TimbukTOO Team Room

[theOtherOne]

Yeah, wasn't sure I could do it...specifically with keeping the pace up for the last 500. So I was happy that I did it w/ some time to spare
~j

[damselfly]

Ahoy mates, and welcome to the weekend!! Woo-hoo! I'm looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow, till maybe even 7AM!! Wow... A reasonable Friday rowing turnout, with 11 of 45 members (24%) logging 119,979 total meters.

No milestones today, but coming up we have: Mark is cannily approaching 1.6M (-36,011m), Matthew is close to 1.1M (-14,784m), Gary is coming up on 1M (-38,456m), Joseph is working on 900K (-19,419m), Andrew and Chris are close to 800K (-32,649m), and Kevin is a row and a bit from 450K (-13,759m). Row on, team!!

Posted Meters:
David W - 23,600 Stellar, as ever
Matthew R - 17,650 Great meters!
Mark E - 13,541 Keepin' on...
Andrew A - 10,650 Great consistency!
Adam M - 10,500 In the groove...
Chris H - 10,000 A 10k a day...
Kevin K - 10,000 ... keeps the doctor away!
Yisroel H - 8,000 Behind the 8-ball...
Joseph W - 7,777 Must be some new tax plan...
Gary G - 6,745 Good row!
Andy I - 1,516 Keep the flywheel spinning!

[damselfly]

And in our next episode of "As The Flywheel Turns"... We have 6 of 45 members (13%) logging 69,992 total meters Saturday.

On the horizon we have some milestones in our sights: John is nearing 1.9M (-7,757m), Gary is approaching 1M (-29,186m), Kevin is sailing towards 450K (-7,759m), and Mark is coming up on 75K (-6,465m). Row on, fellas!

Disclaimer: Due to operator error using the stats system, this week's frequent rower report may be a little off. Whaddaya want for free?!?!

This week's frequent rowers (Sat 11/5 through Fri 11/11):
Kevin K - 7
Mark E - 6
Andy I & Matthew R - 5
Adam M, Elisa H, Gary G, Jeff S, John S & Yisroel H - 4

Posted Meters:
John S - 25,774 Kickin' butt and takin' names...
Adam M - 12,000 Hitting the famous 12k mark!
Elisa H - 10,112 Great consistency!
Gary G - 9,270 Looking good.....
Mark S - 6,836 Doing great! Keep those meters coming!
Kevin K - 6,000 Getting to like those r0und numbers....

Party on, team!

[damselfly]

This from the Concept2 Facebook feed... This sounds like something Smitty would be up for!!

Anyone up for a little adventure next summer? Next summer four athletes will embark on an epic adventure to row 1100 miles across the Arctic Ocean, a feat that has never been attempted or accomplished. The team is now recruiting for the fourth member. Interested? Read on...

Rowing Across the Arctic Ocean: Are you Kidding Me?

[Izzzmeister]

This from the Concept2 Facebook feed... This sounds like something Smitty would be up for!!

Anyone up for a little adventure next summer? Next summer four athletes will embark on an epic adventure to row 1100 miles across the Arctic Ocean, a feat that has never been attempted or accomplished. The team is now recruiting for the fourth member. Interested? Read on...

Rowing Across the Arctic Ocean: Are you Kidding Me?

Wow, that's very exciting! I ALSO nominate Smitty... while I lay around on his comfy couch!

[The Blacksmith]

If it wasn't for my 8 year old daughter I would give it serious consideration-Love the open water and I'm just about nuts enough to give it a shot. Only drawback is 4 guys in too close quarters

[damselfly]

Concept2 announces the 2011 Holiday Challenge, this year rowing and skiing for disaster relief organizations, both international and in Concept2's home state of Vermont, which was hit very hard by Hurricane Irene.

■ Row and/or ski 100,000 meters or 200,000 meters from November 24 to 11:59 p.m. ET December 24.
■ You do not need to be on a team to participate! Log your individual meters.
■ Indoor rower and SkiErg meters only (no on water/on snow meters please). You can combine meters from each machine to reach the challenge goal.
■ Kid's Holiday Challenge allows kids (aged 16 and under) to participate at 50,000 meters.
■ Adaptive athletes can choose to participate at the 50k, 100k, or 200k levels.
■ Deadline for entering meters: January 4th, 2012.

For more information and details, see the Holiday Challenge page.

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, ready to flywheel & flydeal! 6 of 45 members (13%) logged 86,099 total meters Sunday!

Milestones: John S reached 1.9M!
Approaching milestones: Mark is uncannily approaching 1.6M (-36,011m), Matthew is approaching 1.1M (-4,736m), Gary daily approaching the Big 1 Million (-19,637m), Joseph very near 900K (-6,392m), Andrew (-32,649m) and Chris (-35,999m) are close to 800K, Jamie (-6,254m) & Fred (-11,936m) very slowly conquering 600K, Kevin pulling for 450K (-1,634m), Lisa buzzing towards 400K (-23,527m), James nearing 150K (-24,442m), Mark (-6,465m) & Sheryl (-8,630m) near 75K while Alison approaches 25K (-7,707m)!

