TimbukTOO Team Room

[The Blacksmith]

Speaking of no rest for the wicked, er I mean weary, we are only 410k behind the #8 team. If we all keep on the way we are, and even push a little more, I think we might be able to take them.

[glenmbaker]

...and I'm right back out of the top ten as Michele and Monica just went blazing by while I was admiring the scenery. OK, I see how it's going to be around here!

[The Blacksmith]

I feel your pain. I get done in by David and our little "Hummingbird". I now realize Hummingbird is probably a very apt name-ever see how many times a second a hummingbird flaps its wings??

[CONLEJM]

...and I'm right back out of the top ten as Michele and Monica just went blazing by while I was admiring the scenery. OK, I see how it's going to be around here!

After I row at lunchtime and upload my data I get as high as #7 some days, but by the next morning I am usually back down in the mid-teens. This is very intense!

I don't want to, but I gotta take a day of rest soon or else I'll get tendonitis; maybe I'll just row at half-speed or break it up into small intervals. Kind of like taking a walk instead of running.

However I am all for pushing a little harder to overtake the #8 team! Count me in!

[The Blacksmith]

Remember LSD--Long, Slow, Distance (not what you were thinking was it??)

[damselfly]

Remember LSD--Long, Slow, Distance (not what you were thinking was it??)

Hah! Tomorrow is my LSD run.... I'm going to shorten it to 6 miles and row in the afternoon while my hubby watches football. Boy, do I get to eat tomorrow!

I got a second wind today and you all shamed me into hopping on the erg and banging out 9k. I hope you're pleased with yourselves!

[damselfly]

Yo TimBukTWOians!! Hope you are all erged out and enjoying your Saturday evening. A good 27 of 57 members (47%) logged 368,310 total meters today! We're currently at 2,444,526 meters, and still solidly in 9th place. It has been suggested by an ambitious Blacksmith who shall remain nameless that we try to overtake the Ariel Toy Boat (say that five times fast...) Hey David, they got a couple rowers with more meters than you! Sorry man!

Posted Meters:
Mark A - 15,000
Rusty A - 4,058
Glen B - 33,034 Dude!
Barbara B - 5,000
Jim C - 11,661

Ulla D - 4,686
Douglas D - 20,021
Mark E - 25,000
Gary G - 1,885
Bob G - 2,541

Lisa H - 9,049
Dave H - 7,666
Elisa H - 12,015
Leif H - 6,684
Andy I - 21,512

Kyle J - 30,000
Kevin K - 5,000
David K - 10,000
Michele M - 10,000
Tyrone P - 20,294

Heather R - 25,000
Matthew R - 18,271
Mark S - 10,025
Tara V - 14,230
David W - 22,609

Joseph W - 12,699
Glenn Y - 10,370


Milestones achieved: The Hummingbird has joined David on the 150k-plus deck, but Mark is nipping at their heels! Douglas and Kyle topped 100k, and Mark A, Matthew R, and Yours Truly joined the rowers on the 50k-plus deck (hope there's snacks there!) Congrats to all!!

Challenge Goals - Day 7 of 31 (22.6%):
Glen B - 87,273 of 160,000 (54.5%) Over-achiever!!
Mark E - 134,163 of 275,000 (48.8%)
Jim C - 76,089 of 200,000 (38.0%)
Heather R - 150,000 of 400,000 (37.5%)
Lisa H - 51,285 of 150,000 (34.2%)
David W - 176,351 of 600,000 (29.4%)
Andy I - 45,608 of 160,000 (28.5%)
Leif H - 43,323 of 155,000 (28.0%)
Yisroel H - 79,618 of 300,000 (26.5%)

Bob G - 32,541 of 150,000 (21.7%)
Margaret W - 24,803 of 150,000 (16.5%)
Gary G - 35,221 of 275,000 (12.8%)

To our recent TimBukTOO affiliation sign-ups, please, please join our challenge team!! We need your help, and it's easy! What do you have to lose?

[CONLEJM]

Remember LSD--Long, Slow, Distance

Thanks; that's really good advice. I need to keep LSD in mind. I'm always trying to crank out new personal bests and rank them them on the boards. I think these month-long distance challenges are better suited for LSD-type erging and not sprinting.

[damselfly]

And now for something completely similar....

