Weekly Target Completed

So my 21,000 meter weekly goal was achieved today which was pleasing. Completed it with a row of just over 7,050 meters. Really pleased with the row today, seemed a little easier. I focused on ensuring that my shins did not pass vertical during the recovery. I actually believe this made a big difference. Whilst the drive did not feel as long the efficiency of the stroke meant that I had a quicker stroke per minute (SPM). Really need to focus on maintaining this - found that as soon as I was distracted the longer stroke came back into play. I guess the consistency will come with practice.

The other pleasing part of the row today was my recovery - finished the row with my heart rate a little over 170, within a real short period of time that had fallen back to 120.

Three rows this week: -

1. 8068 Meters - 30 minute
2. 5,753 Meters - 20 minute
3. 8018 Meters - 30 minute

Total - 21,839 Meters (13.57 Miles)

Next week I intend to focus on technique once more, really need to work on maintaining stroke consistency. Badminton and Squash also on the plan - hopefully I will feel the benefits of the rowing on the courts.

Referred to the Indoor Rowing Training Guide (version 2) again today - worth a quick scan now and then. Particularly the technical faults and solutions section. Check out fault number 8, simple but true. RELAX!!

Something I own and would not go without are my GripMaster hand pads - these certainly do help.....a worthwhile investment. Also help you to relax and grip the handle lightly!

Two days back....

Two days back into the swing of things.....yesterday I had a 25 minute rowing session. Everything OK - a little slower than usual given the small break to the US last week. Only other problem I need to look into is pins and needles in my feet (mainly left foot) - tends to come on late into a session - I hear it could be to do with the way that I am sitting.

As a result I focused on a technique row tonight - 3000 meters - felt OK and thankfully no more tingle!

Rowing machine now over the 100,000 meters mark which is good - I see many on ebay with less meters for sale.....must keep on going !

Next purchase - heart rate monitor and interface - keep losing out on eBay, think I will opt out and go straight for the concept shop online.