TimbukTOO Team Room

[ronmardix]

I'm glad the back is holding up!! Excellent news. After just gotten through major rehab for both shoulders (still in PT actually), I've set my damper at 1 as well to keep the strain down on the longer rows. I was never fast, so it's not slowing me too much!! But I'm pleased to be able to contribute to the FTC and to row for 40 minutes now with a couple quick water breaks.

Good to hear that you're getting better - 40 minutes is a goodly amount of time.

[Bobbie_Zee]

Hello maties! Remember, getting older sure beats the alternative! Happy New Years to all who celebrate!

[damselfly]

I'm glad the back is holding up!! Excellent news. After just gotten through major rehab for both shoulders (still in PT actually), I've set my damper at 1 as well to keep the strain down on the longer rows. I was never fast, so it's not slowing me too much!! But I'm pleased to be able to contribute to the FTC and to row for 40 minutes now with a couple quick water breaks.

Good to hear that you're getting better - 40 minutes is a goodly amount of time.

Don't tell my therapist....

[Hummingbird]

Lisa: please put me in the FTC for 400K; I'm pretty sure I'll be able to make it.

Sorry to have been absent for so long; I wrecked my left shoulder playing computer games (triceps and rear deltoids--meaning that I can still row, fortunately) so I've been avoiding my computer except to log entries and check e-mail. (And, for some reason my e-mail server has been blocking a lot of my e-mails, as I've just discovered--so if anyone has sent me a note and I haven't answered, you know why now!).

I have caught up on the forum entries for the last couple of months, so congratulations to all those recovering and soaring ahead with their goals, and commiserations for those of us still limping on the way up. As for the one who tripped over the erg, take heart, you are not alone: I nearly fell off mine ("Loosen straps completely before disembarking"). And, as an apartment dweller and rower, I'm happy to say I haven't had any of the problems others have commented on; at least, no one complained and my apartment manager lived next door. Now, I'm in the first floor apartment in a house, and the owners have said they can't even hear it. The erg comes apart easily so it doesn't take up much room, either.

Also, thank you for the congratulations when I reached 1M metres. I didn't actually notice the season metres because I was focusing on my progress towards 11M lifetime metres. It's nice to be able to row at least 20K/session again; with any luck, I'll be able to fit my kilt as a Christmas present to myself--an illusive challenge for the past several years.

All the best to everyone, and good luck with your goals!

Heather

[damselfly]

Heather!! So good to hear from you!! I've got your goal down.

Computer games!?!? Yikes!! Are you on level 2632 of World of Warcraft? Or Candy Crush Saga, like our intrepid Cap'n?!

[bcurry]

Hey Team,

Been dealing with a foot injury from soccer and some IBT issues but I should be back in the boat for the challenge int he next few days.

Please adjust my target for the challenge to 62,500

See you all on the water soon!

[damselfly]

Hey Team,

Been dealing with a foot injury from soccer and some IBT issues but I should be back in the boat for the challenge int he next few days.

Please adjust my target for the challenge to 62,500

See you all on the water soon!

Sorry to hear you've been out with (another?) soccer owie... I seem to remember this has happened before. We never learn, do we? You mean ITB? Illiotibial band? I mash mine up regularly with a firm foam roller. Hurts like hell but it helps a lot.

Goals can't do 500-meter increments so I rounded up to 63k -- challenge you a bit more.

[damselfly]

Welcome back to the boat Alan Penman! Another end-of-summer return to the boat. Glad to see you aboard! A whopping and whooping 29 of 73 members (40%) logged 444,193 total meters Thursday!

Milestones achieved:
Diane M clobbered 6.6M, Barbara B summited 200K, Kristin C logged 150K, Bob L, Linnea F, and Katie S all drubbed 100K!!

Approaching milestones:
David W is stalking 2.8M (-31,080m), Keir P is toiling for 1.5M (-43,616m), Katerina M, Jay K. and Doug G are battling for 1M (-12,119m, -13,050m, and -15,975m), John St., Roger G, J.K. and Tammy G are rowing hard for 800K (-1,275m, -4,264m, -7,439m, and -38,485m), Diana K and John B are chasing 700K (-3,525m and -31,418m), Angela P is eyeing 300K (-9,644m), Joseph M and Yours Truly are racing towards 200K (-6,000m and -17,635m), Glenn Y is moving towards 100K (-7,169m), and Alan P is nearing 15K (-268m). Row strong, team!

