250km challenge

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 4:26 pm

I thought I would post my slow progress to this huge target - interested to know how others are doing. I am guessing that Nigel is already there. If I complete 250km I will have my 2 million metres in the bag, so it is quite a nice little challenge for me.

Under Summary stats > monthly view all, I have a massive 32,630m. Aiming for at least 10km tonight at a gentle 130HR fat burn.

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 7:05 pm

Hey Thomas,

Thanks for sorting out my access - I'm here now!

I did 31k yesterday, 30k today, so I'm on my way!
8 days left to do it!

Nigel is resting - he has injured himself - so he won't be clocking metres for a while. Injured his abs again - overdoing it.

Stan · Post by **Stan** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 7:10 pm

Hi Paul
Did you do the 30ks in one row or 2 separate ones. How did it feel?

Currently on 54513 for the 250k challenge

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 7:54 pm

Now up to 45,682. I did a 60 minute fat burn (22 rate at 130 heart rate).

ChrisB · Post by **ChrisB** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 7:31 am

Hi Guys... Steadily increasing my meters month on month. Approx 267,000 last month so I thought a 250,000 row would be a good idea!

Currently, three rows this month, 32,574 (2hrs, 4mins, 26.8s).

Similarly, going for approx 10km each day minimum...

Alittle difficult having done a challenge or two before hand though!

Enjoy!

Post by **redshell** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:07 pm

Hi Chaps...I do like the idea of the 250k, good one Chris
In May I managed 349,739 - the most I'd ever done & last month was 255,000 so you all have a challenge!!!
Just 3 sessions so far this month, almost 40,000...early days yet BEWARE

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:24 pm

I have been trying to do 20k in the mornings and 10k at lunchtimes.
Sometimes I use "Just Row" - cos you can get off and have a rest, get a drink and the clock stops, hence the odd/ragged distances.

Today I couldn't get out for lunch, so just the 20k.

Should end the week on about 130-140k - slightly ahead.

Then, do it all again next week.

Stan · Post by **Stan** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:01 pm

Inspirational Paul - bad enough doing 250k in 1 month is hard enough but doing it in 2 weeks is quite an achievement. I am currently on 69kfor the month so got a lot to do but more or less on schedule.

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:21 pm

Stan wrote:doing it in 2 weeks is quite an achievement.

Have I missed WHY Paul is going for it in this manner? It is impressive to do in a month - why do it so fast - are you racing?

I am up to 73,431m in 5:27:24.8 which is astronomical for me. Just doing it and posting on ELM will be enough for me.

Stan · Post by **Stan** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:47 pm

Hi Thomas
Paul is on holiday in the 2nd half of July so he wanted to get it finished before his holiday

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:49 pm

Ahhhh - that makes sense. Well from an "I understand what he is trying to achieve" point of view.

Makes no sense from a "Oh my God, I could not do that!" point of view. He's a legend. He will deserve the holiday!

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:01 pm

Well, that's it for me - week 1 of 2.

Monday - Friday 156,647 m

Less than 100km left to do next week.

Legend?

I've never been called that before - cheers!
Most people are just saying "stupid".

Keep plugging away guys.....

steve the slug · Post by **steve the slug** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:26 am

the slug aint enjoying

this too much but nearly back on track

went to gym last nite and this morning doing bits on roller coaster

i know exactly how those kenyan long distance runners felt now, when anybody starts the roller coaster try doing the downhill (sprint) in under the 2m/500, the 15k then 1500 felt like 30 odd laps at 70 secs then a 4 lap burst at under 60 (killed me).

but now done part 3, last 4 bits all been achieved at under 2/500 barrier so must be getting fit.

slug

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:22 pm

I don't like the look of that challenge and am avoiding it.

Anyway on the 250km one I am 122,059m - nearly half way there, nearly half way through the month. Could be close.

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:08 pm

Just 14,850m to go to finish the 250km.
Tricia Blank has already done it!!!

Posted Cheops and 10k Low SPM today as well.

So if I can get rid of Ferris Wheel and Imperial and Metric Mile, I feel I will have earned my holiday.

Play with the rollercoaster in August!

Hey Slug - I didn't know you don't like long rows!

steve the slug · Post by **steve the slug** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:08 pm

Paul

You will deserve the holiday, give me a chance to catch up 100k nearer too you

have a good one

, going anywhere nice?

slug

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:23 pm

Newcastle!

Seeing friends, day trips etc. Little one too young for beach hols at the moment.

September going on a boating holiday on Norfolk Broads...stop laughing. There won't be a C2 on the boat!!! But I wonder if I could.......

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:46 am

Well, it's done. 250km down in 9 (rowing) days.
Do I feel better for that....no...but I feel I have achieved something.

17 hours 43 minutes not forgetting the 16.5 seconds of rowing!
Average split of 2:07.6 - some days were a struggle.

Tips for others on their way:

- use the Just Row option - the clock stops when you have a break and the metres count upwards, which is psychologically good as you get tired
- best times will be won by those doing it as middle distances. Sessions of 20-40 mins will probably give the best times
- mix it up with some other challenges, to stop you getting fed up
- think of Mr Bollen's neck wrapped around the chain whilst you are pulling it!

Thanks for the challenge Chris - certainly taken me to new levels.
I now have 2 weeks to think of suitable revenge.

Stan · Post by **Stan** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:39 pm

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.

Post by **Thomas W-P** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:19 pm

2:05! I am just aiming to finish - that will be an achievement after my pre-Free Spirits target for the YEAR was 700,000.

I am at 138,433m at 2:11.8.

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:56 pm

Trouble is, I've got a taste for it now.

Couldn't help myself and did another 41k today.

I'm gonna get you Derrylad, even if I end up at 8 stone!!!

Post by **redshell** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:49 am

Today should be a rest day....cycled into work and plan to cycle home....too hot on the trains! But I'm only 4196 to the 250k so it has to be done! I think my average will be around 2:11 which is disappointing, but as the Le Mans was around 2:15, I guess its not too bad. Will just have to wait for that man Sims to set some more long challenges when we start again?

ChrisB · Post by **ChrisB** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:51 pm

PSims wrote:Tips for others on their way:
- think of Mr Bollen's neck wrapped around the chain whilst you are pulling it!

Thanks for the challenge Chris - certainly taken me to new levels.
I now have 2 weeks to think of suitable revenge.

ChrisB · Post by **ChrisB** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:55 pm

Hi Paul, quoting you before... my neck... no, my back!

... My back is beginning to cease up... Approx 30km for me to do before I hit the magical 250km, back to the gym tonight, so by Friday should have completed!

Only ever once exceeded 250km myself, so think its been a good challenge personally and encouraged a number of of the team to do more...

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:12 pm

Hey Chris!

Well done - almost there.
You will have a few days left to pick your "worst" times in the 250k and redo them for a better overall time!

Infectious this rowing lark eh?
Once I'd done the 250k, just couldn't stop.
I never ran out of energy - always out of time!
I need to retire - to have more time on my hands!!

What do you reckon to "Bollen's Billions" as the name of the next challenge? 500k in a month?

Or the Slug's Six Hundred? 600k in a month.....

250km challenge

250km challenge

I'm getting there

250km

30k

Me done for week 1

250K piece of wee wee (NOT)

Nearly

nearly

Hols

Done

Once you start

Re: Done

My neck...

Well done