What Training Have You Done Today?

[Jbrown1215]

Bummer to hear about the health issues within this group... @Sascha, hope your recovery is still going well. @Alex, no hernia is good news, although not knowing definitively what is ailing you can be just as frustrating (as I can relate).

Still in a bit of a lull motivation-wise going back to early May, but rather than beat myself up about it I recognize it as being a normal part of the cycle of ups and downs over the course of a season. In hindsight, I wonder if the death of our dog in early May also had something to do with just generally feeling a bit lethargic last month. So now, I'm making sure to, at the very least, stay in maintenance mode. I will need to submit monthly 5k TT scores from Jul-Sep as I shoot to make a masters crew for the Head of the Charles, so will soon shift my training focus towards the necessary preparations to nail a fast time.

A staple 20k Z2 row yesterday that felt bad at the start but much better once I was 4-5k into it.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M
1:17:33.1	20,000	1:56.3	222	1065	21
15:32.6	4,000	1:56.5	221	1060	21
15:31.7	8,000	1:56.4	222	1062	21
15:30.3	12,000	1:56.2	223	1066	21
15:29.2	16,000	1:56.1	223	1068	21
15:29.1	20,000	1:56.1	223	1068	21

[flatbread]

2 x 20 r24 with r26 pushes -- half of the second interval was r26

1:00:04.8 15,040 1:59.8 203 999 23 131

5:00.0 1,224 2:02.5 190 954 22 125
10:00.0 1,235 2:01.4 195 972 22 125

15:00.0 1,269 1:58.2 212 1029 24 130
20:00.0 1,277 1:57.4 216 1043 25 132
25:00.0 1,268 1:58.2 211 1027 24 134
30:00.0 1,275 1:57.6 215 1039 24 135

2min break

35:00.0 1,274 1:57.7 214 1038 25 131
40:00.0 1,278 1:57.3 216 1044 25 137
45:00.0 1,272 1:57.9 213 1034 25 137
50:00.0 1,267 1:58.3 211 1025 26 135

55:00.0 1,205 2:04.4 181 924 22 126

[jcross485]

Still in a bit of a lull motivation-wise going back to early May, but rather than beat myself up about it I recognize it as being a normal part of the cycle of ups and downs over the course of a season. In hindsight, I wonder if the death of our dog in early May also had something to do with just generally feeling a bit lethargic last month. So now, I'm making sure to, at the very least, stay in maintenance mode. I will need to submit monthly 5k TT scores from Jul-Sep as I shoot to make a masters crew for the Head of the Charles, so will soon shift my training focus towards the necessary preparations to nail a fast time.

Very sorry to hear about the family pet. It's a hard thing to deal with; I don't think anyone understands until they go through it. We went through it about six years ago with our older lab and just again this morning with our younger lab, albeit he made it to 14 this year. No matter how much we know and understand that they don't live near as long as humans in most cases, it's never easy, and similar to you, helping the kids navigate it at a young age is an additional layer.

[Dangerscouse]

We went through it about six years ago with our older lab and just again this morning with our younger lab, albeit he made it to 14 this year. No matter how much we know and understand that they don't live near as long as humans in most cases, it's never easy, and similar to you, helping the kids navigate it at a young age is an additional layer.

Really sorry to hear this Jonathan. Our staffie cross is 13 and definitely getting older, so I'm trying to start to get mentally prepared for the inevitable

[Dangerscouse]

Still in a bit of a lull motivation-wise going back to early May, but rather than beat myself up about it I recognize it as being a normal part of the cycle of ups and downs over the course of a season. In hindsight, I wonder if the death of our dog in early May also had something to do with just generally feeling a bit lethargic last month.

You did REALLY push the limits not that long ago with some huge PBs, so you were, at least ime, inevitably going to have a dip, but that dip will have become a lot deeper with the death of your dog.

Now you've identified and have something to work towards you'll be back on the upswing in no time at all. I'm using BRIC as my motivation

[jcross485]

Really sorry to hear this Jonathan. Our staffie cross is 13 and definitely getting older, so I'm trying to start to get mentally prepared for the inevitable

Thank you very much. In retrospect, all the signs were there that he was on the downswing but I don't think you'll ever be fully prepared for the actual day. The one thing I am trying to do with my wife and kids is remind them of some of the good times and memories because those will never leave us.

[alex9026]

Woke up to our older dog in pretty rough shape, reminiscent of when his mother who we had for a long time had a stroke and ultimately didn't make it.

Very sorry to read this. It's never easy and as you say, really try focus on the happy memories.

That's good that it's not a hernia, but bad that you dont know what it actually is.

Just one of those things with the human body isn't it, just when you are quite adamant it's one thing, it will throw a curveball at you.

2 x 20 r24 with r26 pushes -- half of the second interval was r26

1:00:04.8 15,040 1:59.8 203 999 23 131

5:00.0 1,224 2:02.5 190 954 22 125
10:00.0 1,235 2:01.4 195 972 22 125

15:00.0 1,269 1:58.2 212 1029 24 130
20:00.0 1,277 1:57.4 216 1043 25 132
25:00.0 1,268 1:58.2 211 1027 24 134
30:00.0 1,275 1:57.6 215 1039 24 135

2min break

35:00.0 1,274 1:57.7 214 1038 25 131
40:00.0 1,278 1:57.3 216 1044 25 137
45:00.0 1,272 1:57.9 213 1034 25 137
50:00.0 1,267 1:58.3 211 1025 26 135

55:00.0 1,205 2:04.4 181 924 22 126

Good work. Needed to read a good training input amongst all the doom and gloom!

