Team total now stands at 99,884,217.
Only 16k to go for the 100 million.
Might just have to get on the erg and do that myself, right now!
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- Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:07 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Team 100 Million Meters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1584
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:50 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone been on the water?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2376
Has got me thinking about my favourite rowing stories now. Remember one time we were out on the river on a choppy day, fair bit of splashing and spray going on. Could hear one of the blue boats approaching (you can tell them by ear because the timing is so perfect). Turned out to be the ladies light...
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:45 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone been on the water?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2376
Rowed at college for two years in the early 90's, which was where I was first introduced to the dreaded 'Erg'. Nothing is better than gliding down the river in May in glorious sun, with the boat perfectly sat, all 8 of you in perfect harmony. For anyone who hasn't been in an eight, it feels like you...
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:38 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Blisters
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3498
They definitely become more of an issue as you ramp up the distance. Stuff that wouldn't hurt you on a half marathon can raise some evil blisters by the time you get to the full 42k. Part of it is that your hands are sweat soaked and therefore effectively wet for 3 hours, and as we all know, wet ski...
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:32 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Reading 2500m Race - 10th September 2006
- Replies: 3
- Views: 843
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:09 pm
- Forum: The web site
- Topic: Most users online
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1912
- Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:10 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12517
- Views: 475507
- Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:57 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12517
- Views: 475507
- Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:54 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: September CTC - voting
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3613
- Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:50 am
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: Heart Rate Training and Bands
- Replies: 94
- Views: 20494
Rita, Taking your resting HR is EASY. Just stick your HRM on record and go and lie down for half an hour. Helps if there is no caffeine in your system (or anthing else which might affect your HR). If you don't know what it is, assume 60 to start with, but bear in mind that if it is significantly dif...
- Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:30 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12517
- Views: 475507
- Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:22 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: September CTC - voting
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3613
- Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:20 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Millionaires club-Season
- Replies: 3083
- Views: 234568
- Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:16 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Team 100 Million Meters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1584
- Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:19 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Must read postings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 945
Very useful for those on the C2 Interactive Programme
A whole 'must-read' thread for anyone following a structured training programme, and particularly those on the C2 Interactive Programme.
Follow the link to the UK forum from the first article in this 'Tips and Technique' thread:
http://www.freespiritsrowing.com/forum/ ... .php?t=163
Follow the link to the UK forum from the first article in this 'Tips and Technique' thread:
http://www.freespiritsrowing.com/forum/ ... .php?t=163
- Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:17 pm
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: Training Programmes and Intensity - Pace OR HR?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1685
Training Programmes and Intensity - Pace OR HR?
Very useful thread on the concept 2 interactive programme (IP), and whether to train by pace or HR (and then HR Av or HR max). Anyone following that plan should definitely read this, and anyone using the Pete Plan (PP) or the Wolverine Plan (WP) would be likely to benefit too. http://www.concept2.co...
- Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:37 am
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12517
- Views: 475507
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:58 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Strange and unusual excuses for not rowing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2081
Strange and unusual excuses for not rowing
Here's mine as a starter.
Yesterday I managed to receive the first (or at any rate first _external_) injury from a curry.
Cut my thumb open on the corner of the foil dish thingy while opening it.
Hence couldn't row today.
(Beats my previous attempt of - can't row - have blisters on my ar$e)
Yesterday I managed to receive the first (or at any rate first _external_) injury from a curry.
Cut my thumb open on the corner of the foil dish thingy while opening it.
Hence couldn't row today.
(Beats my previous attempt of - can't row - have blisters on my ar$e)
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:33 pm
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: Racing the 2k - Pacing and Rating Advice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1680
New thread on the UK board about optimum stroke rates for the 2k.
http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11817
http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11817
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:29 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12517
- Views: 475507
Well done Stan - the 15k for the hour is getting ever closer! John: I got a C breeze ages ago, but then got the fans sorted out before I got round to fitting it, so have to confess have never actually tried it. Will get it out and put it on sometime and see how it goes, and then report back. I know ...
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:00 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Millionaires club-Season
- Replies: 3083
- Views: 234568
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:33 pm
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: Weight Adjusted 2k
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3337
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:28 pm
- Forum: Training and Racing
- Topic: Max Power per kg Challenge (Fun)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1650
hehehe. You're not supposed to, John! :twisted: But seriously, this one is to give some of the lighter Spirits a chance to show their stuff, as none of us can compete with giants like you in absolute terms. And I'm sure you're right re: the cube/square thing. I just couldn't figure out how to use th...
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:23 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Must read postings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 945
Must read postings
Am creating topic this to highlight those postings which are truely inspirational and that everyone should have a chance to read. First up, I'm nominating John Glynn's inspiring account of how it feels to race at a charity event. Well worth a read. In the "Anyone had any PBs recently?" thr...
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:19 pm
- Forum: Free Spirits forum
- Topic: Anyone had any PBs recently?
- Replies: 12517
- Views: 475507
Thanks to John for that fascinating account of his experiences. And a big well done for his achievements too. John, here's some feedback and a few thoughts on the points you raise at the bottom of piece: 1. I row with two big fans pointed at me. One reason for this is that I always run very 'hot' es...