TimbukTOO Team Room

[johnb]

Not too much sharing Angela, it is great to hear about each other's journey, challenges, etc. I do think rowers as a group love to eat! It sounds like you have made great progress already, devil dogs not withstanding! It's been decades since I ate one of those. It you are going to do more weight training, consider Kettlebells. they are one of my favorite tools in the gym. KB's are second only to my beloved rower. They make for very dynamic workouts that are demanding from both a cardio and strength perspective and have the added benefit of burning lot's of calories. Working with them will really get your heart going, so make sure it is right for you. Actually it is Bobbie Z who was going to weight train, nevermind that last bit. To keep your rowing improving, try some of the WOD FROM Concept II, I have them emailed to me. They will help your master your stroke and the intervals will help you improve your performance as well. It's great that you are focusing on your form too, I always checked back with myself to make sure I keep my form on target.

Cheers,

JB

[CONLEJM]

I agree with John, the best thing you can do is mix up your rowing workouts. Do some sprints one day and do some long rows another day. Losing weight as we get older does not get easier, but does require more discipline. Apparently our metabolism slows down, and with it our caloric needs. Ultimately we need to burn more than we consume, and everyone is different in that regards.

Today I pulled 790 strokes and rowed 12,000 meters in just under 48 minutes. That's about 16.5 strokes/minute at a drag factor of 156. I think I am finally getting the hang of this. Of course the big boys put these numbers to shame, but it is nice to set a goal and see improvement over time.

[Poprow]

Good morning, and in case I don't live near you, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!

12 aboard on Wednesday - 25%
Heather R 25,000
John S 13,141
Jim C 13,000
Bobbie Z 12,167
Gary G 7,404
Barbara B 7,026
Matt H 6,512
George  M 5,508
JD S 5,460
John B 5,405
Joshua B 5,000
Kyle J 5,000

110623 Team meters
9200834 Total Team meters this season

Bobbie Z passed 600k
Heather R passed 1.6M

updated targets ahead
Barbara B 12,526 m to 150,000
Bobbie Z 49,257 m to 650,000
Gary G 7,254 m to 25,000
George  M 12,413 m to 500,000
Heather R 35,000 m to 1,650,000
JD S 16,522 m to 100,000
Jim C 5,000 m to 500,000
John B 10,954 m to 300,000
John S 7,999 m to 500,000
Joshua B 21,784 m to 150,000
Kyle J 4,981 m to 25,000
Matt H 36,365 m to 150,000

Unofficial Dog Days Week 2 counts:
Heather R 75,000
John S 53,500
Bobbie Z 45,147
JD S 36,349
Barbara B 31,263
Jim C 30,000
John B 27,607
Matt H 25,030
Joshua B 22,245
Stephen M 17,511
Keir P 15,869
Jack F 15,157
George  M 12,862
Angela P 12,605
Jamie B 10,179
Neil Q 10,000
Gary G 7,404
Andrew A 5,565
Kelly M 2,309
Mark E
Alan D

We have Thursday and Friday left to complete our goal of 20,000 meters.

Have a great day!

[Poprow]

We made it! TGIF!
Today is the last day of the Dog Days Week 2.

We had 9 posting on Thursday
Neil Q 30,000
Heather R 25,000
Alan D 15,510
Gary G 8,379
Capn Izz 8,178
Angela P 8,149
Andrew A 7,920
JD S 7,130
Barbara B 5,777

116,043 Team meters
9,316,877 Total Team meters

Andrew A passed 200k
Gary G passed 25k

updated meter targets
Alan D 10,623 m to 250,000
Andrew A 48,985 m to 250,000
Angela P 27,673 m to 500,000
Barbara B 6,749 m to 150,000
Capn Izz 32,672 m to 250,000
Gary G 23,875 m to 50,000
Heather R 10,000 m to 1,650,000
JD S 9,392 m to 100,000
Neil Q 20,000 m to 650,000

Unofficial Dog Days Week 2 counts:
Heather R 100,000
John S 53,500
Bobbie Z 45,147
JD S 43,479
Neil Q 40,000
Barbara B 37,040
Jim C 30,000
John B 27,607
Matt H 25,030
Joshua B 22,245
Angela P 20,754
Stephen M 17,511
Keir P 15,869
Gary G 15,783
Alan D 15,510
Jack F 15,157
Andrew A 13,485
George  M 12,862
Jamie B 10,179
Kelly M 2,309
Mark E 0


Have a great weekend!
-Angela P

[Poprow]

Happy Saturday!

7 posted meters on Friday (and maybe this morning)
Heather R 25,000
JD S 17,454
Angela P 10,499
Barbara B 9,291
Adam M 8,463
Jack F 7,577
Dale C 5,579

83,863 Team meters
9,400,740 Total Team meters

Barbara B passed 150k
Heather R passed 1.65M
Jack F passed 250k
JD passed 100k

updated targets
Adam M 3,634 m to 50,000
Angela P 17,174 m to 500,000
Barbara B 47,458 m to 200,000
Dale C 11,020 m to 25,000
Heather R 35,000 m to 1,700,000
Jack F 49,205 m to 300,000
JD S 41,938 m to 150,000

Unofficial Dog Days Week 2 counts:
Heather R 125,000
JD S 60,933
John S 53,500
Barbara B 46,331
Bobbie Z 45,147
Neil Q 40,000
Angela P 31,253
Jim C 30000
John B 27607
Matt H 25,030
Jack F 22,734
Joshua B 22,245
Stephen M 17,511
Keir P 15,869
Gary G 15,783
Alan D 15,510
Andrew A 13,485
George  M 12,862
Jamie B 10,179
Kelly M 2,309
Mark E 0

So many people were close - I hope you were able to get your meters in but just have not posted yet
Please check the Challenges page of your logbook for the official counts.
The goal for Week 3 is 30,000 meters.

