LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.

[Kona2]

It may be the night of the new moon elsewhere in the Universe, but over California it is a full moon! Congratulations, Chris on completing your second full marathon of the year - and signing on to the Honor Board.







(you really started something, Karyn, with that first full marathon!)

[Kona2]

Woohoo! Fireworks over Sydney for certain tonight!



And from the other side of the international dateline, Dave H has completed his third full marathon.....and while he was at it, a few extra meters to make a red giant. Way to come back from holiday, Dave!

[nl07695]

Some say..... He did a marathon

Others say... his butt hurts !!!

Completed my second marathon in a new PB. Utlimate goal was not yet reached

[Kona2]

Congratulations, Peter H, on completing a full marathon - and gaining a personal best! Great rowing, Peter!

Peter H reports that he, too, suffered from the PITA syndrome during his full marathon (PITA being pain in the....better to have it than be it I say!)

[Kona2]

6 more rowing days in the 2009 rowing year!

What's in your night sky?!

Those with an eye to the sky were treated to celestial wonders in the last 24 hrs! Full moons were noted over Sydney, Sacramento, and somewhere in the Netherlands! Half moons reported over Colorado and Florida! A red giant was also seen over Sydney !

(Btw...I wouldn't recommend doing a search on full moons in photobucket...the visual overload is just tooooooo much.)

Season meters as of 359/365 = 83,908,005 m (do I hear an 84 MM ???)

Total meters on the day = 311,422 m

Oars in space = 20 percent

MILESTONES....Bragging Rights....Celebrations:

2.6 MM Tony
600 K Terry M

Full Marathon
Full Marathon Dave
Full Marathon Peter H (and a personal best!)
Half Marathon # 128 Dan
Half Marathon # 15 Jan

TWO Million Meter Watch: The Force Is Gathering ....



ONE Million Meter Watch: He really wants to get back on that bike...

Rick with (54,969 m) to go! Woohoo! Red zone's getting closer!

ROWED THE DISTANCE:

Red Giant = Greater than or equal to 50K in a single row or in multiple rowing sessions during a 24 hr period

Dave H with 58,173 m

Half Moon = Greater than or equal to 21,097 m in a single row or in multiple rowing sessions during a 24 hr period

William H with 26,000 m

Will S with 25,024 m

And thanks to our lunar crew of the day:

Mary 5,013 m
Barbara 5,219 m
Mitch 6,000 m (good to see you back on the rower NYFD!)
Terry M 6,000 m
AJ 6,226 m
Tony m (3333 x 3!) Yep....aliens... (There is, of course, The Nine Tailors....a nice mathematically based mystery....)
Steven 10,000 m
Rick 12,681 m
Darryl 14,503 m
Dan 21,097 m
Jan 21,097 m
Will S 25,024 m
Wild Bill 26,000 m
Peter H 42,195 m
Chris 42,195 m
Dave H 58,173 m

Great rowing everyone!

[Toothdoc]

Hey JUST (Sore Butt) 27,

I thought you weren't doing anymore marathon's! But since you did. YIPPEEEEEEEE, YAHOOOOOOOO and SHAZAM!!!!!!!

This PITA syndrome use to be an issue at my house too. After buying the padded shorts, the sore-no-more padded seat and 20 lbs of bubble wrap I finally got serious and went to furniture reupholster shop and bought a piece of 1.75 inch thick medium density foam. Then I cut out two holes to correspond to the Branche ischio-pubienne (1.5"x3.5") and I covered this with a terry cloth towel. Voila no more PITA.

By the way what is the name of those pads we bought for our hands? I have worn mine out and need another pair.

Peter H

Congrats on the FM PB. Some Say, a nice bottle of Malbec will sooth the old tush.

dc

[Toothdoc]

Dave H,

What has gotten into lad? A Red Giant? Have you given up your social life? That's 2 maybe 3 days of rowing for us normal folk.

