Calling all rowers.....
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11657 today
29670 total
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Dec. 8: RowErg, 8,203 meters; 98,565 challenge meters cumulative.2
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11/25 - 15,030
11/26 - 15,548
11/27 - 15,061
11/28 - 15,115
11/29 - 15,031
11/30 - 12,154
12/01 - 15,020
12/02 - 10,137
12/04 - 13,016
12/06 - 6,023
12/07 - 15,081
12/08 - 10,146
12/09 - 16,060
Total: 173,422
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11813 today
Total 41,483
I added what I'd have to average to get to 200K and it might be still doable. I think it was like 9650 a day or so (I row six days a week), so the days I row, that's what I'm shooting for now.2 -
MikePfirrman wrote: »11813 today
Total 41,483
I added what I'd have to average to get to 200K and it might be still doable. I think it was like 9650 a day or so (I row six days a week), so the days I row, that's what I'm shooting for now.
My math is terrible Readded it. I have to average around 12.3K per day. If I do a bit extra on Sundays, which I normally do anyway, possible. We'll see.3 -
Dec. 9: 16,507 meters BikeErg, counts as 8,254 challenge meters. 106,819 meters cumulative.
Past my halfway point, and on schedule. Well, a little ahead, but with a 6 days on/1 day off schedule planned, I get a little ahead during the week, drop back on my rest day.
I usually do a few more meters than minimum most days, so there's a little bit of creep-ahead, even with the rest days. 🤷♀️2 -
Question for all you rowers. My son bought a water rower and has it in his garage gym on the concrete floor. He's having trouble with it moving on him as he rows (he's 6'3", about 225 lbs. so generating some force). He been trying to put some weight plates on/around it to keep it from moving but is looking for a mat he could use. He'd need one about 8'x3'.
Any suggestions on mats or other solutions? Thanks much.0 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »Question for all you rowers. My son bought a water rower and has it in his garage gym on the concrete floor. He's having trouble with it moving on him as he rows (he's 6'3", about 225 lbs. so generating some force). He been trying to put some weight plates on/around it to keep it from moving but is looking for a mat he could use. He'd need one about 8'x3'.
Any suggestions on mats or other solutions? Thanks much.
I bought a mat for mine that I no longer use because I row on my deck. I have those jigsaw piece mats and have like 3 pieces left over from doing my garage gym. I use two pieces under the front of my rower and one in the back. Not sure if a WaterRower would need four pieces or not.
It's very common, even with Concept2s to "float" across floors, especially with a big guy. Sprinters often have to have people hold down the rowers for them when they are attempting to do PBs (personal bests).
Waterrower sells a $50 mat on their site, but the puzzle piece ones are thicker and might keep him from moving as much and you can put them together in any shape you need.0 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »Question for all you rowers. My son bought a water rower and has it in his garage gym on the concrete floor. He's having trouble with it moving on him as he rows (he's 6'3", about 225 lbs. so generating some force). He been trying to put some weight plates on/around it to keep it from moving but is looking for a mat he could use. He'd need one about 8'x3'.
Any suggestions on mats or other solutions? Thanks much.
Some people use stall mats that are intended for barn stalls, for horse or other domestic barn stock. As you can imagine, they're quite tough, but may be more expensive than the gym-type options.
I can't quite prevent myself saying this, though: Partly, this is a technique problem. Think about it: If the machine moves across the floor, the person is spending effort/generating power that isn't going into the flywheel or water tank. That's a speed sacrifice. It's not inevitable just because someone is big/strong.
Yes, it's more likely to happen with bigger guys, partly just from that mass moving around. It's also more likely to happen with bigger guys because they're used to relying on raw strength to achieve things, rather than tweaky-twiddling with annoyingly detailed aspects of technique. This is a common concept across a variety of sports. I'm sure it's partly myth, but from watching a big ol' boatload of rowers over the years (pun intended), I think there's an element of truth in it, statistically speaking.
It wouldn't be easy in a garage, but the college erg room where I used to work out had blocks on the floor (nailed or screwed to a wood gym-type floor), to get around this happening until the women refined their skills enough to get the power into the flywheel (they had C2s). (These are big women, can be 6' and over themselves.)1 -
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »Any suggestions on mats or other solutions? Thanks much.
Horse stall mats are cheaper than gym mats, especially if you can pick them up used on Craiglist wc I did.
I have one for under my squat rack and one for my deadlift area.
If you can't find them used, Tractor Supply sells them new for about $53@. They measure 4 x6 x 3/4" and you'll need 2.