[Dangerscouse]

Well, that was a massively humbling experience. First time on the BikeErg, and I stupidly thought it can't be that hard. The sweat was dripping off me after eight minutes, and I wanted to stop after 15 minutes, and it was frustrating that I couldn't get it sub 38 despite a too late surge in effort. I was surprised with how different the stress and strain felt, but it shouldn't have been as it is a different movement to rowing.

I didn’t really enjoy it, but that makes me think I should be trying to add it into my training for that very reason. Chapeau to John & Flatbread for doing this at least twice the wattage for sustained periods of time.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr RPM
38:00.3 20,000 1:54.0 236 1112 87
9:27.6 5,000 1:53.5 239 1123 87
9:32.0 10,000 1:54.4 234 1104 87
9:32.6 15,000 1:54.5 233 1102 87
9:28.1 20,000 1:53.6 239 1121 87

[Sakly]

Another workout in the books and it felt quite decent.
4x10min, 3:30r on the kierg, as this seems to be better with less compression. This was after a ~16h fast, unusual for me, but worked well. As food gives me some pressure on the gut, it seemed to be a good approach to go for it before eating.

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Time	Meters	Pace	Watts	Cal/Hr	S/M	♥️
40:00.0	9,859	2:01.7	194	968	46	159
10:00.0	2,460	2:01.9	193	964	46	157
10:00.0	2,461	2:01.9	193	964	46	157
10:00.0	2,463	2:01.8	194	966	46	160
10:00.0	2,475	2:01.2	197	976	47	164

[iain]

Many people have diverticular disease and don't know about it. I had mine pointed out many times during colonoscopy. I was always told it's wear and tear and mainly lower down on the decending colon, so lower left of abdomen. I've never had a severe flare up just an achey sort of feeling and a bit bloated. I often think higher intensity sessions on the erg can have an effect too but may be wrong.

Dehydration definitely makes it worse and ergs can increase this where blood supply to gut is restricted to allow it to service muscles / skin / liver. While biome may well effect the material in the gut and therefore how easily it is moved, despite the many newer theories on biome I am not aware of any that should effect the tone of the lower bowel muscle that is the essence of diverticula disease.

[iain]

Still in a bit of a lull motivation-wise going back to early May, but rather than beat myself up about it I recognize it as being a normal part of the cycle of ups and downs over the course of a season. In hindsight, I wonder if the death of our dog in early May also had something to do with just generally feeling a bit lethargic last month. So now, I'm making sure to, at the very least, stay in maintenance mode. I will need to submit monthly 5k TT scores from Jul-Sep as I shoot to make a masters crew for the Head of the Charles, so will soon shift my training focus towards the necessary preparations to nail a fast time.

Very sorry to hear about the family pet. It's a hard thing to deal with; I don't think anyone understands until they go through it. We went through it about six years ago with our older lab and just again this morning with our younger lab, albeit he made it to 14 this year. No matter how much we know and understand that they don't live near as long as humans in most cases, it's never easy, and similar to you, helping the kids navigate it at a young age is an additional layer.

Really sorry to hear this from both of you. Embarrassed to say that the experience of the decline and death of our 13 year old Malamute hit me harder (initially) than the death of either parent despite a good close relationship to all 3.

[PleaseLockIn]

Really sorry to hear this Jonathan. Our staffie cross is 13 and definitely getting older, so I'm trying to start to get mentally prepared for the inevitable

Thank you very much. In retrospect, all the signs were there that he was on the downswing but I don't think you'll ever be fully prepared for the actual day. The one thing I am trying to do with my wife and kids is remind them of some of the good times and memories because those will never leave us.

Agreed, trauma is an unpredictable thing. The unshakeable good times is what keeps us grounded, it does emotionally help! Better to confront it like this than avoid it!

Good luck with your projects and rowing! If anything, sometimes you can bounce back, look back and see how you overcame unexpected difficulties!

5/3/1 Wendler. Cycle 2, had to rush to gym to avoid closing. Slight progression. 40kg * 11 bench, 80kg * 11 squat, 1 more in the AMRAP. Considering my nutrition was meh due to work issues, progress is progress.

[Dangerscouse]

Really sorry to hear this from both of you. Embarrassed to say that the experience of the decline and death of our 13 year old Malamute hit me harder (initially) than the death of either parent despite a good close relationship to all 3.

I think Dangerspouse will be like this too, and I might surprise myself as well. I wonder if the fact that dogs are totally reliant on us, give love unconditionally, and don't intend to annoy us, make them that much more precious.

[flatbread]

Starting to see a little bit of aerobic fitness come back.

Tried to hold r22, but had to pick up the rate last 10. Hip swing and weight shift are starting to come back. Need to get 1:59 down to rate 20 over the next few months.

1:00:05.2 15,054 1:59.7 204 1001 22
5:00.0 1,245 2:00.4 200 988 22
10:00.0 1,249 2:00.0 202 995 22
15:00.0 1,260 1:59.0 207 1013 23
20:00.0 1,259 1:59.1 207 1012 22
25:00.0 1,258 1:59.2 206 1010 22
30:00.0 1,261 1:58.9 208 1015 22
35:00.0 1,253 1:59.7 204 1002 22
40:00.0 1,252 1:59.8 204 1000 22
45:00.0 1,242 2:00.7 199 983 22
50:00.0 1,244 2:00.5 200 987 22
55:00.0 1,261 1:58.9 208 1015 25
1:00:00.0 1,256 1:59.4 205 1007 25
1:00:05.1 16 2:39.3 86 597 0

6min of kick-pick-pause drill cool down (3 min each)

All on the slides as usual.

[flatbread]

Dogs are often better creatures than people.