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[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » September 21st, 2005, 1:49 pm

Great stuff Daren! 1 Million Metres for the season and you were such a late starter to boot!! Keep piling them on fella!!<br /><br />I'm in a great mood! I did a 2x750m session today with a target pace of 1:45. This was an important session as it was what Eddie was going to base my race plan on for Enfield. Having the remnants of a recent cold still in me, I really didn't think 1:45 was achievable so I decided to aim for 1:45.5 for the first set and just try and get as close as possible to 1:45 for the second set. The outcome far exceeded my expectations and was a huge improvement from the same session just prior to the Evesham IRC (9th July). Results were (Evesham times in brackets):<br /><br />Set 1 - 1:45.4 (1:47)<br />Ser 2 - 1:44.1 (1:46.7)<br /><br />The big difference for me (apart from fitness) was my adoption of a more upright rowing position throughout. This meant the 33spm felt a lot more comfortable (and less rushed) than before.<br /><br />A big thankyou to Martin (AussieTaff) for his helpful tips!<br /><br />

[old] wilko51 · Post by **[old] wilko51** » September 21st, 2005, 3:52 pm

Well done Daren........<br /><br />Ref: The Row Till yoU Drop (RTUD). I suggest we go for a handicap of your published year to date average meters. If that delivers a silly result (i.e not me winning) then we should change the rules <br /><br />As a matter of process I suggest posting the day before your intention to do it and then posting the result the following day. The handicap is the average meters BEFORE you start erging.<br /><br />So, puff up those pillows (for the seat) and start pulling.....<br /><br />Mike

[old] dadams · Post by **[old] dadams** » September 21st, 2005, 3:56 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(wilko51 @ Sep 21 2005, 02:52 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><br />As a matter of process I suggest posting the day before your intention to do it and then posting the result the following day. The handicap is the average meters BEFORE you start erging.<br /><br />So, puff up those pillows (for the seat) and start pulling.....<br /><br />Mike <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I'll be doing mine this Saturday (24 Sep).

[old] dadams · Post by **[old] dadams** » September 21st, 2005, 4:28 pm

I think I'll try and talk my son into doing his on Saturday too.

[old] bmoore · Post by **[old] bmoore** » September 21st, 2005, 4:41 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(dadams @ Sep 21 2005, 04:28 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>I think I'll try and talk my son into doing his on Saturday too. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Taylor turns 4 on Friday, so your son will have the 3 year old rankings to conquer by himself now. I'd be interested to see when he "drops". (or when you finally get tired of telling him to row!)

[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » September 21st, 2005, 4:48 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(dadams @ Sep 21 2005, 02:56 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><br />I'll be doing mine this Saturday (24 Sep). <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Like your style man, get out first and set a strong target for everyone else to chase, nice! <br />

[old] dadams · Post by **[old] dadams** » September 21st, 2005, 5:21 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(bmoore @ Sep 21 2005, 03:41 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(dadams @ Sep 21 2005, 04:28 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>I think I'll try and talk my son into doing his on Saturday too. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Taylor turns 4 on Friday, so your son will have the 3 year old rankings to conquer by himself now. I'd be interested to see when he "drops". (or when you finally get tired of telling him to row!) <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I wouldn't count on anything more than 500m.

[old] dadams · Post by **[old] dadams** » September 21st, 2005, 5:22 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Niall @ Sep 21 2005, 03:48 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(dadams @ Sep 21 2005, 02:56 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><br />I'll be doing mine this Saturday (24 Sep). <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Like your style man, get out first and set a strong target for everyone else to chase, nice! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Have you seen my daily average??!?! This is <b>not</b> going to be a fun day.

[old] DavidA · Post by **[old] DavidA** » September 21st, 2005, 5:41 pm

Looks like it is time for the 100 km attempt Dwayne <br /><br />David<br />

[old] Prufrock · Post by **[old] Prufrock** » September 21st, 2005, 6:17 pm

Hi all<br /><br /><br />Congrats Daren on 1million. <br /><br />Niall, Good work matey. I'll be happy for 1.45 for my set of four 500 metres by Sunday.<br /><br />I like the year to date average figure as that brings my handicap down somewhat, which is good for me. I'll probably do mine early next week.<br /><br />Is there a target pace we have to do this at or do we just leave that to the individual conscience?<br /><br />Back to normal service tomorrow. Will do a 12.5k in the morning and then in the evening do a 4x500m with 2 min interval at around 1'48".<br /><br />Bedtime.<br />Bernard

[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » September 21st, 2005, 6:33 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Prufrock @ Sep 21 2005, 05:17 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><br /><br />Is there a target pace we have to do this at or do we just leave that to the individual conscience?<br /><br /> <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Target pace is down to the individual I'd say. I certainly wouldn't want Dwayne setting the target pace that's for sure!!

[old] Prufrock · Post by **[old] Prufrock** » September 22nd, 2005, 7:51 am

Hi<br /><br /><br />I felt a lot better for not rowing last night and this morning's row went very smoothly. My times are falling and my stroke feels as though it is being grooved nicely. <br /><br />I managed 12.5k, but tonight is the killer 4x500. <br /><br />I think I'll follow Speedy's lead and do my row til I drop on Saturday. I'm going to ignore conventional wisdom and row in front of the telly or with music on, because I feel boredom may be the enemy and I'll stop before I'm tired.<br /><br />Niall, sounds as though you're in for a good row in Enfield.<br /><br />I must crack on.<br />Bernard Pru.

[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » September 22nd, 2005, 9:26 am

Good luck to Speedy and Bernard this weekend with the "Row 'til You Drop" challenge. Nice steady pace guys, no heroics! Saying that, I suspect Speedy's steady pace would be my heroic pace

[old] dadams · Post by **[old] dadams** » September 22nd, 2005, 9:48 am

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Niall @ Sep 22 2005, 08:26 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Good luck to Speedy and Bernard this weekend with the "Row 'til You Drop" challenge. Nice steady pace guys, no heroics! Saying that, I suspect Speedy's steady pace would be my heroic pace <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I plan on staying right around a 2:03. Nothing at all fast.

[old] Prufrock · Post by **[old] Prufrock** » September 22nd, 2005, 10:09 am

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(dadams @ Sep 22 2005, 08:48 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>I plan on staying right around a 2:03. Nothing at all fast. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />You mean 2:03 is not fast? Are you sure you have the 0 and the 3 the right way around, speedy? Goodness me!! If I see 2:03 it will mean I am doing a completely different session on a different day.<br /><br />I'll be going very slow. Just paddling at a mere mortal's pace.<br /><br />regs<br />Bernard

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