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by MaxMacLaren1
Sun May 10, 2020 9:42 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474927

Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?

Is it an Australian Record for 55-59?
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by MaxMacLaren1
Sun May 10, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474927

Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?

Congratulations Lesley. That's quick, 4th fastest in the world this season and would have been 27th last season. Very impressive =D> =D> =D>
by MaxMacLaren1
Thu May 07, 2020 8:21 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: JUNE CTC - Free Spirits to choose
Replies: 25
Views: 2698

Re: JUNE CTC - Free Spirits to choose

Wolfie, That sounds unbelievably awful, even by CTC standards! I can't decide if it's inspired or evil. Probably both :lol:
by MaxMacLaren1
Tue May 05, 2020 12:41 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Takers for ridiculous ultra-challenge?
Replies: 5
Views: 464

Re: Takers for ridiculous ultra-challenge?

As my distance record is a HM there's no way I could attempt a tandem. But I would consider joining a team. I can't see a record for the small or large team 50+ 1,000,000 so that looks like an opportunity. As we have a lot of good 40+ rowers I also looked at those records as well. I can't see a larg...
by MaxMacLaren1
Fri May 01, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Last year of the Meteboard? / Meterboard3?
Replies: 53
Views: 7573

Re: Last year of the Meteboard?

Thomas, A huge thank you for everything you've done in keeping the Forum running. It's a fantastic community and I hope someone has the skills to carry on your great work.

Max
by MaxMacLaren1
Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?
Replies: 3103
Views: 182998

Re: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?

Well done Dave =D> =D> =D>
by MaxMacLaren1
Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Meta-nonathlon 2019/2020
Replies: 48
Views: 7427

Re: Meta-nonathlon 2019/2020

JonT wrote: Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:31 pm I'm looking forward to seeing Max's "sea of green".
Sorry to disappoint. Tried the 10k today @1:52.0 but at 5k I was just too hot and did the 2nd 5k at a gentle pace rather than HDing. No chance of the 5k tomorrow :(
by MaxMacLaren1
Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:34 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: what training have free spirits been doing today?
Replies: 9225
Views: 376799

Re: what training have free spirits been doing today?

Yes, that's my problem ☹️ Weight lifting or body weight exercises - I have some equipment at home like dumbbells, exercise ball, some elastic bands etc. I am using them like 3 x week trying to do some strength training but with no plan - I would like to try something more structure 💪 🚣 Any ideas or...
by MaxMacLaren1
Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:54 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Indoor Rowers League 2019/2020
Replies: 140
Views: 13735

Re: Indoor Rowers League 2019/2020

I think Morten was just warming up, still plenty of time for him to gain his normal place in boat I. Sorry about Boat II, I did feel slightly guilty when I noticed because boat III isn't yet floated! Fingers crossed.
by MaxMacLaren1
Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: APRIL 2020 - CTC - 3x1721/4r
Replies: 25
Views: 1838

Re: APRIL 2020 - CTC - 3x1721/4r

The idea was to pace at around 1:48.3 to test the pace needed to turn my meta-nonathlon 5k green. It went according to plan in 18:36.3 @1:48.1 but to keep that up over 5k would be hard! Fitness felt ok but lacked power to comfortably (not sure that is the right word) hold 1:48. And yes, more ladies ...
by MaxMacLaren1
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Indoor Rowers League 2019/2020
Replies: 140
Views: 13735

Re: Indoor Rowers League 2019/2020

Thanks Tako. My plan is to do the CTC today at around the pace I need for the 5k meta-nonathlon, so 1:48.3. Hopefully it will get me used to the rating and power needed. So today should be relatively straightforward. If it is a struggle then there is no way I will attempt the 5k.
by MaxMacLaren1
Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Indoor Rowers League 2019/2020
Replies: 140
Views: 13735

Re: Indoor Rowers League 2019/2020

Having not rowed for 10 days due to a tummy bug I've left myself 4 days for the IRL, CTC and 2 meta-nonathlon distances (5k and 10k) that I'd love to turn green. IRL up first and my aim was sub 1:35 so I have to be pleased with 1:34.0. Adjusted that's 1:27.4 which matches Dave.
by MaxMacLaren1
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Concept2 Spring VIII Series
Replies: 83
Views: 4689

Re: Concept2 Spring VIII Series

Morten, That's great! With your entry plus Tako, Wolfie and Peter I suspect Free Spirits will be a lot faster once Stan selects the final boat. Our current boat is 122 of 142. Plus we will have at least 2 boats :fssmile:

