TimbukTOO Team Room

[damselfly]

Welcome back to the boat, Deb Julian! Glad to have your oar back pulling again! 15 of 85 members (18%) logged 116,827 total meters Saturday!

Milestones achieved:
Glenn Y and Cindy R shot past 400K, and David R racked up 250K!!

Approaching milestones:
Roger G is undertaking 1.6M (-11,171m), Andy I is paddling towards 1.5M (-30,732m), Mark St is advancing on 1.1M (-21,134m), Kristin C is sneaking up on 700K (-15,754m), Matthew R is zipping towards 600K (-36,175m), Ulla D is close to 300K (-3,661m), Keith J is pushing towards 250K (-21,087m), Bernie and Deb are aiming for 15K (-3,968m and -7,895m)

This week's frequent rowers (Sat 2/8 through Fri 2/14):
Bobbie Z, Dana H & John B - 6
Andy I, Gary G, Jerry H & Roger G - 5
Jakob F, Jim G, Jim C, Ken C, Mark St, Scott W, Ulla D & Yisroel H - 4

Posted Meters:
Keith J - 18,411 No man is an island!
Roger G - 15,000 Can't beat that!
Lisa H - 12,165 Finally!
Andy I - 9,565 Tired of slacking off...
Cindy R - 8,046 Three-fer! Must be snowed in...
Mark St - 8,000 Workin' it!
Deb J - 7,105 Back in da boat!
Kristin C - 7,037 Nice!
Matthew R - 6,756 Sweet!
Jim G - 5,199 Generating some heat!
Glenn Y - 5,028 Next stop, a half million!
Bernie J - 5,015 Back after a hiatus!
David R - 5,000 On to 300!
Sheryl M - 3,000 Adding up!
Ulla D - 1,500 Quickie!

[D6K9Cop]

Ronmardix, i am coming up on 54 years of age and am just looking for a good workout routine to stay healthy. I have considered competing in the police/fire games in June as they have a 2k competition. I am just struggling to put all of this together. I can pretty much sit down and row any distance that i want but really dont know what a good maintenance program is. I have completed Petes beginner plan doing 4 rows a week with ease and not sure where to go.

[CONLEJM]

Hi Team,

I am thinking about getting a C2 SkiErg for cross-training purposes, and I am wondering if any of you have one, and how do you like it?

Thanks!

[ronmardix]

Ronmardix, i am coming up on 54 years of age and am just looking for a good workout routine to stay healthy. I have considered competing in the police/fire games in June as they have a 2k competition. I am just struggling to put all of this together. I can pretty much sit down and row any distance that i want but really dont know what a good maintenance program is. I have completed Petes beginner plan doing 4 rows a week with ease and not sure where to go.

If your goal is general health and not competition, then the workouts that you describe are probably sufficient. 30-40 minutes per day, 4 or 5 days a week should certainly keep you healthy if you include proper diet. Mixing up the daily sessions between long & short steady rows and some intervals will keep things interesting.

If you decide to compete, then you will need a more structured plan, but at this stage, if it's just general health that you're after, then you will be fine with what you're doing.

[Drivetofast]

Hi Team,

I am thinking about getting a C2 SkiErg for cross-training purposes, and I am wondering if any of you have one, and how do you like it?

Thanks!

I have asked this ? many times with no results. So I bought one I like it better than Rower.

[Cyclingman1]

If your goal is general health and not competition, then the workouts that you describe are probably sufficient. 30-40 minutes per day, 4 or 5 days a week should certainly keep you healthy if you include proper diet. Mixing up the daily sessions between long & short steady rows and some intervals will keep things interesting.

I agree. That is a good mix of rowing. I could see a schedule like,
Sun: long row; Mon: Rest; Tues: easy row; Wed: Intervals; Thurs: Weights; Fri: Medium row; Sat: rest.

Rest after a low row is best, because a long row can be tiring.

One could compete off of this plan. The medium row could become shorter and faster (tempo run).

[D6K9Cop]

Thank you for all of the input, very helpful. If i decide to compete in June, i will probably do Pets 2k plan..

[CONLEJM]

Ugh! Too sore from shoveling and snow-blowing to row today.

ENOUGH SNOW ALREADY!

[ronmardix]

Ugh! Too sore from shoveling and snow-blowing to row today.

ENOUGH SNOW ALREADY!

I feel your pain. I had to take a week off after the recent shoveling exercises - my back started to spasm again.

Of course, now we're at 45 degrees and the fun begins: deep lakes of messy, slippery slush. At least we don't have to shovel the slushy stuff.

So New York is at 56 inches so far this year. The average is 21" and the record is 72" set in the late 90's.

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, anticipating the eventual arrival of spring! 11 of 85 members (13%) logged 102,539 total meters Sunday!

Milestones achieved: Roger G ripped 1.6M!!
Approaching milestones: Jerry H nearing 2.2M (-10,826m), Adam M is approaching 1.8M (-10,903m), Andy I aiming for 1.5M (-26,132m) while Gary G steadily gains on 1 MIL(-45,232m)!

Posted Meters:
Yisroel H – 17,706 Tough hour (plus warm-up)!
Roger G – 15,000 Hot stuff!
Ken C – 14,160 Steady & long rows!
Jerry H – 14,000 Only took one day rest from his FM!
Adam M – 10,500 Rested & raring to go!

