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[CONLEJM]

Thanks from me also. Perhaps the C2 padded seat, or the IErg, may be the way to go.

[damselfly]

We had some discussion about this a while back, before you joined I think. Check out the forum on page 367

Thanks for the pointer. Seemed like some good ideas until I got to the thong...

Heather, Love the "being alive" comment! And I agree we all know where we feel best (weight-wise). And we're all different shapes. Really the best metric is body fat percentage. I got mine measured (dunk test, so very accurate) a couple years ago, and was stoked that it was 19.1. I'm down a few pounds from there and hopefully up a little muscle. I'd like to get it done again this year if I can justify the cost.

[BoB/335]

We had some discussion about this a while back, before you joined I think. Check out the forum on page 367

Thanks for the pointer. Seemed like some good ideas until I got to the thong...

Oh yeah!! The thong.

[Hummingbird]

Thanks for the pointer. Seemed like some good ideas until I got to the thong...

Clearly, it's a gender issue, but I'm not the one with a sore butt, either am I.

[BoB/335]

We had some discussion about this a while back, before you joined I think. Check out the forum on page 367

Thanks for the pointer. Seemed like some good ideas until I got to the thong...

Heather, Love the "being alive" comment! And I agree we all know where we feel best (weight-wise). And we're all different shapes. Really the best metric is body fat percentage. I got mine measured (dunk test, so very accurate) a couple years ago, and was stoked that it was 19.1. I'm down a few pounds from there and hopefully up a little muscle. I'd like to get it done again this year if I can justify the cost.

Love that you ladies are taking care of yourselves!!! Keep at it Heather. Looks and fit of clothes is always a great motivator BUT "we" always need to keep in mind that we actually NEED exercise for good health. I know NOW because my health actually depends on it but it's a shame it had to come to this. I should have known better all along (for YEARS) but because I stay fairly slim it always gave me a reason to cheat more. I always almost envied people who stayed in great shape without having to do anything. Now I feel sorry for them because of what may be going on on the inside without them ever knowing. "IF" rowing is too boring for you than you NEED to find something that you enjoy more and something that you will want to do.

[BoB/335]

When I renewed my gym membership they did a fat measurement. (I can't find the printout right now) Think I was 19 point something and got down to 18 point something a month ago (after 3 months) I mention this because my niece has some kind of small handheld plastic looking thing that measures fat. I borrowed it at took a measurement at the same time this sophisticated setup at the gym (done by a chiropractor that has an office there) and the home unit was dead on accurate with this computer generated setup. Just thought you'd like to know.

Looked like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Milliken-Medical- ... B000K892WO

actually I think it was this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FY ... 5H0724GW5F

[CONLEJM]

I always almost envied people who stayed in great shape without having to do anything. Now I feel sorry for them because of what may be going on on the inside without them ever knowing.

If my workplace hadn't required a cholesterol check last year I would never have known how high mine was. I hadn't been to the doctor in 20 years ( and I work for a health insurance company! ) . Through diet and exercise I have dropped it significantly; mostly the LDL dropping. HDL is going up thanks to the exercise.

One of the best benefits I get from exercise - especially in the winter - is that i don't get the blues. I am not a winter person.

[damselfly]

Ahoy, mateys!! A rockin' 30 of 57 members (53%!!) logged 403,681 total meters Friday!! We topped 2MM for the challenge today. This puts us on track to meet our Cap'n's goal of 10MM for us during the challenge. Nice progress!! We're still in 9th place overall, but the Overcoming Disabilities team is nipping at our heels... Keep up the great work!!

Posted Meters:
Mark A - 10,000
Glen B - 16,964
Barbara B - 2,000
Jamie B - 7,500
Jim C - 13,508

Ulla D - 13,208
Douglas D - 13,041
Monica D - 24,535
Susan E - 2,000
Bob G - 10,000

Dave H - 12,588
Bruce H - 10,000
Leif H - 6,784
Yisroel H - 25,056
Chris H - 12,000

Andy I - 7,792
Kyle J - 18,000
Kevin K - 5,013
Adam M - 12,000
Michele M - 10,000

Tyrone P - 52,191
Heather R - 24,900
Jeff R - 7,000
Matthew R - 11,203
Jeff S - 11,000

Lee W - 16,721
David W - 17,030
Yolanda W - 5,921
Joseph W - 12,835
Glenn Y - 12,891

Congrats to our nine, count 'em, NINE rowers who crossed the 50k threshold today: Glen B, Glenn Y, Ulla D, Monica D, Bruce H , Chris H, Adam M, Tyrone P, and Lee W!! And a big dog "Woof!!" to David W, who was first over the 150k hurdle (can you hurdle in a boat? Hmmm.....)

