Free Spirits 2009/2010 Season
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| Name sort |
City/State/Country | Comments | Indoor meters sort |
Water meters sort |
Season meters sort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beverley Bell
|
Gosport Hants GBR | 3,463,892 | 0 | 3,463,892 | |
|
Karl Meyer
|
Germantown OH USA |
Fat old man looking to loose the fat. Lost the smokes on 10/2/08 gained 30lbs, got the rower on 1/30/09 to try to reverse the trend.
1MM 4/24/09 lost 18.4 lbs
2MM 6/30/09 lost 0.4 lbs
3MM 8/25/09 Lost 8.4 lbs
4MM 11/8/09 Lost 6.8 lbs
|
3,090,000 | 0 | 3,090,000 |
William Konarzewski
|
Colchester Free Spirits GBR |
Also enjoy Canadian Canoeing. Aiming for sub 6.50 this season over 2k. |
2,994,650 | 0 | 2,994,650 |
Robert Baldwin (DERRYLAD)
|
Derry Ireland IRL |
Keeps me fit. Helps with weight maintenance. Now on the water ( City of Derry BC. )
( My personal website for all the people that know me - http://www.sprucemeadows.co.uk )
|
2,535,993 | 442,000 | 2,977,993 |
Stephen Scarfe
|
HULL GBR |
Started indoor rowing 1995. Enjoy cycling and walking. Mad about movies.Sporting heroes Steve Redgrave, Lance Armstrong,Rafael Nadal. |
2,380,466 | 0 | 2,380,466 |
|
JOHN KELLER
|
Norman, Oklahoma FREE SPIRITS USA |
|
2,330,693 | 0 | 2,330,693 |
Allan Belzberg
|
Vancouver B.C. CAN | 2,140,927 | 0 | 2,140,927 | |
terry surjan
|
Blacksburg VA, FREE SPIRITS USA |
tsurjan@gmail.com |
2,131,333 | 0 | 2,131,333 |
|
David Taylor
|
Walton on Thames Free Spirits GBR |
Proud member of Free Spirits. The challenge of the C2 and Free Spirits can not be underestimated. Come and have a look at us and maybe join at www.freespiritsrowing.com |
2,032,764 | 0 | 2,032,764 |
Carole Sergeant
|
Wallingford GBR | 1,996,648 | 0 | 1,996,648 | |
|
Iain Greenwood
|
Reading Free Spirit GBR | 1,986,320 | 0 | 1,986,320 | |
Jeff Johnson
|
Lewiston Maine USA |
Hey Free Spirits!
I grew up in Northern Maine, Millinocket, for those of you who have heard of it. A canoeist and Kayaker. Tried out for the crew team at Syracuse after blowing out my ankle playing football. National champions in Men's Heavyweight 8 in 1987. Graduated in '90 and didn't touch an erg again until 2006... when I was contacted by Michelle and Free Spirits. The rest is history... I remembered how much I loved to row, and how much I enjoyed being part of a team. Thanks Free Spirits for the encouragement.
I am always reachable: jeffrey.johnson2@fedex.com
gunslinger_@hotmail.com
Jeff |
1,962,215 | 0 | 1,962,215 |
Lee Winslow
|
Manchester Free Spirits GBR |
Been erging since mid 2007 and getting more serious by the day.
My most pressing goal is to go sub 6:30 for 2k before BIRC 2009. It would, of course, be nice to repeat this feat at the race itself!
I've also become addicted to RowPro which is just a superb motivational training tool. |
1,898,272 | 0 | 1,898,272 |
Michael Schramm
|
Aledo TX USA | 1,766,250 | 0 | 1,766,250 | |
Jim Kathios
|
Pelham NH USA |
18MM Club---11/20/09 |
1,753,699 | 0 | 1,753,699 |
|
david schneider
|
Austin Texas USA |
10,000,000 meters 12/15/07
15,000,000 June 2009
16,000,000 Sep. 2009 |
1,749,944 | 0 | 1,749,944 |
Laurence Casey
|
Grantham Free Spirits GBR |
I only wish I had bought the c2 sooner. Started in Jan 2009 and loving (hating) every second. |
1,665,074 | 0 | 1,665,074 |
Michael Y.B. Lam
|
Richmond BC, CANADA CAN |
I live in Richmond, BC, CANADA but I hold triple citizenships: Canada, Great Britain & Hong Kong - Wish I could represent all 3 countries when I grow up! I registered for the 1st time with C2 on 8 Dec 2007. My Stat: 5 ft 10-1/2 in, 163 pounds. I came back to row at age 44 in 2007 after an absence of 17+ years. Other sports are running, cycling, swimming and summer hiking. I always aim to break my present PBs so please HELP / coach me! Any training tips to improve time (500m to Marathon row) are always welcome. In the 2009 season, I came back injured from a broken collar bone and for the 2010 season I am trying to row less but cycle + run more! ***Latest news: Just completed 5 million metres on 3rd November 2009*** |
1,661,806 | 0 | 1,661,806 |
Dwayne K. Adams
|
Phoenix AZ USA |
Trying to come back from a serious back injury. The meters are slowly coming along.
|
1,579,766 | 0 | 1,579,766 |
Jørgen Bloch
|
Brøndby Free Spirits DEN |
hogjbloch@broendbybredbaand.dk
PB:500m 1.27.8 (1.25mål)1000m 3.06.6 (3.00)2000m 6.27.9(6.20)5000m 17.13 (17.00)6000 20.43.6(20.30) 10.000m 35.43.8 (35.00) 21.097 1.22.43 (1.20)42.197 2.59.31(2.55)30min. 8357 (8500) 60min. 16240 (16.500)
I have my own model E PM4. Great machine. Are also use Digital Rowing. I love it.
|
1,552,485 | 0 | 1,552,485 |
|
Colin Bradley
|
Solihull Free Spirits GBR |
Started May 2008 after selling my Int. Contender following 30 odd years of racing sail boats before that raced bikes(Saracen Road Club)
joined Free Spirits |
1,527,109 | 0 | 1,527,109 |
|
Sarah Warren
|
Windsor GBR | 1,524,974 | 0 | 1,524,974 | |
Joost Pisters
|
Vreeswijk NLD | 1,519,951 | 0 | 1,519,951 | |
|
Thomas Beveridge
|
Dallas TX USA |
PB 6:57 Goals for 2007: get to 6:50 if possible |
1,504,793 | 0 | 1,504,793 |
|
Steve Blogg
|
Newbury FREE SPIRITS GBR | 1,473,229 | 0 | 1,473,229 | |
|
Andy Walls
|
Cannock Staffs GBR | 1,461,993 | 0 | 1,461,993 | |
Stephen Selwood
|
Yate South Gloucestershire GBR |
Don't get a DVT, it sure plays hell with your rowing!! Going insane having not rowed for 2 months. |
1,449,860 | 0 | 1,449,860 |
|
Gary Dakin
|
Nottingham GBR | 1,443,627 | 0 | 1,443,627 | |
Ben Skinner
|
Winchester Hampshire GBR | 1,428,657 | 0 | 1,428,657 | |
Steve Wiser
|
Richmond VA USA |
On 2/18/08; CABGx4
Started rowing seriously when I got my C2 on June 3, 2009. |
1,401,004 | 0 | 1,401,004 |
Andrew Stanway
|
Malvern, Worcestershire FREE SPIRITS GBR |
Photo shows me with fellow Free Spirits Mike Channin and Paul Sims just before our charity marathon row on October 28, 2006.