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by MaxMacLaren1
Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Concept2 Spring VIII Series
Replies: 83
Views: 4689

Re: Concept2 Spring VIII Series

Hi Claudius, The rules are hard to follow and it depends on which part you read. But yes it looks like you can join in later rounds. It is certainly worth a try. I think your "relaxed" rows would be quite fast enough to make the boat faster! Copied from the rules... "On the Team Capta...
by MaxMacLaren1
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:33 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: April Fools' Day Challenge
Replies: 14
Views: 1675

Re: April Fools' Day Challenge

Hello, I'm adding this message to a few of the most popular threads in the hope that as many people see it as possible. Concept2 have launched a new spring challenge, the Spring Vlll Series. It's easy to get involved if you want to. Just row 6k by 12th April and log your time in your Concept2 logboo...
by MaxMacLaren1
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Concept2 Spring VIII Series
Replies: 83
Views: 4689

Re: Concept2 Spring VIII Series

Thanks Stan. I've put a message on a few threads to try and gather more entrants. Hopefully we can get 2 or even 3 boats. And apologies to everyone who has received numerous notifications :fssmile:
by MaxMacLaren1
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:20 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: WELCOME to New Members
Replies: 2602
Views: 299916

Re: WELCOME to New Members

Hello, I'm adding this message to a few of the most popular threads in the hope that as many people see it as possible. Concept2 have launched a new spring challenge, the Spring Vlll Series. It's easy to get involved if you want to. Just row 6k by 12th April and log your time in your Concept2 logboo...
by MaxMacLaren1
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:09 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
Replies: 12517
Views: 474927

Re: Anyone had any PBs recently?

Hello, I'm adding this message to a few of the most popular threads in the hope that as many people see it as possible. Concept2 have launched a new spring challenge, the Spring Vlll Series. It's easy to get involved if you want to. Just row 6k by 12th April and log your time in your Concept2 logboo...
by MaxMacLaren1
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:07 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: APRIL 2020 - CTC - 3x1721/4r
Replies: 25
Views: 1838

Re: APRIL 2020 - CTC - 3x1721/4r

Hello, I'm adding this message to a few of the most popular threads in the hope that as many people see it as possible. Concept2 have launched a new spring challenge, the Spring Vlll Series. It's easy to get involved if you want to. Just row 6k by 12th April and log your time in your Concept2 logboo...
by MaxMacLaren1
Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:41 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Meta-nonathlon 2019/2020
Replies: 48
Views: 7427

Re: Meta-nonathlon 2019/2020

Thanks Rodger. 2 more greens needed in the final 3 weeks :fssmile:
by MaxMacLaren1
Tue Apr 07, 2020 4:33 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?
Replies: 3103
Views: 182998

Re: Anyone had any SEASON's bests recently?

A nice 6k today in 21:49.5 @1:49.1 for the Spring Vlll challenge. A few seconds outside my PB. At the end I felt like I could have gone faster, but during I felt that if I went faster I'd risk HDing. So probably the right balance.

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by MaxMacLaren1
Tue Apr 07, 2020 3:43 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Concept2 Spring VIII Series
Replies: 83
Views: 4689

Re: Concept2 Spring VIII Series

Great result Fred and I liked the Nonathlon idea. So... a SB in 21:49.5 @ 1:49.1. Plus 3 nonathlon points but more importantly it'll turn my meta-nonathlon score green :D.
by MaxMacLaren1
Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:45 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: Concept2 Spring VIII Series
Replies: 83
Views: 4689

Re: Concept2 Spring VIII Series

It has started but we can still participate, as long as Stan is happy to input. He has until the deadlines below (April 14th is the first one). I've copied the relevant paragraphs. The point is we row the distance then Stan chooses the fastest 8. So let's do this, let's get rowing. First up 6,000m b...
by MaxMacLaren1
Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:47 am
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: APRIL 2020 - CTC - 3x1721/4r
Replies: 25
Views: 1838

Re: APRIL 2020 - CTC - 3x1721/4r

Dave, Respect, that sounds really brutal =D> =D> =D>.
by MaxMacLaren1
Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: Free Spirits forum
Topic: APRIL 2020 - CTC - 3x1721/4r
Replies: 25
Views: 1838

Re: APRIL 2020 - CTC - 3x1721/4r

PS: Any thoughts on pacing for this one? I was thinking maybe 5k-1? Maybe a little faster? The total is 5163m and there are 2 x 4 minutes of rest. I checked a couple of random early scores and they were 1.3 and 1.5 pace slower than last month. So taking that and my 5k time as a guide would mean 5k-...