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[BoB/335]

The "personal trainers" at my gym MUST have seen this video!

[BoB/335]

Sorry about the multiple posts BUT this one deserves a place of its own.

Look what I just stumbled across:

[damselfly]

Good morning, teammates! We made it to 9,094,807 meters last night, or 5,648 miles. Good progress, but can we keep it up? We have 822 miles to go to Miami, or 164 miles per day.



We made it to Hattiesburg yesterday, rowing for a while on the placid Bowie River, near highway 49.



We'll leave Louisiana behind today, briefly visit Alabama, and then we're in Florida!!! But it's a big state and a long way to the Miami coast. Can we make it past Pensacola (161 miles) today???

Row strong, team!!

[CONLEJM]

Look what I just stumbled across:

Those look interesting, and would probably be very useful if you rowed on water or were striving for "perfect form". But dang it - this erging is hard enough as it is, without these props!

[Hummingbird]

Follow INSTRUCTIONS? Men?!?! All I can say is it's a good thing the ergs don't actually GO anywhere... That way they're not put into the position of getting LOST and having to ask DIRECTIONS!!!!

Now there is the voice of experience; and ain't it the truth. Perhaps it deserves sympathy, but I can't for the life of me understand the evolutionary significance of this trait. Presumably, men with an infallible sense of direction should have survived and wiped out all those without; clearly, that didn't happen. So, what gives? An ad hoc, male version of PMS, 24/7, 365?

The litmus test is yes, I realize it was a joke, and I appreciated it, but if I had done it...ooo la la! I had the chance once, but I didn't dare! And FYI, my burst this morning was to get further ahead of the man in 4th, who has been leaping up the ladder in leaps and bounds, but under the radar of non-affiliation so his numbers don't show up here daily. Methinks he's after 2nd place; maybe someone should warn him about the slave-driving Thor (for my sake; otherwise, I'll never keep ahead).

[Hummingbird]

Those look interesting, and would probably be very useful if you rowed on water or were striving for "perfect form". But dang it - this erging is hard enough as it is, without these props!

You nailed it! I worked with an engineer from the Cambridge (UK) rowing team who critiqued my form and it's served me well (which I verified by watching the 'common flaws' video posted by Bob, just in case--phew! I'm safe); as for venturing out onto open waters in a skull, I have enough trouble keeping in my lane doing the backstroke.

But I was intrigued by the possibility of simulating water rowing, and looked on the C2 site for gyms that have this equipment so I could try it out: I can't remember if any of them were close enough to me, because then I had the brilliant-at-the-time idea of trying to row while sitting on my 'balance fit' air cushion. As a intermittent seakayak-er, I can state that it was exactly like being in a very tippy boat on choppy water, which is okay in a kayak where you sit still for the main part, with your shoulders doing the work; on this contraption, not only did I nearly fall off my no longer stable erg, it took all my concentration to avoid wrenching my back. I am no longer curious.

[damselfly]

Ahoy, mates!! Challenge numbers tonight, affiliation stats will appear tomorrow, as I'm pooped out and need to go to bed soon.

[damselfly]

Yow!! Good day on the waters for TimBukTWO today!! An energetic 27 of 68 members (40%) logged 436,704 total meters Friday. Well done, y'all! (We're in the South now, so need to get with the vernacular...) Very solidly in 12th, and gaining on the team ahead. Awesome work, team!!

Posted Meters:
Mark A - 5,000
Glen B - 15,769
Jamie B - 6,260
Kathy B - 5,144
Jim C - 15,662

Mark E - 23,138
Lisa H - 12,033
Leif H - 6,976
Yisroel H - 18,224
Andy I - 10,013

Kyle J - 58,863
Kevin K - 9,520
David K - 6,000
Katie L - 5,709
Michele M - 20,000

Tyrone P - 46,933
Heather R - 30,000
Cindy R - 7,038
Matthew R - 22,000
Marius S - 12,000

Jeff S - 11,000
Tara V - 12,522
Lee W - 17,183
Margaret W - 10,828
David W - 22,035

Joseph W - 12,682
Glenn Y - 14,172

Heather obliterated 550k, Kyle powered through 500k, Tyrone blasted through 450k, Glen-with-one-n hammered 350k, Izz-the-meister plowed through 300k, and Marius smashed through 100k. Well-rowed, team!!!


Challenge Goals - Day 27 of 31 (87.1%):
Mark E - 548,139 of 275,000 (199.3%)
Lisa H - 218,389 of 150,000 (145.6%)
Glen B - 353,722 of 250,000 (141.5%)
Jim C - 421,557 of 300,000 (140.5%)
Heather R - 555,000 of 400,000 (138.8%)
Andy I - 195,699 of 160,000 (122.3%)
David W - 684,860 of 600,000 (114.1%)
Yisroel H - 315,641 of 300,000 (105.2%)
Bob G - 141,741 of 150,000 (94.5%)
Cindy R - 93,241 of 100,000 (93.2%)
Leif H - 137,729 of 155,000 (88.9%)

Margaret W - 125,647 of 150,000 (83.8%)
Matthew P - 51,484 of 100,000 (51.5%)
Gary G - 96,227 of 275,000 (35.0%)
Mike E - 21,304 of 100,000 (21.3%)

[The Blacksmith]

If you had the chance, you should have done it-I would have enjoyed the laugh!
Interesting thing about watching my technique more-I'm in worse shape than I thought! My main crime in my technique has been over-reaching on the catch. Now that I am watching my technique, I am feeling a bit sore-proof of bad form. Means I am using more of a pendulum type force than an effective drive. Also I did 23K or so yesterday-I can't go as far rowing properly-damn. But, it's good-I will get in better shape and be better prepared to get on the water in spring. Thanks for the video-it's a great help. Still going to break 600k (I hope). I am stoked about doubling my goal. With my back problems, I really thought that was all I could do-but it appears I was way wrong-what a nice feeling-less back pain .