See: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/4-ft-x-6-ft-x-3-4-in-thick-rubber-stall-mat
if there's no Tractor Supply store near you, look for the closest horse tack and/or livestock feed & supply store that should also have or be able to order them for you.0 -
Dec. 10: RowErg, 8,190 meters; 115,009 challenge meters cumulative.2
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Dec. 11: BikeErg, 16,409 meters, counts as 8,205 challenge meters. 123,214 meters cumulative.
Rest day tomorrow.2 -
16150 today. Programmed 18K but that was a bit too aggressive. Tired -- wife and I went to a concert (all masked and vaccination required -- we're done with the protocol now for over a week of isolation -- both feeling good). Good for as tired as I was staying up late.
69,455 cumulative. Surprisingly, still got a shot at 200K if I can do a good long Sunday next week as well. This put me back to under a 12K average (at my current 6 day a week plan).
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10,000 m today, hit 103,714 with 10 days to go. I'll have to step it up a bit if I'm going to make 200,000 m.3
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »Question for all you rowers. My son bought a water rower and has it in his garage gym on the concrete floor. He's having trouble with it moving on him as he rows (he's 6'3", about 225 lbs. so generating some force). He been trying to put some weight plates on/around it to keep it from moving but is looking for a mat he could use. He'd need one about 8'x3'.
Any suggestions on mats or other solutions? Thanks much.
Another vote for a horse stall mat, I use one in my garage for deadlifting.0 -
Assuming nothing unexpected comes up, should hit the 200k mark tomorrow.
Next goal is 8 million meters by 12/31. If things go according to plan, it should be end of this week.
11/25 - 15,030
11/26 - 15,548
11/27 - 15,061
11/28 - 15,115
11/29 - 15,031
11/30 - 12,154
12/01 - 15,020
12/02 - 10,137
12/04 - 13,016
12/06 - 6,023
12/07 - 15,081
12/08 - 10,146
12/09 - 16,060
12/10 - 8,135
12/13 - 15,483
Total: 197,0403 -
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@SomeMFPuser, inspiring records!
Dec. 13: RowErg, 8,159 meters; 131,373 challenge meters cumulative.1 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »Question for all you rowers. My son bought a water rower and has it in his garage gym on the concrete floor. He's having trouble with it moving on him as he rows (he's 6'3", about 225 lbs. so generating some force). He been trying to put some weight plates on/around it to keep it from moving but is looking for a mat he could use. He'd need one about 8'x3'.
Any suggestions on mats or other solutions? Thanks much.
Some people use stall mats that are intended for barn stalls, for horse or other domestic barn stock. As you can imagine, they're quite tough, but may be more expensive than the gym-type options.
I can't quite prevent myself saying this, though: Partly, this is a technique problem. Think about it: If the machine moves across the floor, the person is spending effort/generating power that isn't going into the flywheel or water tank. That's a speed sacrifice. It's not inevitable just because someone is big/strong.
Yes, it's more likely to happen with bigger guys, partly just from that mass moving around. It's also more likely to happen with bigger guys because they're used to relying on raw strength to achieve things, rather than tweaky-twiddling with annoyingly detailed aspects of technique. This is a common concept across a variety of sports. I'm sure it's partly myth, but from watching a big ol' boatload of rowers over the years (pun intended), I think there's an element of truth in it, statistically speaking.
It wouldn't be easy in a garage, but the college erg room where I used to work out had blocks on the floor (nailed or screwed to a wood gym-type floor), to get around this happening until the women refined their skills enough to get the power into the flywheel (they had C2s). (These are big women, can be 6' and over themselves.)
Thanks, I mentioned the form thing to my son. He has managed an Orange Theory location (which of course uses rowers) and took their instructor training so he's fairly sure it's not a form issue but he'll revisit.
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »Any suggestions on mats or other solutions? Thanks much.
Horse stall mats are cheaper than gym mats, especially if you can pick them up used on Craiglist wc I did.
I have one for under my squat rack and one for my deadlift area.
If you can't find them used, Tractor Supply sells them new for about $53@. They measure 4 x6 x 3/4" and you'll need 2.
See: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/4-ft-x-6-ft-x-3-4-in-thick-rubber-stall-mat
if there's no Tractor Supply store near you, look for the closest horse tack and/or livestock feed & supply store that should also have or be able to order them for you.
Have thought about the stall mats, are they easy to cut? Based on his available area he really doesn't want longer than 9 ft? No shortage of Tractor Supply and similar where I'm at or within 30 miles of his city. Actually there's a crossfit gym selling some near me but they are the standard 6 ft.0 -
200K completed. Now that the challenge has been met, I will stop posting my numbers.
