TimbukTOO Team Room

[CONLEJM]

Still haven't done a 1K & 2K yet, which are the hardest races for me, since you have to go down to the very bottom of the tank at the end of those.

I hate rowing the short distances for ranking. It is just too hard. Rowing anything less than 5K seems to use something different in me (like anaerobic stuff, instead of aerobic stuff). I can get in the 90% - 95% percentile for those short distances if I practically kill myself trying, while for the longer distances I can get 95% - 100% percentile and feel fine when I am done.

My next goal is ~8,400M in 30 min.

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck! 6 of 38 members (16%) logged 63,673 total meters Monday!

Milestones achieved: None, but a couple of people thought about it!
Approaching milestones: Jim nearing 800K (-23,000m), Adam bearing down on 500K (-20,500m), Joseph tearing up 450K (-20,520m), John gearing up for 350K (-22,122m), and Fred is daring to approach 150K (-10,085m).

Posted Meters:
Jim C - 17,000 Zooming right along!
Keith J - 14,185 Freut mich, das sie gerudert hatten, weit weg von zuhause!
Kyle J - 12,000 Keeps on chugging along!
Adam M - 8,000 Terrific!
Joseph W - 7,453 Back from hiatus…
Fred B - 5,035 Seven days in a row!

[bcurry]

Hey team! just wanted to drop in and say "i'm back in the saddle!"

First row in a month or so. Shoulder feels good.

Quick question: Would love some tips on good shoulder/back stretching exercises. I still have a muscle that is pretty well seized/spasmed from the bike accident so I want to make sure I do a good job of stretching after each workout.

Thanks all!

[damselfly]

Hey team! just wanted to drop in and say "i'm back in the saddle!"

First row in a month or so. Shoulder feels good.

Quick question: Would love some tips on good shoulder/back stretching exercises. I still have a muscle that is pretty well seized/spasmed from the bike accident so I want to make sure I do a good job of stretching after each workout.

Thanks all!

Welcome back!! You really (O RLY? YA RLY!) must have done a number on that shoulder. I don't have any tips, but wanted to say I'm glad you're better and back in the boat!

[bcurry]

Im guessing that i should have just spent the $120 up front to see the chiropractor/sports dr. at the start and I probably would have been better in 2 weeks.

My wife is supposed to convince me to do these things, as I am a man, and she failed in her duties... That's my story and I'm sticking to it

[Quatroux]

My wife is supposed to convince me to do these things, as I am a man, and she failed in her duties... That's my story and I'm sticking to it

I'm with you. I might not have full use of my right foot if it wasn't for my wife. I slipped on some ice outside my kid's school and hurt my foot last year. I was determined to not see a doctor. My wife stopped just short of physical force. She made the appointment and browbeat me into it. I think she even called my mom. It turns out I had a Lisfranc injury. I could have done some serious long-term damage by continuing to limp on it. Instead, I was in a cast for a couple of months and scored an awesome rowing machine for rehab.

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, enjoying the Dog Days of Summer! 9 of 38 members (24%) logged 95,835 total meters Tuesday!

Milestones achieved: We got a live one! Fred B hit 150K!
Approaching milestones: Jim near 800K (-5,000m), Adam pulling for 500K (-12,000m), Joseph pushing for 450K (-12,760m) while Gary (-15,792m) sneaks up from behind, John running for 350K (-22,122m).

Posted Meters:
Jim C - 18,000 Unstoppable!
Gary G - 16,269 Three long ’uns in 4 days!
Matthew R - 11,186 Welcome back from your hiatus!
Fred B - 10,324 Eating up those meters, daily!
Keith J - 10,276 Four or 5 days consecutive!

Adam M - 8,500 Building towards something?
Joseph W - 7,760 That’s two…
Yisroel H - 7,423 Took a minute off 6K SB!
Lisa H - 6,097 Getting out from under the weather…

Even though we may be doing more outdoorsy activities, we still need to remember to do some planned exercise to supplement…(hint, hint)

[Izzzmeister]

...I hate rowing the short distances for ranking. It is just too hard. Rowing anything less than 5K seems to use something different in me (like anaerobic stuff, instead of aerobic stuff). I can get in the 90% - 95% percentile for those short distances if I practically kill myself trying, while for the longer distances I can get 95% - 100% percentile and feel fine when I am done...