Seriously, great work!

dc

[Kona2]

http://www.newgrip.com/rowing_gloves_oars.html for info and

http://www.newgrip.com/order.htm to order the product



Here you go, Dan - they are New Grips

[just27]

Hey JUST (Sore Butt) 27,
I thought you weren't doing anymore marathon's! dc

I did say that the December full moon was my one and only ... but, this team is so darned motivational and, well, a tad competitive ... I just couldn't help myself! (Plus, I had a pack of fluorescent sports drinks that needed using.) My butt's just fine, TYVM, (well padded, naturally) but my knees won't be up to gardening today ... oh, too bad!

Great jobs, Dave and Peter!

[bg]

once again, i can't keep with all the rowing you folks are doing....so congrats to everyone....wooooo hoooooo

[Toothdoc]

http://www.newgrip.com/rowing_gloves_oars.html for info and

http://www.newgrip.com/order.htm to order the product



Here you go, Dan - they are New Grips

Kona2

How did I know you would be first with the info.

Thanks.

dc

[Dave_H]

And from the other side of the international dateline, Dave H has completed his third full marathon.....and while he was at it, a few extra meters to make a red giant. Way to come back from holiday, Dave!

Thanks Jan - truth is I should have "come back from holidays" a day sooner, however procrastinated... I guess there was some guilt ridden erging amongst that lot!

Dave H,
What has gotten into lad? A Red Giant? Have you given up your social life? That's 2 maybe 3 days of rowing for us normal folk.
Seriously, great work!
dc

Thanks Dan, social life took priority for the previous week, so it was time to "pay the ferryman" yesterday. I promise it won't happen again... at least untill the new rowing year! (Oh, and since when did you consider yourself "normal"... six million meter man??? )

BTW, I have just ordered some of the New Grips you mentioned, & look forward to seeing how they go. I have a friend who Kayaks a lot and has hand problems - has anyone used them successfully in this instance?

For those interested in a low cost improvement to the hand callus/ blister issue, I have been using a pair of wrist sweat-bands on the handles of the C2 for some time now - not perfect, however being a little bit bigger than the handle they can be moved around to suit your needs mid row, and absorb a lot of the sweat generated. I usually have them so that my thumb and forefinger are off the edge making it easy to go around the handle, and leave the padding under the fingers etc. where it does most good. Like I say, not perfect but a definite improvement for me...

Cheers,
Dave

[kgallagher]

2nd million is now on the record books! I chose the socks for my prize. My family thinks I'm nuts to be so excited about a free pair of socks! You don't have to be nuts to be a LUNATIC, but it helps.

Thanks for posting the info on fueling for a marathon...perhaps someday I'll try one, no time this next week though.

Gina

Please, fill me in. We can get a prize for reaching 2 million? I was unaware. I hit 2 mill myself back in Jan. and didn't seek a prize. Where do I go to find out about this. Thanks for the info and more importantly CONGRATULATIONS on reaching the 2 million meter goal.

Karyn

[just27]

2nd million is now on the record books! I chose the socks for my prize. My family thinks I'm nuts to be so excited about a free pair of socks! Gina

Please, fill me in. We can get a prize for reaching 2 million? I was unaware. I hit 2 mill myself back in Jan. and didn't seek a prize. Where do I go to find out about this. Thanks for the info and more importantly CONGRATULATIONS on reaching the 2 million meter goal. Karyn

Karyn: The incentive prizes are fun! Go to your online logbook, and open the CHALLENGES tab. On the bottom left you’ll see MILLION METER CLUBS … click the “More about the Million Meter Clubs” link. On the left column, you’ll see PRIZES, which shows you the incentives. Decide, then click ENTRY FORM to enter your request for prizes. (Looks like you can check both your one million teeshirt, and your two million whatever.)

Your marathon time is just plain amazing.

Chris

[Kona2]

Congratulations Tim P on your half marathon ! You're on the Global Marathon Challenge Honor Board!!