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[[old] Tulky]

<!--quoteo(post=57763:date=Feb 28 2006, 09:07 PM:name=Brendo)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Brendo @ Feb 28 2006, 09:07 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><br />Felt like I should have gone a bit harder on the 1K, everybody says that the last 750 is a killer so I think I held back. The last 750 is tough, I could definitely feel my form going at times as I tried to maintain the pace. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Great effort Brendin<br /><br />I think you are on the right track in planning a few goes at it and bringing it down in stages. Good consistent pace this time though<br /><br />I'm going to have a go sometime this week - probably Friday<br /><br />Paul

[[old] mpukita]

<!--quoteo(post=57813:date=Mar 1 2006, 08:34 AM:name=Brendo)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Brendo @ Mar 1 2006, 08:34 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Mark<br /><br />My best 2k is 7:44.0<br />My best 1K is 3:44.8<br />My best .5K is 1:44.3<br /><br /><br />PB and SB are the same I only got the rower in December<br /><br />Let me know<br />Brendin<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I calculate:<br /><br />1:42.6 for 250<br />1:52.0 for 500<br />1:53.6 for 750<br />1:54.2 for 1000<br /><br />This is fairly close to what you did, actually, so even though you were not that tired, it looks like a very strong effort ... or, your 2K PB is ready to be smashed!<br /><br />But, then again, it's just my amateur spreadsheet analysis based on my performances during L1 Pyramids. For what that's worth (not much).<br /><br />Regards ... Mark

[[old] Tulky]

Mark, Brendin<br /><br />Roy 'Gooseflight' Waters has a link in his signature that has a formula for the rugby test included. This calculates the total time based on your pace.<br /><br />I hope this is OK to advertise - he seems to have made it freely available (apologies if this is not the case)<br /><br />Paul<br /><br /><a href="http://www.machars.net/spi.php" target="_blank">http://www.machars.net/spi.php</a>

[[old] Brendo]

<!--quoteo(post=57836:date=Mar 2 2006, 12:43 AM:name=mpukita)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Mar 2 2006, 12:43 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--quoteo(post=57813:date=Mar 1 2006, 08:34 AM:name=Brendo)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Brendo @ Mar 1 2006, 08:34 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Mark<br /><br />My best 2k is 7:44.0<br />My best 1K is 3:44.8<br />My best .5K is 1:44.3<br /><br /><br />PB and SB are the same I only got the rower in December<br /><br />Let me know<br />Brendin<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I calculate:<br /><br />1:42.6 for 250<br />1:52.0 for 500<br />1:53.6 for 750<br />1:54.2 for 1000<br /><br />This is fairly close to what you did, actually, so even though you were not that tired, it looks like a very strong effort ... or, your 2K PB is ready to be smashed!<br /><br />But, then again, it's just my amateur spreadsheet analysis based on my performances during L1 Pyramids. For what that's worth (not much).<br /><br />Regards ... Mark<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />Wow that is close, you might be right on the 2K, it probably is time to have another go, I knocked 14 second off it last time so I might give it another shot this week. But I might just have another go at the rugby test, I found it kind of fun. Doing the 250m after the others helps as you don't feel like you have to bust every bloodvessel doing it.<br /><br />Also what damper setting would you recommend I used 3 because I seemed to strain my knee on the 300m on 7 I think<br /><br />Brendin<br />

[[old] mpukita]

<!--quoteo(post=57844:date=Mar 1 2006, 10:10 AM:name=Tulky)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Tulky @ Mar 1 2006, 10:10 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Mark, Brendin<br /><br />Roy 'Gooseflight' Waters has a link in his signature that has a formula for the rugby test included. This calculates the total time based on your pace.<br /><br />I hope this is OK to advertise - he seems to have made it freely available (apologies if this is not the case)<br /><br />Paul<br /><br /><a href="http://www.machars.net/spi.php" target="_blank">http://www.machars.net/spi.php</a><br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Very good point Paul ... that's a great calculator for other intervals as well.<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=57849:date=Mar 1 2006, 10:19 AM:name=Brendo)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Brendo @ Mar 1 2006, 10:19 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Wow that is close, you might be right on the 2K, it probably is time to have another go, I knocked 14 second off it last time so I might give it another shot this week. But I might just have another go at the rugby test, I found it kind of fun. Doing the 250m after the others helps as you don't feel like you have to bust every bloodvessel doing it.<br /><br />Also what damper setting would you recommend I used 3 because I seemed to strain my knee on the 300m on 7 I think<br /><br />Brendin<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Good question ... I'm too new to know much about this except from my own experience, but I'd have to leave mine at 4 or so (DF = 113 where I normally race and train) because of the 1K ... trying to do that at 7 or 10 would KILL me ...

[[old] Citroen]

Happy St. David's Day to all the Taffs. (I wore my Taff AIO for this morning's 15K session to celebrate.)<br /><br />Have all the Taffs seen this: <a href="http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10085" target="_blank">http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... 85</a>?<br /><br />Are we able to field a Taff team? (I've not checked with the boss, as she's out at work right now.)<br />The 26th is the first day of British Summertime, that's the day we'll have lost an hour. It looks like I'm free, there's a cycling time trial on 25th (that I'll either ride or marshal).

