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Thanks, Ron. We do some great stuff on these forums occasionally. I hope to put together a story this year about this quad of retirees that used to row for my club... very impressive group of athletes. When do we get to hear your story? My last great rowing story was CRASH-B's 3 years ago. My first...

This is my first time on the forum in nearly two years. As a 43 year old person trying to balance mind, body, and spirit, Quatroux I am struck by your amazing post.

To Bill Wakely, thanks for the information on obtaining our race data. My first CRASH-B as well and in same category as you. Not sure which bank of ergs you were in, but here is the youtube of the side I was on shot by my coxswain. Having him standing there with that camera pointed at me helped sque...

What a great event! My first CRASH-B's ever! I first started on the erg about a year ago, and started with serious training about 4 months ago. I am thrilled with my PB of 7:25.8 40 year old male, HWT. Had a great time, even though my legs and lungs don't agree, and I anticipate doing it again next ...

I find that I have pain in my lower neck if I look to the side while rowing or do not sit up straight in the seat. With proper posture, the pain goes away for me immediately.

I found a paper on the biomechanics of rowing that had several conclusions and among the findings is the result that the non-experienced rowers had 19% less handle tension (which I believe leads to slower split times) than experienced rowers.