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Done. My challenge meters are all logged, and it was a good month. Rowing duration rose consistently, and the pace kept getting whittled down. A couple pounds came off. My current plan is to keep on this linear progression till something cracks or someone convinces me I'm being dumb. Final row was 22 minutes with a 2:35.5 pace goal, for 4247 meters. Breaking a sweat but can carry on a conversation. One month to go, literally. I leave for Vegas on May 15. |
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Originally Posted By vim:Done. My challenge meters are all logged, and it was a good month. Rowing duration rose consistently, and the pace kept getting whittled down. A couple pounds came off. My current plan is to keep on this linear progression till something cracks or someone convinces me I'm being dumb. Final row was 22 minutes with a 2:35.5 pace goal, for 4247 meters. Breaking a sweat but can carry on a conversation. One month to go, literally. I leave for Vegas on May 15. |
on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
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The challenge is over, but I still have my mid-May goal to keep me motivated. Weight is still coming off, even as I build some muscle. I had a doctor's appointment last week. My blood pressure is down 20 points. Right there is a massive win! Took a couple days off, because bodies need a break now and then, but I'm still rowing. Right around a 2:30 pace now, nothing special, but for me focusing on duration rather than pace seems to be working. |
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Originally Posted By vim: The challenge is over, but I still have my mid-May goal to keep me motivated. Weight is still coming off, even as I build some muscle. I had a doctor's appointment last week. My blood pressure is down 20 points. Right there is a massive win! Took a couple days off, because bodies need a break now and then, but I'm still rowing. Right around a 2:30 pace now, nothing special, but for me focusing on duration rather than pace seems to be working.  Seriously - great accomplishment!
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on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Aggravated that golfer’s elbow injury again. . . The last time took eight months to heal.  The first time that it happened, I was on the rower 6-7X/week. Awhile back, I went to 4X/week to prevent that from happening again. . |
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on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
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Anyone getting back on the wagon for this one? 1-day individual challenge: https://log.concept2.com/challenges/solstice  |
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21k? Think I'm good I'd half consider it but I have an obligation that evening. |
on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Free swag!  Attached File |
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Originally Posted By -CUJO-: Free swag! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/309803/IMG_7110_jpeg-3343051.JPG Sorry for falling off radar, but I’ll be back on the rower here shortly, hopefully, and we can remain a… strong midpack small virtual team
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on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
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Originally Posted By -CUJO-: Free swag! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/309803/IMG_7110_jpeg-3343051.JPG Nice! New goal. I'm 46k away from my first million. The upcoming challenge ought to put me over the top. |
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So set fire to your ships, and past regrets, and be free.
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on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
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Originally Posted By TNC:This year I'm starting off in pretty good rowing shape. Ready to get off to a good start! Spread the word, let’s get some more arf recruits. |
on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
OP Updated. Get to signing up. 
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on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
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Hurt my elbow again. . . I’ve been off the Erg for 3 weeks but will try to put in 90ish K next month for the challenge. * really appreciate FivespeedF150 being our leader! |
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I got the email update earlier.  I've been running with my wife for cardio for a few months and haven't sat on my rower in a while. No legitimate excuse. I'll hit it for 10-15 minutes in the AM after I wake up starting in Jan. My goal for the new year is to row in the evenings on days that I don't run. Keep an eye out for Chris S to put up some bottom of the pack numbers in January! |
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Originally Posted By Vaquero: I signed up. I don’t have any logged workouts since last April, so it will be interesting.  Let the unfattening commence! |
on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
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Yyyyeeeessssss! I am about to wrap up the 2024 pushup challenge, and that motivated me to do an asinine amount of pushups I wouldn't have done otherwise. I just got a concept 2 rower in the Mail today and came looking for a thread. Rowing is really new to me. This should be good. |
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Welcome gents. Looking forward to the 2025 challenge! For the new folks the steps are something like this: -create your logbook account if not prompted during the machine setup https://log.concept2.com/login -join the arfcom ergers team page: https://log.concept2.com/team/7747 -join the virtual team challenge: https://log.concept2.com/team And then......  |
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Originally Posted By wookie1562: Welcome gents. Looking forward to the 2025 challenge! For the new folks the steps are something like this: -create your logbook account if not prompted during the machine setup https://log.concept2.com/login -join the arfcom ergers team page: https://log.concept2.com/team/7747 -join the virtual team challenge: https://log.concept2.com/team And then...... https://media0.giphy.com/media/xAPAeJ5ZFNhn9AoLxW/200w.gif?cid=6c09b952gfow3ko5asse33rzz520vyorrcdnl7qwwagcii2q&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200w.gif&ct=g Gonna be good. I joined the team and am just trying to figure out how to connect my rower to the ErgData app. It doesn't want to connect. I'll figure it out |
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Originally Posted By CrustyKayak: Gonna be good. I joined the team and am just trying to figure out how to connect my rower to the ErgData app. It doesn't want to connect. I'll figure it out Looks like I can manually add workouts to the app of I cannot get it to connect. 1st workout... 5k 21:18 Ouch |
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Originally Posted By CrustyKayak: Gonna be good. I joined the team and am just trying to figure out how to connect my rower to the ErgData app. It doesn't want to connect. I'll figure it out Originally Posted By CrustyKayak: Looks like I can manually add workouts to the app of I cannot get it to connect. 1st workout... 5k 21:18 Ouch Wow! That is hauling ass for your first time. Definitely get the app communicating your PM5 and heart rate monitor. It’s nice to have all of that data to chart your progress. |
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Originally Posted By -CUJO-: Wow! That is hauling ass for your first time. Definitely get the app communicating your PM5 and heart rate monitor. It’s nice to have all of that data to chart your progress. I run frequently, lot of jump rope, etc., but this is new. It's a different kind of hurt. |
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CrustyKayak: "I only rowed 50 miles uphill today. I am unworthy but will try my best." Wow, super entry point, seriously. Mrs. Patootey has signed up, and she will not be rowing like that. i am absolutely thrilled she has engaged. Rowing is completely new to her, and her sports experience consists of rock climbing and HS marching band. Her meters will be modest (63yo) and I couldn't care less. Fitness is a process, and her being in the seat working at it means the world to me. |
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Originally Posted By vim: CrustyKayak: "I only rowed 50 miles uphill today. I am unworthy but will try my best." Wow, super entry point, seriously. Mrs. Patootey has signed up, and she will not be rowing like that. i am absolutely thrilled she has engaged. Rowing is completely new to her, and her sports experience consists of rock climbing and HS marching band. Her meters will be modest (63yo) and I couldn't care less. Fitness is a process, and her being in the seat working at it means the world to me. 
