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How I rowed 50 million meters

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    T4920
    見習いボス
    Joined: 27 Apr 2022

    That's some insane dedication right there, appreciate the write up/inspiration!

    There's a lady I assume to be her 70s who is in the pool I use between the hours of 7-10am every single day, swimming uninterrupted lengths. If I'm there early for my 45 minutes, she there.. If I'm there later, she's there...

    I hope to catch her in the sauna or jacquizi one day, to ask about her routine and dedication, but alas, she just keeps swimming...

    I can only assume that you and her share the trait of unwavering dedication to your health and physical wellbeing, big respect!

    “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

    last edited by T4920 29 Apr 2024, 20:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      goosehd
      Mod Squad
      @indigostiff
      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

      @indigostiff Outstanding achievement! Congratulations 🙂

      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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        Inorganic
        Haraki san Student
        Joined: 7 Sept 2022

        thanks for the very thorough write up. i get to jump on a concept2 fairly often at our gym (i'm the type of patron that needs programing/coaches to tell me what to do) - i've considered buying a rower in the past though....your post has certainly given me something to think about

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          indigostiff
          Joined: 23 Jul 2023

          Thank you all for your positive comments! This is such a nice, supportive group, so I thought to add this here.

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            tody
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 24 Feb 2021

            I do 10ks 5-6 times a week.
            It is always interesting to hear people's relationships to their Concept II. There's something magical happening between the person and that little computer, the mind constantly trying to break down times, distances and other numbers. What I found over the last couple of years is that I can do better going by distance than going by time.
            My dad started with a model A way back when, I have a model C at home and a model D in my holiday house. Sometimes I have the feeling that this machine is the only thing that's keeping me sane.

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              Mizmazzle
              見習いボス
              Joined: 29 Jun 2021

              @indigostiff this is really cool to ready. When I do make it to the gym, the rowing machine is always a part of my workout. My wife was just talking about getting one for our home. Thanks for posting man! May have just been the inspiration I needed to take the next steps toward row master!

              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

              last edited by 30 Apr 2024, 01:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                Fadez
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 9 Nov 2011

                Great write up and interesting read! Your dedication is inspirational 👍

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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  I am speechless.....

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    RobeOfTheMagi
                    Haraki san Expert
                    Joined: 15 Apr 2024

                    I love this!
                    You're a splendid writer and an inspiration! Somehow I needed to read your words in order to push myself out of the comfort zone I find myself in - which does actually not feel comfortable at all.

                    Here's to the next 50 million metres!

                    Glad I found this forum!

                    last edited by RobeOfTheMagi 30 Apr 2024, 06:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                      Tobi
                      Haraki san Prodigy
                      Joined: 12 Aug 2022

                      Well done to keep this going! My family would kill me with the noise these things make (upstairs room open to the rest of the house), but I was close to buying one of the wooden rowers with the water thingy on account of less noise and frankly not quite as hideous optics. Will re-consider for next winter to replace my zwift setup.

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                        sabergirl
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                        You’re an inspiration @indigostiff! What a commitment—I’m sure this is one addiction that will only serve you well.

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                          Nik
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                          Interesting. Admirable consistency. What's your longest streak of rowing everyday?
                          Any thoughts of getting on a boat?

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                            indigostiff
                            @Nik
                            Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                            @Nik 30+ days every day, but usually broken by weekends. No real interest in a scull yet, but maybe some day to get a bit more social, etc. Travel time is a negative plus maintenance in having a scull -- but the carbon ones are beautiful!

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                              Tobi
                              Haraki san Prodigy
                              Joined: 12 Aug 2022

                              @indigostiff your post pushed me over the edge 🙂
                              New rower installed!

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                                indigostiff
                                @Tobi
                                Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                                @Tobi that’s a beauty! Just make sure you keep up with the water treatment, and it looks like you have addressed the performance monitor. Now row away!

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