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Row, Damn It, Row - First of a series of challenges?Discussion started by OldGoat |
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The whole purpose of DailyBurn is to get fit and live a healthier lifestyle. As such, I created a rowing challenge [Row, Damn It, Row] and propose that the winner of this challenge gets to develop the next one of which the fellow competitors are obliged to compete in. This is an ‘honors’ system, so competitors please join only if you are truly serious. I am sincerely hoping that this is merely the first of a long serious of rowing challenges… friendly competition is a good thing!
Rowing is an awesome total body workout, so it would be great if we developed a crew of ‘hard core’ rowers who repeatedly challenge each other – all in the name of Good Health!
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sounds goodCranky, it sounds good! The rest of you will probably kick my butt on the Concept II, as most of my rowing is done on the water. But I'll see if I can keep up during the cold months when rowing on water will occur once a week at best. Posted by fitfemme on Jan. 16, 2010 at 11:48PM |
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Awesome, thanks for joining in...I have to agree with both you and David, rowing on the water has no comparison. However, I find the indoor rowers (particularly the Concept brand) helps define body structure and gives a reasonable semblance of a rowing workout. It's a consistent and accurate way of tracking as well.
Living on Vancouver Island means I can row outside all year long but, in reality, there are only about five or six months of "ideal" open water rowing weather and the remainder is just too unpredictable. There are too many islands (and associated channel winds); deep water (the tidal currents can average 12 knots in some areas - and that's just an average); bifurcated tidal pull; and whatnot to safely consider open water rowing for the late fall and winter months... I am truly jealous of you folks living in warmer climates at this time of the year ... Posted by OldGoat on Jan. 17, 2010 at 01:56AM |
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I'm in!!!I teach an indoor rowing class (Indo Row) at the Sports Club LA on water rowers. They have a tank of water for the resistance and we row 2x's per week for about 20k per week. It is a great compliment to cycling and swimming. I love the calorie burn and the total body workout. See you at the finish line. Are we going to post our results anywhere, or just keep track and update each other? Posted by ppabian on Jan. 19, 2010 at 12:04PM |
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ppabian - WelcomeHey, welcome aboard - there are currently a few options for you to join in. You can become a motivator with us and join the Rowing Machine exercise program - as it allows you to compare your workout with fellow motivators. You can also partake in one of several rowing Challenges which recently started:
Posted by OldGoat on Jan. 20, 2010 at 01:15AM |
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2000 m C2 Sprints Long BeachSunday at the Long Beach Boat House Concept 2 Beach Sprints was held. 2000 meters. In my age group I finished 3rd of 5 with a time of 7:36. One second better than last year. In my age group the first place was 6:54. He was on fire!! More training to come. Posted by ppabian on Jan. 26, 2010 at 08:10PM |
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pp - Welcome and CongratsWelcome to the group, and congrats on your 2k race! I am racing next weekend and can only hope to place third in my class. (Open Novice Men)
It's awesome that you have rowing classes out there. There aren't any around here. Posted by gtcompscientist on Jan. 27, 2010 at 07:31AM |
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How did youir race go?<html />Posted by ppabian on Feb. 04, 2010 at 12:40PM |
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Atlanta Erg SprintsMy heat is in a couple hours. Hopefully it all goes well! Posted by gtcompscientist on Feb. 06, 2010 at 11:27AM |
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Atlanta Erg SprintsI placed 3rd in the Men's Novice class! I rowed the 2k in 6:49.8! Thanks for all the encouragement! Posted by gtcompscientist on Feb. 06, 2010 at 07:14PM |
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Did you qualify for Boston?Congrats you were on fire that is a great time. Did you make the Boston qualification? Posted by ppabian on Feb. 08, 2010 at 10:51PM |