Posted Meters:
Diane M - 150,000 Longer daily rows, amazingly!!
David W - 47,898 No slouch!
Heather R - 22,000 Back in the game!
Neil Q - 20,000
Joseph M - 17,000 Found a happy place!
Keir P - 16,090 Fast!
Alan P - 14,732 Welcome back!!
Linnea F - 12,165
Katerina M - 12,000
Jim C - 12,000
Bob L - 10,011 Sweet!!
Stephen M - 10,000
Angela P - 10,000 Extra effort!!
Doug G - 8,729 Right back after his HM!
Bobbie Z - 8,075
Lisa H - 8,018 Careful now...
John B - 7,346
Kristin C - 7,052
J.K. - 7,050
Jay K. - 6,500
Barbara B - 5,762 Congrats on 200k!!
Andrew A - 5,235
Katie S - 5,170 Three-fer!
Diana K - 4,700
Jim K - 4,000 Getting a little rest, anyway...
Glenn Y - 3,521 Y not!
Roger G - 3,500 Must be a cross training day...
Tammy G - 3,500 ... in the Gwinn household...
John St. - 2,139 Short but sweet!

[damselfly]

Holding our place solidly in 7th, crew! Keep up the great rowing!! 35 of 67 members (52%) logged a whopping 477,312 total meters Thursday!

Posted Meters:
Jay K. - 6,500
Andrew A - 5,235
Barbara B - 5,762
John B - 7,346
Alan C - 14,385

Kristin C - 7,052
Jim C - 12,000
Douglas D - 12,541
Rick F - 10,011
Linnea F - 12,165

Doug G - 8,729
Roger G - 3,500
Tammy G - 3,500
Lisa H - 8,018
Dwight H - 8,364

David H - 10,160
Anita H - 9,000
Diana K - 4,700
Jim K - 4,000
J.K. - 7,050

Bob L - 10,011
Katerina M - 12,000
Diane M - 150,000
Ronnie M - 3,000
Stephen M - 10,000

Keir P - 16,090
Angela P - 10,000
Heather R - 22,000
steve s - 3,000
Katie S - 5,170

John St. - 2,139
Lee W - 14,390
David W - 47,898
Glenn Y - 3,521
Bobbie Z - 8,075



Challenge Goals - Day 11 of 31 (35.5%):
Ken C - 38,941 of 50,000 (77.9%)
Doug G - 130,983 of 175,000 (74.8%)
Lisa H - 51,393 of 75,000 (68.5%)
Stephen M - 66,521 of 100,000 (66.5%)
Linnea F - 54,681 of 100,000 (54.7%)
Gary G - 118,614 of 225,000 (52.7%)
Katie S - 51,280 of 100,000 (51.3%)
Ron M - 87,474 of 177,000 (49.4%)
Kristin C - 29,330 of 60,000 (48.9%)
David W - 230,197 of 500,000 (46.0%)
John B - 89,158 of 200,000 (44.6%)
John Sc. - 83,025 of 200,000 (41.5%)
Heather R - 164,000 of 400,000 (41.0%)
Bobbie Z - 109,308 of 275,000 (39.7%)
Lee C - 48,022 of 125,000 (38.4%)
Mark St - 57,316 of 150,000 (38.2%)

Kevin K - 18,010 of 75,000 (24.0%)
Yisroel H - 35,214 of 250,000 (14.1%)
Kyle J - 27,000 of 200,000 (13.5%)
Gary D - 5,000 of 60,000 (8.3%)
Brent C - 0 of 63,000 (0.0%)


Milestones achieved:
Diane M blasted past 750K , David W crowned 200K, Heather R and Jay K. all bested 150K, Katerina M, Lee W, Anita H, and Douglas D flew by 100K, and Linnea F, Lisa H, Katie S, and Bob L all mastered 50K!!

[damselfly]

Now that it's officially Fall, here's a little something to get you all in the mood for cooler weather.

[dag1]

Now that looks exhilarating! great picture. I'm guessing mosquitos wouldn't be a bother either

[bcurry]

Sorry to hear you've been out with (another?) soccer owie... I seem to remember this has happened before. We never learn, do we? You mean ITB? Illiotibial band? I mash mine up regularly with a firm foam roller. Hurts like hell but it helps a lot.

Goals can't do 500-meter increments so I rounded up to 63k -- challenge you a bit more.

Ya that ITB thing. Mostly it is the foot but the ITB plus an old knee inury are causing my knee to lock up some times at night. News to me but it makes sense. I remember when I did my first half-marathon row i got the weirdest cramp on the outside of my hip/thigh. Think it's been kind of laying in wait

[damselfly]

All hands on deck! A sweet and sweaty 23 of 73 members (32%) logged 302,640 total meters Friday!

Milestones achieved:
Diane M racked up 6.7M, Diana K blew by 700K, Mark St logged 600K, John Sc. knocked out 450K, and Joseph M rowed by 200K!!

