3 day global million metre relay - RUNNING TOTAL

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:09 am

Edmond, you mentioned that your piece was a seasons best. was it also an all time personal best?

If so, I'll add you to the list.

eddes · Post by **eddes** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:10 am

webberg wrote:Edmond, you mentioned that your piece was a seasons best. was it also an all time personal best?

If so, I'll add you to the list.

Webberg, no no it's only a seasons best. But anyway i'm happy because i've done my seaseons best in my first "team challenge".

It's great to be a part of an amazing team with an amazing team spirit !!!

Respect for everybody's results.

Good luck for our rowers of the last hours

Rita · Post by **Rita** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:55 pm

Hi all,
Sorry for the late post, my internet was down all last night. I'm glad we are so far ahead because I was really tired last night and couldn't pull more than a 2:35 pace. However, I had set the PM for another 1h 40 min session and gutted it out. I figured this "rowing while tired and just taking it 5 min at a time" will help in a future marathon attempt.

Anyways a measly 11598 meters for me.

It is quite an impressive list of meters that we have racked up while trying to "out-do" each other and ourselves. Congrats to everyone who put up a meter or 16,000 and thanks to everone for being so encouraging.

Happy Holidays!
"Lovely Rita Meter Maid"

Nick Shuker · Post by **Nick Shuker** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:07 pm

Well, thats me done too, Im not afraid to say Im shattered. Im having to drink water by what seems like the gallon to stop being dehydrated, but Ive really enjoyed taking part, its been a challenge for me personaly to row 77000ish meters in 3 days at a pretty fast pace. I only row about 15k a day.

WELLDONE TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART.

1HOUR ROWS ARE A REAL TEST OF ENDURANCE WHETHER ITS 11000 OR 17000 METERS COVERED

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:23 pm

As Nick says the ability to do a 60' piece at all is something to be proud of.

Great stuff from Rita, Nick and Mark.

As of 2:20, we have 50k to go.

Paul Victory is spinning that wheel as I write and is followed by JanetS. After that I reckon Roger will get us to within 10k, leaving David to get over that line about 4:45pm. Perfect.

Don't stop then guys and girls. We need your contributions.

PSims · Post by **PSims** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:23 pm

3rd day in a row.
Also 3rd row in a day!!!

Tanks empty here too guys

...glad to have done it and participated. Well done everyone.

Managed to get over 14k today - but after a marathon last night, my body is on fire!

Spooky that I pulled exactly the same metres as Ironar$e did yesterday!!! Now there's a coincidence!

Also a coincidence is it's Friday and I'm ahead of him again - he he he!!! (not for long).

mash · Post by **mash** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:26 pm

Rita wrote: Anyways a measly 11598 meters for me.

Rita don't put yourself down that's mega impressive and anyone who can sit on a rower for 60 mins is a wonder in my eyes.

Just mention to one of the lycra clad guys\gals at any gym that you rowed for 60 mins and watch the blood drain from their faces.

I agree with Nick, it's fantastic what we've done however many metres you've put on the board.

Mash

BigWaveDave · Post by **BigWaveDave** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:34 pm

Rita - nothing measly about your contribution, to put the effort in for 60 minutes continuosly is a great acheivement.

eddes · Post by **eddes** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:37 pm

BigWaveDave wrote:Rita - nothing measly about your contribution, to put the effort in for 60 minutes continuosly is a great acheivement.

Hey Rita, i also agree with Nick, Mash and BigWaveDave, don't care about the distance --> Respect for your effort!!!

Rita · Post by **Rita** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:52 pm

Thanks guys,

My distance is "measly" in that it is below what I usually do in an hour (~ 12,200 m) even in an easy cool-dow type workout. I know the stress of trying to pack up for the holidays, all those "little errands", finishing things at work and lack of sleep play into it, but like most of you, I kind of know what my standard "output" is for a given time/distance and-or pace and am a bit disappointed when I don't meet that.

So the desire to post meters for my time slot and the desire *not* to post on the "failed workout thread"

and a pretty decent (i.e. close) football game kept me going. Needless to say I'm glad I went for the PB on day 1

.

big dave k · Post by **big dave k** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:49 pm

it's getting interesting here guys. our average split across all 3 machines for the million was 2:05.2 and yours is currently 2:04.9

who'd have thought it'd be this close?!

well done to everyone taking part, almost there now

Paul Victory · Post by **Paul Victory** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:54 pm

Just back from the gym.

I managed 15,619m - a new PB by 215m.

Paul

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 3:56 pm

Mr Big Dave, thanks for that. This might be our next target.

I'm trusting that Paul has finished and that Janet is now on the machine. Their results should keep the split more or less where it is and hopefully we can then consolidate or improve it over the last few sessions.

Did you students stop at 24 hours or the million?

MaxDev · Post by **MaxDev** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:03 pm

The 2:04.9 was after Paul's hour was counted, but before his metres were posted - counting his new PB of 15,619 our split is now 2:02.9, so we should hit the million in about 68.5 hours, and possibly go on to post something very close to 1,050,000m

Not that that detracts from the Brunel rowers' achievement - we've got at least as big a team, and we're rowing at 1/3rd of the intensity that they did.

