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[[old] dadams]

<!--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 /><br />Good show on the SB Daren.<br /><br />You know, I've got to give it to you guys that are on that border between heavy and light. It's got to totally suck having to watch what you're eating, drinking, etc. Or, do what Daren did this last weekend, and try and burn it off moments before weigh-in. Serious ouch mate!! No wonder you were able to pull three seconds faster today.<br /><br />I guess the lesson you've learned from this is to come in as much as a fat cow as possible. That way you don't have to worry about being close to the cut off eh?

[[old] Spectre]

Daren: once when I was a kid rowing in the 64kg cat. I had to row 10k wrapped in black plastic garbage bags to loose weight for a race. That night after the race we went to an all you can eat buffet and i ate so much I threw up on all my crewmates on the bus home. Ive been a heavy weight ever since.

[[old] mpukita]

<!--QuoteBegin-Spectre+Jan 30 2006, 04:50 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Spectre @ Jan 30 2006, 04:50 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--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! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><u><b>And </b></u>kick some tail in the CTC 300M event starting the day after tomorrow ...<br />

[[old] mpukita]

<!--QuoteBegin-dadams+Jan 30 2006, 04:52 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(dadams @ Jan 30 2006, 04:52 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Good show on the SB Daren.<br /><br />You know, I've got to give it to you guys that are on that border between heavy and light. It's got to totally suck having to watch what you're eating, drinking, etc. Or, do what Daren did this last weekend, and try and burn it off moments before weigh-in. Serious ouch mate!! No wonder you were able to pull three seconds faster today.<br /><br />I guess the lesson you've learned from this is to come in as much as a fat cow as possible.    That way you don't have to worry about being close to the cut off eh? <br /> </td></tr></table><br />Not at our heights Dwayne ... you guys with the length kick our butts every time, even though you're weakings pound for pound! All you use is that unfair leverage!<br /><br /> <br /><br />LWs KICK BUTT!!!<br /><br />(just very, very small butts ...)<br /><br /> <br /><br />I wish that we could enter LW and HW boats in the CTC ... it would make things more competitive for us shorties.

[[old] Niall]

<!--QuoteBegin-mpukita+Jan 30 2006, 04:15 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Jan 30 2006, 04:15 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I wish that we could enter LW and HW boats in the CTC ... it would make things more competitive for us shorties. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Nice idea Mark. I'm going to pass on your suggestion and see how it's received.

[[old] mpukita]

<!--QuoteBegin-Niall+Jan 30 2006, 05:57 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Niall @ Jan 30 2006, 05:57 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-mpukita+Jan 30 2006, 04:15 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Jan 30 2006, 04:15 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I wish that we could enter LW and HW boats in the CTC ... it would make things more competitive for us shorties. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Nice idea Mark. I'm going to pass on your suggestion and see how it's received. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Great Niall, thanks, even if they had to be smaller boats (no pun intended) ... as in fewer rowers (maybe 3?).<br /><br />We'd all need to go recruit some more lightweights to get a larger competitive crowd for the CTC, but that would only make it all that much better.

[[old] Niall]

Okay, I change the suggestion slightly. I checked the numbers for each category (MHwt, MLwt, WHwt and WLwt) and there would have been insufficient to cover boats for the Lwt and Women's "boats". However, I've suggested that maybe we could have Leaderboards for each category. I think this would motivate people to say get into the top 10 MLwt Leaderboard rather than, as it is now, get in the top 100!!<br /><br />Here's a link to my post:<br /><br /><a href='http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... 424#180424' target='_blank'>http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... #180424</a>

[[old] seat5]

<!--QuoteBegin-Krysta Coleman+Jan 30 2006, 06:48 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Krysta Coleman @ Jan 30 2006, 06:48 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--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! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />Hey Krysta, <br />I haven't dared order one. First of all, I'm wicked long in the torso and fancy it will give a pretty nice wedgie if it's too short like this stuff usually is. And I loathe "shelf bras" which are guarenteed to fit everyone universally poorly. I'd rather just a lined top like a Speedo suit. <br /><br />Let me know how yours fits. I've thought of getting one as a reward for some acheivement but it would be a bummer (literally) to reward myself with a rump splitting weinie suit!

[[old] mpukita]

<!--QuoteBegin-seat5+Jan 31 2006, 12:09 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(seat5 @ Jan 31 2006, 12:09 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I've thought of getting one as a reward for some acheivement but it would be a bummer (literally) to reward myself with a rump splitting weinie suit! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />And we all thought 30'@20SPM was bad!

