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[old] dadams · Post by **[old] dadams** » February 11th, 2005, 9:25 am

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE(rickster @ Feb 11 2005, 03:28 AM)</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> If anyone struggles with a sore rear end on the rower, then I have found a new solution. I got a 3 inch thick piece of foam from Ray in the wheelchair and put it on the seat, this was fantastic my arse wasn't hurting no wear near as much as normal. RICKSTER </td></tr></table> Another good solution to that problem, is bubble wrap. The stuff with the small bubbles, not the large ones.

[old] Byron Drachman · Post by **[old] Byron Drachman** » February 11th, 2005, 2:07 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>QUOTE(Byron Drachman @ Feb 9 2005, 10:04 PM) Here are two more Taffians: granddaughters 11-year-old Karina and 7-year-old Julianna: <a href='http://www.math.msu.edu/~drachman/row/karina.AVI' target='_blank'>http://www.math.msu.edu/~drachman/row/karina.AVI</a> <a href='http://www.math.msu.edu/~drachman/row/julianna.AVI' target='_blank'>http://www.math.msu.edu/~drachman/row/j ... AVI</a> Cute kids, wouldn’t you say? Byron My media player wouldn't work, so I didn't get to see them. If they're Taffs, then they must be cute. Question is, do they row? And when can we add their meters to the total? Speedy </td></tr></table> Hi Speedy, I couldn't get media player to play those either. I used Quick Time Player (it's free.) So far I'm not pushing the idea of rowing to the grandchildren. I just wanted to plant the seed. Every time they come over they just erg for a few minutes. For now, I want them to improve their techniques, although I wish I could hold my back as straight as they do naturally. They're busy with soccer, swimming, skiing (alpine and downhill), violin lessons, and other activities. Byron

[old] blod · Post by **[old] blod** » February 11th, 2005, 4:45 pm

Hello Taffians,things are quiet in the Bat Cave,i've been playing a lot of squash,both team and otherwise,Sue away a lot with new job. We're off in the morning to the French Alps skiing,Les Arcs,i've never skied on snow,Sue has 23 yrs.experience skiing,Taffs on tour. I've just taken delivery of my Taff Attack team rowing suit, I think i shall look quite dandy wearing that on the slopes!!!!! So one last erg in the morning and off to spread the word about our team to Jonny foreigner, who knows how many French Taffs are out there Oh, superb effort Rickster, Gaver is a mint player Nos da, Blod and Ramboyo.

[old] Godfried · Post by **[old] Godfried** » February 11th, 2005, 5:39 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE(seat5 @ Feb 11 2005, 04:49 AM)</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Godfried's plan has it set up the other way </td></tr></table> OK : <a href='http://concept2.van-diepen.nl/10_k_with_sprint_v3.pdf' target='_blank'>now the way Carla wants it done</a> Carla : Set the monitor to 10,000 m #1 -- 500m at 5 k pace ( 2:03.3 ) -- takes 2:03.3 -- ends at 2:03.3 -- average pace 2:03.3 #2 -- 100m sprint pace ( 1:55.3 ) -- takes 0:23.1 -- ends at 2:26.4 -- average pace 2:02.0 #3 -- 30 seconds deserved rest --- takes 0:30.0 -- ends at 2:56.4 -- average pace 2:27.0 #4 -- 400m at 5 k pace ( 2:03.3 ) -- takes 1:38.6 -- ends at 4:35.0 -- average pace 2:17.5 #5 -- 100m sprint pace ( 1:55.3 ) -- takes 0:23.1 -- ends at 4:58.1 -- average pace 2:15.5 #6 -- 30 seconds deserved rest --- takes 0:30.0 -- ends at 5:28.1 -- average pace 2:29.1 #7 --> #5 : just do some more of this #58 -- only 400 meters to go ( so the red numbers mark the start of the 5k-pace-pieces ) and you will end after 50:05.5 with an average pace of 2:30.3 : piece of cake.