Another good season which I will hopefully crown with a sub 3 hour marathon.
www.freespiritsrowing.com |
1,359,868 | 0 | 1,359,868 |
David Dickinson
|
Scarborough Freespirits GBR |
I started rowing Oct 08. I reached my first million meters in May 09.
I was 13 1/2 stone when I started rowing and I am now down to 10 stone 10 and row at lightweight.
My current best 2000m time is 7 min 16 and my ambition is to break the magical 7 mins. |
1,355,551 | 0 | 1,355,551 |
|
Jon Burch-Hyson
|
Winchester Free Spirits GBR |
Goals for 2009: 2k under 6:40, 5k under 17:00, 10k under 36:00. Must be something wrong with me, I haven't done those sorts of times for years...
www.freespiritsrowing.com |
1,335,897 | 0 | 1,335,897 |
Beth McFadden
|
North Wales PA USA | 1,301,219 | 0 | 1,301,219 | |
Gifford Lewis
|
Webster NY USA |
The photo is of my grandfather in our replica St. Lawrence skiff taken when he was near 80! This was my main exposure to rowing until we bought our Concept2 in January of 2006. |
1,288,951 | 0 | 1,288,951 |
|
Kirby Tillotson
|
Edmonton AB CAN |
Life is too short for SnowStar ice cream. |
1,287,739 | 0 | 1,287,739 |
David Plumb
|
Manchester Free Spirits GBR |
Heading for 10MM lifetime. Managed 2 x sub 3 hour marathons and twice gone under 7 minutes for 2k. Managed 176,430 for my first 24hour row attempt - want to exceed 200k next time |
1,281,524 | 0 | 1,281,524 |
|
Sjoerd Plagmeijer
|
Den helder NLD | 1,275,645 | 0 | 1,275,645 | |
|
Mark Hansen
|
Holbæk DEN | 1,251,940 | 0 | 1,251,940 | |
|
Teemu Suortti
|
Summa FI FIN | 1,036,031 | 175,000 | 1,211,031 | |
Gaye McOnie
|
Ottawa Ontario CAN | 1,203,457 | 0 | 1,203,457 | |
William Wright
|
Free Spirits GBR |
Having a great time as a new convert to Concept2. Have had three wins in my class in Wales (WIRC) 2008, Evesham Golden Mile 2009 and Grimsby - another classic mile. |
1,179,743 | 0 | 1,179,743 |
Chris Bollen
|
Milton Keynes Bucks GBR |
Co-founder of FREE SPIRITS with Michelle Houghton in April 2006.
Hope that you are still enjoying the rowing!
Long live us all! :o) |
1,171,546 | 0 | 1,171,546 |
james sykes
|
sydney AUS |
Getting tired these days, rowing long slow pieces with a cup of tea and a bun halfway. |
1,114,655 | 54,000 | 1,168,655 |
|
James Estes
|
Sewell; Free Spirits NJ USA | 1,159,914 | 0 | 1,159,914 | |
George Weekes
|
Orsett Essex UK Free Spirits GBR |
After too many crippling knee injuries I have taken up a sport I know well from my rowing days in New Zealand. My aim is to get fit again and lose some weight!! |
1,155,508 | 0 | 1,155,508 |
Joseph Wyatt
|
Clarion PA Free Spirits USA |
"www.jbwyatt.com"
10MM 12/17/08!
Next stop, 15MM.
Pic: kayaking way
back when...
|
1,152,733 | 0 | 1,152,733 |
Boris Bossi
|
Davos CHE |
Progress stops upon satisfaction. |
1,151,729 | 0 | 1,151,729 |
Philippe Erkel
|
Montrouge FRA | 1,108,197 | 0 | 1,108,197 | |
Mark Evans
|
Bebington, Wirral, Free Spirits.... GBR |
My first row on my model D was on the 1st Feb 2006 and I love it.I have now just passed 8,000,000 lifetime Meters and am totally addicted. A day hardly goes by without a row.I have lost over 6 stones in weight and feel great.Have now joined Free Spirits |
1,095,747 | 0 | 1,095,747 |
Steve Smith
|
Birmingham FREE SPIRITS GBR |
I have been using the erg sporadically (and incorrectly) for the past 8 years in the gym since finally giving up rugby after a broken leg.
Have now discovered Free Spirits and aim for the elusive Sub 7 2K with their help. (managed after 2 months!)onwards & upwards :-)
Wolfie |
1,072,675 | 0 | 1,072,675 |
|
Tom Houghton
|
Bay of Islands Free Spirits NZL | 1,071,696 | 0 | 1,071,696 | |
alan wisniewski
|
Seaford Free Spirits GBR |
Free Spirits November 2007, erging regularly from December 2007 |
1,070,786 | 0 | 1,070,786 |
MASSIMILIANO DE ROSA
|
POMEZIA IT ITA | 1,012,000 | 0 | 1,012,000 | |
|
Tim Masick
|
Roanoke VA USA |
|
997,126 | 0 | 997,126 |
Huw Thomas
|
Milverton Free Spirits / WSC GBR |
[img]http://www.c2ctc.com/sigs/img1235339830.png[/img]
|
947,375 | 0 | 947,375 |
Brian Critchley
|
Manchester GBR |
Hi everyone,
I have got back onto the erg having taken a break to run the Edinburgh marathon.(silly boy) Looking to race a bit over the next few years. |
920,060 | 0 | 920,060 |
|
Richard Underwood
|
Doncaster GBR |
Having worn out a static cycling machine I bought a C2 and started rowing 8th November 2003. I wish I'd bought one years ago. Am full of admiration of the amazing times logged by some contemporaries but just glad to be feeling a lot fitter. Reached 5m metres May 2007! |
911,495 | 0 | 911,495 |
Matthew Leonard
|
LLanfairpwllgwyngyll Anglesey GBR |
Dabbled in rowing for six months or so a few years ago
A visit from my brother earlier this year prompted me to dust off the old Model C, and now every morning starts with a coffee followed by a half hour or so of rowing before waking up the rest of the household!
Aiming to hit the million metres by Christmas, and get the 2k time under 6.30 before I reach 40!
If you are looking for a holiday in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, check out our holiday cottages on www.cerrigybarcud.co.uk |
911,274 | 0 | 911,274 |
Denise Aitcheson
|
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire GBR |
Just a Housewife trying to lose weight more. Already completed 10Million.
My 2008 Season Challenge has Started....
