New Personal Best

[[old] Rocket Roy]

N&B, fantastic effort, good grief, amazing!! <br /><br />me today, seems calm and insignificant in comparison to such a great row;<br /><br />2 x 5k pb's<br /><br />17.48 at 1.46.8 <br /><br />then an hour later;<br /><br />17.39 at 1.45.9<br /><br />previous was 17.54.0

[[old] Sir Pirate]

N&B great row to say the least . I see your web link is Ultra running, these people are amazing athletes, do you or have you ever ran the ultra distances of up to 100k. You seem to have great endurance on the erg. Do you have any problems with the shorter rowing work?<br /><br />Roy, as I said today, excellent rows today my friend <br /><br />Sir Pirate<br />

[[old] R S T]

<!--QuoteBegin-Rocket Roy+Mar 5 2005, 09:03 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Rocket Roy @ Mar 5 2005, 09:03 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->N&B, fantastic effort, good grief, amazing!!     <br /><br />me today, seems calm and insignificant in comparison to such a great row;<br /><br />2 x 5k pb's<br /><br />17.48 at 1.46.8 <br /><br />then an hour later;<br /><br />17.39 at 1.45.9<br /><br />previous was 17.54.0 <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Roy - great session!<br /><br />You were clearly slacking on the first 5k .<br /><br />Were these planned PB attempts or were you just 'feeling good' and thought you would have a go? I ask because, with your next 'planned' PB attempt you would give 100% and would most likely shave a few more seconds off. <br /><br />Excellent news for us who need to lose a few pounds - there is some 'free speed' to be gained with a few kilos of fat removed.!<br /><br />Cheers<br />RichardT

[[old] Rocket Roy]

RST,<br /> yes I am going well faster as a lwt, It can't be a coincidence.<br /><br />the rows yeaterday were part of a charity 16million metere row in one day, and we all rowed 30 min slots, so I just blasted off from the start of each of the first 2, then after completeing 5k, i had to continue on to complete 30 mins.<br /><br />i thought about a 2k pb in the 3rd one but after 1 min at race pace I thought better of that one! <br />my 30 mins slots were;<br /><br />8060,<br />8170,<br />7890,<br />7700, done this at 19spm with good form.<br /><br />Gary Blackman of Team Oarsome did 60,000+

[[old] hennmart]

<br /><br />PB today on the 60 min. 15.237 m. was 15153 m. avarage 1.58.1.<br /><br />Yesterday a PB on the 1/2 marathon, today on the 60 min.<br /><br /> It's going good! <br /><br /><br />500: 1.39.5 1000: 3.33.1 2000: 7.25.4 5000: 18.40.3<br /><br />6000: 22.34.0 30 min.: 7794 m. 10000: 38.08.9<br /><br />60 min.: 15237 1/2 marathon: 1.23.49.6 marathon: like to do it in the future

[[old] Porkchop]

I started rowing on July 14, 2004 on the Model C my daughter borrowed from her high school team for the summer. I bought a Model D in November when we had to turn the Model C back in at the school. <br /><br />I'm 53, 5'11", 180+ pounds. I rowed my first 2K for time on February 9, 2005 (7:47.3). Yesterday (four weeks later), I did my second 2K and managed a 7:39.3. I feel pretty good about knocking off 8 seconds in 4 weeks. (Pats self on back.) <br /><br />I have been doing all my rowing other than the 2K's strapless. I think I have learned a great deal from going strapless.<br /><br />Porkchop

[[old] Steve_R]

<!--QuoteBegin-Porkchop+Mar 6 2005, 11:36 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Porkchop @ Mar 6 2005, 11:36 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I started rowing on July 14, 2004 <br />[snip]<br />I rowed my first 2K for time on February 9, 2005 (7:47.3).  Yesterday (four weeks later), I did my second 2K and managed a 7:39.3.  I feel pretty good about knocking off 8 seconds in 4 weeks.  (Pats self on back.)  <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Good work, and congrats on waiting to test your 2K. I did my first 2K test on day three . I could have waited a bit longer...<br /><br />Keep up the good work,<br />Steve

[[old] hennmart]

<!--QuoteBegin-Porkchop+Mar 6 2005, 07:36 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Porkchop @ Mar 6 2005, 07:36 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I started rowing on July 14, 2004 on the Model C my daughter borrowed from her high school team for the summer.  I bought a Model D in November when we had to turn the Model C back in at the school.  <br /><br />I'm 53, 5'11", 180+ pounds.  I rowed my first 2K for time on February 9, 2005 (7:47.3).  Yesterday (four weeks later), I did my second 2K and managed a 7:39.3.  I feel pretty good about knocking off 8 seconds in 4 weeks.  (Pats self on back.)  <br /><br />Porkchop <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />8 sec. in four week is a very good result! Personally I like the longer rows > 5,000 k. How are your other times?<br /> <br />Keep on rowing!<br /><br />

