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[The Blacksmith]

Which one-kittens or puppies??? Or are you twisted enough to have tried both??

[The Blacksmith]

So, I did an hour this A.M., did about 12.8K, and checked my ranking. 142 out of 154-ugh. I was not happy with that until I started to think-here I am with with the lowest disc removed from my spine, and 2 others blown out above where it used to be. I can't get the big bursts right at the start of a stroke-bad position to be pulling hard in for me. Well, now I actually feel pretty good about my place in line. And I am about to do a 20 mile race that most people won't attempt. Hmmm, I guess changing my perspective helps.

[damselfly]

So, I did an hour this A.M., did about 12.8K, and checked my ranking. 142 out of 154-ugh. I was not happy with that until I started to think-here I am with with the lowest disc removed from my spine, and 2 others blown out above where it used to be. I can't get the big bursts right at the start of a stroke-bad position to be pulling hard in for me. Well, now I actually feel pretty good about my place in line. And I am about to do a 20 mile race that most people won't attempt. Hmmm, I guess changing my perspective helps.

Yup, perspective is huge. Seems these days I'm seeing more and more people my age battling debilitating illnesses or plagued by issues that prevent them from even getting active. So sad, and it makes me so I'm grateful for what I'm able to do. Happiness is an inside job!!

How's the race prep going? Is there any thing you do different to train for it?

[damselfly]

All hands on deck! A fit and fiesty 11 of 36 members (31%) logged 121,886 total meters Friday!

Milestones achieved:
Jim C blew through 600K, Ron M blasted 100K, Fred B blazed through 50K, Catherine M bested 15K!!

Approaching milestones:
Kyle is steaming towards 700K (-45,373m), Lee is sighting 300K (-5,534m), Mark is steering for 250K (-15,240m), and Catherine is seeking 25K (-9,985m). Row strong, team!

Posted Meters:
Ron M - 22,000 Another biggie or a combined total?
Kyle J - 16,243 No rest for the tired!
Gary G - 16,209 Nice!!
Mark E - 15,942 No discs needed!
Jim C - 13,500 Working back up to the 16s...
Matthew R - 11,176 Looking good...
Adam M - 9,500 Making a break for the 10s...
Fred B - 8,224 Nice!!!
Catherine M - 3,049 Elbows Ron off for a nice piece!
Lee C - 3,043 Resting the tooshy
Lisa H - 3,000 Warming up for the trail...

[Kyle J]

So, I did an hour this A.M., did about 12.8K, and checked my ranking. 142 out of 154-ugh. I was not happy with that until I started to think-here I am with with the lowest disc removed from my spine, and 2 others blown out above where it used to be. I can't get the big bursts right at the start of a stroke-bad position to be pulling hard in for me. Well, now I actually feel pretty good about my place in line. And I am about to do a 20 mile race that most people won't attempt. Hmmm, I guess changing my perspective helps.

If there was a ranking for effort you would be higher than 142! I did an hour last night, limped over 14k, but I've still got all my parts. Good luck on your race. Keep it shiny side up...wait... does that saying apply to boat racing?

[damselfly]

Good luck on your race. Keep it shiny side up...wait... does that saying apply to boat racing?

Keep the barnacled side down!

[ronmardix]

Ron M - 22,000 Another biggie or a combined total?

Total for 2 rows - morning and evening.

I think I'll save the half marathons as a rare treat

[CONLEJM]

Hmmm, I guess changing my perspective helps.

Hi Mark, forget competing against others. Compete against yourself; you are your best competition. Just try to do better than you did last time.

And you're right; that ocean race you are entering is way out of my league!

[The Blacksmith]

As for what I do for training. Pretty much the same thing I usually do. Get on the erg and go-trying to concentrate ion using my upper body more-my Wherry is fixed seat so it's mostly the upper body that gets worked. I'm fairly confident I can finish-that's my main goal anyway. I just want to be able to complete it. I'll find out in a couple of weeks, I guess.

[ronmardix]

As for what I do for training. Pretty much the same thing I usually do. Get on the erg and go-trying to concentrate ion using my upper body more-my Wherry is fixed seat so it's mostly the upper body that gets worked. I'm fairly confident I can finish-that's my main goal anyway. I just want to be able to complete it. I'll find out in a couple of weeks, I guess.

All the luck in the world.

I'd say 'break a leg' but I'm not sure that works in this situation either

[damselfly]

All hands on deck! A serene and scintillating 8 of 36 members (22%) logged 172,087 total meters Saturday!

Milestones achieved:
David W hit 1.1M!! Go, man, go!

Approaching milestones:
David is approaching 1.2M (already?) (-35,101m), Kyle is closing on 700K (-32,373m), Gary is nearing 300K (-14,696m), Mark is wherry close to 250K (-2,359m), and Andy is eyeing 250K (-22,654m). Row strong, team!

This week's frequent rowers (Sat 6/16 through Fri 6/22):
Jim C, Kyle J, Mark E & Matthew R - 5
Adam M, Gary G, Joseph W, Keith J & Lee C - 4

Posted Meters:
David W - 81,775 Multi-day total..
Andy I - 21,097 In a HM groove?
Gary G - 17,075 A couple biggies in a row!
Elisa H - 14,024 Excellent!!
Kyle J - 13,000 Likin' that 13...
Mark E - 12,881 Stronger every day...
Ron M - 7,000 Rest day!
Fred B - 5,235 Looking good, Mr. Human!

[damselfly]

I seem to have come down with a touch of patello-femoral pain syndrome. Anyone have any experience with it you can share? I think I can stick with some rowing since it's not weight bearing... But one article advised against running on hills. Ha! That's all I do.........

[Izzzmeister]

If you want a place for your iPod too, check out:
http://www.dropbeatsdropsplits.com/Abou ... 0iErg.html

I really like this idea. Did you buy one on this Web site? I'm a little hesitant to enter credit card information on sites I know nothing about.

No, I just met the guy while he was displaying at the CRASH-B's in 2011. (I sat on it, it was quite comfortable, tho I didn't want the iPod pocket, since I want to concentrate fully on my rowing...)

[ronmardix]

No, I just met the guy while he was displaying at the CRASH-B's in 2011. (I sat on it, it was quite comfortable, tho I didn't want the iPod pocket, since I want to concentrate fully on my rowing...)

Thanks Izzz. I use music as a metronome so this may be a nice thing to have.

[ronmardix]

I seem to have come down with a touch of patello-femoral pain syndrome. Anyone have any experience with it you can share? I think I can stick with some rowing since it's not weight bearing... But one article advised against running on hills. Ha! That's all I do.........

Had to look this one up - sounds bad. I read that strengthening the quads will help in the long run. Not sure that's a good idea in the short term. Good luck with this and get better soon.