Category Archives: rowing

thank goodness it fits

Posted on March 4, 2007 by dichroic

I think I’m in love. I feel a little guilty about this, but it’s just that long-distance relationships are so hard, and you can’t really have the physical side of thins at all, and then when you meet someone new, … Continue reading →

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I am a GOOD girl

Posted on February 7, 2007 by dichroic

Or rather, since a really good girl would be studying Dutch now, ik ben een goed meisje. I’m on my own tonight since Rudder has a work dinner. (Ik ben alleen want Rudder hebt een maal voor work … maybe … Continue reading →

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just a squatter

Posted on February 5, 2007 by Dichroic

I think there may be something wrong with my squat form – I figured out my 1-rep max yesterday and now my lower back hurts. I suspect I curved it the wrong way at some point. (It’s a several step … Continue reading →

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weights

Posted on February 1, 2007 by dichroic

Two weight workouts, one only partically remembered.

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the weights I do

Posted on January 21, 2007 by Dichroic

The weight set-up we have doesn’t permit quite as many exercises as our old gym’s equipment did, but there’s still a a pretty good variety. I ought to list them on paper for ease in consulting during workouts but I’m … Continue reading →

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On TV

Posted on January 15, 2007 by dichroic

Way back in May, Rudder and I were filmed and interviewed by the Arizona Highways TV show (a spinoff of the magazine) for a piece about rowing on Tempe Town Lake. It was supposed to be broadcast in June or … Continue reading →

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log lost

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Dichroic

My logbook is missing. My logbook is missing. It contains details of every meter I’ve erged or rowed in 2006, plus several 2007 entries that were not yet posted to the Concept II website. Even when they are up there … Continue reading →

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working out the body and mind

Posted on January 9, 2007 by dichroic

I rowed on Saturday morning, did weights Sunday night, and took yesterday off. My body was definitely not recovered and ready for more weights this morning! Actually, the arms were ready, just not the legs. This is because I’ve been … Continue reading →

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back on the weight gang

Posted on January 1, 2007 by dichroic

For the past few weeks, except for a couple of visits to the ship’s gym, workouts have consisted of lots and lots of walking. I lost a pound or two on the cruise – the food was only OK, but … Continue reading →

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it depends…

Posted on December 7, 2006 by dichroic

The following is adapted and extended from something I just wrote to my mother,. She’s been going to her gym four times a week, and had mentioned that someone told her she was stressing about about her workouts. Below is … Continue reading →

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