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[[old] CAROLE MAC]

pops in after my epic row today..now on voddie n coke and just been for an italian meal .... well folks managed my 100k .... did it in 7hrs 55.59 secs knocking 2mins 14 secs off British record for all women ...... and 40 odd minutes off world record for fat and 40's age group .... would just like to thank everyone for there support and donations .... for those interested 2.22.9 21spm .... phew<br /><br /> CAROLE ....SORE ARSE MCNALLY .....

[[old] Debra]

<!--QuoteBegin-CAROLE MAC+Sep 10 2005, 05:43 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(CAROLE MAC @ Sep 10 2005, 05:43 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->pops in after my epic row today..now on voddie n coke and just been for an italian meal .... well folks managed my 100k .... did it in 7hrs 55.59 secs knocking 2mins 14 secs off British record for all women ...... and 40 odd minutes off world record for fat and 40's age group .... would just like to thank everyone for there support and donations ....  for those interested 2.22.9 21spm .... phew<br /><br /> CAROLE ....SORE ARSE MCNALLY .....  <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />WOW Carole!! Amazing! Way to go! Congratulations. You deserve many voddie n coke and days of italian meals!!!<br /><br />Debra

[[old] woolsmith]

YAY, CAROLE MAC!! <br /><br />Way to go, girl! To finish that race is something, but to take the record too?? That's the whipped cream on a mocha! <br /><br />Tomorrow night, in your honor, I'll eat some pasta to celebrate. I love Italian food. <br /><br />Were you standing as you typed your note for this forum?? Yeah, I'll bet you *did* have a sore butt--I know how mine feels after one hour, let alone EIGHT. Geesh, I'm impressed!!<br /><br />Congrats, congrats!<br /><br />--Jen

[[old] Bufflehead]

Woo Hoo!!!!<br />Bloody good job, Matey!!!! <br />And I thought a marathon was an accomplishment!! I think I can speak for all the Ducks in saying that we are very much in awe of your record!<br /><br />I was quite happy to help the kiddies over there. As a matter of fact, my first trip to England was to deliver bone marrow to Manchester. Can't remember exactly where - not allowed to tell even if I knew!<br /><br />Way to go! <br />The Buffle

[[old] CookieMonster]

Hi Ducks!<br /><br />Well, it's looking less and less like I'll be needing surgery anytime soon which is good news! I have to see another doctor this week and we'll see what she has to say. <br /><br />In the meantime, I rowed tonight for the first time in two weeks since I got sick. Only did 10 minutes but it was good enough to get me out of 2nd to last place - up a notch into 3rd to last place! It feels good to be moving a little, I'm just being careful not to aggravate things and end up back in the emergency room.<br /><br />Thanks for the words of support - they are very appreciated!<br /><br />Oh and Carole - I am SO awed by you! You are my new hero!!!<br /><br />-Anne

[[old] KathiS]

Hi Gang, <br /><br />As most of you know, my husband and I took learn to row classes this summer with the local rowing club. We then went on to row in the Novice program and are going to be competing in a couple of head races this fall. We both still spend a lot of time on the erg, but I haven't had much time to stay very active on the forums. <br /><br />Our local rowing club is going to be starting there own C2 rowing club team to start logging their on water meters as well as to help motivate their members to keep erging during the off season. <br /><br />As much as I love being on the ducks, as soon as the other club team gets started I think it is important for me to switch over to that team. The ducks have been an amazing inspiration to me, and making the decision to switch teams was an extremely difficult one. <br /><br />I will truly miss being a duck and will continue to check in as often as I can on the forums. <br /><br />

[[old] woolsmith]

<br /><br />I understand where you're coming from, so I wish you and your hubba the best. Sure will miss ya. <br /><br />You'll still be able to pop in on the forums and keep us posted on how you're doing, though, so you won't be leaving us *completely*, right?<br /><br />Keep cranking up those meters, Kathi! What's important is what those meters are doing for YOU, hey?<br /><br />--Jen, the duck with training wheels

[[old] Bufflehead]

No! No! You can't go!! <br />What will the Ducks do without Ritz?<br /><br /> Okay - if ya gotta go, we wish you well. Don't forget to splash in now and again. Hopefully we will still keep in touch even though it's been a busy summer all around. <br /><br />You really have been an inspiration to a lot of us Ducks. Thanks!<br /><br />The Buffle

[[old] CAROLE MAC]

Hiya ducks quick paddle ..... did Enfield Irc yesterday ...was very disaapointed but perhaps I shouldn't have my sights set so high ... entered three races ... the first one 2k and bottled it after 1500metres and I was on pb pace .. just put the handle down and I don't know why ... boohoo...<br />2nd race was a 1k and I was determined to finish it no pb but I spose a comfortable row at 3.46 then did a 500metres again no pb but did 1.45.... bk to the drawing board now ..... after speaking to several peeps they reckon that the 100k will prob still be in my legs and that I need now to sharpen up .... the aborted 2k and the 1k I was only rating 25-26 oops .....<br /><br />Carole a little disappointed but I will be back ....

