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Too funny Jan. That graph tells quite a story. Glad it ended well.
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Catch up time for me on this thread. :)
Kirstin wrote:New PB for the 1000 today. 3.3 seconds off my previous PB at a race three weeks ago. This one was much more controlled.
jhaveman wrote:In the end I finished in 3:41.7, about 2.5 seconds below my old PB
Well done Jan and Kirstin - that's quite an improvement for you both - I'm sure there'll be more to come. =D> :fsbgrin:

Very pleasing to read the other latest posts as well. Great effort everyone. =D> :fsbgrin:
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A 10k. Target 1:53.5 pace (previous PB) or faster:

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Workout Summary - Mar 15, 2016
--|Total|-Total-|--Avg--|-Avg-|Avg-|-Avg-|-Max-|-Avg
--|Dist-|-Time--|-Pace--|Watts|SPM-|-HR--|-HR--|-DPS
--|10000|37:45.4|01:53.3|240.8|26.1|176.3|184.0|10.1
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01|01000|03:46.0|01:53.0|242.5|25.0|153.3|166.0|10.6|
02|01000|03:45.6|01:52.8|243.9|25.3|170.5|173.0|10.5|
03|01000|03:46.3|01:53.1|241.6|25.2|174.1|176.0|10.5|
04|01000|03:46.1|01:53.1|242.1|26.0|176.1|178.0|10.2|
05|01000|03:46.3|01:53.1|241.6|26.0|178.0|180.0|10.2|
06|01000|03:46.0|01:53.0|242.7|26.0|180.2|181.0|10.2|
07|01000|03:46.3|01:53.1|241.7|26.5|181.2|183.0|10.0|
08|01000|03:47.1|01:53.6|239.0|26.9|182.1|183.0|09.8|starting to feel it
09|01000|03:48.9|01:54.4|233.6|26.7|182.3|184.0|09.8|fighting
10|01000|03:46.8|01:53.4|239.9|27.8|182.9|184.0|09.5|end in sight
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Nice work sander!

I don't know how you guys get your heart rate so high. If I stay around 150 for very long (which is only just into AT for me), I'm panting, wheezing and just want to stop rowing.
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Well, I really thought I was up to some good tonight during my 30 minute scheduled row in RowPro. I struggled mightily during the last 90 seconds or so to hit 7400 which I thought would be a PB. At the end, I hit 7410 - 3 meters farther than my previous PB.... LoL...
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Draggon wrote:Nice work sander!

I don't know how you guys get your heart rate so high. If I stay around 150 for very long (which is only just into AT for me), I'm panting, wheezing and just want to stop rowing.
Thanks. It's genetics. Maximum heart rate is different for everyone, as well as how the heart reacts to different types of exercise.
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After doing Sam Blythe's 6 week program I have a new PB in the 10k. I even managed a faster pace for this 10k than my pre-program 2k TT. Next up the CRC and a 2k TT. But not today. ImageImageImageImage


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Awesome improvement Kirstin! Hopefully I can join you in a couple of pb's this week
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Holy smokes, that's a lot of improvement. Some 28% increase in wattage.
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Fantastic improvement Kirstin. =D> =D> =D> I'm gutted I had to drop out, but nice to see you doing Free Spirits proud.

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Nice job Kirstin - the training plan is paying big dividends! Also wow to Sander. =D>

Foggy day 7am erging for me -- and finally, finally a PB in the 15:00 @ 22 spm piece. This is a time trial we do certain weeks. I've been trying to catch my PB for over a year. The PB was from a day when I was new to this piece and forgot the 22 rate cap. Went out fast and a few minutes in was reminded to slow down. I wasn't sure I'd catch back up to that day, but today I managed a whopping two additional meters keeping the rate within spec :D

The fog never lifted, so my PB was followed by a 30 min low aerobic piece @ 20-22, then a 3x750m at 34-35, and a brutal 500m of a 1500m relay with 2 other women, each of us rating around 40 (and winning the relay by 10m) - just nutty. Total of nearly 13,000 meters and I was tired!

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Well done Sander and Ron. =D> Ron, you obviously decided to pay heed to the words written on your avatar - it was a PB - in rowing terms, an extra three metres is a long way. :)

Kirstin that’s a terrific improvement - proof again, that if you follow a structured training plan, then an excellent result is possible. :D =D>

Bravo Barbara. :D =D> From your well written description, a strenuous but successful training session. Liked the idea of posting the photographs, ‘ Ergs at Dawn ‘ , very useful aid to the imagination. :)
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Did my 10k test at the end of Sam's plan and managed to get a nice new pb! Hopefully a 2k to join it later this week.Image
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Great result Felton. Best wishes for the 2k! Here's to improvement in that one too.

Ron I missed your 30 min above -- congrats on exceeding the goal! I hope to get back online for the genfits soon, would be great to see you.
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CamiCrew wrote:Ron I missed your 30 min above -- congrats on exceeding the goal! I hope to get back online for the genfits soon, would be great to see you.
I've been pretty sporadic lately myself, but am trying to recommit. The funny thing about that row is how I really thought I was tearing it up but only got 3 meters further... made me chuckle.

Grats also to you on your foggy-day performance. Chasing a PB for over a year and finally nailing it must be a good feeling! :)
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2k test today to complete Sam's plan. Probably still a bit tired after the CTC effort yesterday but pleased to report a new pb by 6.8s. Think I can dip under 6:40 on fresh legsImageImage
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Bl**dy h*ll, that's fast. ^O^ ^O^ ^O^

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Thanks Paul - amazing what a bit of structured training can do
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Nice one Felton! Great improvement.
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:shock: Wow. Just, wow!
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Awesome Felton. 6.8 sec is amazing!
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Had to do a 5k test for the start of Sam's new plan and managed to improve my pb by 11s. Must have picked the right pace because I was struggling to do any kind of sprint at the end!Image
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Great row Felton. =D> =D> =D> ^O^ ^O^ ^O^

I've signed up for Sam's next program (knee injury notwithstanding) and if I can make even a quarter of the progress you've made, I'll be a very happy bunny.

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Very well done, Felton! Looks like you hit the pacing just right on that one! =D> =D> =D>

Sam's plan certainly seems to agree with you!

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Wow! Felton. Great time for the 5k. Congratulations.
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