[[old] mpukita]

<!--quoteo(post=57894:date=Mar 1 2006, 01:12 PM:name=Citroen)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Citroen @ Mar 1 2006, 01:12 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Happy St. David's Day to all the Taffs. (I wore my Taff AIO for this morning's 15K session to celebrate.)<br /><br />Have all the Taffs seen this: <a href="http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10085" target="_blank">http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... 85</a>?<br /><br />Are we able to field a Taff team? (I've not checked with the boss, as she's out at work right now.)<br />The 26th is the first day of British Summertime, that's the day we'll have lost an hour. It looks like I'm free, there's a cycling time trial on 25th (that I'll either ride or marshal).<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />And how can we get the rest of the Taff world involved "virtually" or "remotely"? This would be a great cause.

[[old] mumbles]

I have WCS trials at some point from 27th to 30th of March, if this thing will not screw me up for days (and i can get a lift) then i would be proud to race for TA <br /><br />Owen

[[old] Fat Taff]

Hi Mark, like Brendo I only got my rower in December so have little idea how to approach this months challenge. Perhaps you could calculate some target splits for me. My best 2K is 7.53.<br /><br /><br />Many thanks Paul

[[old] Niall]

<!--quoteo(post=57894:date=Mar 1 2006, 01:12 PM:name=Citroen)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Citroen @ Mar 1 2006, 01:12 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Happy St. David's Day to all the Taffs. (I wore my Taff AIO for this morning's 15K session to celebrate.)<br /><br />Have all the Taffs seen this: <a href="http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10085" target="_blank">http://www.concept2.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... 85</a>?<br /><br />Are we able to field a Taff team? (I've not checked with the boss, as she's out at work right now.)<br />The 26th is the first day of British Summertime, that's the day we'll have lost an hour. It looks like I'm free, there's a cycling time trial on 25th (that I'll either ride or marshal).<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I've put my name down for the 24-hour challenge but if I don't get to be in the team then I'll definitgely be there for the 50K Relay.<br /><br />(If the first day of BST is in the middle of the 24-hour challenge, does that mean it's only a 23-hour challenge??)

[[old] Tulky]

<!--quoteo(post=58049:date=Mar 2 2006, 02:39 AM:name=Fat Taff)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Fat Taff @ Mar 2 2006, 02:39 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Hi Mark, like Brendo I only got my rower in December so have little idea how to approach this months challenge. Perhaps you could calculate some target splits for me. My best 2K is 7.53.<br /><br /><br />Many thanks Paul<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Hi Paul<br /><br />that puts your splits at around 1:58. <br /><br />I would guess you should try 1:59 or 2:00 evenly for each section. That would give you a total of about 12:55ish.<br /><br />Good luck<br /><br />PaulT

[[old] Fat Taff]

<!--quoteo(post=58068:date=Mar 2 2006, 01:10 PM:name=Tulky)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Tulky @ Mar 2 2006, 01:10 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--quoteo(post=58049:date=Mar 2 2006, 02:39 AM:name=Fat Taff)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Fat Taff @ Mar 2 2006, 02:39 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Hi Mark, like Brendo I only got my rower in December so have little idea how to approach this months challenge. Perhaps you could calculate some target splits for me. My best 2K is 7.53.<br /><br /><br />Many thanks Paul<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Hi Paul<br /><br />that puts your splits at around 1:58. <br /><br />I would guess you should try 1:59 or 2:00 evenly for each section. That would give you a total of about 12:55ish.<br /><br />Good luck<br /><br />PaulT<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Thanks Paul, I'll give it a go later<br /><br />Paul

[[old] mpukita]

<!--quoteo(post=58049:date=Mar 2 2006, 05:39 AM:name=Fat Taff)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Fat Taff @ Mar 2 2006, 05:39 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Hi Mark, like Brendo I only got my rower in December so have little idea how to approach this months challenge. Perhaps you could calculate some target splits for me. My best 2K is 7.53.<br /><br /><br />Many thanks Paul<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Paul:<br /><br />Here's what I compute ...<br /><br />1:44.7 for 250<br />1:54.3 for 500<br />1:55.9 for 750<br />1:56.5 for 1000<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />-- Mark<br />

[[old] Fat Taff]

<!--quoteo(post=58077:date=Mar 2 2006, 02:14 PM:name=mpukita)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(mpukita @ Mar 2 2006, 02:14 PM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--quoteo(post=58049:date=Mar 2 2006, 05:39 AM:name=Fat Taff)--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Fat Taff @ Mar 2 2006, 05:39 AM) </b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Hi Mark, like Brendo I only got my rower in December so have little idea how to approach this months challenge. Perhaps you could calculate some target splits for me. My best 2K is 7.53.<br /><br /><br />Many thanks Paul<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Paul:<br /><br />Here's what I compute ...<br /><br />1:44.7 for 250<br />1:54.3 for 500<br />1:55.9 for 750<br />1:56.5 for 1000<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />-- Mark<br /><br />Thanks Mark, just had a go with your times and they were about spot on! Kept just inside splits until last 750, pushed on and took 2 secs off last split for 12.22.0 overall.<br /><br />Did someone say there was a calculator for adding times (PM2) - it's hard to do maths whn your hands are shaking and your piece of paper is getting wet!<br /><br />Thanks again, Paul<br /> </td></tr></table><br />

[[old] mpukita]

OK, I'm getting up the nerve to try the first Rugby Test using my crazy calculator. It tells me I should be able to do:<br /><br />1K - 1:48.8 (take a look at my PB, this could be the start of a whole lot of pain, or wasted effort from a fly 'n die right out of the paddock)<br /><br />750 - 1:48.3 (hmmm, especially #2)<br /><br />500 - 1:46.8 (seems slow?)<br /><br />250 - 1:37.8 (another hmmm)<br /><br />There, they are published for posterity ... and to delay doing this blasted thing. I'll report results later so you can decide if my calculator is worthless, or worth something.<br /><br />-- Mark