LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.

[andreacs]

Happy Mother's Day to all our Moms !!!

Thank you and wishing the same to all mothers, rowing or non-rowing!
As I had no brunch duties for today, had two days of rest and seeing all the encouragement from the team, I decided to try one more 2k TT to break Paul's law, move the EAGLE a tiny bit faster (aware that we have little chance to get up in the rankings from our very solid and honorable age-adjusted 12th place), and gift myself a SB .
I set my target at a very optimistic 2:08 (that was the last official warm-up line in the doc from Baz...). My plan was to use the same "novice" plan as last time with the same DF... I started overly optimistic (2:06.4 for the first 500), and somewhere after 19 power strokes during the 3rd 500m I almost gave up... But decided to finish at whatever rate I can... After a few strokes at warm-down pace, I managed to get my pace to up and maintain 2:08-2:09 for the last 500 (no more power strokes or sprint)... It was not pretty but I got close to my goal with a pace of 2:08.5
Now I will move the DF back to 110 for my rows and see if I can do a half marathon before the 15th... I did one only once, over 12 years ago...
Row wisely and stay healthy!

[normadelaney]

Happy Mother's Day to all our Moms !!!

Thank you and wishing the same to all mothers, rowing or non-rowing!
As I had no brunch duties for today, had two days of rest and seeing all the encouragement from the team, I decided to try one more 2k TT to break Paul's law, move the EAGLE a tiny bit faster (aware that we have little chance to get up in the rankings from our very solid and honorable age-adjusted 12th place), and gift myself a SB .
I set my target at a very optimistic 2:08 (that was the last official warm-up line in the doc from Baz...). My plan was to use the same "novice" plan as last time with the same DF... I started overly optimistic (2:06.4 for the first 500), and somewhere after 19 power strokes during the 3rd 500m I almost gave up... But decided to finish at whatever rate I can... After a few strokes at warm-down pace, I managed to get my pace to up and maintain 2:08-2:09 for the last 500 (no more power strokes or sprint)... It was not pretty but I got close to my goal with a pace of 2:08.5
Now I will move the DF back to 110 for my rows and see if I can do a half marathon before the 15th... I did one only once, over 12 years ago...
Row wisely and stay healthy!

Wow--great result!! Congratulations Andrea!!

And Happy Mother's Day to you, too!

[Kona2]

Launched!
ALL of them.

Five days of opportunity (including today) remain!



Congratulations to Ron for a full marathon, and Larry and Karyn for half marathon completions!

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

150 K Ron
150 K Minnie
150 K Ed
100 K Maria
50 K Larry
50 K Joerg

Thanks, everyone, for erging with us! 85 Lunies on the roster !

Jantuut 1,000 m
Heather 3,438 m
Jason 4,045 m
David T 4,200 m
Mike M 5,000 m
Patrick Hsr 5,000 m
Teresa 5,000 m
Doug 5,015 m
Linda M 5,900 m
david w 6,672 m
Karin 7,000 m
Howard 7,123 m
Patrick S 7,153 m
Andrea 7,278 m
Andrew 8,015 m
Baz 10,000 m
Jean 10,000 m
Rebecca 10,000 m
Ryan 10,000 m
Virginia 10,000 m ...on a new mission for this year!
Ross 10,586 m
Zach 11,111 m ...a one of a kind palindrome!
danwho 12,121 m ...a Welkian palindrome!
K2 13,000 m
Norma 13,131 m ...a lucky 13 palindrome!
Ted 14,000 m
Tombeur 14,014 m
Maria 15,000 m
Robert E 15,000 m
Minnie 16,516 m
Ken P 16,967 m
Tom R 19,455 m
Brett 20,029 m
Karyn 21,097 m...mooner!
Larry 21,097 m...mooner!
David A 21,556 m ...mooner!
Terry B 22,000 m ... mooner!
Cornel 26,500 m ... mooner!
Joerg 36,016 m ... mooner!
Ron 42,195 m ... full mooner!
Ed 66,666 m ...mega mooner...one of a kind palindromer!

[TallErgs]

My 11,111 palindrome was pure luck. I decided I had done enough for the day and just put the handle down and synced the workout. Don't think I could do that again if I tried!

[Tombeur]

Savor the moment. So what if you were favored Lady Luck. Congratulations.

[normadelaney]

My 11,111 palindrome was pure luck. I decided I had done enough for the day and just put the handle down and synced the workout. Don't think I could do that again if I tried!

Maybe you should buy a lottery ticket.

[BigBrett58]

I’m peddling away at the halfway point of a full century. Energy won’t be a problem. Cramping or my sore bum may be serious problems. Starting the way back now. Wish me luck.

[Tombeur]

Good luck Brett. Pace yourself. Semper Fi.

[DavidA]

K2

Hooyah...and it's a FIRST EVER half century for me! Well, first ever on a bike erg for the distance. Wasn't speedy, but was consistent with the pace I've been averaging with the bike. So glad to be able to get the Global Challenge done in some fashion! Whoop, whoop !!