Hope you have a great day and a really good row.
- Angela P

[Poprow]

Almost forgot -

Here are the # of days for the week Sat 8/8 - Fri 8/14

26 ergers posting meters - 55%!
Barbara B and JD - 6

Adam M 1
Alan D 1
Andrew A 2
Angela P 5
Barbara B 6
Bobbie Z 4
Capn Izz 2
Dale C 1
Daniel R 1
Gary G 2
George  M 3
Heather R 4
Jack F 3
Jamie B 2
JD S 6
Jim C 3
John B 4
John S 4
Joshua B 3
Keir P 1
Kelly M 2
Kyle J 2
Linnea F 1
Matt H 2
Neil Q 2
Stephen M 1

Go Team TimbukTOO!

[johnb]

Got a good start on Week 3 of the Dog Days Challenge today. A solid 10k plus. The target is 30K for this week so I am gonna go after it again tomorrow too. Happy Erging everyone.

[freddy the human]

Started doing a little rowing again after way too long an absence from Team TimbukTOO!

[Poprow]

Welcome back, Fred B!
Team TimbukTOO now has 48 members rowing away.

On Saturday, 10 posted meters:
Bobbie Z 12,175
John B 10,173
Joshua B 10,000
Jack F 7,576
Daniel R 7,530
JD S 6,000
Angela P 5,644
Barbara B 2,420
John S 2,249
Fred B 2,156

65,923 Team meters
9,466,663 Total Team meters this season

Daniel R passed 100k

updated targets
Joshua B 11,784 m to 150,000
John S 5,750 m to 500,000
John B 781 m to 300,000
JD S 35,938 m to 150,000
Jack F 41,629 m to 300,000
Fred B 22,844 m to 25,000
Daniel R 44,424 m to 150,000
Bobbie Z 37,082 m to 650,000
Barbara B 45,038 m to 200,000
Angela P 11,530 m to 500,000

Unofficial Dog Days Week 3 counts:
Bobbie Z 12175
John B 10173
Joshua B 10000
Jack F 7576
JD S 6000
Angela P 5644
Barbara B 2420
John S 2249

Happy Sunday!

[johnb]

Another 10K day of dog days rowing mixed in with some Kettlebell swings. Time to find the couch!

[duma]

Hi all

I've got a Concept2 since a few months, but have just realised that there is more than the machine. There is the virtual log book and even more exciting - there are virtual challenges.

My name is Marcel, and I am from Lucerne/Switzerland. It would be my pleasure joining you in your team. Is this fine with you? Are there any rules I have to follow?

Have a great start into the new week!

Marcel

[Poprow]

Good work, John B!
I hope i'm not rowing a reverse Dog Days - 40k, 30k, 20k, 10k
-Angela P

[Poprow]

Happy Monday! (if I say it enough times, maybe I'll believe it)

9 aboard on Sunday
John S 15,148
Bobbie Z 12,167
George  M 11,600
John B 10,916
Daniel R 9,387
Barbara B 9,133
Capn Izz 8,772
Jamie B 6,116
JD S 5,000

88,239 Team meters
9,554,902 Total Team meters

John B passed 300k
John S passed 500k

updated meters ahead
Barbara B 35,905 m to 200,000
Bobbie Z 24,915 m to 650,000
Capn Izz 23,900 m to 250,000
Daniel R 35,037 m to 150,000
George  M 813 m to 500,000
Jamie B 12,485 m to 75,000
JD S 30,938 m to 150,000
John B 39,865 m to 350,000
John S 40,602 m to 550,000

Unofficial Dog Days Week 3 counts:
Bobbie Z 24342
John B 21089
John S 17397
Barbara B 11553
JD S 11000
Joshua B 10000
Jack F 7576
Angela P 5644
Heather R 0
Neil Q 0
Jim C 0
Matt H 0

Less than a month until the Fall Team Challenge, consider setting a goal.

Have a great week, everybody!

[johnb]

Welcome aboard Freddie! Glad you could grab an oar, or two even! Angela, Friday and the week turnover sneeks up quick in this dog days challenge! Great job on the meter tracking! What the heck I will put an oar in the water and set a Fall Team Challenge goal early. I will aim for 150k and hope to surpass it!

[CONLEJM]

Hi all ...

My name is Marcel, and I am from Lucerne/Switzerland. It would be my pleasure joining you in your team. Is this fine with you? Are there any rules I have to follow? ...

Marcel

Hello Marcel! We would love to have you come aboard and row with us! Absolutely no rules except have a good time and let us know of your progress or if you are having any rowing troubles that we may be able to help with. Not that any of us are experts, but we probably experienced the same things at various times in our rowing journey.

Welcome aboard!