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[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » October 15th, 2004, 12:32 am

We have a new team member! Welcome to Taff Attack Michael Zarpoli! Michael's in an interesting position just tucked behind Carla and Martin so we could have some added excitement with all three battling it out for that 12 place in the team standings (and I remember the time when it was 10th!). <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE </td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Each of us needs to row a bit more than twice the amount we currently do to catch up to Royal College.  </td></tr></table> Surely you don't mean Speedy As for me, I'm averaging 15-20K per day and my poor old body can't physically do any more, sorry. Although I hate to say it in light of Carla's rallying call, I was actually looking to start doing some shorter distances on my rest days (currently doing 10-15K on rest days) in an attempt to bring down my 2K PB. I'll just have to make sure I compensate for this on my rowing days (for the sake of the team!). Okay everyone, let's get erging!!!

[old] AussieTaff · Post by **[old] AussieTaff** » October 15th, 2004, 1:48 am

Welcome to the Taff 'Fraternity' (is that the right word Carla ?) of Pain and Insanity Mike. Where people give their ergs pet names like "old Smokey" and erg hundreds of Kms on their honeymoon ! At last we've recruited someone who's Kms are less than mine (Bernie Snr doesn't count as he was a 'virgin' erger - i.e. no previous kms ). Hope you don't eat the same breakfast cereal as Daren. Speaking of whom, TERRIFIC back to back 2K's Daren. Judging from your stats and description it sounds like you have struck the right balance for achieving the magic sub 7. I pretty much trod the same path as you in getting there, next step for me was a couple of 7:07's to provide a launching pad. Then I 'practised' going out at sub 1:45 pace for as long as I could (to get the body/mind used to it), not worrying too much when I 'died" (usually around the 800 - 1200 metre zone). One day I felt in the groove at the 1200 metre mark holding 1:45's so just kept going and - Bingo. Each of us obviously has our own preferred approach - this seemed to suit me. The key is the third 500, if you can hold 1:45's the last 500 will just happen - especially with the distance work you have done to date. Chris - did you do a 3:03 marathon this season ? If so, let's have a side bet - first to break 3 hours I want to make my first FM a sub 3 hour one and need someone to push me along - feeling flat as a tack after the HM run !! Did a HM at the gym today in my 'comfort' zone (2:06) as a tester for the FM - still a long way to go !! Fantastic erging Speedy. Does Mrs S erg also ? Can TA sign her up ? Niall, have you done 100 Kms in a week ?! - awesome Cheers all, Martin

[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » October 15th, 2004, 3:44 am

I see Bernard's done a sneaky 11K to push increase the gap ahead of me to 20,600. That means my 10K this afternoon will not be enough and he'll still have over 10K gap on me! Nice one Bernard, that'll keep me focused. <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE </td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Niall, have you done 100 Kms in a week ?! </td></tr></table> Not quite (yet!). I'm averaging the low 90s at the moment as I have two day's rest per week. So not so awesome I'm afraid!

[old] Prufrock · Post by **[old] Prufrock** » October 15th, 2004, 4:02 am

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (Niall @ Oct 14 2004, 11:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> I was actually looking to start doing some shorter distances on my rest days (currently doing 10-15K on rest days) in an attempt to bring down my 2K PB.  </td></tr></table> Hey Niall! Your rest days are like my rowing days. . That's a hell of a lot of rowing to do. You're still getting closer to me. I've decided to start my winter stuff for next year now as I should easily reach my 2K goal at BIRC, this year and I feel I would benefit from some long rows. So long and slow (Below 80% of my heart rate) for the next six months. Should mean I can do a lot of mileage with no tiring side effects. Bernard

[old] Prufrock · Post by **[old] Prufrock** » October 15th, 2004, 4:07 am

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (Niall @ Oct 15 2004, 02:44 AM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> I see Bernard's done a sneaky 11K to push increase the gap ahead of me to 20,600. That means my 10K this afternoon will not be enough and he'll still have over 10K gap on me! Nice one Bernard, that'll keep me focused.  </td></tr></table> And boy are you going to have to focus!!! Bernard

[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » October 15th, 2004, 4:24 am

Quote: (Prufrock @ Oct 15 2004, 03:02 AM) <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE </td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Should mean I can do a lot of mileage with no tiring side effects. </td></tr></table> Oh joy! Looks like I'll have to get used to seeing the back of you and your erg just as I thought I was going to catch you up this weekend! Should make for some good competition and mucho metres for Taff Attack

[old] Godfried · Post by **[old] Godfried** » October 15th, 2004, 6:38 am

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (AussieTaff @ Oct 15 2004, 07:48 AM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Chris - did you do a 3:03 marathon this season ? If so, let's have a side bet - first to break 3 hours I want to make my first FM a sub 3 hour one and need someone to push me along - feeling flat as a tack after the HM run !! Did a HM at the gym today in my 'comfort' zone (2:06) as a tester for the FM - still a long way to go !! </td></tr></table> I just received my first marathon mug! It is standing very lonely in the cupboard : so it's time to train for the next.

