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

[danwho]

Congratulations Brett! That is a TREMENDOUS effort!

All I can say is WOW, Brett !!!

[Tombeur]

2:10.7...For this distance. Awesome. Congratulations!

[BAZzy]

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.

Awesome, well done...! Cheers, Baz

[Kona2]

Hooyah, Brett ! Congratulations on powering through the Century in the Global Marathon and Century Challenge! A gritty effort!

[andreacs]

Hooyah, Brett ! Congratulations on powering through the Century in the Global Marathon and Century Challenge! A gritty effort!

Yes!!! Congratulations! Amazing effort and result after all the other challenges!

[BigBrett58]

Thank you all for the kind words. It means a lot to me. I can tell my kids but they don’t understand what it means. I’m grateful to share this with people that know it’s an accomplishment. The knees are a little sore tonight but not too bad. Might wait another year to do that again.

[SweatSlide]

Brett, you are amazing. I hope I can get there some day. What an amazing accomplishment! At 2:10 seems remarkable. My mind cant even comprehend the pain I would feel. Your kids will come to comprehend the accomplishment some day. Sleep proud.

[normadelaney]

Hooyah, Brett ! Congratulations on powering through the Century in the Global Marathon and Century Challenge! A gritty effort!

Amazing effort and pace, Brett!! Congratulations!!

[normadelaney]

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.

Corey, please pass along my thanks to your wife. Our frontline healthcare workers are our nation's true heroes.

[Kona2]

Lunies have checked all the category boxes! Congratulations to David A and Gary (6) on completing half marathons for the Challenge, and to Brett for completing the century challenge.

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

200 K Ron
200 K Brett
50 K Zach
50 K Dennis

Thanks, everyone, for erging with us! 88 Lunies on the roster!!


Jamie 1,536 m
Mike 3,000 m
Truthy 3,597 m
David T 4,000 m
Gene 4,125 m
Greg S 4,463 m
Doug 4,963 m
Patrick Hsr 5,000 m
Teresa G 5,000 m
Andrew 5,329 m
Dave P 5,564 m
Terry B 6,005 m
Karin 7,000 m
Dan O' 8,010 m
Baz 10,000 m
Corey 10,000 m
Derric 10,000 m
Rebecca 10,000 m
Jantuut 10,109 m
Zach 10,384 m
Eric 11,452 m
danwho 12,121 m...a palindrome!
Norma 13,131 m...a palindrome!
Dennis 13,431 m ...a palindrome!
Peter G 15,413 m
Minnie 16,706 m
K2 18,000 m
Ron 18,181 m ...a palindrome!
David A 21,097 m...mooner!
Gary 21,097 m...mooner!
Steve W 24,009 m .. mooner!
Brett 100,000 m

[Jodi]

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.

Canglem, thank you. I appreciate your perspective. My daughter is a head nurse at a clinic in Colorado, with a one week on, one week off schedule while raising two young girls on her own. I can see how the change in routine can affect you. I think that's probably part of the problem. My son and his wife have been home from work on and off for the last 2 months and it's really disrupted my routine with my grandchildren (My son, his wife and children live with us).

So I tried some aerobic routines this week and am reminded of why I love my rowing machine workouts so much. My knees are killing me and my left elbow constantly hurts! I'm going to take a few days off and jump back on my rowing machine now that I have a renewed appreciation for it. Why is it that those who try to stay healthy are the ones who fight injuries, while those who's only exercise is going from the couch to the refrigerator seem to function just fine?

I encourage you to do something for yourself. Even if it's just a walk, it sounds like you need a little "me time". And sometimes, just typing it out and seeing it written down for others to read is cathartic. This forum is sometimes that for me, and they are very understanding.

[andreacs]

I find myself in a bit of a slump. I think it's burnout.
[...] 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.

[...] My daughter is a head nurse at a clinic in Colorado, with a one week on, one week off schedule while raising two young girls on her own. I can see how the change in routine can affect you. I think that's probably part of the problem. My son and his wife have been home from work on and off for the last 2 months and it's really disrupted my routine with my grandchildren (My son, his wife and children live with us).
[...] I encourage you to do something for yourself. Even if it's just a walk, it sounds like you need a little "me time". And sometimes, just typing it out and seeing it written down for others to read is cathartic. This forum is sometimes that for me, and they are very understanding.

Many thanks to all frontline workers, they are true heroes! And their families too!
Your overall well-being and your families' well-being is most important.
Sometimes it means letting the erg rest and taking a walk, or something else.
Meter and time targets can be energizing, but can also can be a burden.
I know that the LUNA-TICS boat is always there to pick us up after we "fall off" as I have experienced it many times .
Row wisely and stay healthy!

[canglem]

Canglem, thank you. I appreciate your perspective. My daughter is a head nurse at a clinic in Colorado, with a one week on, one week off schedule while raising two young girls on her own. I can see how the change in routine can affect you. I think that's probably part of the problem. My son and his wife have been home from work on and off for the last 2 months and it's really disrupted my routine with my grandchildren (My son, his wife and children live with us).

So I tried some aerobic routines this week and am reminded of why I love my rowing machine workouts so much. My knees are killing me and my left elbow constantly hurts! I'm going to take a few days off and jump back on my rowing machine now that I have a renewed appreciation for it. Why is it that those who try to stay healthy are the ones who fight injuries, while those who's only exercise is going from the couch to the refrigerator seem to function just fine?

I encourage you to do something for yourself. Even if it's just a walk, it sounds like you need a little "me time". And sometimes, just typing it out and seeing it written down for others to read is cathartic. This forum is sometimes that for me, and they are very understanding.

I think another part of my specific problem was that the Spring Series was both really good and a little bad for me. I felt more a part of this team than I have ever before, competing internally to try and make the top boat, while also "competing" with other teams and myself to put up PBs. The negative was I kind of lost sight of why I purchased the rower, to make myself more fit and lose some weight, not to race other people. The best way to do that seems to be long, slow meters, so I sat down last night and reminded myself I'm not competing for time, just set a pace I can finish. I slowly worked into it and it felt really good to just zone out and row for ~45 minutes. I think my vent on here (and a message from Kona) helped clarify that, and I'm ready to get back to putting in some work on myself.

Corey, please pass along my thanks to your wife. Our frontline healthcare workers are our nation's true heroes.

Will do, norma!

[BAZzy]

Many thanks to all frontline workers, they are true heroes! And their families too!
Your overall well-being and your families' well-being is most important.
Sometimes it means letting the erg rest and taking a walk, or something else.
Meter and time targets can be energizing, but can also can be a burden.
I know that the LUNA-TICS boat is always there to pick us up after we "fall off" as I have experienced it many times .
Row wisely and stay healthy!

Well said, it is important to keep in mind what you are looking to achieve personally and to steer that course as best you can. Mind you, it is great to have the support of team LUNA-TICS to cheer you on as you work towards your goals, whatever they might be...!

And always a great opportunity when talking about the team spirit to send a call-out to Kona for the encouragement offered. Cheers, Baz (days are getting shorter in the Harbour City, and a touch cooler, but a cracker of a day coming up!)

[andreacs]

And always a great opportunity when talking about the team spirit to send a call-out to Kona for the encouragement offered.
Cheers, Baz (days are getting shorter in the Harbour City, and a touch cooler, but a cracker of a day coming up!)

You are so right!!!
Jan/Kona2/K2 is steering and encouraging the LUNA-TICS boat for 12+ years (!) and manages to entice help from other rowers to join in with the cheer and incentives (e.g., meeting goals to get AJ's caricatures ).