When you do the long distances, you're trying to have your muscles exhausted of glycogen at the very end.
When you do the short ones, you're working at an oxygen deficit, and are trying to run out of, gasp, available oxygen at the end. Also, your muscles are burning from lactate buildup, and you're trying to finish just as the muscle burn gets unbearable.
Big, painful difference...

(Did a 16,118 hour, posted my new HM, 6K & hour times, and passed you in the Nonathlon rankings. Just sayin'... Even though I still need that 100 points to stay ahead.)

[Izzzmeister]

...My wife is supposed to convince me to do these things, as I am a man, and she failed in her duties... That's my story and I'm sticking to it

Just make sure you keep an Equal Distribution of Labor & Responsibilities in your marriage. For example, she might be responsible for her actions & your actions, and you might be responsible for reading the sports section & being able to produce, on demand and using your armpit, farting sounds!

[damselfly]

...My wife is supposed to convince me to do these things, as I am a man, and she failed in her duties... That's my story and I'm sticking to it

Just make sure you keep an Equal Distribution of Labor & Responsibilities in your marriage. For example, she might be responsible for her actions & your actions, and you might be responsible for reading the sports section & being able to produce, on demand and using your armpit, farting sounds!

I seriously laughed long and hard at this one!!! Yay, Izzz!!

[CONLEJM]

(Did a 16,118 hour, posted my new HM, 6K & hour times, and passed you in the Nonathlon rankings. Just sayin'... Even though I still need that 100 points to stay ahead.)

My goal for the Nonathlon is to get to about 8,325 without the Marathon bonus (that's 925 * 9). I have studied the scores for the past 12 years, and the average "top 10%" score for all ages/genders/weights is 8,538, while the average "top 10%" for heavyweight males aged 40-49 is 8,304. That is my cohort, so that is where i am focusing. If I absolutely have to, I'll do a marathon (like, in April), but I am hoping I don't have to. I have seen you score near 8,500 in the past, so you should come close to the top 10% overall this year.

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck, rolling up their sleeves! 11 of 38 members (29%) logged 497,985 total meters Wednesday!

Milestones achieved: When it rains, it pours: David W blew by 1.5M, Jim C sped by 800K, Bryan S passed 100K, 200K, 300K & 350K while Brent C shouldered 100K!
Approaching milestones: Kyle piles on 900K (-28,555m), Adam pulling for 500K (-4,000m), Joseph nearer 450K (-5,095m) while Gary (-15,792m) stays near, Bryan in range of 400K (-15,000m), John running for 350K (-22,122m), Elisa now approaching 150K (-11,185m) while Bob eyes 50K (-6,109m)!

Posted Meters:
Bryan S - 305,000 A well-spent 2 months!
David W - 98,248 Refusing to slow down…
Jim C - 18,333 Building…
Yisroel H - 18,118 Strong hour!
Keith J - 13,619 Another strong effort!

Kyle J - 12,000 Impressive!
Elisa H - 8,121 Glad you’re back on the rower!
Adam M - 8,000 Three in 3 days!
Joseph W - 7,665 That’s three!
Bob G - 5,000 Keeping sharp…
Brent C - 3,881 On the road to recovery…

[The Blacksmith]

Well, loaded and getting on the road to the Challenge. Wish me luck,lasting strength, calm seas, and wind at my back
Can't post till I get back Sunday, but I'll let you know what happened.

[Quatroux]

Well, loaded and getting on the road to the Challenge. Wish me luck,lasting strength, calm seas, and wind at my back
Can't post till I get back Sunday, but I'll let you know what happened.

You will go great! I can't wait to read your post when you get back.

[bcurry]

Just make sure you keep an Equal Distribution of Labor & Responsibilities in your marriage. For example, she might be responsible for her actions & your actions, and you might be responsible for reading the sports section & being able to produce, on demand and using your armpit, farting sounds!

HA! I will always do my best