TimbukTOO Team Room

[hangtree]

Hi Angela,
I thought about it, but I doubt if I will. Plan on using father's day as a goof off day.

[hangtree]

I figure we're done or waiting for a rebirth.

I'm hoping for the rebirth. We have a good group and I hope things will fall into place for us soon.

[Poprow]

Congratulations on the 2 million, Jack!

I hit 2 million last season but it had taken me 7 seasons for the first million and 7 million for the second million (I had given my rower away for 6 years and got it back last year - I will never do that again). I'm hoping to get to 3 million this season.

I also hope the team stays together. The team's posts inspired me to keep rowing last season. I'm now thinking of taking an on water Learn to Row class next month.

[Hummingbird]

Here's to the rebirth: I think we're all going to have to blow our own horns and add our news instead of planning to do it and waiting for everyone else to post. I know I frequently check to see what others have been up to... That said, it's great to see you back David; I'll keep the top spot warm for you for now, but no rush . I know it's only temporary; I'm not letting it go to my head or anything I just want to get rid of this #$%^ fat. Enough's enough!

An added incentive is that I'm about 500 k short of 15 million meters and I'm not going to claim the prize of the shorts and t-shirt until I fit the small size again!

I'm actually quite proud of what's been happening in my rowing: in May I started rowing while watching the Giro d'Italia bike race and I noticed over the four week period that my times were starting to cluster around the 25 minute mark for 5k (~2:30 min / 500 m). For me, this is a considerable improvement from 26'30" which is what I've been achieving...without paying the slightest regard to times. I just want the weight loss from the 2 hours + rowing I do each session. And lo and behold, now my times are frequently coming within 25 minutes (as in 24' 52", but still, it' shows that I'm getting stronger and/or that my technique is more consistent). Come July and Le Tour de France, I'll be getting back to doing 25 - 30 K per session (i.e. ~ 3 hours), so the time factor is likely to go out the window, so I'll enjoy the feeling while it lasts.

All the best to everyone.

Heather

[Poprow]

Hi.

Since the season started, we are 37 rowers strong on the Affiliation Detail page, around 16 pulling meters this week.

Vince M 1,000
Rachel B 2,000
Ulla D 3,000
Daniel H 5,000
Dale C 8,401
Linnea F 9,040
Yolanda W 10,000
Barbara B 12,493
Brent C 15,630
Adam M 21,944
Jamie B 28,413
Dana H 31,500
Kristin C 36,097
Janice I 45,500
Joe H 49,163
David W 64,508
Pat M 78,470
Matthew R 82,267
Daniel R 85,933
Andrew A 100,535
John B 102,959
Jack F 121,253
Elisa H 124,404
Capn Izz 131,846
Alan D 136,251
Mike E 143,909
Greg H 155,367
Angela P 176,841
John S 226,552
Stephen M 263,496
Jim C 275,000
George  M 288,690
Keir P 299,484
Bobbie Z 313,639
Neil Q 330,000
Randy F 390,000
Heather R 720,000

I'm not as cheerful as Lisa and I'm not sure how to pass along inspiration but I'm going to try to track the meters for the team for at least this season.
I think we lost Andy I but I am hoping that the team can stay together and keep a sense of community

Wishing you all good health, a happy summer and a great season.
-Angela P

[Hummingbird]

I'm not as cheerful as Lisa and I'm not sure how to pass along inspiration but I'm going to try to track the meters for the team for at least this season.
I think we lost Andy I but I am hoping that the team can stay together and keep a sense of community

Wishing you all good health, a happy summer and a great season.
-Angela P

Thank you very much, Angela; brave you to step forward to do this. Hopefully we'll all get a bit more lively as the season progresses. All the best,
Heather

[hangtree]

Angela, that's great. I'm sure you will do just fine. It would help if some of the rest of us stepped up with at least a little friendly banter and encouraging posts.

[CONLEJM]

Well, I know I need to drop 5 to 10 lbs by September for my employer's wellness exam. We get medical insurance credits if our BMI is below a certain number, and if our blood pressure is below a certain number. They used to give us credit if our cholesterol was below a certain number, but last year they stopped that, for some reason. It's kind of like medical underwriting (which is illegal in our state) except that instead of punishing you for being unhealthy, they reward you for being healthy. So, this time of year I try to lose all the weight I gained over the winter. Much harder the older I get!

[johnb]

Bang up job! Angela! Glad so many of us want to keep TimbukTOO going. I am on board and am gonna keep a steady stroke. Off to a slow rowing start this season, but my cross training is still going strong. I hope to hit a million meters this season and am looking forward to team challenges. Angela if I can help at all sharing the load and effort let me know. Thanks for showing some initiative! Let's get this boat moving forward team!

[Poprow]

Good morning!

There were 9 ergers aboard on Wednesday
Andrew A 4785
Angela P 5290
George  M 5400
Heather R 20000
Jim C 5000
John B 4282
John S 4153
Keir P 15760
Neil Q 10000

Have a great day, everybody!
Friday ho!

[hangtree]

So, this time of year I try to lose all the weight I gained over the winter. Much harder the older I get!

Ain't that the truth. Got close to my weight goal last November, retired in December and spent the next four months undoing it all. Getting back on track now and it sure seems harder than the last time.

[Poprow]

Happy Friday!

11 on board on Thursday (I woke up thinking it was Thursday and was pleasantly surprised to find out that I was incorrect)
David W 40,703
George  M 12,608
Heather R 10,000
Neil Q 10,000
Capn Izz 7,621
Jack F 7,581
Angela P 5,317
Greg H 5,146
Jim C 5,000
Andrew A 4,755
John B 2,138

I am also rowing for better health. Thanks for the reminder about the year end health assessments, Jim C.
My first goal is to be in the Lightweight division again. I'm only 5 feet tall.

Have a great weekend!
-Angela P

[Poprow]

Happy Saturday!

6 ergers aboard on Friday

Stephen M 20,000
Linnea F 19,393
John B 8,505
George  M 5,304
Angela P 5,159
Andrew A 4,810

Go Team TimbukTOO!
Happy Saturday!

[Poprow]

Happy Monday!

Team TimbukTOO has increased to 38. Welcome, Joshua B!

8 ergers were on board over the weekend
Heather R 40000
Matthew R 22330
George  M 13716
John B 10507
Jack F 7571
Brent C 6068
Angela P 5350
Joshua B 4178

The 4th of July weekend approaches. Have a great week, everybody.
-Angela P

[Poprow]

Happy Tuesday!

8 on deck on Monday:
Heather R 20,000
Stephen M 16,567
Matthew R 11,226
Keir P 10,330
Andrew A 7,180
George  M 5,402
Angela P 5,266
Joshua B 5,144

Please note that today is the last day of June. There are no challenges in July but the Dog Days soon approach.
-Angela P