Watch This Space...
|
888,260 | 0 | 888,260 |
Phil James
|
Grimsby, Lincs GBR |
Came across the C2 at my local gym and now I have a model D at home and get to row a lot more. Joined the Free Spirits Rowing club on line and I have really enjoyed the banter and encouragement received by the other Free Spirits members. |
875,526 | 0 | 875,526 |
|
Darren Hall
|
Geordieland UK GBR |
5 million coming up........ |
874,208 | 0 | 874,208 |
Chris Smith
|
Salem OR USA |
Started Jan 4 2009 at 175 kg. I am stayin dedicated to my new years resolution. Hit My first Million on August 22, 2009 |
852,032 | 0 | 852,032 |
Bob Poliachik
|
Apex NC USA |
bobp@polygraphics.com |
851,000 | 0 | 851,000 |
|
Emily Sarat
|
Concord MA USA | 849,014 | 0 | 849,014 | |
|
Frank Nadolski
|
Almere NLD | 845,796 | 0 | 845,796 | |
M. Boris Züchner
|
Wausau WI USA | 840,343 | 0 | 840,343 | |
|
Roy Palmer
|
Seattle WA USA | 834,322 | 0 | 834,322 | |
Seth Israel
|
Jacksonville FL USA | 820,067 | 0 | 820,067 | |
|
Anders Nordquist
|
Stocksund Free Spirits SWE |
|
819,976 | 0 | 819,976 |
Wayne Boyd
|
Lebanon, Oregon Free Spirits USA |
Had close to 8.5 MM at the start of the 2010 season. Personal goal is to hit my 10MM by the end of the WRC. I am a member of the "Free Spirits" which is a great group and I would recommend them to anyone willing to sit down and "Yank on the chain" of a CII rower. |
818,889 | 0 | 818,889 |
David McOnie
|
Ottawa ON CAN |
Kayaking on Lake Superior, Ontario at the end of summer 2007. The next day a storm blew up and that ended the paddling season. |
812,762 | 0 | 812,762 |
Joseph Wilhems
|
Woodville OH USA |
I love my Concept 2!
Going for 8 million meters next. go free spirits |
812,297 | 0 | 812,297 |
Peter Weiß
|
Ingolstadt Free Spirits GER | 799,867 | 0 | 799,867 | |
Niels-Bo Nielsen
|
Soroe DK DEN | 795,237 | 0 | 795,237 | |
Mark Jell
|
Towcester Free Spirits GBR |
Still rowing hard and working on the illusive 6:35 for the 2KM. |
794,315 | 0 | 794,315 |
|
Alan Strang
|
Hamilton Scotland GBR |
Started rowing seriously in Jan '06 after two or three of years in which I went nowhere near an erg. Now I'm addicted!
Took part in my first competition in 2007 when I competed in the Scottish IRC. Followed that up a year later at SIRC '08. Hope to attend BIRC later this year.
Member of Free Spirits. |
793,141 | 0 | 793,141 |
|
John Tepper
|
Egg Harbor Township NJ USA | 790,989 | 0 | 790,989 | |
Ann K Seidman
|
Ballston Lake NY Free Spirits USA |
16+ million lifetime meters.
Now I can proudly say I have rowed in Toronto in the CIRC's(gold medal) and at Crash B's in February '08 and '09.
Onward and upward from here.
FREE SPIRITS..
|
782,639 | 0 | 782,639 |
Mike O'Dell
|
Milton Keynes Free Spirits IRC GBR | 771,583 | 0 | 771,583 | |
|
Paul Adams
|
London GBR | 768,229 | 0 | 768,229 | |
Rachel Rhodes
|
Hebden Bridge West Yorks GBR |
I am rowing regularly and getting fitter and having lots of fun :)) especially since joining the Free Spirits. |
762,461 | 0 | 762,461 |
|
Simon Jackson
|
Devon Free Spirits GBR | 752,038 | 0 | 752,038 | |
Jonathan Ashmore
|
Leamington Spa Free Spirits GBR | 751,687 | 0 | 751,687 | |
Neil Polson
|
Free Spirits GBR |
Started rowing 21/6/08.Loving the challenge. |
716,395 | 0 | 716,395 |
|
Louise Renwick
|
London GBR | 702,570 | 0 | 702,570 | |
|
Jane Daffern
|
Manchester Free Spirits GBR | 693,415 | 0 | 693,415 | |
|
Frank Snow
|
Seattle WA USA | 693,061 | 0 | 693,061 | |
Neil Turner
|
Free Spirits GBR |
Hello to all FSer's great to be part of such a diverse bunch of people!! Rowing 100km on 7 June 08 for charity anyone feeling generous go visit www.justgiving.com/4russ. Thanks. |
688,625 | 0 | 688,625 |
Cathi Ramsden
|
Adelaide South Australia AUS | 682,987 | 0 | 682,987 | |
Roger Burrell
|
Cauzac FRANCE GBR |
Pessac Alouette Swimming Club, Bordeaux, France.
|
681,311 | 0 | 681,311 |
gillian burrell
|
CAUZAC FRA | 680,914 | 0 | 680,914 | |
|
Richard Elston
|
Wirral Merseyside GBR |
VIRTUALJAN08 |
677,951 | 0 | 677,951 |
|
Bob Davinson
|
Marbella Malaga ESP |
Been using the C2 since Nov 2005...after a sporadic start I am now hooked... target is to do at least 1000km each year ..just completed year 3!
bobdavinson@hotmail.com |
673,568 | 0 | 673,568 |
|
Samuel Winikor
|
Brooklyn NY USA | 668,772 | 0 | 668,772 | |
|
David Moore
|
Cedar Falls IA USA |
Swam competitively in HS & college. A nagging knee injury training for triathalons became the start of about 15 years of more off than on exercising. I was exposed to the erg via my brother, and finally got my own in late Sept. '07. Joined Free Spirits IRC in June 18, '08 for some additional motivation. Hit my first million meters Sept. 6, '08, about 600k coming in the almost 3 months after joining Free Spirits. Climbing the Meter Board is addictive. Now, for that 2nd million... |
666,659 | 0 | 666,659 |
Todd Dickinson
|
Grand Rapids MI USA |
Grand Rapids Crew Booster |
666,364 | 0 | 666,364 |
|
Odd Geir Aarrestad
|
Stavanger NOR | 665,674 | 0 | 665,674 | |
|
Andrew Fitton
|
Luton GBR | 656,308 | 0 | 656,308 | |
Bruce Mansur
|
Dripping Springs TX USA |
Completed all 25 Houston Marathons from 1984-2008 but now having back issues when I do long distance. Quit running after the 2008 marathion and got on the erg. Plan to still do a marathon on the same day as Houston each year, only on my Concept2. |
654,437 | 0 | 654,437 |
|
Patrick Hadley
|
Ottawa ON CAN |
Want to make all sorts of goals: 315 squat, 365 deadlift, 20 reps dead hang pullups, 200 reps on the kettlebell Secret Service Snatch Test (email me if you want to know what that is). But most of all...I want to go sub-7 2k on the erg...the greatest exercise machine ever invented. Going to start cranking out the metres now to get the endurance base I'll need to make that goal. |
653,398 | 0 | 653,398 |
|
Pedro Cabrita
|
Woodville GBR |
Got my C2 in March 08, and logging around 200K a month has been great fun. Looking forward to complete my first million meters before the end of the Summer. |
646,017 | 0 | 646,017 |
|
D. Rolland
|
Muskego wi USA | 639,985 | 0 | 639,985 | |
|
Aurel Wisse
|
Terrebonne Quebec CAN |
I started rowing in January 2004. I still enjoy rowing very much as a low impact, fairly complete cardiovascular sport. Today I cross train with Kyokushin karate. |
627,707 | 0 | 627,707 |
Fred Koene
|
Rotterdam Free Spirits NLD |
My fourth season. Again I want to row at least 1 million meters. And since I seem to be free of injuries at the moment I also hope to row some PB's (rowed some already in the first month of the new season)). My rankings will have to be at least within the 20 percent for my agegroup. At the end of the season, that is!
