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[[old] Daren C]

<!--QuoteBegin-dadams+Jan 30 2006, 05:12 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(dadams @ Jan 30 2006, 05:12 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Daren,<br />Great going on your race. A big congrats.<br /><br />How'd everyone else do? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Full results are <a href='http://www.concept2.co.uk/racing/result ... ishirc2005' target='_blank'>here</a>. As far as Taff Attack go:<br /><br /><u>2000m Mens 30-39 Hwt</u><br />25 Chris Adams 6:52.8<br /> <br /><u>2000m Mens 30-39 Lwt</u><br />6 Niall Williams 7:37.9<br /> <br /><u>500m Mens 30-39 Hwt</u><br />8 Robert Redmond 1:33.4<br />9 Chris Adams 1:33.4<br />10 Daren Chandisingh 1:35.7<br /><br />The full race results have stroke charts, too. Such as my <a href='http://www.concept2.co.uk/racing/race_a ... 9&event=44' target='_blank'>500m race analysis</a> that shows that my stroke rate was fairly flat but my pace really died off at about half way. Oh well!<br /> <br />

[[old] Daren C]

<!--QuoteBegin-Spectre+Jan 30 2006, 05:19 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Spectre @ Jan 30 2006, 05:19 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Taffs:  what is the protocol on racing under the Taff Attack colours?  I am going to enter a race in two weeks (my first one in 17 years).  I would love to represent the team but dont want to overstep my bounds or anything. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Hey, you're in the team, and that's all that matters. If you want to enter as "Taff Attack", that's great - I'm sure we'd be more upset if you didn't!

[[old] mpukita]

Niall:<br /><br />All this is the spirit of suggestion ... not criticism ...<br /><br />EVERYONE here wants to see you succeed, but likes you for who you are, not for what time you row. Remember that.<br /><br />Now, I agree with Dwayne ... maybe a bit more of a carefree attitude regarding racing will do a world of good to settle your nerves and allow you to execute your race plan. <br /><br />There's no doubt you've done the training (I've been watching your blog and log for ideas on what I should be doing <u><b>next </b></u>season). Everyone who sees it would agree.<br /><br />It's pretty scientific ... if you've done the training, and can do the training pieces in times that indicate a certain PB level, you can physically <b>do it</b>! Unless you're ill of course.<br /><br />I know it's easier to say than do, but how 'bout going to a race, blocking everything but having fun out of your mind, and let 'er rip? Try thinking about how great a cool beer will taste after the race ... <b>nothing else</b>. Try thinking about how much fun it is just being there, with the people you know and enjoy being with ... just savour the experience ... sights, smells, sounds. Oh yeah, and have a good cox ... one who can joke with you a settle you down, not get you "psyched" (until the last 200M that is!).<br /><br />Regards ... Mark<br /><br />PS - How can a get a copy of the BIRC DVD?

[[old] mumbles]

Having been ill and missed a month of training before the welsh indoors, i would desperatley love another crack at a competitive 2k or 500m or any other distance for that matter. Are there any races going on anytime soon, maybe end of feb-start of march would be better, as soon as i am in proper shape!

[[old] Bore Da!]

<!--QuoteBegin-Daren C+Jan 30 2006, 12:28 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Daren C @ Jan 30 2006, 12:28 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><u>500m Mens 30-39 Hwt</u><br />8 Robert Redmond  <span style='color:red'>1:33.4</span><br />9 Chris Adams  <span style='color:red'>1:33.4</span><br />10 Daren Chandisingh  1:35.7<br /> </td></tr></table><br />This wasn't planned it just happened. But it means I still have never beaten Chippy over a race distance less than 700 meters.

[[old] Bore Da!]

<!--QuoteBegin-mumbles+Jan 30 2006, 01:03 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Jan 30 2006, 01:03 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Having been ill and missed a month of training before the welsh indoors, i would desperatley love another crack at a competitive 2k or 500m or any other distance for that matter. Are there any races going on anytime soon, maybe end of feb-start of march would be better, as soon as i am in proper shape! <br /> </td></tr></table><br />Cornish is in early march, or the bleep test and 1000m in middle march at SLIRC

[[old] mumbles]

<!--QuoteBegin-Bore Da!+Jan 30 2006, 01:07 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Bore Da! @ Jan 30 2006, 01:07 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-mumbles+Jan 30 2006, 01:03 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Jan 30 2006, 01:03 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Having been ill and missed a month of training before the welsh indoors, i would desperatley love another crack at a competitive 2k or 500m or any other distance for that matter. Are there any races going on anytime soon, maybe end of feb-start of march would be better, as soon as i am in proper shape! <br /> </td></tr></table><br />Cornish is in early march, or the bleep test and 1000m in middle march at SLIRC <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />What is bleep test? and where is SLIRC?Never done a k before, is there a jr category?

