

I occasionally get the same problem. Usually I wait a few seconds then press the reload page (refresh) button and everything is ok again. No idea why it happens though :?
by Stan
Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Weighting a challenge
Replies: 9
Views: 2455

Just found this link while browsing the c2 forum. Some interesting stuff on the science of rowing. You may find some relevant stuff Graham.
http://daily-erg-workout.blogspot.com
by Stan
Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:01 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Motivation
Replies: 9
Views: 2446

Hi Gillian and welcome. Just to add my two pence worth. My motivation is weight loss ( a not uncommon theme in this group) Improving fitness Improving my times (The ELM and CTC are great for this) Increasing my metres (a big thanks to JLemon for the metre board) Beating the 6 foot plus monster on th...