To everyone out there: have fun! |
622,302 | 0 | 622,302 |
|
Andy Spry
|
Wroughton Wiltshire GBR | 612,522 | 0 | 612,522 | |
|
phil white
|
Mission KS USA |
[img]http://www.c2ctc.com/sigs/img1241120134.png[/img] |
606,870 | 0 | 606,870 |
|
Dave King
|
Dawlish Devon GBR | 606,012 | 0 | 606,012 | |
Jonny Lear
|
Pembrokeshire Free Spirits GBR |
Few months out - now restarting with aim of being competitive at BIRC. Objective for 2010 is a sub 6:30 2k (same target as I had in 09!) |
605,745 | 0 | 605,745 |
Wouter den Breeijen
|
Hengelo Overijssel NLD |
Indoor Rowing is fun! |
594,442 | 0 | 594,442 |
|
Tom Begley
|
Helsinki FIN | 594,041 | 0 | 594,041 | |
Cliff Hales
|
St. Joseph MO USA |
When my C2 first arrived 3 years ago I hopped on and rowed a 2K in 8:40. It was so hard I was wasted for almost 2 hours after. I stopped rowing till this last summer (2009) when I resumed to work on losing weight. I never thought I'd even work up to a 1 hour row. Now 1 hour is a rest day row and I feel great compared to how I used to feel. 26 lbs lost and counting! |
593,569 | 0 | 593,569 |
Bill Kochuk
|
Raleigh NC USA |
My Top 5 CDs to Erg To - Sept'09:
1. Bare Naked Ladies' - Greatest Hits
2. Queen - Greatest Hits
3. Four Bitchin' Babes - Hormonal Imbalance
4. Alice Peacock - Who I Am 5. Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
|
593,049 | 0 | 593,049 |
|
Tim Symington
|
Nottingham Nottinghamshire GBR | 588,220 | 0 | 588,220 | |
Ronald Worthington
|
Webster Groves MO USA | 568,400 | 0 | 568,400 | |
James Hildick
|
Richlands NC USA |
Semper Fidelis |
559,796 | 0 | 559,796 |
|
James Woolf
|
Windsor GBR | 553,323 | 0 | 553,323 | |
John Bell
|
Gosport Hants GBR | 546,766 | 0 | 546,766 | |
|
Peter Strik
|
Woerden Utrecht NLD |
Hi,
I achieved my 2 million mark. Now let's see if I can do a million in only one year... |
545,024 | 0 | 545,024 |
Tim James
|
London GBR |
I will go to the gym 3 times a week. I will not eat jelly sandwiches in the afternoon. I will improve my golf handicap. I will not talk to myself in public.
Aaar! Row like a pirate ye scurvy sea dogs!
www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html |
536,854 | 0 | 536,854 |
Guy Warren
|
St Albans Free Spirits IRC GBR |
Back into full training for BIRC. Aim to beat 6:35 for 2k and 35:40 for 10k this season. |
534,823 | 0 | 534,823 |
|
Katherine Gonyea
|
Alexandria VA USA | 526,882 | 0 | 526,882 | |
Ana W
|
Northern Virginia VA USA |
Finally made the 5 MM Club in May! ;)
www.freespiritsrowing.com
|
524,842 | 0 | 524,842 |
David I Smith
|
Leeds West Yorkshire GBR |
Started rowing in 2008 to get leaner and fitter for cycling. Now enjoy rowing in its own right. Well on course to complete one million metres in 2009. |
522,740 | 0 | 522,740 |
Michael M. Gunther
|
Chester Cheshire GBR |
Began rowing in Mid-April 2006: 1MM in 72hrs [13 Jul'06], 5MM in 341hrs [3 Jul'07], 5.303MM chain broke at full throttle ..., 10MM in 688hrs [30 Jan'09; i.e. within 2yrs 10months: Aim achieved!] ... no Warm-Ups, Cool-Downs, DF-Settings included. |
514,360 | 0 | 514,360 |
|
Nigel Scott
|
Kingston, Lewes East Sussex GBR |
I enjoy Concept II but it would be good to actually get on the water!!
|
512,782 | 0 | 512,782 |
Christine Wojcik
|
Hollywood MD-Free Spirits USA |
Mother of four who decided it was time to get back in shape. |
507,654 | 0 | 507,654 |
Peter Aitcheson
|
Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire GBR |
With 20+ years of exercise behind me, I continue my 2009 campaign. Watch this Space...
|
506,000 | 0 | 506,000 |
|
Marie Powell
|
Lansdale PA USA | 503,724 | 0 | 503,724 | |
|
Jim Maurer
|
Center Valley PA USA |
|
497,141 | 0 | 497,141 |
Craig McFarlane
|
Hoedspruit Limpopo ZAF |
Started indoor rowing this year (2008) Feb to loose some weight. Since then I've lost 23kg and feeling a lot better for it. My goal is to break 1:15:00 for half marathon. Some days are a little difficult but loving it. |
496,300 | 0 | 496,300 |
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Mainer Bergersen
|
NOR |
|
492,197 | 0 | 492,197 |
Roger Bangay
|
Kingston upon Thames Surrey GBR |
|
488,191 | 0 | 488,191 |
Matt Thompson
|
Dunedin Otago NZL |
I just use the machines when it is too dark or windy to row. I hate spending much time on them because I have work so hard to keep the result honest. In the winter it is part of the weekly routine, to keep fit for the masters rowing season.
My goal was to get fit enough to row for 30mins without passing out. My next goal is to row sub 7mins for the 2k, before passing out. |
277,314 | 207,000 | 484,314 |
Steve Hill
|
Gosport GBR |
hi all, i find the rower fantastic for controling my asthma, my main training is karate, god knows what my neghbours think about the strange sounds coming from the summer house where the c2 is. |
483,083 | 0 | 483,083 |
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John Warkala
|
North Bellmore NY USA | 482,388 | 0 | 482,388 | |
Stuart Bayliss
|
West Midlands GBR | 481,548 | 0 | 481,548 | |
Paul Sims
|
Marlborough, Wilts GBR |
The picture is old and so am I...but I'm still proud of it. From the right...Mike Channin, Paul Sims and Andrew Stanway after the marathon row on 28th October 2007....no 2006 - OMG nearly 3 years ago.
We raised ~£1,700 for Motor Neurone Disease - thank you everyone.
Not sure I could do it again now - need some encouragement to try again!!!
Lost a lot of form lately but hanging on in there. Will get my 10M next year!
Dr Erg says "Hi". |
479,442 | 0 | 479,442 |
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Gary Patmore
|
Nottingham GBR | 467,881 | 0 | 467,881 | |
Philip Price
|
Torquay Victoria AUS |
hazip.redback@yahoo.com |
463,937 | 0 | 463,937 |
|
Wayne Howell
|
Newtown CT USA | 457,659 | 0 | 457,659 | |
Andrew Beet
|
Wokingham GBR | 454,284 | 0 | 454,284 | |
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John Schaap
|
Gorinchem NLD |
|
453,321 | 0 | 453,321 |
Paul Victory
|
Dublin 16 Free Spirits IRL | 449,726 | 0 | 449,726 | |
Peter Warne
|
Vevey CHE |
Started out November 11 2006. On the water as well as indoors. |
351,780 | 94,000 | 445,780 |
|
paula wakefield
|
leighton buzzard GBR | 443,500 | 0 | 443,500 | |
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Steve Tickle
|
St Neots GBR | 433,465 | 0 | 433,465 | |
|
Larthell Carthan
|
Southfield MI USA |
|
432,423 | 0 | 432,423 |
|
Graham Webber
|
FREE SPIRITS GBR |
Proud of joining Free Spirits on 12th June 2006.