[[old] TheHagueDragon]

After one week not erging because they were rebuilding the gym (3 new C2's!) i climbed on a brand new C2. <br />After searching for a while i found out how to set the distance to 6K. <br />New PB from 21:58:6 to 21:46:4. Not spectacular but hey, it's a PB. <br /><br />I was very dead at the end. Last 5 minutes my HR was 180! I wanted to try the new crosstrainer but i was bit shakey in the legs so i thougth it was better to do some other things in the gym. <br /><br />The owner of the gym stood beside me when i was rowing and was asking question how the new rower was. All i could do was nod my head and wishing for him to go away.

[[old] DavidA]

Friday set a new SB for 30 min - even though I was sick!<br />7822 m, up from 7765 m.<br />An additional 6 Nonathlon points.

[[old] Porkchop]

<!--QuoteBegin-hennmart+Mar 7 2005, 02:05 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(hennmart @ Mar 7 2005, 02:05 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Porkchop+Mar 6 2005, 07:36 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Porkchop @ Mar 6 2005, 07:36 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I started rowing on July 14, 2004 on the Model C my daughter borrowed from her high school team for the summer.  I bought a Model D in November when we had to turn the Model C back in at the school.  <br /><br />I'm 53, 5'11", 180+ pounds.  I rowed my first 2K for time on February 9, 2005 (7:47.3).  Yesterday (four weeks later), I did my second 2K and managed a 7:39.3.   I feel pretty good about knocking off 8 seconds in 4 weeks.   (Pats self on back.)  <br /><br />Porkchop <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />8 sec. in four week is a very good result! Personally I like the longer rows > 5,000 k. How are your other times?<br /> <br />Keep on rowing! <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />I tend to row a lot of "odd" times, so very little of what I do fits the ranking structure here. I pulled 7311 meters in 30 minutes some months ago, and 13,443 meters in 60 minutes last week. Broadly speaking, I'm in the great middle of my age-group -- a close to average on everything, and a little better at middle distances than at either long or short distances<br /><br />Rowing is not an end in itself for me; it is only the cardio/endurance component of a more comprehensive program. Nevertheless, I think it is an interesting challenge, as well as enjoyable, and the fora here are very helpful for the most part -- at least as long as we aren't debating scientific matters as to which there is really no debate. <br /><br />Porkchop

[[old] NavigationHazard]

Running very late this AM so decided to have a go at a 1k. New PB: 3:02.7. First 550 or so was at 1:30 pace, then I started to slip....<br /><br />It's humbling to realize that Shurmei can do at least twice the distance at a faster pace....<br /><br />

[[old] TheHagueDragon]

<!--QuoteBegin-NavigationHazard+Mar 9 2005, 03:15 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(NavigationHazard @ Mar 9 2005, 03:15 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Running very late this AM so decided to have a go at a 1k.  New PB: 3:02.7.  First 550 or so was at 1:30 pace, then I started to slip....<br /><br />It's humbling to realize that Shurmei can do at least twice the distance at a faster pace.... <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Wow, that's a good time! I want that too. Since i am much faster now on 500 (PB two weeks ago) i think tomorrow it's time for an attack at 1k.<br />What's your 500m time?

[[old] NavigationHazard]

<!--QuoteBegin-TheHagueDragon+Mar 9 2005, 08:23 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(TheHagueDragon @ Mar 9 2005, 08:23 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-NavigationHazard+Mar 9 2005, 03:15 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(NavigationHazard @ Mar 9 2005, 03:15 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Running very late this AM so decided to have a go at a 1k.  New PB: 3:02.7.  First 550 or so was at 1:30 pace, then I started to slip....<br /><br />It's humbling to realize that Shurmei can do at least twice the distance at a faster pace.... <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Wow, that's a good time! I want that too. Since i am much faster now on 500 (PB two weeks ago) i think tomorrow it's time for an attack at 1k.<br />What's your 500m time? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Right now, I have no idea-- it's been a while since I did a 500m piece for time. My PB for the distance is 1:23.5; right now I rather think that I'm around 1:25, but you never know until you actually do it....

[[old] Rocket Roy]

Must have a go at this I havent done a 1k for 18 months now, and never do 500's, maybe some 4 x 500's occasionally but never 1 off's.<br /><br />feeling tempted now.<br /><br />Jon, you should be sub 3 by now I think, still nice time !