WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
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WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
After the summer break (didn't seem to last long did it?) I thought we could start with a mile (in the absence of other suggestions). Usual rules apply, just let me know your time along with weight and age and I will throw them into the spreadsheet.
I know Paul V had a concern that the numbers appear to have evolved so that some of the "older" folk are not as far ahead as before and that would make sense as I re-tweaked the weighting to avoid anyone 60/70/80+ winning by crazy amounts despite not putting in necessarily (no offence intended here) spectacular times or distances. I'll keep an eye on the table and welcome any feedback as it grows. Ideally the very very best times should float to the top but not just as a result of age/weight etc
I know Paul V had a concern that the numbers appear to have evolved so that some of the "older" folk are not as far ahead as before and that would make sense as I re-tweaked the weighting to avoid anyone 60/70/80+ winning by crazy amounts despite not putting in necessarily (no offence intended here) spectacular times or distances. I'll keep an eye on the table and welcome any feedback as it grows. Ideally the very very best times should float to the top but not just as a result of age/weight etc
60 yrs old, 82kg, 5' 10"
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Actually, I didn't realise that you had tweaked the age adjustments. That explains why the results were not in line with what I was expecting. It's hard to get the balance right on this one. In my own case, I'd just like to do one challenge where I don't finish paddy last. Any chance of a special adjustment for those aged 60 and a half?plummy wrote:After the summer break (didn't seem to last long did it?) I thought we could start with a mile (in the absence of other suggestions). Usual rules apply, just let me know your time along with weight and age and I will throw them into the spreadsheet.
I know Paul V had a concern that the numbers appear to have evolved so that some of the "older" folk are not as far ahead as before and that would make sense as I re-tweaked the weighting to avoid anyone 60/70/80+ winning by crazy amounts despite not putting in necessarily (no offence intended here) spectacular times or distances. I'll keep an eye on the table and welcome any feedback as it grows. Ideally the very very best times should float to the top but not just as a result of age/weight etc
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
As I have a decent mile under my belt, I thought I'd bump this thread up with a posting
Just need some more entries now please. Why not set for 1609m, go all guns blazing for the first 1000m (for the CTC) and see if you can hang on for another 609m - kill two birds with one stone
Just need some more entries now please. Why not set for 1609m, go all guns blazing for the first 1000m (for the CTC) and see if you can hang on for another 609m - kill two birds with one stone
60 yrs old, 82kg, 5' 10"
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
the mile 6:20.8---- 88 kgs and 60yrs. done in training on the 1st September as a 2k tt not good is it? must do better!!!!
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
I've added you to the chart Colin but I'll wait for at least another entry before posting it up here.
If I don't get more than half a dozen entries this time I'll just let the WAARC thread die away as the uptake is looking less and less each time
If I don't get more than half a dozen entries this time I'll just let the WAARC thread die away as the uptake is looking less and less each time
60 yrs old, 82kg, 5' 10"
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Here's another entry for the chart. I hope we get enough entries to keep it going.
1609m. 6:34.0
Weight: 70.4 kg.
Age: 79
1609m. 6:34.0
Weight: 70.4 kg.
Age: 79
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Here's another one:
6:35.8, 98.1kgs, 53yrs
Taken from the first mile of todays 4x2000m so I should be able to improve a lot with a proper entry later in the month.
6:35.8, 98.1kgs, 53yrs
Taken from the first mile of todays 4x2000m so I should be able to improve a lot with a proper entry later in the month.
Rich
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62yrs 99kg 5' 11"
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Thanks guys. I'll update the chart in the morning...
Did it tonight instead...(looks like seniority and LWT is still the way to go). I think I'm only in first place on alphabetical order
Did it tonight instead...(looks like seniority and LWT is still the way to go). I think I'm only in first place on alphabetical order
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43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
One more for you Dave:
06:11.9 1609 01:55.5
67 YO 102kg
A long way below par but medication is slowing me down considerably (25% in measurable terms going on today's performance )
Bill
06:11.9 1609 01:55.5
67 YO 102kg
A long way below par but medication is slowing me down considerably (25% in measurable terms going on today's performance )
Bill
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Thanks Bill x 2 (the second one as your additional entry bumps me an extra point as you are faster that Phillip).
New chart
New chart
60 yrs old, 82kg, 5' 10"
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Here you go David.
1609m ...5:11.3... 1:36.7...r30
42 years old 104kgs.
1609m ...5:11.3... 1:36.7...r30
42 years old 104kgs.
Everybody has a plan until they get a punch in the face.
51 years old.
51 years old.