May I always desire more than I can accomplish"
[img]http://www.c2ctc.com/sigs/img1158745865.png[/img]
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431,633 | 0 | 431,633 |
|
Juan Revilla
|
Madrid ESP | 425,129 | 0 | 425,129 | |
|
Craig Robertson
|
Gaborone BWP |
Started rowing in earnest from Aug 06. Slightly hooked!
Moved to Gaborone, Botswana in Dec 06. Battling to find a decent rower and get going again, but will get there...
Anyone passing through the area, look me up...
March 07: Took the plunge and bought a model D - How great is it to watch cricket and row at the same time! |
423,755 | 0 | 423,755 |
Gabriel Iofciulescu
|
Ploiesti ROM |
That's me before rowing ! :))2008.
After one year ,still rowing, still smoking but less 15 kg bodyweight! |
423,022 | 0 | 423,022 |
Michael Place
|
Wrexham GBR |
Trapped in a post nuclear environment, I fight mutants and scavenge to exist. Thankfully I found an old Concept trainer in a burned out old gym, I managed to carry it to my cave and I use it to maintain my fitness to survive.My times are slow because I cant take my armour off. |
422,000 | 0 | 422,000 |
Trish Wright
|
Yeoford GBR | 421,629 | 0 | 421,629 | |
Graham Wood
|
Yarm Free Spirits GBR |
2009 Goal is to lose just 3 KG more to row as lightweight. |
409,272 | 0 | 409,272 |
Colin Thurlow
|
Perth WA AUS |
Here we go again!!
Be the person you want to be |
386,615 | 18,000 | 404,615 |
Andrea Duempelmann
|
York Free Spirits GBR | 404,200 | 0 | 404,200 | |
Tim Herbert
|
Collaroy Plateau NSW AUS |
It's a real love hate relationship with this machine!! |
398,929 | 0 | 398,929 |
Frank Pallo
|
Spring Hill, FL FREE SPIRITS USA | 397,302 | 0 | 397,302 | |
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Maxim Devereaux
|
Hereford England GBR |
Free Spirit since 20/11/06 - there's no club like it. See for yourself at www.freespiritsrowing.com
Not rowing as much this season - working hard on other aspects of fitness though |
390,816 | 0 | 390,816 |
Dan Apps
|
Grimsby N E Lincolnshire GBR |
Alright shipmates....I've always loved the Concept 2 at the gym and got my very own shiny new one on July 12 2006. Want to keep chipping away at PBs for as long as the old legs and lungs will allow ;-) Cheers fellow rowers....go for it! |
386,434 | 0 | 386,434 |
|
Tom Hindmarsh
|
Perth Western Australia AUS | 384,882 | 0 | 384,882 | |
Stephanie Platt
|
Long Beach CA USA | 383,715 | 0 | 383,715 | |
Peter Seidman
|
Ballston Lake NY USA |
I am the other half of the wife-husband team on the 10,000 meter board and in Free Spirits. We stayed on the 10K board the last two years, and are somewhat less compulsive now, but we intend to finish on the 10K board again. We started erging at the suggestion of a trainer at an US Sailing symposium in 2003 that rowing was more sailing specific than elliptical machines. Like many others on the boards, a former long distance runner with defective legs.
FRC2003, FRC2004YMCA, FRC2005, FRC2006
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379,759 | 0 | 379,759 |
Kevin Parker
|
Clifton VA USA | 378,538 | 0 | 378,538 | |
Noel Davies
|
Bridgend Wales GBR |
All my rowing is set at 10.000m distance. I aim to complete each one sub 40'. The photograph shows me 3/4 of the way through a 10,000m row with a bit of a sweat on and consentrating, as ever, on that split!
My PB is 37:56.0 (1:53.8) in June 2006. I did the damage in the first half of the row with 1:51 and 1:52 splits, I then hung in there for the the remainder. Weight control is also an added bonus to my training routine. I completed a marathon in August '07 in 3hrs 15"08.4'
Life-time total as of April 2009 - 3,638,388m. |
375,000 | 0 | 375,000 |
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Trevor Charlton
|
Newcastle Upon Tyne GBR |
|
373,377 | 0 | 373,377 |
John Reeves
|
Emsworth Free Spirits GBR | 371,735 | 0 | 371,735 | |
Mike Lawrenson
|
Oxfordshire Free Spirits GBR |
Still trying to convince myself that my birth certificate has the wrong date on!
www.freespiritsrowing.com |
357,025 | 0 | 357,025 |
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John Fitch
|
Fort Mill SC USA | 355,782 | 0 | 355,782 | |
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Tomas Polak
|
Berlin GER | 351,808 | 0 | 351,808 | |
William Docter
|
Beaumont TX USA |
Started erging July 12,2007 to get rid of my gut. Lost 60 pounds in about a year through rowing and proper nutrition. Rower+Rowpro is the best integrated fitness product I have seen -- an online video game addiction that atually makes you fit!!
Need more motivation? Need a team?
http://www.freespiritsrowing.com/ |
349,431 | 0 | 349,431 |
Guy Nesbitt
|
Wallingford GBR |
I started taking indoor rowing seriously towards the end of the 2009 season. My main goal at the moment is to get under 7 mins for the 2k |
349,248 | 0 | 349,248 |
John Davidson
|
Great Somerford Free Spirits GBR | 347,855 | 0 | 347,855 | |
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Michael Barber
|
Bristol Somerset GBR | 345,932 | 0 | 345,932 | |
Andrew Richards
|
Norwich Free Spirits GBR |
Been using my trusty old erg since October 2007, to balance a sedentary career. Broke Sub 7 2K, and have it down to 6:35.9 now, though I much prefer the 10K distance. Enjoy the motivation of the rest of the Free Spirits to keep it interesting. My goal is to crack 35mins for a 10K in 2008. |
343,138 | 0 | 343,138 |
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Peter Sergeant
|
Benson Oxon GBR |
New member of Free Spirits |
342,984 | 0 | 342,984 |
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Demi Zalman
|
Margate NJ USA | 342,344 | 0 | 342,344 | |
|
Denis Judd
|
Seaham County Durham GBR | 333,735 | 0 | 333,735 | |
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Glenn Carlson
|
Niantic CT USA |
|
333,719 | 0 | 333,719 |
timothy doody
|
chicago il USA |
Sprucing up the place for the holidays. |
328,291 | 0 | 328,291 |
Mark Payton
|
Yamhill OR USA |
Former college rower (Yale Heavyweights) now just trying to get back into shape after a long hiatus from rowing. |
327,569 | 0 | 327,569 |
|
Linda Fulmer
|
Lake Havasu City AZ USA |
|
327,130 | 0 | 327,130 |
Anita Calcraft
|
Abu Dhabi FREE SPIRITS UAE |
I've been using Concept2 rowing machines since 2002 and got my own ergo in 2008.
|
325,566 | 0 | 325,566 |
Steve Methley
|
Saffron Walden GBR |
Rowing to lose weight and get back to fitness. Currently winning... |
325,346 | 0 | 325,346 |
Richard Nordin Jr
|
Brookfield NH USA |
OK so the picture is dorky...how the heck can you smile halfway thru a half marathon? Started erging in March 2007 and on June 14 crossed the million meter mark. Erg on, brothers and sisters.... |
320,061 | 0 | 320,061 |
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Karl Wills
|
Hampton Middlesex GBR |
I started using a C2 in 1995 to maintain fitness (2 young children, then anyway). I started rowing on the water in May 2004; changing technique to suit a single scull impacted my C2 times!