Posted Meters:
John S - 32,688 Over 58K in two days!
Andy I - 14,662 Big!
Joseph W - 13,027 Nice distance!

Matthew R - 10,048 I’m impressed!
Gary G - 9,549 Three days running!
Kevin K - 6,125 Sixth row in 6 days!

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, all feet in footstretchers! 9 of 45 members (20%) logged 96,534 total meters Monday!

Milestones: Matthew R achieved 1.1M while Kevin K reached 450K!
Approaching milestones: Mark is uncannily approaching 1.6M (-36,011m), Gary daily approaching the Big 1 Million (-19,637m), Joseph very near 900K (-6,392m), Andrew (-22,848m) and Chris (-35,999m) are close to 800K, Jamie (-3,254m) & Fred (-11,936m) very slowly conquering 600K, Lisa flying towards 400K (-23,527m), James nearing 150K (-24,442m), Mark (-6,465m) & Sheryl (-8,630m) near 75K while Alison approaches 25K (-7,707m)!

Posted Meters:
Yisroel H - 25,000 Long…
John S - 15,715 No rest for the weary…
Jeff S - 11,000 Congrats on the sub-7!
Adam M - 10,500 Five serious rows this week!
Andrew A - 9,801 Back in the hunt…

Kevin K - 8,000 I meant seven…
Matthew R - 7,500 Congratulations!
Elisa H - 6,018 Passed another team member today…
Jamie B - 3,000 Staying in the game…

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, many of them resting on laps... 6 of 45 members (13%) logged 75,631 total meters Tuesday!

Milestones: Jamie B reached 600K!
Approaching milestones: Mark is uncannily approaching 1.6M (-36,011m), Gary quickly approaching the Big 1 Million (-6,652m), Joseph very near 900K (-6,392m), Chris (-13,999m) and Andrew (-22,848m) are close to 800K, Lisa flying towards 400K (-23,527m), James nearing 150K (-24,442m), Mark (-6,465m) & Sheryl (-8,630m) near 75K while Alison approaches 25K (-7,707m)!

Posted Meters:
Chris H - 22,000 Impressive!
Adam M - 15,000 Nice looonnng row!
Kathy B - 13,207 Getting life back to normal…
Gary G - 12,985 Nice!
Kevin K - 8,439 The streak continues…
Jamie B - 4,000 You made it!

[brick1101]

Ahoy Mates!!! Trying to get back into shape for the winter challenge. As evidence the Concept 2 has undue influence on my life: I just booked a trip to New York City in December. Normally I don't care about where I stay as you don't go there for a fancy hotel room. I'll be staying at the Vanderbilt WMCA which has 7 Concept 2s!! Will not miss any erging time this trip!!!
Row team!!!

[damselfly]

Way to set priorities, Jamie!!

[chris hughes]

22K Was 12k Monday and 10 k Tues- forgot to log.

Working my sox off, lost 18lbs. Want to make 180lbs by Christmas.
Posted by phone, excuse my usual bad typing and spelling.

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, one more than yesterday lifting the handle! 7 of 45 members (16%) logged 66,318 total meters Wednesday! We’re only about 300K out of the Top Ten of teams… if we pick up the pace, I think we can take 10th Place!

Milestones: Mark S reached 75K!
Approaching milestones: Mark soon to hammer 1.6M (-36,011m), Gary quickly approaching the Big 1 Million (-6,652m), Joseph (-6,392m) & Adam (-27,160m) nearing 900K, Andrew (-12,788m) and Chris (-13,999m) are close to 800K, Lisa flying towards 400K (-23,527m), James nearing 150K (-24,442m), Mark (-6,465m) & Sheryl (-8,630m) near 75K while Alison approaches 25K (-7,707m)!

Posted Meters:
Matthew R - 13,455 Top Dog today!
Jeff S - 11,000 One tough mudder!
Adam M - 10,500 Still impressed…
Andrew A - 10,060 Back in the swing of things…

Kevin K - 9,000 Adds another day to his streak…
Mark S - 7,235 Keeping in good winter shape for the cycling season…
Kathy B - 5,068 Glad you’re rowing!

[damselfly]

OK, here's today's superhuman feat to inspire you... From Concept2's Facebook feed...

Video evidence! On Oct 8, Andrew Steinfeld from Canada rowed 500 meters in 1:17.3, breaking the 40-49 Heavyweight Men World Record--3rd fastest in the world!

I'd include a link to the video but it was a Flash thing, not YouTube. You can see it from Facebook here if you're interested. He had to have a couple buddies stand on front legs of the rower to keep it steady!