[[old] dadams]

<!--QuoteBegin-mumbles+Jan 30 2006, 01:10 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Jan 30 2006, 01:10 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Bore Da!+Jan 30 2006, 01:07 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Bore Da! @ Jan 30 2006, 01:07 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-mumbles+Jan 30 2006, 01:03 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Jan 30 2006, 01:03 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Having been ill and missed a month of training before the welsh indoors, i would desperatley love another crack at a competitive 2k or 500m or any other distance for that matter. Are there any races going on anytime soon, maybe end of feb-start of march would be better, as soon as i am in proper shape! <br /> </td></tr></table><br />Cornish is in early march, or the bleep test and 1000m in middle march at SLIRC <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />What is bleep test? and where is SLIRC?Never done a k before, is there a jr category? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Never done a bleep test, but it looks like absolute h**l!! <br /><br />Basically it's one minute on, one minute off. Each minute being a faster split average than the last. Oh yeah, and the starting point in based on your season best 2k time.<br /><br />The person that completes the most levels wins.<br />

[[old] mumbles]

<!--QuoteBegin-dadams+Jan 30 2006, 01:14 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(dadams @ Jan 30 2006, 01:14 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-mumbles+Jan 30 2006, 01:10 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Jan 30 2006, 01:10 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Bore Da!+Jan 30 2006, 01:07 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Bore Da! @ Jan 30 2006, 01:07 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-mumbles+Jan 30 2006, 01:03 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Jan 30 2006, 01:03 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Having been ill and missed a month of training before the welsh indoors, i would desperatley love another crack at a competitive 2k or 500m or any other distance for that matter. Are there any races going on anytime soon, maybe end of feb-start of march would be better, as soon as i am in proper shape! <br /> </td></tr></table><br />Cornish is in early march, or the bleep test and 1000m in middle march at SLIRC <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />What is bleep test? and where is SLIRC?Never done a k before, is there a jr category? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Never done a bleep test, but it looks like absolute h**l!! <br /><br />Basically it's one minute on, one minute off. Each minute being a faster split average than the last. Oh yeah, and the starting point in based on your season best 2k time.<br /><br />The person that completes the most levels wins. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Sounds like a fun day out , must give that one a try!

[[old] Krysta Coleman]

<!--QuoteBegin-Daren C+Jan 30 2006, 11:30 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Daren C @ Jan 30 2006, 11:30 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Spectre+Jan 30 2006, 05:19 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Spectre @ Jan 30 2006, 05:19 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Taffs:  what is the protocol on racing under the Taff Attack colours?  I am going to enter a race in two weeks (my first one in 17 years).  I would love to represent the team but dont want to overstep my bounds or anything. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Hey, you're in the team, and that's all that matters. If you want to enter as "Taff Attack", that's great - I'm sure we'd be more upset if you didn't! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Cool, cool. I want to enter my first ever race (Alberta IRC) this year as a Taffette too. I even ordered the TA AIO, in anticipation of being able to legitimately wear it soon.<br /><br />Any other girls have the AIO? Carla? Do you know if it has a built-in shelf bra? And it looks like the crest might be in the wrong spot for a lady? Maybe it's a little higher on the female version. In any event, I am quite excited and hope it comes in time!

[[old] Spectre]

<!--QuoteBegin-Daren C+Jan 30 2006, 12:30 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Daren C @ Jan 30 2006, 12:30 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Spectre+Jan 30 2006, 05:19 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Spectre @ Jan 30 2006, 05:19 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Taffs:  what is the protocol on racing under the Taff Attack colours?  I am going to enter a race in two weeks (my first one in 17 years).  I would love to represent the team but dont want to overstep my bounds or anything. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Hey, you're in the team, and that's all that matters. If you want to enter as "Taff Attack", that's great - I'm sure we'd be more upset if you didn't! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Great! I will let you know how it goes..Feb 12 is the big day. I missed ergomania in seattle, so this is going to be my only shot this season in my area unless I travel up to B.C. or down to San Diego. Are there any races in Britain in September? I will be over for a wedding.

[[old] dadams]

Anyone remember our team total from last year?

[[old] Niall]

<!--QuoteBegin-Spectre+Jan 30 2006, 02:21 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Spectre @ Jan 30 2006, 02:21 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Are there any races in Britain in September?  I will be over for a wedding. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Enfield had an competition last September. If I were you I'd keep an eye on the link below as this is updated as and when races are confirmed:<br /><br /><a href='http://www.concept2.co.uk/racing/calendar_uk.php' target='_blank'>UK Race Calendar</a>

[[old] Daren C]

You've probably all read that I failed making weight yesterday, and I eventually raced in the 500m HWT at Manchester, with a time of 1:35.7. As noted, my season's best is 1:35.6. Well, I reckoned yesterday that if I hadn't done 10km to make weight (and failed) and starved myself, I'd have pulled a SB in the race, and possibly even a PB (1:33.0). <br /><br />So, although I did 11km at r20 earlier today, I found myself ditching my evening row after 2250m, and deciding to try a 500m test instead. <br /><br />Result, 1:34.3, a season's best by 1.3 seconds. It's 1.3 seconds outside my PB, and I really lost it in the final 100m. Up until then I was on target for 1:32.something, but after earlier efforts I'm happy enough. It sets me up well for another PB shot soon. Maybe the 300m sprints for next month's CTC will develop the technique I need.

[[old] Spectre]

<!--QuoteBegin-Daren C+Jan 30 2006, 03:41 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Daren C @ Jan 30 2006, 03:41 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->You've probably all read that I failed making weight yesterday, and I eventually raced in the 500m HWT at Manchester, with a time of 1:35.7. As noted, my season's best is 1:35.6. Well, I reckoned yesterday that if I hadn't done 10km to make weight (and failed) and starved myself, I'd have pulled a SB in the race, and possibly even a PB (1:33.0). <br /><br />So, although I did 11km at r20 earlier today, I found myself ditching my evening row after 2250m, and deciding to try a 500m test instead. <br /><br />Result, 1:34.3, a season's best by 1.3 seconds. It's 1.3 seconds outside my PB, and I really lost it in the final 100m. Up until then I was on target for 1:32.something, but after earlier efforts I'm happy enough. It sets me up well for another PB shot soon. Maybe the 300m sprints for next month's CTC will develop the technique I need. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Good work! You can beat that with a little rest!