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[old] Prufrock · Post by **[old] Prufrock** » October 4th, 2004, 12:03 pm

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (seat5 @ Oct 4 2004, 09:46 AM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> We sure have our work cut out for us to catch up to MIT. 3 Million meters....there are 18 of us...that's only 166,667 for each of us (if MIT takes a nap)...  </td></tr></table> When you put it like that, Carla, they don't seem quite so far ahead. Bernard

[old] seat5 · Post by **[old] seat5** » October 4th, 2004, 12:11 pm

Hey Prufrock-- Seems like a mighty big number to me--that's 160+ 10K's.... I can't row 10K a day every day, got to take a few days off a week. But if that number seems small to you maybe you can pick up a few of the ones I can't manage! Of course Dwayne will come back eventually and then we'll see more rapid progress. Carla

[old] Prufrock · Post by **[old] Prufrock** » October 4th, 2004, 12:12 pm

Gude Morgen Godried Bent je Nedelandse? Tot siens Bernard

[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » October 4th, 2004, 12:22 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE </td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> Gude Morgen Godried Bent je Nedelandse? Tot siens </td></tr></table> Oh No!! The pressure of the metres has finally got to Prufrock, he's talking gibberish!!

[old] Daren C · Post by **[old] Daren C** » October 4th, 2004, 12:27 pm

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (seat5 @ Oct 4 2004, 05:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> that's 160+ 10K's  </td></tr></table> Carla, I hate to draw attention to your lack of mathematical skills, but 166000 m is only about 16 10k's. =) You're planning on doing 1.6 million.

[old] Prufrock · Post by **[old] Prufrock** » October 4th, 2004, 12:28 pm

Hi Carla It is quite a big number and yes, we do need Dwayne's massive contribution, but I'll try to do my little bit to help us cut the gap until the man get's back. Bernard

[old] Prufrock · Post by **[old] Prufrock** » October 4th, 2004, 12:30 pm

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (Niall @ Oct 4 2004, 11:22 AM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> <table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE </td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> Gude Morgen Godried Bent je Nedelandse? Tot siens </td></tr></table> Oh No!! The pressure of the metres has finally got to Prufrock, he's talking gibberish!!  </td></tr></table> Hey Niall I can't catch my breath through laughing!!! It's a little bit of Dutch I picked up when I lived out there. You should be a comedian! Bernard

[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » October 4th, 2004, 1:17 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE </td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>It's a little bit of Dutch I picked up when I lived out there </td></tr></table> So roughly translated it'll probably be something like, "Good morning, a pint of beer please" or some other useful survival phrase! As for the rowing, that's really why we're here, right? I'm hoping my fitness level hasn't dropped too drastically over the last 10 days and hope to do around 30K Thursday/Friday!

[old] Prufrock · Post by **[old] Prufrock** » October 4th, 2004, 1:38 pm

Hi Niall Roughly translated it says " good morning are you dutch?". I'd just clicked on one of the links from one of his previous messages and found he had a Dutch email address. Just trying to be friendly! Do you mean you are going to do 30k on both Thursday and Friday or a combined total of 30k for Thursday and Friday! From what I understand, you won't lose fitness in 10 days, in fact, the rest from rowing may have had a beneficial effect. I think the technical term is called 'super compensation' and I suppose it's why people taper before a competition - i.e. to let the body adapt to a training load and some. You'll be ok. I'll do 10k tonight at a nice steady pace. Bernard

[old] Niall · Post by **[old] Niall** » October 4th, 2004, 3:14 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE </td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Do you mean you are going to do 30k on both Thursday and Friday or a combined total of 30k for Thursday and Friday! </td></tr></table> Option B my friend! I'll probably do 10K-12K on the Thursday and 18K-20K on the Friday. That's the plan anyway! We'll see...

[old] Godfried · Post by **[old] Godfried** » October 4th, 2004, 5:08 pm

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (Prufrock @ Oct 4 2004, 06:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Gude Morgen Godried Bent je Nedelandse? Tot siens Bernard </td></tr></table> " Goede morgen Godfried. Ben je Nederlands? Tot ziens, Bernard. " His Dutch is a little phonetic, his English is better. For all: yes, I am Dutch. Seen elsewhere: As a finishing touch, God created the Dutch.

