Concept2 Forum

Hey, I've done this hike/climb too. Quite a few years ago, but in terms of the effort; nothing has changed. My main memory is of the amazing high altitude headache I had. I actually don't remember much of the top. Only the pounding in my head. Drink lots of water. More than you think you need. There...

hey Doug, The only one that looks familiar is John Hawley. When you see him tell him hello from me. Frank Graetch class of 72, With Marty McNair as coach. Too bad it wasn't Steve Gladstone. A close family friend has a son and daughter rowing for the Huskies. My 16 year old daughter rows for Berkeley...

Hey Doug, I think it was Los Gatos that beat us at Lake Meritt earlier this year. We needed to beat them by ONE SECOND. At the finish line I looked over and noticed that I was even with the six man. Since I row six I knew we had lost. I hate those close finishes, that is I hate them when our side lo...

Hey Doug, yes its Marin. I guess we are competative. Its fun rowing with people who like to row well. As to the use of the Erg as a ranking tool: I think that it really serves as a way to assess where you are in the mix. Other factors are also inportant. For example; I'm 56 years old. Its not fair t...

I used to row in college. That was 35 years ago! I guess I'm one of those baby boomers going back to their roots. I now row for a highly competative master program out here on the west coast. We erg every morning before getting on the water. Every two weeks we do a 20 min. test that determines our c...