TimbukTOO Team Room

[ronmardix]

Thanks Izz, that was the reassurance I needed. No range of motion issues and no searing pain. Only time it is painful is when lifting things or using the shoulder muscles usually extending arms away from body or over head. But I wouldn't describe it as searing.

How are you doing with this?

[ronmardix]

If anyone is interested in becoming a training partner, my ID is 933953

It would be great to get inspiration from your training sessions.

[Quatroux]

I'll defend the waterrower. They may not have a motivation program like C2, but their machines are great. I’ll admit that it can be hard to share a waterrower between users because changing resistance (water levels) takes a few minutes. Comparing times between different rowers is also less precise than comparisons between different rowers on Concept2s. The waterrower is quieter, better looking, and I find them to be very comfortable for long rows. If I was in the market for a rower today it would come down to how much value I get out of this site. That would be it.

[ronmardix]

I'll defend the waterrower. They may not have a motivation program like C2, but their machines are great. I’ll admit that it can be hard to share a waterrower between users because changing resistance (water levels) takes a few minutes. Comparing times between different rowers is also less precise than comparisons between different rowers on Concept2s. The waterrower is quieter, better looking, and I find them to be very comfortable for long rows. If I was in the market for a rower today it would come down to how much value I get out of this site. That would be it.

No need to defend the WaterRower. I think it's an absolutely beautiful machine - well designed, sturdy, quiet, beautiful to look at. I'd compare it to an Apple computer.

Here is the problem, the monitor on it went bad, or perhaps it was the electronics from the water tank to the monitor, I'm not sure, and neither were the tech support people on the phone. They sent me parts which didn't solve the problem, then more parts which still didn't solve the problem. The design of the electronics and the monitor really isn't that great. Because of the water tank, they had to create some fairly complicated mechanisms for measurement. I couldn't get the darned thing to align, or to fit, or something. Finally I gave up and rowed with no monitor - it was either that or bring it to someone to fix. Can you imagine trying to lug this thing around to fix? Not convenient.

Finally, we just decided to give the WaterRower to a friend who wanted it and to get a new C2.

[damselfly]

Ron M - 12,000 Huge!

I have to say, too, that I am finding that the C2 is a much better rower than the WaterRower we were using.

"Like!"

[cmardix]

I never said if I would behave badly or nicely, just that I would behave

As long as Catherine is in the next room ready to whip you into submission, I don't worry much about you getting out of hand...

Thanks for your vote of confidence, Izzz, however, when the Oarsman wants to misbehave, nothing, or no one stands in his way!

[lcantey]

Lee C - -37,266 How’d you go backwards?

Beats me! I did get closer to 200k though so it must be something transitory. I will go through and check the online log against my card though.

Lee

[damselfly]

All hands on deck! An energetic and enthusiastic 14 of 34 members (41%) logged 202,825 total meters Friday!

Milestones achieved:
David W blazed by 800K, Jim C summited 450K, Lee C backed over 150K, Gary G pulverized 150K, Mark E walloped 75K, Fred B tackled 35K, and Ron M blew through 25K!!

Approaching milestones:
Kyle is nearing a cool half mill (-6,612m), Adam is closing on 300K (-24,000m), Andy is nearing 150K (-11,227m), and Ron is coming up on 35K (-9,000m). Row strong, team!

Posted Meters:
David W - 55,246 Back in the driver's seat...
Mark E - 27,018 Coming back up to speed quickly!!
Lee C - 21,017 Wow!
Jim C - 16,000 Sweet sixteen...
Fred B - 14,870 Back in da boat!!
Gary G - 12,778 Back after a short break...
Adam M - 10,500 Looking good!!
Kyle J - 10,222 No rest after his half...
Andy I - 10,110 Finally got all the sand out of the erg...
Ron M - 9,000 Out of the gate strong!
Elisa H - 8,012 Nice come-back row!!
Nancy W - 3,052 Elbows Joseph out of the way...
Lisa H - 3,000 Warm up for a 5-miler
Catherine M - 2,000 Developing good habits early!!

[damselfly]

Lee C - -37,266 How’d you go backwards?

Beats me! I did get closer to 200k though so it must be something transitory. I will go through and check the online log against my card though.

Lee

Hey Lee, I sent you a PM with some numbers that may (or may not!) help you...

[damselfly]

A little Saturday morning inspiration for your rowing day...

[ronmardix]

Posted Meters:
David W - 55,246 Back in the driver's seat...
Mark E - 27,018 Coming back up to speed quickly!!
Lee C - 21,017 Wow!
Jim C - 16,000 Sweet sixteen...
Fred B - 14,870 Back in da boat!!
Gary G - 12,778 Back after a short break...
Adam M - 10,500 Looking good!!
Kyle J - 10,222 No rest after his half...
Andy I - 10,110 Finally got all the sand out of the erg...
Ron M - 9,000 Out of the gate strong!
Elisa H - 8,012 Nice come-back row!!
Nancy W - 3,052 Elbows Joseph out of the way...
Lisa H - 3,000 Warm up for a 5-miler
Catherine M - 2,000 Developing good habits early!!

Out of curiosity, why are some entries in red? Does red signify something?

[damselfly]

Nothing earth-shaking... Our Cap'n just likes to call out some achievements, trends, or make special note of "good stuff" both from new rowers and old deck hands. Just welcomes, kudos, and/or atta-peeps.

("Atta-peeps" is the gender-neutral form of "atta-boy"... )

[ronmardix]

Nothing earth-shaking... Our Cap'n just likes to call out some achievements, trends, or make special note of "good stuff" both from new rowers and old deck hands. Just welcomes, kudos, and/or atta-peeps.

("Atta-peeps" is the gender-neutral form of "atta-boy"... )

Oooohhhh. Can I be green or blue? No wait, orange. No, green.


No. Blue. Definitely blue.

[The Blacksmith]

As for the "sounds umm-interesting?? " crack-they don't call it the Blackburn Challenge for nuttin!

[lcantey]

Hi Lisa,

Hey Lee, I sent you a PM with some numbers that may (or may not!) help you...

Thanks for sending that along. I replied with my findings although I have no idea how the negative entry appeared! I upload through the C2Log program but I also have a couple of phone apps that I use to check on recent rows when I'm at the gym. It's possible one of them went haywire in some fashion but the online log looks completely normal.

Thanks again,
Lee