Approaching milestones:
David W is shooting for 2.8M (-6,613m), Katerina M and Jay K. are aiming for 1M (-119m and -8,650m), The Gwinns and J.K. are eyeing 800K (-264m, -389m, and -34,485m), John B is seeking 700K (-26,943m), Angela P is intent on reaching 300K (-2,495m), and Yours Truly is slogging along towards 200K (-10,569m)

Posted Meters:
Diane M - 100,000
David W - 24,467 Easy day!
Joseph M - 20,000 Extra time and energy!
Bob L - 18,013 BIG!
John Sc. - 18,000 Also big!!
Jim C - 12,000
Katerina M - 12,000 Indefatigable!
Bobbie Z - 10,412 Solid as a rock!
Neil Q - 10,000
Mark St - 8,500
Jim K - 7,222 Has that foot "heeled"?
Angela P - 7,149
Lisa H - 7,066
J.K. - 7,050 Daily 7k and change!
Andrew A - 6,295 Daily dose of vitamin Erg!
Diana K - 5,500 Congrats on 700k!!
Katie S - 5,071 Excellent consistency!
John B - 4,475
Jay K. - 4,400
Tammy G - 4,000 Erg equity going well!
Roger G - 4,000
Kerim O - 4,000 Keep 'em coming!!
Linnea F - 3,020

[damselfly]

Team, we're still holding a nice margin for 7th place, with almost 5.3MM rowed so far -- nice rowing!! 27 of 67 members (40%) logged 329,459 total meters Friday!

Posted Meters:
Jay K. - 4,400
Andrew A - 6,295
John B - 4,475
Jim C - 12,000
Douglas D - 10,154

Monica D - 6,265
Rick F - 10,062
Linnea F - 3,020
Roger G - 4,000
Tammy G - 4,000

Lisa H - 7,066
David H - 10,013
Anita H - 4,000
Diana K - 5,500
Jim K - 7,222

J.K. - 7,050
Bob L - 18,013
Katerina M - 12,000
Diane M - 100,000
Ronnie M - 6,100

Angela P - 7,149
John Sc. - 18,000
Katie S - 5,071
Mark St - 8,500
Lee W - 14,225

David W - 24,467
Bobbie Z - 10,412


Challenge Goals - Day 12 of 31 (38.7%):
Lisa H - 58,459 of 75,000 (77.9%) I think I can stretch it to 100...
Ken C - 38,941 of 50,000 (77.9%)
Doug G - 130,983 of 175,000 (74.8%)
Stephen M - 66,521 of 100,000 (66.5%)
Linnea F - 57,701 of 100,000 (57.7%)
Katie S - 56,351 of 100,000 (56.4%)
Gary G - 118,614 of 225,000 (52.7%)
David W - 254,664 of 500,000 (50.9%)
John Sc. - 101,025 of 200,000 (50.5%)
Ron M - 87,474 of 177,000 (49.4%)
Kristin C - 29,330 of 60,000 (48.9%)
John B - 93,633 of 200,000 (46.8%)
Mark St - 65,816 of 150,000 (43.9%)
Bobbie Z - 119,720 of 275,000 (43.5%)
Heather R - 164,000 of 400,000 (41.0%)

Lee C - 48,022 of 125,000 (38.4%)
Kevin K - 18,010 of 75,000 (24.0%)
Yisroel H - 35,214 of 250,000 (14.1%)
Kyle J - 27,000 of 200,000 (13.5%)
Gary D - 5,000 of 60,000 (8.3%)
Brent C - 0 of 63,000 (0.0%)


Milestones achieved:
Diane M mastered 850K , David W walloped 250K, a big ole pack with Ronnie M, Jim C, David H, Rick F, and John Sc. ganged up on 100K, and J.K. hit 50K!!

[Hummingbird]

Computer games!?!? Yikes!! Are you on level 2632 of World of Warcraft? Or Candy Crush Saga, like our intrepid Cap'n?!

Yes, I confess, I'm an addict. But not action games: I prefer the adventure, problem solving genre like the Myst series. Then there are the Luminosity games, which are diverse and entertaining, and stimulating as they are meant to be but if you're at all competitive (hah! I can do better than that!) they are rather addictive. And of course, Mahjonng which I actually haven't played for a long time it was so time-consuming. Pure escapism, with all that that implies. So, it's back to rowing til my butt hurts, playing the piano, toying with the idea of revisiting my French lessons and giving sideway glances to my easel and prepped canvases... Maybe the art will come again, but later.

I suppose if my aim was better I might have got past level 1 of some of my son's action games... Can't be talented in every area I guess