Introduction

[AtlanticGeordie]

Hi all,

Just signed up to the Forum.

Just thought I'd introduce myself and say hello. I'm from the North East of England. I've trained on the Concept 2 rower for many years but recently stepped up my usage massively in preparation for an upcoming challenge. A friend and I are competing in the 2015 Talisker Whisky Challenge. For those who don't know that is a cross Atlantic Rowing race. We are entered in the pairs class. 3000 miles in shifts of 2 hours rowing, 2 hours sleeping, 24 hours a day.

We are both rowing novices and have a lot to learn. I'm hoping to pick up tips on rowing from here and also hopefully get involved in a few challenges. I may well be running a few fundraisers of my own in the run up to the race and maybe I will get a few ideas for those.

I'm not a traditional rowers build as I'm only 5'11" tall but what I lack in height I tend to make up for in stubbornness. I've completed Ironman Triathlons and many Marathons and other endurance events. I'm not a sprinter. More a diesel engine

Looking forward to reading some good stuff in here.

Sean

[Bob S.]

On checking it out, I realized that you are talking about real rowing here, not a simulated race on an erg. I think that it is worth posting another message about it to the On the Water forum. There have been a few blue water race postings there recently, but they were about short, coastal events not full bore trans oceanic racing.

Bob S.

[Bob S.]

Since you are in the UK, you might be interested in posting to the C2 UK forum as well: http://indoorsportservices.co.uk/forum/

Bob S.