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by Deanwvu
January 23rd, 2012, 4:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Getting started, xfit background
Replies: 13
Views: 7700

Re: Getting started, xfit background

Had my first 30 minute row last night. I went way slower than the recommendations I read here, for a few reasons. One: The act of rowing, for that length of time, is hard on the back (for beginners, I assume). The very act of being in the row position for that long is foreign, and therefore difficul...
by Deanwvu
January 22nd, 2012, 6:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Getting started, xfit background
Replies: 13
Views: 7700

Re: Getting started, xfit background

Score!!

Was going to buy a new C2 Model D this week (happily), when I came across a craigslist ad (local to me) for a used one in excellent condition for quite a bit less!

Going to row my first light, extended row tonight. Thank you all for the great advice.

Dean
by Deanwvu
January 22nd, 2012, 10:28 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Getting started, xfit background
Replies: 13
Views: 7700

Re: Getting started, xfit background

Thanks all! I cannot wait to get started. There is a local crew club nearby that get's started in March or April. I may give them a visit at the start of their season. I will err on the slow side of these targets, perhaps adding a few seconds to the pace. This gives me a great target for my first fe...
by Deanwvu
January 21st, 2012, 7:55 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Getting started, xfit background
Replies: 13
Views: 7700

Getting started, xfit background

Hello all, I've been a member of a local crossfit affiliate for over a year now, and rowing is a part of our WOD's about 2-3 times a month. I enjoy the rower, but we usually do sprints only--usually 500m, 1000m, or the occasional 2k row (never more than 2k). I do pretty well on the rower, but holy c...