I completed the DW 125 non-stop canoe race this easter and am now back into rowing
|
317,526 | 0 | 317,526 |
|
Ed Robertson
|
Vryheid ZAF | 310,130 | 0 | 310,130 | |
Chris Archer
|
BAY OF ISLANDS NEW ZEALAND NZL |
Bought Concept 2 in Aug 07 and have used the erg for fitness and weight loss. Rowing out on the deck overlooking my fantastic views of NZ is one of life's joys. |
307,821 | 0 | 307,821 |
Adrian Ferry
|
Derry IRL |
rowing to loose some weight and get a bit fitter |
306,748 | 0 | 306,748 |
|
Jason Cross
|
London GBR | 305,423 | 0 | 305,423 | |
Terry Mahoney
|
Chichester West Sussex GBR |
The Concept2 had arrived just the day before....little did he know! |
294,838 | 0 | 294,838 |
|
Geoffrey Sonntag
|
Tonganoxie KS USA |
Bought a Model D in June '06. I'd like to see just how fast I can go. Shooting for a sub 6:40 2k this year. |
292,073 | 0 | 292,073 |
|
Ian Howie
|
Durham GBR | 288,788 | 0 | 288,788 | |
david smith
|
chelmsford GBR |
ruptured a disc in my neck doing something else, now using the C2 as my road to recovery....8000 feels a long way away. |
286,119 | 0 | 286,119 |
Gregor Andrews
|
Aberdeen Scotland GBR |
Bought a Concept2 model D in June 2005 and joined Free Spirits in May 2006 which was definitely a wise move. (See http://www.freespiritsrowing.com about joining)
Now living in Valencia and trying to rack up some metres when its not too hot to row. |
281,487 | 0 | 281,487 |
Matt Garry
|
University Place WA USA |
I just started using an ERG in November 2009 and am apparently a natural. On my second day ever I clocked a half marathon in 1:19:19. My (first) goal is to hit 1 million miles by the end of January 2010. Excited to be here. |
279,287 | 0 | 279,287 |
Michelle Houghton
|
Eynsford, Kent FREE SPIRITS GBR | 278,731 | 0 | 278,731 | |
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Gary Priest
|
Gloucestershire GBR | 277,688 | 0 | 277,688 | |
Steve Ferra
|
Egg Harbor Township NJ, Free Spirits USA |
Got interested in the almighty erg when my son started rowing in high school in 2003. The erg is brutal... and I kinda like it. 2007 was a good year. Finally went sub-7, but better yet, started learning to scull. |
277,504 | 0 | 277,504 |
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Rick Nuckols
|
King George VA USA |
When you hear something, you forget it. When you see something, you remember it. But not until you actually do something will you understand it.
|
277,268 | 0 | 277,268 |
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Gary Loyden
|
Swindon GBR | 274,037 | 0 | 274,037 | |
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Martin Bachmayer
|
London GBR |
If you would like a member for a team challenge and/or training partner, please get in touch.
|
273,554 | 0 | 273,554 |
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GH Tew
|
Blacksburg VA USA | 271,900 | 0 | 271,900 | |
Lisa Mitchinson
|
Edlesborough Bedfordshire GBR |
Started rowing 1st October 2008. |
269,412 | 0 | 269,412 |
Pete Jain
|
Ware Hertfordshire GBR |
Me with the kids! This atkins diet is doing me no good at all.
Row for fun / fitness / and some vague notion that I might lose some weight. |
267,724 | 0 | 267,724 |
Kevin Scott
|
Somerset Free Spirits GBR |
Started Rowing 5th June 2009 on a Model E.
Just getting the hang of it at the moment.
Ex-rugby player with dodgy knees and the need to lose some (!) weight. |
264,297 | 0 | 264,297 |
Nan Bernardo
|
Bernardsville NJ USA | 263,000 | 0 | 263,000 | |
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Karen Robertson
|
Gaborone BWA | 262,909 | 0 | 262,909 | |
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Ljubisa Mirkov
|
Auckland NZL | 260,256 | 0 | 260,256 | |
Thomas W-P
|
Newport, Essex Free Spirits GBR |
My water rowing weight was 96kg so my ergo is here in an effort to get me back there. Joining the Free Spirits (www.freespiritsrowing.com) has been fun and encouraged me to get working again.
I managed a few hundred thousand metres last season, but failed to do the annual end of season marathon (I did a FM in 2004 and 2005). New baby and all that... This year my target is 700,000m. Mind you, at the rate I have rowed since the motivation of Free Spirits, I will achieve 2 million! It can't last... |
259,400 | 0 | 259,400 |
DD Burlin
|
River Forest IL USA | 256,977 | 0 | 256,977 | |
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Trevor Jones
|
Benfleet Essex & Free Spirits GBR | 255,417 | 0 | 255,417 | |
Petr Oliva
|
Pilsen Free Spirits CZE |
Started rowing 1/1/2006.
BIRC 2007 - 8. in mens 30-34
LWT. 8MM Club. Foto with my son Tadeas. |
253,713 | 0 | 253,713 |
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Sarah Jackson
|
Devon GBR | 250,589 | 0 | 250,589 | |
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Alan Fretten
|
Bracknell Berkshire GBR |
I was a good class long distance runner until a serious back injury ended my career about 16 years ago. Having done very little excercise since and with my weight increasing year on year I decided I really needed to do something about it. I am already feeling the benefits, the weight is going down, I feel fitter and I am getting competetive again |
249,949 | 0 | 249,949 |
Jeremy Churcher
|
Kingsbridge Devon GBR | 244,662 | 0 | 244,662 | |
Martin Newman
|
Newcastle GBR |
Recovery Rowing.
Rowing to recovery following chemotherapy and the effects of neuropathy.
Keen to hear from others using rowing to recover or just to rank against.
#735566 |
242,857 | 0 | 242,857 |
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Phil Robertson
|
NOTTINGHAM GBR | 242,633 | 0 | 242,633 | |
Gavin Merrington
|
Weldon Northants GBR | 240,325 | 0 | 240,325 | |
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David Dales
|
Boston Lincolnshire GBR | 239,688 | 0 | 239,688 | |
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Andrew Warrick
|
London GBR | 232,452 | 0 | 232,452 | |
|
Wes Williams
|
Spring TX USA |
Apples are OK, but 10K a day helps to keep the doctor away. |
223,925 | 0 | 223,925 |
|
Rafal Kapler
|
Konstancin Jeziorna POL | 219,456 | 0 | 219,456 | |
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Alistair Slade
|
Devoran FREE SPIRITS GBR |
Started rowing in Feb 2005 to lose weight. Now rowing faster , further and still losing weight thanks to Free Spirits |
219,167 | 0 | 219,167 |
Adrian Murray-Walker
|
Annan Free Spirits GBR |
An Ex Homer Simpson of Marathon Running.
