Concept2 Forum

Since living in the colder climes usually necessitates time on the erg and I was a poor "boat mover" I had to do something on the erg to see if I couldn't rectify or at least make improvement on my ability to move a boat. I have been working with 10mps for 17 months now and am pleased with the resul...

Hmmm interesting question. I started erging not knowing about competitions at all, and would probably continue without them, albeit, at home and for fitness. The number of competitons is very small and from Denver quite expensive to get to, so if it was solely for the comraderie and bon homme I woul...

Just thought it might be appropriate to share a few thoughts from the big show on Saturday: I don't think the silver line is an improvement over the blue line from the airport. The Hyatt was much more accomodating and helpful than the previous hotel. I love riding the T, a friend once characterized ...

Good stuff all around. The entire C2 crew was extraordinary and helpful. the volunteers were also to be congratulated. Lots of work and few rewards. The set up was good. I thought it was particulalry insightful to turn the ergs after the front 16 to face the stands so if you had someone racing there...

Mark, I agreed with all of this. Use the club boats and learn through the program. It will take awhile to get the ability to row a single and feel comfortable alone. They should, as part of the learn to row program, teach you how to get back in a shell. Stay with the trainer till you feel comfortabl...

Last tiime I saw any data on this is, it was about a 50/50 split at indoor regattas. As for me I row on the water, I am not particularly fond of the single, will do it when I have no other options, but prefer the bigger boats, both sweep and scull. The pair seems the most difficult to make work prop...

For me, working with Paul and the 10mps has been a total change in my water rowing. Slowed down my recovery, upped my power application and gave me time on each stroke to think through what I needed to be doing at every conceivable moment. Not that I can execute, but now I have a better chance that ...

Hmmm, Good for you. You did something you didn't think you could. I know its very old school but you are investing in your sport, building character and belief in yourself. None, I repeat, none of that every comes easy. congrats and welcome to the game. dennis

Bob, Outstanding performance. Truly a feel good story. No one deserves it more. Congrats on all the work and now the rewards. dennis

Pretty much the usual for the high altitude folks. Best story by a country mile, Nelson Boyd. I have been competing every year for the last nine against Nelson. He is a great competitor and even a nicer guy. He is usually in the 7:10 to 7:30 range. Last year right after our race he was diagnosed wit...

Michele, I have rowed with Rio, and currently I row with the Outlaws when I have the chance. Ted and Paula Paxton and Cathy Moum are great folks and really solid rowers. Ted is a great doubles partner. And he and Cathy posted a better time than he and I at Masters nationals a couple of years ago. Ou...

A couple of options. Rio Salado, Tempe Community rowing and Arizona Outlaws. Dwayne, are you and Ted Noyes Outlaws or Rio Salado? Michele, Dwayne will have all the good info. I have rowed with the Arizona bunch on many occasions. Good stuff, nice venue, Lake Tempe. dennish

Bob, Well done. the first it seems to me is always the most memorable. Glad you got to met Paul. Very smart guy, I most always have no clue what he's telling me, numbers, graphs, more numbers, ratios, watts, blue lines, green lines. But he has improved things for me substanially. Did you get to met ...

Rick, well done. Another stunner. I share the opinion that this is what erg racing can be. Fun and personal. I'm still thinking that you're prizes may make some of the entrants (PaulF) a professional. Cheers d. PS you got it squared away yet for the evening of the 25?

Bill, bill, bill. what were you thinking? Haven't you and Noel caught up on your sleep yet? dennis