[old] chippy · Post by **[old] chippy** » February 11th, 2005, 7:12 pm

Carla Will have a go at #3 this week when i can work out the maths,got my best tape measure out and was still confused. Got together with the Rickster tonight for some Cross training or (general PE as Grumpy calls it) either way it hurt just the same. Rickster pulled a 3 inch piece of foam out of his bag when it came to our row section to sit on, the boy is a whimp. Chippy

[old] blod · Post by **[old] blod** » February 12th, 2005, 5:11 am

Da iawn Dykie

[old] ramboyo · Post by **[old] ramboyo** » February 12th, 2005, 6:22 am

P B 19 54.4 / 5K Now for the Alps!!!!

[old] seat5 · Post by **[old] seat5** » February 12th, 2005, 12:46 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> P B 19 54.4 / 5K cool.gif </td></tr></table> Yahoo!!! Have fun in the Alps!

[old] Godfried · Post by **[old] Godfried** » February 12th, 2005, 6:51 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE(chippy @ Feb 12 2005, 01:12 AM)</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Will have a go at #3 this week when i can work out the maths. </td></tr></table> A new contestant : <a href='http://concept2.van-diepen.nl/10_k_with_sprint_v4.pdf' target='_blank'>see the plan </a>.

[old] seat5 · Post by **[old] seat5** » February 12th, 2005, 7:00 pm

Hey Godfried you're taking away everyone's excuses 'cus you're doing the math for them! We may have a new member soon, I just gave my model B to my sister in law, Deb. More meters for the Taffs (though she did row for MIT many years ago). Off to do my last attempt at #2 before the new challenge hits tomorrow.

[old] seat5 · Post by **[old] seat5** » February 12th, 2005, 7:53 pm

FINAL ATTEMPT AT #2 7251m 20 spm 12.09 mps 99.51% of goal 2:04.9 22 2:04.8 20 2:04.7 20 2:04.6 20 2:03.9 20 2:03.7 20 2:03.4 21 2:03.7 21 2:04.3 21 2:04.7 21 2:04.5 21 2:04.0 21 2:04.3 21 2:04.3 21 2:02.3 20 Does .51 round up? 'cuz I don't wanna do that again!

[old] rickster · Post by **[old] rickster** » February 13th, 2005, 4:54 am

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE(dadams @ Feb 11 2005, 08:25 AM)</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE(rickster @ Feb 11 2005, 03:28 AM)</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> If anyone struggles with a sore rear end on the rower, then I have found a new solution. I got a 3 inch thick piece of foam from Ray in the wheelchair and put it on the seat, this was fantastic my arse wasn't hurting no wear near as much as normal. RICKSTER </td></tr></table> Another good solution to that problem, is bubble wrap. The stuff with the small bubbles, not the large ones. </td></tr></table> Speedy thats a cracking idea's nice one I'm going straight out to buy some bubble wrap.

[old] rickster · Post by **[old] rickster** » February 13th, 2005, 5:05 am

Trained with Chippy on Friday night for General P.E a good session but I think rowing is making Chippy soft or maybe its old age not quite sure yet!!! I think I need to take him out on a lead and run his Bo**ocks off, Greyhill here we go!!! Rickster

[old] chippy · Post by **[old] chippy** » February 13th, 2005, 4:02 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE(rickster @ Feb 13 2005, 04:05 AM)</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Trained with Chippy on Friday night for General P.E a good session but I think rowing is making Chippy soft or maybe its old age not quite sure yet!!! I think I need to take him out on a lead and run his Bo**ocks off, Greyhill here we go!!! Rickster </td></tr></table> Rickster Old age mate. Dykie That must be one of the fastest 1millions in the team ,well done cwm boy. Called in to see Grumpy today and he has the DVD of the BIRC.All the shots are of the front rows where all the big guns are rowing.BUT through the mayhem my nephew Max noticed me rowing in the back rows where the snails are strutting there stuff.Cant keep me out the lime light of late. Chippy

[old] DavidA · Post by **[old] DavidA** » February 14th, 2005, 1:24 pm

Speedy, what happened - you're not #1 on the meter leader board anymore Are you okay? Too busy on the water? David