The 2008 Team Moto Madmen and Women

GREGH · Post by **GREGH** » December 31st, 2007, 4:38 pm

Ok everybody here is our team Forum. Lets all keep in touch and wish each other well. I hope every body has a safe and Happy New Year. Remember Rowing is a great way to wear off a hangover. Or a great a great way to start the best year of training ever. The goal is to always try and end every year in the best shape of your life. - Greg

C3H6O3 · Post by **C3H6O3** » January 1st, 2008, 3:51 pm

Ok. I took one for the team today and did something I've never done - row non-stop for one hour! My training to date has consisted mainly of 500m intervals and nothing farther than 2000m in one shot. Today I knocked out 13,543m! My goal was 14,000 but I'm just happy to finish. In retrospect, it wasn't really that bad.

I'm a speed/high-intensity guy by nature and I was afraid that I would have a difficult time parking my butt on the erg that long. Time actually went by pretty quickly. Physically, it wasn't that difficult either but that is more a matter of effort on my part. I was afraid to push too hard for fear that I wouldn't be able to complete my objective. That will change on my next time out and, hopefully, I can reach my goal of 14,000m.

Just to give you (and me) some perspective, my total meters and total time for the ENTIRE MONTH of December were 42,480m and 2:38:50 respectively. Today's row, therefore, represents 32% of my December meters and 38% of my total time!

RadioFlyer · Post by **RadioFlyer** » January 1st, 2008, 11:13 pm

Seeing what you did was great motivation Steve. I rowed a full monty, plus a little more to get me in the top three. I had a little hiccup doing the full marathon (one of my breaks let the computer time out and shut down my workout) but all in all I feel pretty good. I really wanted that Marathon Mug and I was holding a 2:15/500m average (not counting breaks) so I'm pumped to do it again next week maybe. We'll see how long it takes for me to recover.

Sean

RadioFlyer · Post by **RadioFlyer** » January 1st, 2008, 11:14 pm

My wife (Gypsy) is plugging away at a half marathon at this very moment.

Sean

gypsy · Post by **gypsy** » January 2nd, 2008, 1:55 am

OUCH!!!!

OK, I did it. I took one for the team! (ahem)

Half-marathons suck (at least that's what every screaming muscle is saying right now). This lightweight girly-girl is humbled by the torturous design of her machine... wow. I am proud of myself, one down, full marathon to go, sometime this month... OUCH!

I am going to bed now to mercifully lose consciousness... tomorrow is definitely a rest day!

Gypsy-Mel

C3H6O3 · Post by **C3H6O3** » January 2nd, 2008, 8:09 am

Awesome job, gypsy. I think I may do a half on Saturday just because.

GREGH · Post by **GREGH** » January 2nd, 2008, 9:27 am

You guys are AWESOME! Of course no one in your family will be sitting down for a while

. I was shocked when i came into work and logged in my meters and saw what people have done. I am so proud i am gettin a little missty eyed. Oh wait that is sweat. I am trying to get at least an hour in the morning plus my normal push up, pullup ,row workouts
(CrossFit style). Keep it up - Greg

Watercross Racer · Post by **Watercross Racer** » January 2nd, 2008, 9:44 am

I'm in, I hope that you don't mind a watercross racer on board (Standup Jetskis).

Thanks for the challenge!

Josh

C3H6O3 · Post by **C3H6O3** » January 2nd, 2008, 9:46 am

Welcome, Watercross Racer!

2whlrcr · Post by **2whlrcr** » January 2nd, 2008, 10:00 am

Watercross Racer wrote:I'm in, I hope that you don't mind a watercross racer on board (Standup Jetskis).

Thanks for the challenge!

Josh

Do you know Brad Villand?

Volke · Post by **Volke** » January 2nd, 2008, 10:13 am

Lots of enthusiasm and motivation, awesome. I was inspired, so I rowed a half marathon. After I saw Sean's full marathon, I decided to at least go halfway. Then Gypsy took one for the team ( ahem ) and pulled a half, and well... I can't ignore such a challenge.

I am ordering a seat pad for this thing right now.

Watercross Racer · Post by **Watercross Racer** » January 2nd, 2008, 10:44 am

2whlrcr wrote:
Watercross Racer wrote:I'm in, I hope that you don't mind a watercross racer on board (Standup Jetskis).

Thanks for the challenge!

Josh
Do you know Brad Villand?

I used to live with Brad Villand. Rumor has it that he might compete at Nationals for next season (Trials) since there is minimal travel.

LiteTruckRider · Post by **LiteTruckRider** » January 2nd, 2008, 12:57 pm

RadioFlyer wrote:Seeing what you did was great motivation Steve. I rowed a full monty, plus a little more to get me in the top three. I had a little hiccup doing the full marathon (one of my breaks let the computer time out and shut down my workout) but all in all I feel pretty good. I really wanted that Marathon Mug and I was holding a 2:15/500m average (not counting breaks) so I'm pumped to do it again next week maybe. We'll see how long it takes for me to recover.

Sean

Wow, a full marathon on the first day? Way cool, Sean! I can see I'm going to have some tough competition here! That's OK, cuz that's why I'm here.

Just hope I can keep up!

I should probably introduce myself, my name is Kevin & I'm trying to get in shape for a Saddle Sore 1K this spring. Also trying to lose some weight to get my diabetes under control.

racerxvirtualtrainer · Post by **racerxvirtualtrainer** » January 2nd, 2008, 1:44 pm

Hey everyone, Tim here with Racer X Virtual Trainer. After reading the previous posts, I feel like a sloth. I only did 5000 meters today. Guess I'll have to start to pick it up a bit. Remember, our motocross manhood has been challenged by those skinny little row boys that Greg works with. don't let them win!

GREGH · Post by **GREGH** » January 2nd, 2008, 2:12 pm

Hey easy number 1 I have to work with them and #2 The on-water guys pay the bills. It is funny how I am fielding alot of comments like "Wow those guys work out but they have a motor!" Man that chaps my hind end. Keep up the good work. - Greg

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