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    How I rowed 50 million meters

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    • InorganicI
      Inorganic
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      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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      • indigostiffI
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        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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        • todyT
          tody
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          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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          • MizmazzleM
            Mizmazzle
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            @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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            • FadezF
              Fadez
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              Great write up and interesting read! Your dedication is inspirational 👍

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              • GilesG
                Giles
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                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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                • RobeOfTheMagiR
                  RobeOfTheMagi
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                  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!

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                  • TobiT
                    Tobi
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                    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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                    • S
                      sabergirl
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                      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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                      • NikN
                        Nik
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                        Interesting. Admirable consistency. What's your longest streak of rowing everyday?
                        Any thoughts of getting on a boat?

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                        • indigostiffI
                          indigostiff
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                          @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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                          • TobiT
                            Tobi
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                            @indigostiff your post pushed me over the edge 🙂
                            New rower installed!

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                            • indigostiffI
                              indigostiff
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                              @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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