[old] Godfried · Post by **[old] Godfried** » October 4th, 2004, 5:13 pm

And is it allowed to call this a <a href='http://concept2.van-diepen.nl/double_play.pdf' target='_blank'>double-play</a> ?

[old] chippy · Post by **[old] chippy** » October 4th, 2004, 5:41 pm

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (Bore Da! @ May 27 2004, 01:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'> Alright?, This is an open invitation for all Welsh rowers around the world (wherever they may be) to join TAFF ATTACK. The TA was formed by 3 rowers from Gwent in South Wales, to provide motivation and support in this most painful of pastimes.  </td></tr></table> [QUOTE] Taffians I managed to corner Chris (bore ada) today to find out what makes the man tick and why he started the team .Some Questions i fired into him?????? Chris Q)Where was you born and where do you live? A)Born in Aberdare South Wales,now live in Risca South Wales. Q)Who is your sporting hero.? A)SPEEDYand Barry Sheene,Speedys just a taff ledgend nuff said.Barry has always been my child hood hero.Anyone who can inspire as much publicity as he did from such a diverse sport had to be special. Q)When did you start rowing and why? A)New years resolution for Jan 200n.My leg had been smashed in a bike accident,and i was really struggling to walk let alone run..Something had to change. Q)How often do you train.? A) I really suprise myself-my original plan was 3 times a week,maybe 25000 meters,My latest plan is 6 times a week up to 70,000meters. Q)What motivates you to row each day.? A)You do Chippy. Q)Greatest sporting achievement? A)Streetstock Open Class win,Thruxton Oct 2001.Absolutely tamping down with rain,puddles all over the track,beat a former British production champion into second place. Q)How much did it cost us to sign up Speedy???? A)Approaching the world no1,with a view to him joining your small outfit is never easy(or cheap)..In future i am confident surgeons will be able to make my right arm grow back!!!!!!! Q)Million Dollar Question.What made you think of starting the team?? A)I really dig the motivational thing-when i found the team rankings onthe c2 site i knew it had to be done- you had allready mentioned calling ourselves Taff Attack and it was a natural progression to feed my competitive spirit.. Q)Why did you not answer me for three days when i said we should be called Taff Attack? A)I thought the name was s--t and wanted to think of something better!Inever did-so put up or shut up!To many people put up. Q)What do you want to be when you grow up? A)Engine Driver... There you have it Taffians the boy likes his rowing Chippy

[old] AussieTaff · Post by **[old] AussieTaff** » October 4th, 2004, 7:28 pm

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (Godfried @ Oct 4 2004, 04:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>And is it allowed to call this a <a href='http://concept2.van-diepen.nl/double_play.pdf' target='_blank'>double-play</a> ? </td></tr></table> Godfried, If I read this and your other post correctly, have you just done a sub 3.10.00 marathon ? If so then heartiest congratulations on a (very) well planned and executed Marathon row (if not then I've lost something in the Dutch - Welsh - Aussie 'translation'). Your efforts will inspire me when it comes to my turn. Good on you mate (Aussie for 'Jolly well done old chap') Martin

[old] AussieTaff · Post by **[old] AussieTaff** » October 4th, 2004, 7:44 pm

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'>QUOTE (chippy @ Oct 4 2004, 04:41 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>Taffians I managed to corner Chris (bore ada) today to find out what makes the man tick and why he started the team. </td></tr></table> Chippy, Thanks for that GREAT post giving us all an insight into what make the "Man of Steel" tick. Perhaps we should also add that Chris is the only Taffer to have done all 10 Nonathlon events (though Godfried may now have joined him ?) and is in the top 50. And along with his hero Speedy, to go sub 6:50 for the 2K. What a guy How about another post, this time Chris on Chippy ? How's the sub 7:00 2K assault going (or are you holding off until BIRC) ? Cheers Martin

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