New age group:new targets
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New age group:new targets
The transfer is suiting me well
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Amazing
Nearly 20 years since we met at Evesham Phillip, and I distinctly remember being inspired then. You are still at it
Nearly 20 years since we met at Evesham Phillip, and I distinctly remember being inspired then. You are still at it
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Well done Philip, plenty more to aim at now
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That's incredible - well done sir, well done!!
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43Mm metres rowed. Re-setting the bar much lower now. Getting too old and brittle for this malarky
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I'm 3 decades behind you Phil (reached 60 at the end of May)
I'll be happy with just doing 6k when or if I'm 90 !!
You are a guiding light for all of us and long may it continue !! Huge congratulations
I'll be happy with just doing 6k when or if I'm 90 !!
You are a guiding light for all of us and long may it continue !! Huge congratulations
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Congratulations!!!
So inspirational!!
Any secrets you can share on how to reach that age group, still being able to erg, and pull world records?
And I am not aware of many 90y old that are as active in an online forum.
You are a true inspiration!
So inspirational!!
Any secrets you can share on how to reach that age group, still being able to erg, and pull world records?
And I am not aware of many 90y old that are as active in an online forum.
You are a true inspiration!
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Wonderful result Philip, well done matey.
Hi Steve yes Evesham golden mile that was my first erg event that’s a long time ago
Hi Steve yes Evesham golden mile that was my first erg event that’s a long time ago
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Love it! Smash 'em all, Philip!
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Absolutely amazing and inspiring
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Thanks, guys, for your support and encouragement. This will spur me on for aiming at some more targets while I am still at the “youngest” end of the age group
Wolfie, I look back with nostalgia on the days of the Evesham Golden Mile and meeting you and other FS for the first time.
Tako, I have no secrets about rowing. I started it very late in life, having my first race at BIRC in 2003 when I discovered that rowing the 2K using the “fly and die” technique didn’t work
Plummy, I hope your long journey back to good health and fitness will not try your patience too much. Take care
I get on the erg twice a week and have never been much of a “metre muncher”, in fact it’s only been over the last four years that
I have worked up to 1 million metres per year.
Have a good season - all of you.
Wolfie, I look back with nostalgia on the days of the Evesham Golden Mile and meeting you and other FS for the first time.
Tako, I have no secrets about rowing. I started it very late in life, having my first race at BIRC in 2003 when I discovered that rowing the 2K using the “fly and die” technique didn’t work
Plummy, I hope your long journey back to good health and fitness will not try your patience too much. Take care
I get on the erg twice a week and have never been much of a “metre muncher”, in fact it’s only been over the last four years that
I have worked up to 1 million metres per year.
Have a good season - all of you.
Philip Price 90 Lwt. 70 kg. 176 cm. “Rather than rust I’ll wear out.”
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Belated congratulations on a well deserved world record Philip, very well done!
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What a shame that I won’t be around to help you celebrate
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Well done, Pepe! Always a star.
I remember recruiting you to Free Spirits at BIRC 2006.
May you produce many more amazing rows, and collect a good haul of World Records!
I remember recruiting you to Free Spirits at BIRC 2006.
May you produce many more amazing rows, and collect a good haul of World Records!
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Thanks, Mike, here’s another oneMike Channin wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2024 4:16 pm Well done, Pepe! Always a star.
I remember recruiting you to Free Spirits at BIRC 2006.
May you produce many more amazing rows, and collect a good haul of World Records!
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Fantastic Philip, inspiring stuff, just hope it doesn’t raise Nonathlon targets too high for the rest of us!
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I mean, 2:07/500 is fairly impressive for any average 50 year old off the street. Just saying.
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Not sure what has happened to the Nonathlon, how can a WR score 918 points? I suspect that no data has been entered for the oldest age groups and so the curve is off. You are being robbed sir!
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Great, Philip. Some more to come I think.
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I have worked out that to reach the same points total I got for the Nonathlon 1k last season, I would need to knock 33 seconds off my WR. Even Clark Kent would be hard pressed to achieve such an improvement
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I am really looking forward to this thread throughout the season Philip. Many congratulations on the second record!
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I do, well, I did, well, kinda sorta... (been a bit lax on it to be honest). That said, I think that it was set up for FS'rs who attended formal, recognised race meets/organised events rather than ad-hoc at home challenges, Having said THAT, I have no objection to changing the rules (if there were any) to recognise Pepe's incredible achievements (though I feel his entry is going to need a LOT more lines very soon)
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Philip,
Many congratulations on your fantastic achievements, looking forward to the whole set .
I'm 17 years younger and 27kg heavier than you and I'd struggle hitting some of these numbers.
Like Stumpy (Colin Bradley), Evesham golden mile was my first event, those were the days ☺!
Many congratulations on your fantastic achievements, looking forward to the whole set .
I'm 17 years younger and 27kg heavier than you and I'd struggle hitting some of these numbers.
Like Stumpy (Colin Bradley), Evesham golden mile was my first event, those were the days ☺!
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Thanks, Alan. Have a good season and I very much appreciate your encouragement.
Just trying to keep the pot boiling
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