Enjoy the new challenge of Indoor Rowing.Especially when you feel sick after a 2000m time trial.
No Pain No Gain.
|
217,487 | 0 | 217,487 |
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Jesper Theil Hansen
|
Taastrup Free Spirits IRC DEN | 216,127 | 0 | 216,127 | |
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Dolores Hazard
|
Lake Ronkonkoma NY USA | 208,187 | 0 | 208,187 | |
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Wolfje van Dijk
|
Den Haag NLD | 205,303 | 0 | 205,303 | |
Mikkel Ellesøe Hansen
|
Copenhagen, Amager Free Spirits DEN |
Hey Free Spirit and fellow rowers.
This year (2009) will be a hard year. To break any personal record will be a battle up hill. 1 year older and with a pretty nice time signature,
I can only hope to do my best.
Goals: 2K in 6:20, 1K sub 3 minutes.
Means: More high Df rowing and weights to get up muscle-build + long rows. |
201,815 | 0 | 201,815 |
Petar Sobic
|
Tarporley Cheshire GBR |
[img]http://www.c2ctc.com/sigs/img1204500454.png[/img]
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201,793 | 0 | 201,793 |
|
Carolyn klassen
|
Bainbridge Island WA USA |
FRC2006 |
200,843 | 0 | 200,843 |
Mark Sawbridge
|
Epsom Free Spirits GBR | 197,485 | 0 | 197,485 | |
Alison Parker
|
Gosport, Hampshire FREE SPIRITS GBR |
Illness and injury have meant a long break from the ergo, but back in training again from August 2008 - slowly and carefully. |
194,779 | 0 | 194,779 |
Adinda de Boer
|
Den Helder NLD |
Once i was as thin as a pencil.To build a bit of muscle i asked for a rowing machine.Old model, still had springs. Now years later in my fitness center, i can really get moving. I love to row. Other hobby's are fitness and running |
191,591 | 0 | 191,591 |
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Hugo Cannon
|
Edinburgh Free Spirits GBR |
My aim is to row over 1 million metres this year. I only got just past 600K last year, got to do this time. |
189,165 | 0 | 189,165 |
Keith Pritchard
|
Redhill Surrey GBR |
This picture was taken err.... 20+ years ago - though I haven't changed a bit :-) |
188,712 | 0 | 188,712 |
Alistair Mann
|
Upavon Wiltshire GBR | 187,797 | 0 | 187,797 | |
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Darren Hampton
|
Southampton Hampshire GBR | 186,112 | 0 | 186,112 | |
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Tim Decker
|
Rochester GBR | 181,237 | 0 | 181,237 | |
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Phil Hewitt
|
Warrington Cheshire GBR |
Bought myself a model D as a treat for my 40th birthday, the best thing i ever done, I've been using it since Jan 1st 2006, My weight is coming down nicely i feel a lot fitter my running also improved as a result of doing a combo of alternate days will get back on the weights soon and hopefully improve my times even more! |
176,552 | 0 | 176,552 |
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jon king
|
Perth AUS | 173,226 | 0 | 173,226 | |
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Dirk Janßen
|
Singapore SGP |
|
173,000 | 0 | 173,000 |
|
Wendy Robertson
|
Vryheid ZAF | 170,515 | 0 | 170,515 | |
Ian Merrington
|
Aylesbury Buckinghamshire GBR |
The Concept2 must be the best investment I've made in fitness equipment. Great workout and lots of scope for improvement in terms of rankings!!! |
166,832 | 0 | 166,832 |
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chris buckle
|
colchester GBR |
My goal this year is to make the world top 750 for 10k and 5k, which probably means knocking 2 minutes off my best time (update - I eventually managed it - albeit my top ranking (44th) was achieved when the season started and before any of the serious rowers had entered their best times!)
Any helpful pointers or ideas for motivation would be much appreciated.
A back injury set me back in early November but as I write this update (19th Nov) I'm getting back on track and looking to do the Holiday Challenge. |
165,400 | 0 | 165,400 |
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peter hughes
|
manchester GBR |
belhavenwarriors@yahoo.co.uk |
163,904 | 0 | 163,904 |
|
Janeen Dell'Acqua
|
Valley Center CA USA | 159,358 | 0 | 159,358 | |
Pierre Rainville
|
Fort McMurray Alberta CAN |
I enjoy rowing on a seasonal basis. Send me an E-mail at raincon@shaw.ca
|
158,966 | 0 | 158,966 |
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Richard Rajkowski
|
Stratford upon Avon GBR | 158,447 | 0 | 158,447 | |
john boothman
|
kildare IRL |
john_boothman@o2.ie
started because of a running injury...think i'll stick at it ..lol
|
151,517 | 0 | 151,517 |
Kevin Allen
|
Atlanta GA USA | 151,355 | 0 | 151,355 | |
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John Tusting
|
Norwich GBR | 150,424 | 0 | 150,424 | |
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Bernardo Burnier Coelho
|
Vicosa BRA |
Started rowing on 08/04/09 on a C2 Model D.
Short term aim: 10K under 40"
Long term aim: 21.097K under 80"
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150,000 | 0 | 150,000 |
|
Ian Hesketh
|
Sandbach Cheshire FREE SPIRITS GBR | 148,856 | 0 | 148,856 | |
Lloyd Jason Phillips
|
Washington DC USA |
member of Capital Rowing Club and DC Strokes |
145,430 | 0 | 145,430 |
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Kester Whitaker
|
Free Spirits USA | 134,079 | 0 | 134,079 | |
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Jason Spencer
|
Lincoln GBR | 132,927 | 0 | 132,927 | |
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alessandro viggiani
|
milano ITA | 131,109 | 0 | 131,109 | |
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Sylvia Farris
|
Woodland Hills CA USA | 129,344 | 0 | 129,344 | |
jeremy booker
|
Truro,Cornwall Freespirits GBR |
may take up gig racing if i carry on like this!!!! |
126,069 | 0 | 126,069 |
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Paul Grinham
|
Bookham Surrey GBR |
Started rowing May 06 at 45 yo 118kg..wish me luck |
116,268 | 0 | 116,268 |
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Mark Brennan
|
Southborough Kent GBR |
At last...made the million :-) |
115,711 | 0 | 115,711 |
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Iain Pope
|
Edinburgh GBR |
Erg helped me lose 56 pounds in 05.
clocked my first million december 05 and my second in august 06..
Am a proud (new) member of Free Spirits and have also joined a real life rowing club.
Erg goal for 06/07 to hit 2 million metres in the season, and to get down to 15st 5lb by Xmas..
Good luck to one and all, reading your stories keeps me going.
|
113,297 | 0 | 113,297 |
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Philip Morris
|
Concord MA USA |
NARC2007 |
112,231 | 0 | 112,231 |
|
Scott
|
Calais FRA |
I row so I can eat the cheese without a doughnut around my waist. |
108,300 | 0 | 108,300 |
Holly Howard
|
Walla Walla WA USA |
I started 12/06 and am enjoying the challenge of rowing, and looking to improve. |
108,227 | 0 | 108,227 |
Collette Lancaster-Lockwood
|
Adelaide AUS | 108,140 | 0 | 108,140 | |
|
Daniel Dryden
|
Aracena Free Spirits ESP | 108,103 | 0 | 108,103 | |
Pierre Bonart
|
Jonzier-Epagny FRA |
6'54"/2000 m - 7909/ 30' -37'49"/10000 m - 1'23.28"/HM
|
103,599 | 0 | 103,599 |
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Terry Wittenberg
|
Fredericksburg TX USA |
Erg owner since 1988. Back in the 90's I had some top 10 placings for the 1/2 hour and 1 hour rankings and did 10 million meters from 94-98. These days I use the erg mostly for cross training but sometimes get into a groove of accumulating meters.