[[old] Krysta Coleman]

<!--QuoteBegin-seat5+Jan 30 2006, 10:09 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(seat5 @ Jan 30 2006, 10:09 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Hey Krysta, <br />I haven't dared order one.  First of all, I'm wicked long in the torso and fancy it will give a pretty nice wedgie if it's too short like this stuff usually is.  And I loathe "shelf bras" which are guarenteed to fit everyone universally poorly.  I'd rather just a lined top like a Speedo suit.  <br /><br />Let me know how yours fits.  I've thought of getting one as a reward for some acheivement but it would be a bummer (literally) to reward myself with a rump splitting weinie suit!<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /> K, I will let you know. I do have an AIO from Regatta Sport already and it fits fine though, so probably I will find the TA one ok. I ordered a medium and a large, just to be sure! For me, the biggest problem fitting clothes is my upper legs. If it fits my waist, it's usually too tight in the thighs. But with this stretchy stuff, I don't think it's a problem.<br /><br />I see Tracy almost gave you a run for your money in the CTC. She finished just 2m short of your awesome distance. You two will be fun to watch sparring next month, I think. Hope your knee is feeling better.

[[old] Bore Da!]

Just pulled 7795 (1:55.5) in CTC challenge. Pretty pleased.<br />Have to say big thank you to Browny for his silent pushing - Look forward to next month now. Last 11 mins was the toughest, all that kept me going through the last 9 mins was the thought of writing this post, and what Martin would say if I gave in.<br /><br />Having said that I had enough to compete the last minute at 1:51's, and went into it at 176 bpm (max 186 ish). Anxious wait now to see if anyone pushes me back out of boat II.<br /><br />Hanging On,<br />Chris.

[[old] mpukita]

<!--QuoteBegin-Bore Da!+Jan 31 2006, 04:54 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Bore Da! @ Jan 31 2006, 04:54 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Just pulled 7795 (1:55.5) in CTC challenge.  Pretty pleased.<br />Have to say big thank you to Browny for his silent pushing - Look forward to next month now.  Last 11 mins was the toughest, all that kept me going through the last 9 mins was the thought of writing this post, and what Martin would say if I gave in.<br /><br />Having said that I had enough to compete the last minute at 1:51's, and went into it at 176 bpm (max 186 ish).  Anxious wait now to see if anyone pushes me back out of boat II.<br /><br />Hanging On,<br />Chris. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Chris:<br /><br />Nice row. I was going to give it a go this morning, but sat down and realized it wasn't going to happen. Did a 45' LEVEL 3 instead and called it a day. I admire your gumption to get it in last day.<br /><br />-- MP

[[old] Bore Da!]

<!--QuoteBegin-mpukita+Jan 31 2006, 03:58 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Jan 31 2006, 03:58 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I admire your gumption to get it in last day.<br /><br />-- MP <br /> </td></tr></table><br />I got the seat just right in TAII - I don't want to lose it now. Forced into it really!

[[old] Citroen]

<!--QuoteBegin--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Just pulled 7795 (1:55.5) in CTC challenge.  Pretty pleased. </td></tr></table><br /><br />Well done Chris, that beats me by 29m.<br /><br />I had a last go at the 30'R20 today. Did a comfy 20' 5K+ warm-up. I was trying for 7789m (to beat Harry Blackwood and Andy Darling). It didn't happen, put the handle down after 7:49.5. <br /><br />CTC 300m starts tomorrow. Plus there's the logged 2,500 for the UK C2 Challenge. <br /><br />I think I'll start with a 2,500m as a warm-up then up the damper a bit for a blast at 300m. I don't think we should be doing this 300m without a good solid warm-up.

[[old] mpukita]

<!--QuoteBegin-Citroen+Jan 31 2006, 05:45 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Citroen @ Jan 31 2006, 05:45 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Just pulled 7795 (1:55.5) in CTC challenge.  Pretty pleased. </td></tr></table><br /><br />Well done Chris, that beats me by 29m.<br /><br />I had a last go at the 30'R20 today. Did a comfy 20' 5K+ warm-up. I was trying for 7789m (to beat Harry Blackwood and Andy Darling). It didn't happen, put the handle down after 7:49.5. <br /><br />CTC 300m starts tomorrow. Plus there's the logged 2,500 for the UK C2 Challenge. <br /><br />I think I'll start with a 2,500m as a warm-up then up the damper a bit for a blast at 300m. I don't think we should be doing this 300m without a good solid warm-up. <br /> </td></tr></table><br />I may stay up until midnight just to do the 300M and get in the first boat for a few nanoseconds until the bigs dogs get woken up by the milk delivery person or the newpaper delivery person and rip one off. Gotta take the erg off the slides first.<br /><br />Dwayne, will you use slides for this, or do they bang too much? It's probably my poor form on the start of a short test piece like this, but I have a hard time starting fast <u><b>and </b></u>smooth and not banging slides. Which truly sucks.