Hello from France

[Bordeaux33]

Hello everybody, Bonjour,
Anybody else in France? I live in the South, near Bordeaux. I have a Concept 2 at home and a treadmill also and do cardio workouts using both. I am retired, in my 60s and it is important for me to stay fit. Ex-marathon runner and horse endurance competitor, my horse is now retired like me at the age of 26!
I am considering training for rowing competitions, not sure where to start...... probably by rowing more I found out that I am in the lightweight category and that there are many age groups until late in life, which is great!
Anyway, I am happy to be here and look forward to hearing from you.

[DavidA]

Hello everybody, Bonjour,
Anybody else in France? I live in the South, near Bordeaux. I have a Concept 2 at home and a treadmill also and do cardio workouts using both. I am retired, in my 60s and it is important for me to stay fit. Ex-marathon runner and horse endurance competitor, my horse is now retired like me at the age of 26!
I am considering training for rowing competitions, not sure where to start...... probably by rowing more I found out that I am in the lightweight category and that there are many age groups until late in life, which is great!
Anyway, I am happy to be here and look forward to hearing from you.

Bonjour, and welcome aboard.
Good luck with the erg and competition.

David

[Ripples]

Hello and welcome! Like you I have a Concept 2D, treadmill and do strength training with hand weights. Not for competitions, but for fitness and endurance as I paddle a sea kayak when the water isn’t frozen.

This forum is a great resource and I’m sure will help you develop a training plan.

Best wishes!

[Dangerscouse]

Hello everybody, Bonjour,
Anybody else in France? I live in the South, near Bordeaux. I have a Concept 2 at home and a treadmill also and do cardio workouts using both. I am retired, in my 60s and it is important for me to stay fit. Ex-marathon runner and horse endurance competitor, my horse is now retired like me at the age of 26!
I am considering training for rowing competitions, not sure where to start...... probably by rowing more I found out that I am in the lightweight category and that there are many age groups until late in life, which is great!
Anyway, I am happy to be here and look forward to hearing from you.

Bonjour and welcome to the forum. Good luck with your training and shoot out if you've got any questions. There is almost always someone who can help

[SpottyGiraffe]

Hello

I'm also in SW France, near Montauban. We have a lot in common actually because I have run marathons and longer, and I have 2 retired horses aged 24 and 25! I'm just getting started with indoor rowing but enjoying it very much so far.

Sarah