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.

Been away again !

OK, another week out of the country, back on the rower on Monday - hopefully my previous progress will not be a complete wash out. My blog entries to come next week !

Technique rows going to plan

This week I have following the training plan. First couple of weeks is focusing on technique. Have completed three sessions so far, all of 2000 meters. Now have a couple of rest days until Sunday when I carry out a 3000 meter technique row. Another week and then it starts getting more serious. Longer rows and interval training.

Total meters rowed to date is now > 80,000 meters.

In addition to the rowing I went to Badminton last night. Pleasantly surprised by fitness - not as bad as I had originally thought.

Onwards and Upwards

OK - so with crimbo over let the training begin.

One of my presents this year was a 12 month subscription to the Rowpro software, I have since setup a training plan and started to follow this closely. First few weeks cover technique which will help to improve on and build up a strong rowing action. A slow strokes per minute rate required (18-21) and short distance covered (2000 meters).

First few sessions have been enjoyable - trying out the software and rowing additions received for Christmas. The new seat pad has made for a more comfortable ride as have the rowing mitts.

After my technique row I decided to go for a quick 500 meter dash - completed in @ 1:47 pace which I was happy with. My aim to complete 1000 meters at this pace.

Hopefully my next post will have some details on the online rowing community which I'm looking to get involved in....watch this space.

New Week New Start

What with a new week nearly upon me I intend to start putting in the hours on the rowing machine next week. Last week was difficult what with Christmas parties and events happening most evenings....I did however get some exercise - rowing and badminton.

Focus this week is going to be on rowing - outlook is....

• Rowing Monday
• Squash Tuesday
• Badminton Wednesday
• Rowing Thursday?
• Rest Day Friday
• Rowing - Weekend
  

That's my plan - hopefully I will report on progress later in the week.

Christmas List does now include RowPro !!

Hmmm I need a routine....

So no sooner do I get back from Holiday I'm going away again with work....to the worst place I can imagine - my idea of food hell - America.

Anyway enough with the excuses - back now and yes even in more need of the rowing machine.

Plan on getting my routine back together again from this point - will start blogging more frequently I hope.

I did have a row last week and to no surprise found it difficult - what did I expect :-)

What with Christmas around the corner I think I need to get busy !!!

I'm back....but for how long?

OK....so I have been away - just back from my holiday in Sri Lanka. Hence the lack of blogging activity and rowing. Before going away I was going pretty good on the rower - completed my first 30 minute session which was hard work - but I did it.

Have yet to jump back on after the holiday. Whilst I participated in a fair amount of eating and drinking (I was on holiday) I did remain very active. Played loads of sport including squash and beach volley ball. So I'm not expected that much of a decrease in fitness.

Well I guess watch this space - I have every intension to get up early and row in the morning however as I'm writing this I'm feeling somewhat tired.

Lots more rowing coming soon !