Woo Hoo!
Congratulations!
(So is there a difference on your tush between the bike erg and row erg?)

David

[DavidA]

I find myself in a bit of a slump. I think it's burnout.
During the winter months and the Covid-19 seclusion I have been rowing at least 5 days a week, whereas during the Spring and Summer months I'm usually able to mix it up with some walking in the city and yoga classes. I would usually get over 12,000 steps a day, but nowhere near that during these last few months. I trained for and got a couple of half-marathons in, then the different challenges and lately this sprint series.
This week I've looked at my rowing machine and just didn't have the heart or desire to interact with it. I can feel it's dismay as I walk past it numerous times each day, and my dismay as I feel the pounds creeping onto my 5'2" frame (probably all in my head ). I think I need to take a short break from rowing. And even though there's some polar weather front blowing through (it snowed here yesterday for the first time on this day since the 1970's!) I am going to bundle up and get a nice long walk in. I'll still check back with the forum until this feeling passes and I can enjoy rowing again. I think I just need to mix it up a bit. I did a 30 minute online aerobics class two days ago and I'm still sore from it, so that just confirms the need to cross-train. The only thing missing would be you guys. Wish I could take you with me on a walk, or aerobics class. The interaction with all of you during these challenges has been so motivating and the camaraderie makes it feel like we're all in this together, wherever on the globe we might actually be. I'll keep an eye on the forum though. I don't think it will be long before I'm back on my rowing machine, but for now, I'm going for a long walk.

It's usually good to do different exercises, and getting outside is nice.
Enjoy your other activities, and don't stay away long.

David

[BigBrett58]

Good luck Brett. Pace yourself. Semper Fi.

Thanks. 20k to go. I got this.

[Kona2]

Good luck Brett. Pace yourself. Semper Fi.

Thanks. 20k to go. I got this.

Good deal ! Hope the bike shorts are ones that you could use to ride a real road century. On these distance rides, there is no substitute for prior time in the saddle. You have to put the time in no matter whether it is the bike erg or any other bike.



And David A, you know well that there's a lot of times in a long ride or row where you just have to stand up....

[canglem]

I find myself in a bit of a slump. I think it's burnout.
During the winter months and the Covid-19 seclusion I have been rowing at least 5 days a week, whereas during the Spring and Summer months I'm usually able to mix it up with some walking in the city and yoga classes. I would usually get over 12,000 steps a day, but nowhere near that during these last few months. I trained for and got a couple of half-marathons in, then the different challenges and lately this sprint series.
This week I've looked at my rowing machine and just didn't have the heart or desire to interact with it. I can feel it's dismay as I walk past it numerous times each day, and my dismay as I feel the pounds creeping onto my 5'2" frame (probably all in my head ). I think I need to take a short break from rowing. And even though there's some polar weather front blowing through (it snowed here yesterday for the first time on this day since the 1970's!) I am going to bundle up and get a nice long walk in. I'll still check back with the forum until this feeling passes and I can enjoy rowing again. I think I just need to mix it up a bit. I did a 30 minute online aerobics class two days ago and I'm still sore from it, so that just confirms the need to cross-train. The only thing missing would be you guys. Wish I could take you with me on a walk, or aerobics class. The interaction with all of you during these challenges has been so motivating and the camaraderie makes it feel like we're all in this together, wherever on the globe we might actually be. I'll keep an eye on the forum though. I don't think it will be long before I'm back on my rowing machine, but for now, I'm going for a long walk.

I'm feeling your pain/burnout. I crave routine, and it seems each week my routine is changing due to my wife's work situation. In 5 weeks she's gone from working 8-5 in a heart clinic through the hospital as a nurse manager, to working night shift Monday-Wednesday in the hospital for what was supposed to be 9 weeks, to having a week off, to being back in the heart clinic but in a frontline role, to back as a manager this week. With her time off, we've been doing other projects at home, and my 4-year old son hasn't been sleeping well in his bed, so I've been sore and tired. The erg is becoming more and more forgotten, and I'm off to a horrid start to the season, meters wise.

[BigBrett58]

Good luck Brett. Pace yourself. Semper Fi.

Thanks. 20k to go. I got this.

Good deal ! Hope the bike shorts are ones that you could use to ride a real road century. On these distance rides, there is no substitute for prior time in the saddle. You have to put the time in no matter whether it is the bike erg or any other bike.



And David A, you know well that there's a lot of times in a long ride or row where you just have to stand up....

Finished it up. I put on the padded bike shorts and knee compression sleeves after 60k. Went to the bathroom after 75k. Otherwise, I had water bottles and food right next to me. Each km towards the end was harder than the previous. I didn't cramp, but my legs were starting to go. My pace was 2:10.7 overall. Not setting any records, but it was challenging. I'm thankful to share the success with all of you.

[Shabana]

Congratulations Brett! That is a TREMENDOUS effort!