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[[old] mpukita]

<!--quoteo(post=57395:date=Feb 27 2006, 09:01 AM:name=hjs)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(hjs @ Feb 27 2006, 09:01 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>And mark is just following you around. Stick to the facts and don,t start namecalling. You will gain nothing bye doing so.<br /> </td></tr></table><br />And I'll continue until he knocks off the baloney.<br /><br />After what I'll call Chad's "Campaign Against Dwayne 1" (CAD1), Chad went away (back into his underground burrow I believe), and when he did stick his head out of his hole, it was, by and large, for positive comment or questions. I was impressed that perhaps he had decided to be a contributing member of the community ... it seemed a tiger could change his stripes, so to speak.<br /><br />Well, I should have known ... it was just a delay while he dreamed up some more crap to throw at the wall and see if it would stick. He spent the time in fantasy land dreaming about convicting Dwayne ... whether Dwayne was guilty or not.<br /><br />Now, we have "CAD2" ... and it's the same crap but different day. No more data, no more fact ... just crap.<br /><br />You'll notice the abbreviation that I used. It was purely coincidence. But, it seems like the longer the "CADs" go on, the bigger the "CAD" Chad gets to be. First CAD1, now CAD2. Twice the cad, in one old Chad.<br /><br /><b>C'mon Sad, Cad, Chad: PRODUCE THE GOODS!!!</b><br /><br /><br />

[[old] Chad Williams]

Mark, In your signature is say 47 years old, I think that should read 7 years old!!<br /><br />

[[old] mpukita]

<!--quoteo(post=57441:date=Feb 27 2006, 12:46 PM:name=Chad Williams)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Chad Williams @ Feb 27 2006, 12:46 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Mark, In your signature is say 47 years old, I think that should read 7 years old!!<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I would expect nothing less Chad ...

[[old] Chad Williams]

<!--quoteo(post=57442:date=Feb 27 2006, 12:48 PM:name=mpukita)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Feb 27 2006, 12:48 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--quoteo(post=57441:date=Feb 27 2006, 12:46 PM:name=Chad Williams)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Chad Williams @ Feb 27 2006, 12:46 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Mark, In your signature is say 47 years old, I think that should read 7 years old!!<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I would expect nothing less Chad ...<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Good, you are not disappointed then!<br /><br />

[[old] chippy]

<br />Phil T<br /><br />See you have overtaken me in the c2ctc on one leg, Nice going fella.<br /><br />I think that Chad is really the pirate,when we go to London in a few weeks ill try and beat it out of him. <br /><br /><br />Chippy

[[old] Sir Pirate]

Come and have a go if you think you hard enough, you taff!! <br /><br /> <br /><br />See you in a few weeks boy-o, you bringing that lazy spud picker with you (borda, or what ever his name is)<br /><br />Sir Pirate

[[old] philt]

<!--quoteo(post=57496:date=Feb 27 2006, 09:41 PM:name=chippy)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(chippy @ Feb 27 2006, 09:41 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Phil T<br /><br />See you have overtaken me in the c2ctc on one leg, Nice going fella.<br /><br />I think that Chad is really the pirate,when we go to London in a few weeks ill try and beat it out of him. <br /><br /><br />Chippy <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br /> You knew I couldn't be down for long. I don't think the consultant would have been too impressed with what I did but all felt well in warm up so thought I would go for it. My back was a bit sore afterwards, I think I was slightly twisted to ensure not too much pressure applied through the right foot. To mark my return I decided to do this in my AIO, its inaugral row. I can tell it will be quick. <br /><br /><br />Not convinced I can/should do the Rugby test but everything is meant to be back to normal by 20th March. I then just need to build my CV up again. Don't think I will be ready for London but Evesham could be good.<br /><br />Phil<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

[[old] seat5]