[BoB/335]

If you had the chance, you should have done it-I would have enjoyed the laugh!
Interesting thing about watching my technique more-I'm in worse shape than I thought! My main crime in my technique has been over-reaching on the catch. Now that I am watching my technique, I am feeling a bit sore-proof of bad form. Means I am using more of a pendulum type force than an effective drive. Also I did 23K or so yesterday-I can't go as far rowing properly-damn. But, it's good-I will get in better shape and be better prepared to get on the water in spring. Thanks for the video-it's a great help. Still going to break 600k (I hope). I am stoked about doubling my goal. With my back problems, I really thought that was all I could do-but it appears I was way wrong-what a nice feeling-less back pain .

It was a good review for me to check that video. btw I have seen a few different ones and that is one of the best ones "I've" seen. Not only shows proper form but the comparison at looking at bad form was really good.

Everyone would benefit from looking through the many links on THIS site. Concept 2 went through a lot of trouble to put together an awesome site. This forum is such a small part of the wonderful effort their team has put in to help all of us and there are many great helps in technique, training, intervals, cross-training....................................

[damselfly]

All hands on deck, gripping the oars in fierce determination!! A very reasonable 19 of 57 members (33%) logged 300,599 total meters on Friday!!

Milestones achieved: Heather R plowed through 2.6M, Jeff S surpassed 1M, and Leif H blazed through 200K!! Nicely done!!

Approaching milestones: David is warping towards 4.7M (-47,755m), Mark is speeding to 2.5M (-16,199m), Yisroel is tearing towards 2.2M (-48,307m), Matthew is closing on 1.7M (-12,299m), Joseph is nearing 1.4M (-33,976m), Tyrone is about to smash through 1.1M (-3,826m), Jamie is oh-so-close to 1M (-2,204m), Kevin is nearing 800K (-17,344m), Lisa is a couple rows from 800K (-24,250m) (it's amazing how it adds up!), Cindy is closing on 700K (-15,491m), Jim is nearing 700K (-27,389m), Marius is in the hunt for 600K (-28,500m), Glen is coming up on 600K (-33,552m), and Kathy is nearing 450K (-14,878m). Row strong, team!!

Posted Meters:
Tyrone P - 46,933 Beats Glen's big row by 767 meters...
Heather R - 30,000 Big day for the little bird!
Mark E - 23,138 Pain is weakness leaving the body...
David W - 22,035 Rest day after almost a marathon...
Matthew R - 22,000 Nice!
Yisroel H - 18,224 Decent, Cap'n!!
Glen B - 15,769 Back from a little break...
Jim C - 15,662 Nice steady numbers!
Glenn Y - 14,172 Extra 'n' not slowing this man down!
Joseph W - 12,682 Streaking across the waters....
Lisa H - 12,033 4 mile hills, 12k row, legs feel like iron...
Marius S - 12,000 Excellent!
Jeff S - 11,000 Steady as she goes....
Andy I - 10,013 10k a day keeps the doctor away...
Kevin K - 9,520 Big row!
Cindy R - 7,038 Sorry, can't relate moles and rowing...
Leif H - 6,976 Daily habits can be hard to break!
Jamie B - 6,260 Back in da house!!
Kathy B - 5,144 Pat-ently fabulous!!

[damselfly]

Wow, team!! Yesterday (Friday) was one of out top days ever!! We ended at 9,531,511 meters, or 5,919 miles!!! Something in the sweet tea we've been drinking down here must sure stoke the fires!! Nice work!!



As we rolled through Mobile, AL, we took a quick tour of a seriously large boat, the USS Alabama, now permanently berthed at the Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile Bay. We briefly considered making off with her, but our oars didn't reach the water from the decks...



After our break we quickly took back up our oars and streaked across the Florida panhandle. Nice and flat, and a lot of water around. From Chipley we head over through Tallahassee and to Lake City, then turn south towards Orlando. Keep in your seats though, cuz there be gators in them thar waters!!!

[BoB/335]

Just noticed this facebook link:

http://www.facebook.com/apps/applicatio ... 279&v=info

Has anyone used this?

[Kyle J]

And FYI, my burst this morning was to get further ahead of the man in 4th, who has been leaping up the ladder in leaps and bounds, but under the radar of non-affiliation so his numbers don't show up here daily. Methinks he's after 2nd place; maybe someone should warn him about the slave-driving Thor (for my sake; otherwise, I'll never keep ahead).

I'm not seeking any particular place on a list. 3 years ago I tipped the scales over 300#'s (5'-11.5") so just seeing my name on a list having anything to do with physical fitness is a victory I'll do 550 and call it good, I need to hop out of the boat one day early to attend my nephews wedding in AZ (seems like we were just there ).

Lisa, I'd like to join the year long affiliation. Thanks for your hard work and enthusiasm! BTW that 58*** was over 2 days.

Kyle

[Hummingbird]

3 years ago I tipped the scales over 300#'s (5'-11.5") so just seeing my name on a list having anything to do with physical fitness is a victory

All of what I wrote was by way of saying you're doing an incredible job, and then reading what you wrote, I'm really impressed. I would insert an applause smiley if I knew how to import them (anyone? Another team has them.)

Welcome to the year-long group: you sign up in the profile section of your logbook, at the bottom of the page I think, and then choose TimbukTOO from the selection.

Well done!