Bobbie Z – 8,827 Following a strong week by starting strong...
Gary G – 7,806 Super regular rows!
Greg H – 5,000 Nicely done!
Andy I – 4,600 Refusing to take it easy...
Scott W – 4,012 Fifth row within a week!
Jim G – 928 Tabata?

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, utilizing February to the utmost! 14 of 85 members (16%) logged 123,890 total meters Monday!

Milestones achieved: Jerry H topped 2.2M!!! Bernie J reached the first goal of 15K!!
Approaching milestones: Jim C looking towards 3.1M (-44,000m), John S seeking 1.9M (-36,979m), Mark St on line to reach 1.1M (-14,215m) soon, Gary G closer to 1 MIL (-38,681m), Jamie B on pace to pass 900K (-15,426m) while Bernie J is near 25K (-3,427m)!

Posted Meters:
Jim C – 16,000 Tops!
John S – 12,642 Back to cross-training...
Jerry H – 12,000 Two!
Bernie J – 10,541 Impressive distance!
Roger G – 10,000 Three days, 40K!

Greg H – 10,000 Strong!
Cindy R – 8,420 Four rows in 5 days! Whoa!
Lisa H – 8,193 Let it snow!
Bobbie Z – 8,000 Indefatigable!
Mark St – 6,919 Millionaire wants more!

Jim G – 6,735 Nice distance!
Gary G – 6,551 Chipping away!
Scott W – 4,877 Getting longer!
Jamie B – 3,012 Maintaining fitness...

[johnb]

Hello fellow erg-o-vites I haven't posted in a while, so I think it's time. I have embraced my exercise obsession on a new level. Been cross training nearly non-stop. It has impacted my rowing production to some degree, but I am planning my C2 rowing for the rest of the 2014 season. I started rowing on August 1, 2013 and my goal is to make at least 1.5 million meters by the end of the 2014 Season. I plan to participate in Mud Season Madness and the World Erg Challenge, I have really enjoyed being part of the team. I hope with a full year ahead, I will be able contribute 2 million meters to the team in 2015.

I have started doing some really exhilarating cross-training routines. Tonight I rowed 7000 meters, broken up into 5 parts and interleaved with sets of Kettle bell exercises . So 5 sets of Front Squats with 2 kettle bells , 5 sets of kettle bell swings, and the 3 sets of one-arm clean and press with one kettle bell (3 sets with each arm). After an initial 10 minute row, I started working in the kettle bell sets. So I now have two favorite pieces of equipment at the gym, the C2 rower and kettle bells

Well good night all, hope you are enjoying the Winter Olympics. At just a sliver under 55, I sometimes wonder if I am crazy for working out so hard, but I listen to my body and am generally feeling stronger and more energized than I have in decades.

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, 86% of which were watching the sunset! 12 of 85 members (14%) logged 120,243 total meters Tuesday!

Milestones achieved: Brent C beat 50K!!
Approaching milestones: Jim C a couple days row from 3.1M (-28,000m), John S (-30,860m) leading Yisroel H (-38,635m) in the pursuit of 1.9M, Gary G chipping away at 1 MIL (-34,509m), Matthew R shooting for 600K (-26,175m) while Jakob F seeks 100K (-6,842m)!

Posted Meters:
Greg H – 20,000 Doubling yesterday's row!
Jim C – 16,000 Steady progress!
Yisroel H – 15,784 Hard rowing!
John B – 14,285 Impressive!
Brent C – 13,128 Back in business!
Matthew R – 10,000 Terrific!

Bobbie Z – 7,000 Very consistent!
John S – 6,119 Sweet!
Ron M – 5,999 On sale?
Jakob F – 5,788 Rested & strong!
Gary G – 4,172 Making the time to row!
Jim G – 1,968 Five in a row!

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, awaiting the Madness of March! 13 of 85 members (15%) logged 105,774 total meters Wednesday!

Milestones achieved: Ryan B reached the first milestone of 15K!!
Approaching milestones: John S is approaching 1.9M (-24,134m), Mark St intent on 1.1M (-7,607m), Gary G even closer to 1M (-24,419m), Jamie B nears 900K (-9,303m), Matthew R soon to reach 600K (-16,175m), Jakob F a whisker away from 100K (-842m), while Ryan B is seeking 25K (-4,000m)!

Posted Meters:
Lisa H – 12,298 Our topmost rower!
Gary G – 10,090 Going long!
Bob L – 10,020 Rested & resolute!
Matthew R – 10,000 Back to back 10Ks!
Greg H – 10,000 Four days, 45K!

Cindy R – 8,519 Fifth row this week!
Ryan B – 8,500 Working on developing a habit!
John S – 6,726 Three in a row!
Mark St – 6,608 Every other day producing results!

Ron M – 6,250 Back to back strong rows!
Jamie B – 6,123 Third row this week!
Jakob F – 6,000 Starting to accumulate meters...
Jim G – 4,640 Daily rows!

[CONLEJM]

Well good night all, hope you are enjoying the Winter Olympics. At just a sliver under 55, I sometimes wonder if I am crazy for working out so hard, but I listen to my body and am generally feeling stronger and more energized than I have in decades.

It's great to hear of your progress, John! And your enthusiasm is contagious. I am going to be getting a SkiErg within the month, and I am going to blow the dust off the weight set and start using that a bit as well. In addition to the rower, of course!

I'm finding that as I get older, and as I row so much, that I start to get aches more frequently. My left hip hurts. My side hurts. I figure if I mix it up and cross-train more then I won't ache as much in these areas. (I'll ache in new places! )

Keep up with the great progress!