Hey Phil, be careful coming back too quick after your injury!!!! Don't load on the KMs too fast.<br /><br /><br />BTW I have pointedly asked on the CTC site if slides are cool or not, and am popping over there in a sec to see if anyone has come up with a "ruling". If they aren't I won't use them for the challenges but it will probably limit how often I try them since it's safer for me to row with them. Plus just putting my erg on and off the slides is not so comfy since I can't really bend and lift, so it's kind of awkward. I do intend to do all my 2Ks without slides, though, because I will need to feel good about how a 2K goes on a regular erg at Crash B next year. It will be scary enough being in a real race without having that other adjustment to make.<br /><br />Everybody chill out....let's just all row like mad and get rid of the excess energy that way...it will be better for all of us than spending hours reading reams of endless mean idiotic baloney.<br /><br /><br /><br />

[[old] mpukita]

Friends:<br /><br />OK, I've booked my frequent flyer award ticket for being there for Evesham. Arrive July 6th late, depart July 11th late.<br /><br />Mama has blessed the trip, although she fears she won't have enough holidays to join me, but may get it worked out last minute.<br /><br />Now, I need a Taff AIO, or I would feel out of place. How do I procure one, and can anyone near my size (Niall?) tell me what size to order?<br /><br />This will be great motivation to keep training as the weather gets nice here.<br /><br />Thanks -- Mark

[[old] mumbles]

Mark, your coming to Evesham? That's great news, will do my absolute best to be there!<br /><br />Owen

[[old] mpukita]

<!--quoteo(post=57666:date=Feb 28 2006, 11:21 AM:name=mumbles)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Feb 28 2006, 11:21 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Mark, your coming to Evesham? That's great news, will do my absolute best to be there!<br /><br />Owen <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Owen, if I can fly across the pond to be there, you had best be there, or I'll stalk you down and ... oops, forgot, you're a rather large lad ... <br /><br /> <br /><br />Tried the CTC again today. Must be too beat from Saturday's race because I could not come within a half second of my previous best. Gawd, I am slow!<br /><br />Sorry mates!

[[old] mumbles]

<!--quoteo(post=57669:date=Feb 28 2006, 11:31 AM:name=mpukita)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Feb 28 2006, 11:31 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--quoteo(post=57666:date=Feb 28 2006, 11:21 AM:name=mumbles)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Feb 28 2006, 11:21 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Mark, your coming to Evesham? That's great news, will do my absolute best to be there!<br /><br />Owen <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Owen, if I can fly across the pond to be there, you had best be there, or I'll stalk you down and ... oops, forgot, you're a rather large lad ... <br /><br /> <br /><br />Tried the CTC again today. Must be too beat from Saturday's race because I could not come within a half second of my previous best. Gawd, I am slow!<br /><br />Sorry mates!<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I'll be there unless i am racing OTW , will attempt 300m again tomorrow been saying that for 2 weeks now .

[[old] mpukita]

<!--quoteo(post=57674:date=Feb 28 2006, 11:39 AM:name=mumbles)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Feb 28 2006, 11:39 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--quoteo(post=57669:date=Feb 28 2006, 11:31 AM:name=mpukita)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Feb 28 2006, 11:31 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--quoteo(post=57666:date=Feb 28 2006, 11:21 AM:name=mumbles)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Feb 28 2006, 11:21 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Mark, your coming to Evesham? That's great news, will do my absolute best to be there!<br /><br />Owen <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Owen, if I can fly across the pond to be there, you had best be there, or I'll stalk you down and ... oops, forgot, you're a rather large lad ... <br /><br /> <br /><br />Tried the CTC again today. Must be too beat from Saturday's race because I could not come within a half second of my previous best. Gawd, I am slow!<br /><br />Sorry mates!<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I'll be there unless i am racing OTW , will attempt 300m again tomorrow been saying that for 2 weeks now .<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Owen:<br /><br />I believe tomorrow is too late, yes? Isn't it March 1, time for the <b>Rugby Test</b>?<br /><br /><b>Also, a question for the group </b> ... at least the more "senior" members.<br /><br />How long does it typically take for you to recuperate from a race? I have been finding that it's a good 3 or 4 days for me, which is surprising, as I would have thought a day or two at most, and I'd be good to go.<br /><br />My 300M attempt this morning was miserible. I raced Saturday, took Sunday off, did 2 recovery rows yesterday (about 10K total in two 5K pieces, strapless and easy), and tried the 300M today. I felt like crap afterward, and did a 20'@20SPM piece that was miserible the entire way ... slow, painful, sweaty ... every pull was an effort. And the pace was 2:09.3, when my very best 30'@20SPM pace is 2:06.2 ... so it was not a very taxing or speedy workout by that standard.<br /><br />Most of you here that are anywhere near my age have been rowing longer than me, so are more fit, and maybe you recover faster. I have another race on Sunday, and I'm thinking that scheduling two races two weeks in a row is probably something that it's not wise to do again, if it truly takes me 3 or 4 days to recover. What's the point? How could it be possible to improve much, or at all, if it's 3 or 4 days to recuperate? Then, one or two "real" days of training, a day off, and another race. And that assumes the first race is on Saturday, and the second is on Sunday.<br /><br />Your thoughts?<br /><br />Thanks -- Mark