Challenge Goals - Day 6 of 31 (19.4%):
Mark E - 109,163 of 275,000 (39.7%)
Glen B - 54,239 of 160,000 (33.9%)
Jim C - 64,428 of 200,000 (32.2%)
Heather R - 125,000 of 400,000 (31.3%)
Lisa H - 42,236 of 150,000 (28.2%)
Yisroel H - 79,618 of 300,000 (26.5%)
David W - 153,742 of 600,000 (25.6%)
Leif H - 36,639 of 155,000 (23.6%)
Bob G - 30,000 of 150,000 (20.0%)

Margaret W - 24,803 of 150,000 (16.5%)
Andy I - 24,096 of 160,000 (15.1%)
Gary G - 33,336 of 275,000 (12.1%)

[damselfly]

And in other rowing news, here is the report for our affiliation... A goodly 20 of 53 members (38%) logged 322,100 total meters Friday.

Let's give a big TimBukTOO welcome to new member Louis Volpe!! Welcome aboard, and we hope you find fun and fitness rowing in our little boat!! Stop by the forum if you get a chance and introduce yourself. And if you want to join us in the Virtual Team Challenge, we're known thereabouts as "Team TimBukTWO". It would be great to have you in both boats! To join us, head to your team page and select TimBukTWO and indicate you want to participate in the VTC.

Milestones achieved: Yisroel H blasted through 1.9M, Adam M smashed 1.3M to smithereens, Bill L pounded 800K, and Tyrone P showed 600K who's boss in no uncertain terms. Action heros, all!! Congratulations!!

On the horizon: Our Hummingbird is speeding towards 2.2M (-25,000m), Matthew is nearing 1.5M (-16,959m), Joseph is very close to 1.1M (-4,133m), Chris is approaching 1.1M (-18,999m), Jeff is sneaking up on 900K (-30,000m), Tyrone is closing on 700K (-28,582m), Yolanda is very close to 150K (-1,713m), and Barbara is a good row away from 25K (-2,586m). Row strong, team!!

Posted Meters:
Tyrone P - 103,447 Multiple rows since 12/19/2011
Yisroel H - 25,056 A great row before shore leave....
Heather R - 24,900 Killer and consistent numbers....
David W - 17,030 An easy day for our leader...
Glen B - 16,964 Watch that shoulder man...
Jim C - 13,508 Killer consistency and great distances!
Glenn Y - 12,891 Nice....
Joseph W - 12,835 Has found a good comfort zone....
Chris H - 12,000 Steady as she goes....
Adam M - 12,000 Looking good...
Matthew R - 11,203 6 rows in 8 days....
Jeff S - 11,000 Four times eleven = good...
Bob G - 10,000 Nice....
Andy I - 7,792 Rowing without a bathroom...
Jamie B - 7,500 The kilt is flyin'!
Bill L - 6,653 Great numbers!
Yolanda W - 5,921 Must have smacked David off the erg for a bit!
Kevin K - 5,013 Looking good!
Louis V - 4,387 Welcome to the boat! Good start!!!
Barbara B - 2,000 Nice consistency! Feeling good?

[The Blacksmith]

Hey All,
Did my first 25k today-thanks to those ahead and behind me(there's some big #'s in all places in our team) showing me it CAN be done!!
Mark

[damselfly]

Yesterday we blew all the way through Indiana, skirted Chicago, and overnighted in the little town of Ladd, IL. So those of you who had visions of clubbing the night away in Chi-Town, sorry!!

Last night saw us at 2,076,212 meters, or 1,289 miles. Nice rowing, folks! Should get easier now that we're into the midwest and it's pretty flat...

Can we make it to Des Moines by tonight?

[glenmbaker]

Wahoo! Broke into the top 10 for the challenge. Can't see the tails of the big dogs from here, but I'm starting to smell the sweat!

[The Blacksmith]

So you're one of the scurvy dog biting at my heels-I guess the "Board of Education" the Cap'n has is working on others than myself!! Took a much needed rest day yesterday-figured 8 days in a row is enough. But, looking at the stats of all the team (which I do daily) competition is fierce around here, and I better keep the rest to a minimum. If we keep this pace up, we'll be in Miami in no time at all.

[goyo]

[damselfly]

Wahoo! Broke into the top 10 for the challenge. Can't see the tails of the big dogs from here, but I'm starting to smell the sweat!

I wondered what that heady aroma was.

Rest day for me as well. I overdid it yesterday with a 7-mile run and 5 hours of housework and too much caffiene. Felt punky this AM. But plan to be back on board tomorrow!! Keep my seat warm and my oars wet!! (NOT the other way around, please!)

Congrats on the 25k, Smit-meister!!