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:15 pm

Let's keep it going. Heading for 1,050,000 and sub 2:03 as MaxDev says.

Mike Channin 16025 +25, 90mins + 25k+30k+120mins+35k+150mins+top ten ranked marathon
MaxDev 15518 +195 (plus 30' and 10k)
Rita (Lovely Rita, Erging Metre lady) 13255
Jainser 16117 +834
Nick Shuker 16282 +21
Redshell 14444
Stan 14704 +30
Thomas WP 15643 +500
Tom Barrick 16378
Wolfie 15018 +858
Sam Donoghue 14480 = +14480 and 1m metres
Mark Evans 16243 +111
BorisZ FM 2:53:01.3
Webberg 14221 +80
J Lemon 14141 +438
Paul Victory 15,619 +215

JanetS · Post by **JanetS** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:21 pm

12571m

To answer the next question - yes a PB by over 100m (& I trawled back through some v old excel spreadsheets to check that!

)

Not bad considering that 2mins before I was due to start I was coaxing a blue tit that the cats had bought in out of the spare bedroom window..... not quite the warm up I had in mind

Right. Shower then beer......

webberg · Post by **webberg** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:23 pm

Don't let Shrek catch you talking dirty, it might get him all excited.

Great stuff on the 60' piece.

Do you have my mobile/e-mail so as to find us in the bar? looking forward to meeting with you.

Mike Channin 16025 +25, 90mins + 25k+30k+120mins+35k+150mins+top ten ranked marathon
MaxDev 15518 +195 (plus 30' and 10k)
Rita (Lovely Rita, Erging Metre lady) 13255
Jainser 16117 +834
Nick Shuker 16282 +21
Redshell 14444
Stan 14704 +30
Thomas WP 15643 +500
Tom Barrick 16378
Wolfie 15018 +858
Sam Donoghue 14480 = +14480 and 1m metres
Mark Evans 16243 +111
BorisZ FM 2:53:01.3
Webberg 14221 +80
J Lemon 14141 +438
Paul Victory 15,619 +215
JanetS 12,571 +100

ptruz · Post by **ptruz** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:26 pm

I have been away for three days....

It's been great to watch this happen......

You guys (and gals) sound like you have all worked very hard. You're fatigue shows through on your posts and it is well deserved. When the "number crunchers" are done you will see just how special this event was.

The effect.......FS effect is big......the relay effect is also big. Anyone who has ever run in relays knows how team relays effect your performance. PB's are a refelction of each of you supporting each other and wanting to lift the entire team. It's really no surprise.

This event shows that FS is a team. A global team of rowers of all levels.

Hey....can we do this again next year.....head to head against those Iron guys!?

We have a benchmark to beat now!

Good work all!

BigWaveDave · Post by **BigWaveDave** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:24 pm

Looks like we have fianlly broken through the 1 million metre mark - what a fantastic effort by everyone

Have done my final stint and am officially knackered - did 15,736m a new PB by 326m and even broke my 30 min PB to boot.

I see that there was around 6500m left to row after Bangers to hit the 1m - I think I reached this in around 24:45.

Good luck to the final 3 rowers lets try and break 1,050,000m

All those meeting up in London tonight have a beer or 5 for me - cheers

Jessica-Red · Post by **Jessica-Red** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:34 pm

The most massive and enormous well done to you all- your effort and endurance and spirit are all truly wonderful

MaxDev · Post by **MaxDev** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:10 pm

Well done everyone!

On to the next target now - when I suggested it earlier, I didn't really think it was going to be possible, but now thanks to BWD's PB, the 50k over the million might just be on...

Waiting for Stan's result, with Colibri and me still to row, we need 40,755m to hit the 1.05million mark.

Don't think we can expect any more PBs at this stage, but if Stan has managed 14,500, and Tricia can get 11,500, that'll leave me with 14,755 to do to hit the target.

It's a big ask, the way I'm feeling, but within the bounds of possibility... just a pity I won't see Tricia's score before I row - wouldn't want to miss the target by a few metres.

BigWaveDave · Post by **BigWaveDave** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:14 pm

MaxDev

Looks like you might have to take up Thomas's one handed keyboard skills!

Good luck and whatever distance we end on will be fantastic.

MaxDev · Post by **MaxDev** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:42 pm

Guess I spoke too soon - looks like Stan has posted ANOTHER new PB of 14746m, leaving only 26009 to go between Tricia and myself...

Going to be disappointed if we don't make the extra 50k now!

Max

Stan · Post by **Stan** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:44 pm

Good evening all. Completed my final stint and I am delighted to report a new pb of 14746. A further improvement of 42m on Wednesdays effort. The recovery row yesterday clearly helped and I felt strong tonight.
Maxdev - I note your post so I hope this takes a bit of the pressure off yourself, but go for it.

Paul Victory · Post by **Paul Victory** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:11 pm

Well done to everyone.

I really enjoyed watching the progress of the team and taking part and I know the fact that I was part of a bigger whole helped me to achieve a new PB today.

My only concern is, what are we going to do for an encore...?

Paul