[[old] billandmargaret]

Kathi:<br /><br />Congratulations on your rowing & health accomplishments. The rowing forum is motivational, but on the water rowing is way more fun! Have a great time!<br /><br />We've been neighbors in the rankings but I doubt I'll be able to keep up with you with all your training. Not that I won't try! <br /><br />Margaret

[[old] billandmargaret]

After a week of frustration (not enough time to row, poison oak eruptions, my kids having multiple meltdowns, etc.), today was the day to take care of myself. So I climbed back on my rowing machine to accomplish something to be proud of. I rowed 2 new pbs, 500m and 60 minutes, and enough other meters over the day to add up to a half marathon, my monthly goal since there aren't many days left in September.<br /><br />Don't think I can top my 60 minute pb anytime soon. I was really huffing and puffing for the last 10 minutes, but determined not to miss my goal pace after getting that far. I made it to 13km for the first time. On the 500m, my legs couldn't seem to pump harder, but that's easier to try again than another grueling 60 minutes. (Hey-where's the icon for panting?).<br /><br />My kids weren't too impressed, so thought I'd brag here!<br /><br />Margaret

[[old] CAROLE MAC]

you brag away Margaret ...well done

[[old] mallard]

Just checking in quickly - have had an enforced break from rowing due to a complete rewire of the house (all floorboards up, loads of dust and mess) and decoration. The rower was consigned to a shed on 31 August! I am restoring it to its proper place this afternoon so will be adding more metres from today onwards. <br /><br />I can't believe that KathiS is off - good luck to you - you have been a fantastic inspiration to us all. I look forward to hearing from you on the forum.<br /><br />I havn' t dared look at my logbook yet - I'll just have a quick peep Hmm not as bad as I thought but I've a way to go before I catch up with SirRobin. The hard work starts today <br /><br />Great to be back

[[old] woolsmith]

Oh darn, and I thought I was doing so well to be catching up with ya! <br /><br />Naw, glad you'll be back at it, Jenny. I'll enjoy trying to "chase" you in the stats. These C2s are addicting, hey? <br /><br />I had to miss most of this last week because of a trip to see the in-laws in another state. My MIL has Alzheimer's, and methinks we'll be needing to make more trips in the future. She's tanking pretty quickly now, unfortunately. And her husband is doing as well as he can to take care of her, but they're both in their early 80's. We're trying to convince him about the benefits of assisted living, or perhaps moving up to Wisconsin by us. I'm a nurse practitioner, so I think a lot of the responsibility will be landing on my lap, but that's okay. It'll just be a tad stressful, trying to meet the needs and expectations of all involved. <br /><br />I might have to figure out a way to take my C2 with me to Illinois next time--it's a great stress reliever!<br /><br />Speaking of stress, you had some in your household with everything torn up like that! I know how disruptive it was just to re-do our *** DELETE - SPAM ***, let alone the whole house. You probably feel like you have a new house though by now!<br /><br />Happy rowing!<br /><br />--the other Jenny<br /><br />

[[old] DavidA]

<!--QuoteBegin-billandmargaret+Sep 28 2005, 12:38 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(billandmargaret @ Sep 28 2005, 12:38 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--> After a week of frustration (not enough time to row, poison oak eruptions, my kids having multiple meltdowns, etc.), today was the day to take care of myself.  So I climbed back on my rowing machine to accomplish something to be proud of.  I rowed 2 new pbs, 500m and 60 minutes, and enough other meters over the day to add up to a half marathon, my monthly goal since there aren't many days left in September.<br /><br />Don't think I can top my 60 minute pb anytime soon.  I was really huffing and puffing for the last 10 minutes, but determined not to miss my goal pace after getting that far.  I made it to 13km for the first time.  On the 500m, my legs couldn't seem to pump harder, but that's easier to try again than another grueling 60 minutes.  (Hey-where's the icon for panting?).<br /><br />My kids weren't too impressed, so thought I'd brag here!<br /><br />Margaret <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I hope you ladies don't mind, but I like to read many of the threads... Congratulations Margaret!!! <br />It is always nice to break a big new barrier like the 13 km in an hour! 2 PBs in one day also, a sprint and an endurance row - way to go! <br /><br />David