[[old] mumbles]

<br /><br />Sorry mates!<br />[/quote]<br /><br />I'll be there unless i am racing OTW , will attempt 300m again tomorrow been saying that for 2 weeks now .<br />[/quote]<br /><br />Owen:<br /><br />I believe tomorrow is too late, yes? Isn't it March 1, time for the <b>Rugby Test</b>?<br /><br />[<br /><br />[/quote]<br /><br />That's gonna hurt like h*** then!

[[old] dadams]

<!--quoteo(post=57683:date=Feb 28 2006, 12:21 PM:name=mpukita)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Feb 28 2006, 12:21 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--quoteo(post=57674:date=Feb 28 2006, 11:39 AM:name=mumbles)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Feb 28 2006, 11:39 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--quoteo(post=57669:date=Feb 28 2006, 11:31 AM:name=mpukita)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Feb 28 2006, 11:31 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--quoteo(post=57666:date=Feb 28 2006, 11:21 AM:name=mumbles)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mumbles @ Feb 28 2006, 11:21 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Mark, your coming to Evesham? That's great news, will do my absolute best to be there!<br /><br />Owen <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Owen, if I can fly across the pond to be there, you had best be there, or I'll stalk you down and ... oops, forgot, you're a rather large lad ... <br /><br /> <br /><br />Tried the CTC again today. Must be too beat from Saturday's race because I could not come within a half second of my previous best. Gawd, I am slow!<br /><br />Sorry mates!<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I'll be there unless i am racing OTW , will attempt 300m again tomorrow been saying that for 2 weeks now .<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Owen:<br /><br />I believe tomorrow is too late, yes? Isn't it March 1, time for the <b>Rugby Test</b>?<br /><br /><b>Also, a question for the group </b> ... at least the more "senior" members.<br /><br />How long does it typically take for you to recuperate from a race? I have been finding that it's a good 3 or 4 days for me, which is surprising, as I would have thought a day or two at most, and I'd be good to go.<br /><br />My 300M attempt this morning was miserible. I raced Saturday, took Sunday off, did 2 recovery rows yesterday (about 10K total in two 5K pieces, strapless and easy), and tried the 300M today. I felt like crap afterward, and did a 20'@20SPM piece that was miserible the entire way ... slow, painful, sweaty ... every pull was an effort. And the pace was 2:09.3, when my very best 30'@20SPM pace is 2:06.2 ... so it was not a very taxing or speedy workout by that standard.<br /><br />Most of you here that are anywhere near my age have been rowing longer than me, so are more fit, and maybe you recover faster. I have another race on Sunday, and I'm thinking that scheduling two races two weeks in a row is probably something that it's not wise to do again, if it truly takes me 3 or 4 days to recover. What's the point? How could it be possible to improve much, or at all, if it's 3 or 4 days to recuperate? Then, one or two "real" days of training, a day off, and another race. And that assumes the first race is on Saturday, and the second is on Sunday.<br /><br />Your thoughts?<br /><br />Thanks -- Mark<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Mark,<br />Anywhere from 2 to 4 days is my average. At least to be fully recovered. <br /><br />I can, however, get back on the erg the next day, but it usually isn't the most productive.