[old] DavidA · Post by **[old] DavidA** » October 15th, 2004, 9:57 am

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (Bore Da! @ Oct 14 2004, 08:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>I bet you will be toastie warm throughout the winter months under your HUGE ANORAK!!! Row On Mate, Chris. </td></tr></table> Thanks I wear it with pride. <img src='http://img29.exs.cx/img29/4222/DAAcalc.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> For larger teams (i.e. double-digit number of members) I think it is harder to keep up a larger mean number of meters per member. Here is the large team list: </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>CODE </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'> Rank Team # members total m mean m 1 Ancient Mariners 29 40,024,792 1380165 2 TEAM OARSOME IRC 22 23,035,452 1047066 3 Taff Attack 19 15,327,707 806721 4 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 28 18,417,899 657782 5 Dartmouth College 10 5,896,641 589664 6 Université de Dakar 10 5,606,418 560642 7 queen's university belfast 10 5,429,129 542913 8 Maple Bay Rowing Club 18 9,758,873 542160 9 Forum Flyers 20 10,355,621 517781 10 Arizona Outlaws 10 5,059,838 505984 11 University of New Mexico 24 11,906,822 496118  </td></tr></table>

[old] Sir Pirate · Post by **[old] Sir Pirate** » October 15th, 2004, 10:10 am

Are you Taffians going to take part in the Concept 2 8GP series of relay sprints? <a href='http://www.concept2.co.uk/8gp/login.php' target='_blank'>http://www.concept2.co.uk/8gp/login.php</a> You will have a chance to battle lots of great teams. The MAD Team have entered, are you taffs to scared too? To make it more interesting, the team out of MAD Team and Taff attack that is further up the table at the end of the series..........Gets SPEEDY!!...Ha Ha Sir Pirate

[old] DavidA · Post by **[old] DavidA** » October 15th, 2004, 10:21 am

Hi Dwayne. I noticed you on line. I thought that the cruise line had you rowing the ship, to save on fuel How else to understand the many meters while on a honeymoon! Congratulations on the marriage! May you two have a wonderful life together, and keep up the awesome erging.

[old] Daren C · Post by **[old] Daren C** » October 15th, 2004, 10:57 am

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (Sir Pirate @ Oct 15 2004, 03:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> Are you Taffians going to take part in the Concept 2 8GP series of relay sprints?  </td></tr></table> I would think the main stumbling block is that of getting 8 team members to a single location at the same time. And then doing it 5 times in as many months. =)

[old] rickster · Post by **[old] rickster** » October 15th, 2004, 12:10 pm

Hello everyone I have been banging in a few meters this last week. Hopefully I can make the gap between myself and martin/Carla more respectable Row Hard everyone RICKSTER

[old] blod · Post by **[old] blod** » October 15th, 2004, 2:53 pm

Hi Carla,yes i am,we train to-gether on weights,mountains etc.We erg at home,we live in a one bed flat,the bedroom is the gym,weights,benches,erg all in there.The mountain walking is hard on ankles etc,but it's so invigorating.We love reading all the banter and can't believe the the times, spm,splits,you guys achieve.It's a big learning curve for us,but being members of the best,most vibrant,enthusiastic team is amazing.A BIG warm hello to all our new Taffians. Nos da [means good night in Welsh]

[old] dadams · Post by **[old] dadams** » October 15th, 2004, 2:58 pm

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (DavidA @ Oct 15 2004, 09:21 AM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> Hi Dwayne. I noticed you on line. I thought that the cruise line had you rowing the ship, to save on fuel How else to understand the many meters while on a honeymoon! Congratulations on the marriage! May you two have a wonderful life together, and keep up the awesome erging.  </td></tr></table> Thanks David.

[old] dadams · Post by **[old] dadams** » October 15th, 2004, 3:02 pm

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (AussieTaff @ Oct 15 2004, 12:48 AM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> Fantastic erging Speedy. Does Mrs S erg also ? Can TA sign her up ? Cheers all, Martin  </td></tr></table> The Countess does erg, but not on a regular basis. Besides, she's Hungarian - 100% Just thought I add my own little bit right about here - I just wanted to say how wonderful technology is. I'm sitting on a plane, cruising a approx. 37,000 feet, and am able to say hello to all of you. Wireless RULES!!! Speedy

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