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on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
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2,025m @ 10:32.3. It's about distance, not speed, right? First workout since May of last year. Let's get after it. |
on the one hand there's [the media] and on the other hand there's the left wing progressives, and you can't really put them in the same camp that easily - JBP
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
Well, hopefully we will be putting them 'in the same camp' - Michael Malice
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First one of the year is in. My focus is duration rather than pace -- I look to get my body warmed up and heart rate elevated, and suck out the aerobic benefit that way without intense effort. I open things up a bit maybe once a week, because it feels good, but generally try to stay way, way under the red line. Now it's time to get ready for the holiday dinner. Ham, red potatoes with parsley, broccoli, and home-canned applesauce. Happy New Year, everyone! I hope it's a forward-looking and positive year for all of us. |
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I cannot get my rower to connect to ERGData, but ERGZone connects without issue. I committed to the challenge, so I am going to just manually log my workouts over from ERGZone First row is in...currently hanging out in 1804th place with 3,109. I am dreading work tomorrow, so I'll probably do a few more in a bit |
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Originally Posted By vim: CrustyKayak: "I only rowed 50 miles uphill today. I am unworthy but will try my best." Wow, super entry point, seriously. Mrs. Patootey has signed up, and she will not be rowing like that. i am absolutely thrilled she has engaged. Rowing is completely new to her, and her sports experience consists of rock climbing and HS marching band. Her meters will be modest (63yo) and I couldn't care less. Fitness is a process, and her being in the seat working at it means the world to me. Haha. Thank you. I just think it could always be better! 😂😂 I've caught my 8 year old listening to music and towing every day since we got the rower last Saturday. That's the real win because rowing hurts. Lol |
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Originally Posted By CrustyKayak: I cannot get my rower to connect to ERGData, but ERGZone connects without issue. I committed to the challenge, so I am going to just manually log my workouts over from ERGZone First row is in...currently hanging out in 1804th place with 3,109. I am dreading work tomorrow, so I'll probably do a few more in a bit What happens when you try to connect ergdata? Also make sure you are joined to the challenge under arfcom team. For some reason C2 makes us join the team and sign up for the challenge separately. You can tell by making sure you're on the list here: https://log.concept2.com/team/7747/vtc/2025 |
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Originally Posted By wookie1562: What happens when you try to connect ergdata? Also make sure you are joined to the challenge under arfcom team. For some reason C2 makes us join the team and sign up for the challenge separately. You can tell by making sure you're on the list here: https://log.concept2.com/team/7747/vtc/2025 It just keeps searching for PM5 monitors. Frustrating. I am on that list. I'm Scott T. |
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Originally Posted By CrustyKayak: It just keeps searching for PM5 monitors. Frustrating. I am on that list. I'm Scott T. Originally Posted By CrustyKayak: Originally Posted By wookie1562: What happens when you try to connect ergdata? Also make sure you are joined to the challenge under arfcom team. For some reason C2 makes us join the team and sign up for the challenge separately. You can tell by making sure you're on the list here: https://log.concept2.com/team/7747/vtc/2025 It just keeps searching for PM5 monitors. Frustrating. I am on that list. I'm Scott T. You navigated the PM5 to connect menu? I wonder if your PM5 needs firmware update. It can be loaded to a USB drive and inserted to the back on the unit. The phone/PM5 integration is really quite nice. It seamlessly loads WOD to the machine and transfers workout data to the online logbook. Well worth the effort to get it working IMO. C2 might also provide troubleshooting. |
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Originally Posted By CrustyKayak: It just keeps searching for PM5 monitors. Frustrating. I am on that list. I'm Scott T. Originally Posted By wookie1562: You navigated the PM5 to connect menu? I wonder if your PM5 needs firmware update. It can be loaded to a USB drive and inserted to the back on the unit. The phone/PM5 integration is really quite nice. It seamlessly loads WOD to the machine and transfers workout data to the online logbook. Well worth the effort to get it working IMO. C2 might also provide troubleshooting. Yes, definitely get Ergdata up and running with the PM5. Make a quick call to C2. . . I’ve done it in the past and they’ve been really helpful. |
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Well, who's an idiot? This guy. Me. Went to close my pocket knife and it bit me on the tip of my middle finger. 4 fresh stitches to start the new year. Two of them through the fingernail. I'm going to find out how uncomfortable rowing can be in the morning. Is anyone using EXR? It's a little cartoonish but having some visuals other than the PM5 seems like it could be nice. |