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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

How I rowed 50 million meters

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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...

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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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