In affiliation-land, a calm and stately 19 of 54 members (35%) logged 256,965 total meters Saturday. Drag those ergs in front of the TV and get those playoffs tuned in! Go Colts! (Uh, wait, say what?... )

Another big Welcome shout-out to new affiliation member George Mudry!! Welcome aboard, grab an oar, and make yourself at home! We're glad to have you as part of the family.

Milestones achieved: Heather R blasted 2.2M, Matthew R nuked 1.5M, Joseph W blazed through 1.1M, Lisa H beat on 600K, and Barbara B smashed 25K. Nice rowing, all!

Approaching milestones: Gary is closing on 1.4M (-27,320m), Andy is approaching 800K (-29,954m), Tyrone is stalking 700K (-8,288m), Elisa is nearing 700K (-24,994m), Jim has 350K in sight (-22,857m), Glen is LITERALLY 1000 MILLIMETERS FROM 300K (-1m!!!!!!!!!!!) DUDE!! , Mark is nearing 300K (-12,051m), Barbara is close to 35K (-7,586m), and George is approaching 15K (-10,000m). Row strong, team!!

This week's frequent rowers (Sat 12/31 through Fri 1/6):
David W - 7 (Who else?)
Adam M, Jim C & Mark E - 6
Barbara B, Chris H, Heather R, Joseph W, Mark S & Matthew R - 5
Bill L, Glen B, Glenn Y, Jeff S, Kevin K, Lisa H & Yolanda W - 4

Posted Meters:
Glen B - 33,034 I bestow upon thee title of Big Dog. Woof, woof!!
Mark E - 25,000 Nice! Rest did you good.
Heather R - 25,000 Unstoppable....
David W - 22,609 Can you feel the eyes on your back?
Andy I - 21,512 HM-PLUS!! Outstanding!!
Tyrone P - 20,294 Back in the saddle...
Matthew R - 18,271 Big row!!
Joseph W - 12,699 Definitely in the zone
Elisa H - 12,015 Good number!
Jim C - 11,661 Daily since joining!
Glenn Y - 10,370 Nice....
Mark S - 10,025 Great #'s, how's Pam? Hint hint...
Lisa H - 9,049 Shamed into rowing...
Marius S - 6,000 Welcome back!!
Kevin K - 5,000 Looking good....
Barbara B - 5,000 Solidly back on the boat!
George M - 5,000 Welcome, and good start!!!
Bob G - 2,541 Nice easy day, cross-training perhaps?
Gary G - 1,885 Steady on....

Time for Cowboys and Aliens. Man, Harrison Ford is lookin' old. Good thing there's no mirror here-abouts.

[damselfly]

From the "you're about to feel inadequate" category.... This from the Concept2 Facebook feed:

New World Record: Congrats to Matthew Rockett! Longest Continual Row, Lightweight Men 20-29, in 42:30:01.8! Nice Job!

Apparently the row was in the neighborhood of 210k. Yikes.

[goyo]

Time for Cowboys and Aliens. Man, Harrison Ford is lookin' old. Good thing there's no mirror here-abouts.

Hey Lisa,
It's time for a sequel...motivation to row faster.

[The Blacksmith]

I can already feel inadequate enough on my own,thank you very much
210 kilometers--words fail me.
Thought I'd put up (rather than shut up-not very good at that ) 27,000-2hours 8 minutes-1500 and change calories.
AND got up 2 hours earlier than I needed to on a Sunday to do it. (nuttin like a smug,self righteous attitude )
Now to go pass out on the couch

[glenmbaker]

Glen B - 33,034 I bestow upon thee title of Big Dog. Woof, woof!!

Nah, more like "Dug" from Pixar's 'Up"....SQUIRREL!

[damselfly]

Yes!! We rested on the outskirts of Des Moines last night, halfway through Iowa!! 2,444,526 meters, or 1518 miles on Saturday night! Fine efforts, team!! Cap'n should be proud when he gets back to the boat today. (Hope he can find us on I-80!!)

[damselfly]

Time for Cowboys and Aliens. Man, Harrison Ford is lookin' old. Good thing there's no mirror here-abouts.

Hey Lisa,
It's time for a sequel...motivation to row faster.

Good one, Glenn! If I promise to row faster, can I get the two hours of my life back wasted watching that movie?!?!

No excuses, Glen! Squirrels are hibernating in Iowa, so you don't have any distractions. (Oh, and I see you did 2000 millimeters to get you over that 300k mark, NICE... )

Smitty, you're amazing, but I'm afraid you're going to flame-out, man!!