Pushing on to my personal goal of 8 million by 12/31. Hopefully 5 or 6 more rows so I anticipate making it assuming no issues come up.
11/25 - 15,030
11/26 - 15,548
11/27 - 15,061
11/28 - 15,115
11/29 - 15,031
11/30 - 12,154
12/01 - 15,020
12/02 - 10,137
12/04 - 13,016
12/06 - 6,023
12/07 - 15,081
12/08 - 10,146
12/09 - 16,060
12/10 - 8,135
12/13 - 15,483
12/14 - 15,116
Total: 212,1563 -
Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Any suggestions on mats or other solutions? Thanks much.
Horse stall mats are cheaper than gym mats, especially if you can pick them up used on Craiglist wc I did.
I have one for under my squat rack and one for my deadlift area.
If you can't find them used, Tractor Supply sells them new for about $53@. They measure 4 x6 x 3/4" and you'll need 2.
See: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/4-ft-x-6-ft-x-3-4-in-thick-rubber-stall-mat
if there's no Tractor Supply store near you, look for the closest horse tack and/or livestock feed & supply store that should also have or be able to order them for you.
Have thought about the stall mats, are they easy to cut? Based on his available area he really doesn't want longer than 9 ft? No shortage of Tractor Supply and similar where I'm at or within 30 miles of his city. Actually there's a crossfit gym selling some near me but they are the standard 6 ft.
They are very thick/tough and are NOT easily cut w/a knife (or even a handsaw) but it should not be a problem w/a rotary cut off tool w/the proper cutting disk (which if you don't have one already, can be cheaply purchased at Harbor Freight) but you may have to experiment w/different cutting disks to find the one that works best.
See: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-high-speed-electric-cut-off-tool-63023.html
I've got one of these that I purchased for a project long ago (along w/a variety of cutting disks) and it still comes in handy from time to time.
PS: A circular saw w/a cross-cut blade might work too.0 -
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »Theoldguy1 wrote: »Any suggestions on mats or other solutions? Thanks much.
Horse stall mats are cheaper than gym mats, especially if you can pick them up used on Craiglist wc I did.
I have one for under my squat rack and one for my deadlift area.
If you can't find them used, Tractor Supply sells them new for about $53@. They measure 4 x6 x 3/4" and you'll need 2.
See: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/4-ft-x-6-ft-x-3-4-in-thick-rubber-stall-mat
if there's no Tractor Supply store near you, look for the closest horse tack and/or livestock feed & supply store that should also have or be able to order them for you.
Have thought about the stall mats, are they easy to cut? Based on his available area he really doesn't want longer than 9 ft? No shortage of Tractor Supply and similar where I'm at or within 30 miles of his city. Actually there's a crossfit gym selling some near me but they are the standard 6 ft.
They are very thick/tough and are NOT easily cut w/a knife (or even a handsaw) but it should not be a problem w/a rotary cut off tool w/the proper cutting disk (which if you don't have one already, can be cheaply purchased at Harbor Freight) but you may have to experiment w/different cutting disks to find the one that works best.
See: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-high-speed-electric-cut-off-tool-63023.html
I've got one of these that I purchased for a project long ago (along w/a variety of cutting disks) and it still comes in handy from time to time.
PS: A circular saw w/a cross-cut blade might work too.
Thanks much.0 -
Dec. 14: BikeErg, 16,396 meters, counts as 8,198 challenge meters. 139,571 meters cumulative.1
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11612 today at lunch. Went from thinking there's no way I'll get 200K in to "hey, I might be able to take X-mas Eve off!".
107072 cumulative2 -
Dec. 13: RowErg, 8,180 meters; 147,751 challenge meters cumulative.0
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MikePfirrman wrote: »11612 today at lunch. Went from thinking there's no way I'll get 200K in to "hey, I might be able to take X-mas Eve off!".
107072 cumulative
Congrats!
As I recall, you were trying to do "catch up" to get to 200k. So, I feel your "pain."
FWIW, it's not hard for me to do 200k meters in a month if I row consistently but "catch up" is a b*tch!
I always row at least 200k meters during each month long challenge just by doing 10k meters/day, 5 days/wk but when I miss a day (or have to row extra to take a day off), I really dread doing the 15-20k make up sessions which are (for me) literally a PITA that I have to push myself to do. Definitely no "fun."
Cumulative for the challenge is 150k so far and still on schedule to do 210k by the 24th.
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