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Ouch - that's close. I think a couple more seconds off your time (or a couple of kg off the weight) and you'd be right up there in first place (not that I'm suggesting you should try [-o< )
It shows that despite the heavier frame, you big guys still have a good chance of winning this with the huge time advantage - maybe more should try
It shows that despite the heavier frame, you big guys still have a good chance of winning this with the huge time advantage - maybe more should try
60 yrs old, 82kg, 5' 10"
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
5:51.4
48y (49 Dec. 2013)
87.5 kg.
Done earlier this month
48y (49 Dec. 2013)
87.5 kg.
Done earlier this month
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Here's a 2nd attempt:
1609m
6:30.4 @ 2:01.3 r28
Weight: 70.25kg
Age: 79
1609m
6:30.4 @ 2:01.3 r28
Weight: 70.25kg
Age: 79
Philip Price 89 Lwt. 68 kg. 176 cm. “Rather than rust I’ll wear out.”
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Great time there Philip =D>
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Updated chart follows:
60 yrs old, 82kg, 5' 10"
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Hansen, David, HansEn!plummy wrote:Updated chart follows:
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Here's my second and proper attempt:
1609m, 6:06.0, 1:53.7
Still 53 years old but unfortunately I'm now 102kg
I've had to buy some new scales which obviously aren't as optimistic... or it could be the week in Cornwall overdosing on Pasties
1609m, 6:06.0, 1:53.7
Still 53 years old but unfortunately I'm now 102kg
I've had to buy some new scales which obviously aren't as optimistic... or it could be the week in Cornwall overdosing on Pasties
Rich
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62yrs 99kg 5' 11"
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Hi David!
When is the last entry time? I had to do 4 min. today, but couldn't manage do the mile also (my effort wasn't really an all out effort ) Can I log it tomorrow, the 1st. Of October
When is the last entry time? I had to do 4 min. today, but couldn't manage do the mile also (my effort wasn't really an all out effort ) Can I log it tomorrow, the 1st. Of October
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Hi Mikkel,
No problem with that from my account. The bigger problem is that fact that my laptop with all the documents on is dead and my last back up for WAARC was back in July - so it may take quite a bit of re-jigging to come up with the table again.
Additional to that, we need suggestions for October - anyone want to start the bidding?
No problem with that from my account. The bigger problem is that fact that my laptop with all the documents on is dead and my last back up for WAARC was back in July - so it may take quite a bit of re-jigging to come up with the table again.
Additional to that, we need suggestions for October - anyone want to start the bidding?
60 yrs old, 82kg, 5' 10"
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Hi David.plummy wrote:Hi Mikkel,
No problem with that from my account. The bigger problem is that fact that my laptop with all the documents on is dead and my last back up for WAARC was back in July - so it may take quite a bit of re-jigging to come up with the table again.
Additional to that, we need suggestions for October - anyone want to start the bidding?
Didn't see your answer last evening!!! Saw it to day at 18:04
Anyway!! I couldn't do it today. Can I try do it the tomorrow morning (the 2nd.!?)
Need answer this evening. ( will look for your answer )
Maybe a 5 x distance or something like that (something that I'm not good at!
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Yes - Mikkel, go for it. It's more important that we have entrants than be pedantic over a day here or there
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43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Thanks David I think it will be a real bodykiller so soon after the 4 min CS, but I have some confidence, not having rowed a lot, and still be able to perform satisfactory
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Hi
1609m in 5:23.3 (@1:40.4)
Not as good as last year but, pretty hard so soon after the 4 min. Had I not done the 4 min., I would have done @1:38.something, I'm sure.
Age: 48 years and 10 months
Weight: 87 kg.
Also had a snakebite this morning, 6-7K from work and had to run the rest of the way with the bike, and that was a brand new schwalbe wheel, extra durable and only 3 days old
1609m in 5:23.3 (@1:40.4)
Not as good as last year but, pretty hard so soon after the 4 min. Had I not done the 4 min., I would have done @1:38.something, I'm sure.
Age: 48 years and 10 months
Weight: 87 kg.
Also had a snakebite this morning, 6-7K from work and had to run the rest of the way with the bike, and that was a brand new schwalbe wheel, extra durable and only 3 days old
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Re: WAARC - Sept 2013 (1609m)
Should we just use the 3861m challenge for this - as many should/will be doing it anyway?
I will try and re-build the previous entries (lost with my old laptop death) and get up to speed quickly on this one...
I will try and re-build the previous entries (lost with my old laptop death) and get up to speed quickly on this one...
60 yrs old, 82kg, 5' 10"
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky