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I ran across this article from Dr. Stuart McGill Further, time of day influences the rate of herniation. After rising from bed, the disc nucleus' are fully hydrated and have much higher stresses during flexion. It is more risky to train repeated bending earlier in the morning. Occupational studies ...

Freddie von Rost wrote:Update:

10k today, 53.48.5

Easier than I thought it would be. Pleased I managed to beat my target of 55 minutes. Will have another attempt next week to beat 52 minutes with a 12k row at the end of next week.

Nice work. Slow and steady increments will have you at the HM in no time.

Goodthrust wrote:How about software? Which program should I use regardless of cost??

RowPro may be of interest...

http://www.digitalrowing.com/

Hello fellow rowers, first post from me. Background: So, started rowing again after many years absence. Slowly improving my technique, use the log card, slow times all verified and . 30.13 for 6k yesterday, 58 years old, 75kg, drag set at 4.5/10. Slowly improving my technique and times are dropping...

Also moderate DF needs to be used. That was not mentioned by OP. sorry what is "DF"? Drag factor. Beginner rowers and crossfitters tend to set the damper to 10 thinking that it maximizes the resistance and that they get a better workout. It doesn't and they don't. Here's some info. http://www.conce...

Hey Izzz, you folks wouldn't have room for another member would you? For someone of such metal - I mean mettle - of course! You would be our official Oarsman! Sounds good Izzz. Our erg is broken...old and broken, kinda like my body. I think I may replace it, the erg not my body, with a SkiErg. Anyo...

Hey Izzz, you folks wouldn't have room for another member would you?

Week 1 - 9 km / 5 Days Off

2/8 - 8/1:58

Total: 17 km.
Avg: 2.1 km. per day

2/1 - Day Off
2/2 - 4/2:08
2/3 : 2/6 - 4 Days Off
2/7 - 5/1:58

Total: 9 km.
Avg: 1.3 km. per day

It's February! One month closer to spring...WAHOO! Since there's no official rowing challenge this month, I'll set a personal goal of 75 kms. I know, I know... :roll: it's not much, but for a virtual newbie, it's a bit of a stretch. So, here goes.... 2/1 - 2 km - 10:09.2/2:32.3 Total - 2 km Avg - 2...

http://gallery.me.com/ronmardix/100007/rowing_zone_small/web.jpg?ver=12960408970001 2011 Season mardix - Dec: 271 km (9 days off) / Jan: 228 km (14 days off) Catherine - Dec: 43 km / Jan: 57 km February Challenge mardix - Goal: 150 km - Avg: 5.4 km/day - I'll come back nice and slow to see how thin...

2/1 - Day Off
2/2 - 4/2:08

Total: 4 km.
Avg: 2 km. per day

8 days off! It's good to be back on the erg, but it needs to start slow. My back was feeling it pretty bad.

http://gallery.me.com/ronmardix/100007/rowing_zone_small/web.jpg?ver=12960408970001 January Summary 2011 Season mardix Dec: 271 km (9 days off) / Jan: 228 km (14 days off :x) Catherine Dec: 43 km / Jan: 57 km 2011 Virtual Team Challenge (Jan 1, 2011 - Jan 31, 2011) We ended up in 81st position by a...

It's February! One month closer to spring...WAHOO! Since there's no official rowing challenge this month, I'll set a personal goal of 75 kms. I know, I know... :roll: it's not much, but for a virtual newbie, it's a bit of a stretch. So, here goes.... 2/1 - 2 km - 10:09.2/2:32.3 Total - 2 km Avg - 2...

January 25 - 2 km January 27 - 2 km Just going slowly for a while until my shoulder is up for longer rows. I have so much wood chopping to do and hauling things around and farm chores so it doesn't get completely better. I've taken up jumping rope, as well, so I mix it up. Maybe I'll do circuit tra...