jackarabit wrote:Kxthor, Pete Beginner (3 days and two additional days optional) is what Gordon, Joseph, and Goldenbarry are doing. That is what you'll be doing if you join in, what you'll be doing if you don't. If you choose, you have mates ready to hand waiting. But you're free to decline, of course.
Exactly Jack - that's what I meant Kxthor. We have 3 that started PBB around a week and a half ago. If you look at where Gordon, Joseph and Goldenbarry are on the progression, they are nearing the two week mark on the PBB. You can either start at the beginning (since PBB is more of a linear plan than a circular loop like the PP) or skip forward a bit to be doing the rows in sync (more or less) with them. That's part of the appeal of this thread - multiple people doing the exact same workouts only a day or two apart - going through the agony (and triumphs) together. It's more enjoyable when you're not the only one doing it.
@ Glenn - nice work on the rating! Sensational.
@ Jack - that's a very strong 6K! That sub 8 isn't going to be a problem at all for you.
@ Rohan - Nice 6K also! Very strong.
@ John - You snuck in your 4 X 2000 - very consistent effort (although perceived messy on your end - the numbers don't lie).
@ Sanz - Very nice on the 4 X 2000. Well done!
@ Dean - great boat. That's amazing! I was kind of intrigued by the foot straps. You have to wonder whether or not that was designed to do barefoot and it's like a shoe. There's been a lot of talk on the threads about the best shoes to wear on the erg. Most people use minimalist shoes or lifting shoes because the erg was designed for the average gym person to use potentially running shoes but old school folks like to have less "cushion" and support it seems. Just made me think about that whole discussion. I'd love to get OTW eventually!
Regarding the session - I wouldn't worry about the last interval (especially with the half marathon CD). You are a BEAST on distance. Speed work is a different kind of hard. I would suggest instead of not finishing it next time, stop, take a few breaths next time, then finish it and record the time. I did that last year a couple of times where I sent so anaerobic that I literally could not catch my breath. Now if it's something else (like injury) obviously don't finish it. But you wouldn't have been able to do a half if it was injury, so I'm guessing it was you went to anaerobic on the set (just a sign you were pushing the envelope a bit too hard - which is fine). Certainly not a failure, just a learning experience. At least that's what everyone reminded me of (Greg was kind enough to tell me that last year when I crashed and burned - the occasional crash and burn teaches us boundaries the hard way and sometimes we learn new heights by testing that).
I know I've got more catching up to do. The PBB guys are killing it! I'm more of an Eagles guy too Gordon! Too bad they're all dying or going to jail (like Meisner)!
Thanks for the kind words about my dog - the vets showed up and spent around 5 minutes just looking at my Joey in disbelief. They said for a 15 year old dog that weighs nearly 90 lbs they couldn't believe how good he looked. He's still strong too (I helped hold him while they cleaned up his hair and nails - it's a 2 person - meaning strong men - job to do it). He looks great now!
Oh, I did my SS yesterday (not much to report there - 45 minutes @ 2:17 - I was feeling tight so really just took it easier). Had to cut it shorter than I like (I try to do an hour or at least 55 minutes) because I had a late call right before lunch with a client.