Road cycling has been my primary sport since the 70's. I am currently riding over 12,000 miles a year and doing weekly long rides of 100 miles or more year round.
If you are a road cyclist who is successfully cross training with the erg, drop me an email. |
103,000 | 0 | 103,000 |
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Darla Hale
|
Livingston TX USA | 102,234 | 0 | 102,234 | |
Duane McCauley
|
Green River WY USA |
Have never been on a rowing machine before, I had never even heard of one before 02/2009. We were doing some research to find a good piece of equipment to put in our home gym and ran across Concept2. After reading 100's of glowing reviews all over the web, we pulled the trigger and bought our Model D and received it on 3/6/2009. We are hooked, this will help us shed some pounds and tone back up. We live 6200' above sea level, someday I might check my numbers where I can breathe! |
100,269 | 0 | 100,269 |
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Jonathan Davar Golding
|
Los Altos Hills CA USA | 99,394 | 0 | 99,394 | |
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Alan Payno
|
Peterborough CAN | 99,220 | 0 | 99,220 | |
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Scott Hill
|
Dixon CA USA |
Passed 8 million lifetime meters on 27 November 2006. I've found that focusing on about an hour of rowing per day has been a motivating goal for this season. I also find that being a member of Free Spirits is a very inspiring force as there are so many members whose workouts are just amazing. |
98,973 | 0 | 98,973 |
Wayne Peace
|
Tsawwassen BC CAN |
My daughter thinks my picture is weird. I'll have to get a better one.
I have used the Concept 2 off and on for a little over a year. When I can't run, I like using the erg.
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97,973 | 0 | 97,973 |
Ryan Casey
|
Minneapolis MN USA |
"The spirit is willing, but the flesh is spongy... and bruised."
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96,531 | 0 | 96,531 |
Stuart Clennett
|
Beverley Free Spirits GBR |
Have to keep rowing as I can put on 4lbs just standing next to a cream cake! |
95,362 | 0 | 95,362 |
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Sebastian Miller
|
Lincoln Lincolnshire GBR |
Started Rowing training on April 24th 2007, after piling on pounds over the last year (up to 136.5kg/300lbs). Since then am down to 108.9kg, spurred on by the motivation of competing at various events around the country. Recent triumphs have been a sub 5 mile (1609m) and a new PB for the 500m of 1:19.6 at the Newark Indoor Rowing Champs 2008 |
95,289 | 0 | 95,289 |
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Kevin Ruprecht
|
Omaha NE USA |
I've been rowing since around mid-September...I'm not in rowing shape yet.
Pull harder. |
94,896 | 0 | 94,896 |
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Wojtek Waliszewski
|
Bangor Wales - Free Spirits GBR |
Heh ho, I only started this rowing malarky in February 2007 and already am hooked: should be heading for the million meter mark before July 2007! 15 kilos have already fled, only another 20kg need encouragment to leave. |
94,803 | 0 | 94,803 |
Sarah Crosbie
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Newport Pagnell FREE SPIRITS GBR | 93,000 | 0 | 93,000 | |
Graham Dover
|
Coquitlam BC CAN |
Been in Vancouver for 1 year studying at SFU. Still not conistent....plan to do a 100k in a day next year. |
91,983 | 0 | 91,983 |
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Sarah Wardell
|
Southampton GBR | 89,076 | 0 | 89,076 | |
Dieter Bieler
|
Brooklyn, New York NY- USA |
Still haveing fun,
Member of Free Spirits Rowing |
83,733 | 0 | 83,733 |
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Bob Maloney
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White Pigeon MI USA | 83,097 | 0 | 83,097 | |
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Richard Fritsen
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Reseda CA USA | 82,500 | 0 | 82,500 | |
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J Burke
|
GA USA |
Bought a Model E in March 2008 and haven't looked back since. |
81,289 | 0 | 81,289 |
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Graeme Ratten
|
Henley on Thames Free Spirits GBR |
New Year Resolution :-) try to average 5k a day - and doing it so far!
Oh yes, and no alchohol in January + February + March... |
81,000 | 0 | 81,000 |
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Claire Haynes
|
Bedford FREESPIRITS GBR | 80,631 | 0 | 80,631 | |
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Sam Donoghue
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Billericay, Essex GBR | 78,056 | 0 | 78,056 | |
Ruth Allen
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Atlanta GA USA | 77,662 | 0 | 77,662 | |
Yves Lehmann
|
Paris FRA |
X 83 |
76,900 | 0 | 76,900 |
Art Grauer
|
Seattle WA USA |
Don't hold back. Never stop. |
76,353 | 0 | 76,353 |
Jock Turner
|
St Austell Free Spirits GBR |
Came back to indoor rowing after noticing an unsightly bulge around my midriff which mysteriously appeared around my 40th birthday! It's been 11 years since I last rowed competitively in the 1997 BIRC. Started up in April 2008 with my main target this year (2008) to break sub 7 which I did at the BIRC (6.55.4). Looking to increase the distance for a marathon in April 2009 and will be aiming for sub 3hrs. It's good to be back. Always happy to receive emails from fellow sufferers! - Good luck everyone. |
75,407 | 0 | 75,407 |
Emma Pettitt
|
Valencia ESP GBR |
back into rowing after rather a long break...let's see how many metres I can clock up this season. Finally passed the 1 million mark, yippee!! |
75,264 | 0 | 75,264 |
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Sally Dickinson
|
Wallingford GBR | 74,000 | 0 | 74,000 | |
Mert Ozbek
|
York Free Spirits GBR | 73,881 | 0 | 73,881 | |
Peter Dore
|
Brisbane Q AUS |
pdore@optusnet.com.au |
72,022 | 0 | 72,022 |
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Cerys Thomas
|
Sheffield GBR | 69,641 | 0 | 69,641 | |
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Craig Morgan
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Brecon GBR | 69,602 | 0 | 69,602 | |
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Chris Cistrone
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Pittsford NY USA | 69,602 | 0 | 69,602 | |
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Peter Corless
|
Ilkley UAE | 68,551 | 0 | 68,551 | |
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Barry Goldberg
|
Cherry Hill NJ USA |
When in Doubt.... Twirl |
67,708 | 0 | 67,708 |
Sinisa Mirkov
|
Port Moody BC CAN |
Row, row, row your boat... |
67,647 | 0 | 67,647 |
Polly Bell
|
Decatur GA USA | 66,261 | 0 | 66,261 | |
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Michael Baylis
|
Southampton GBR | 65,695 | 0 | 65,695 | |
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Thea Clare
|
Scarborough GBR | 64,206 | 0 | 64,206 | |
Joshua M
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GBR | 64,200 | 0 | 64,200 | |
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Neil Mitchell
|
Maidstone GBR |
Rowed sweep for 5 years, but that was 9 years ago. Time has taken its toll! |
64,042 | 0 | 64,042 |
Ian Tullie
|
Kingston Upon Thames Surrey GBR |
Started rowing in February 2006 in a desperate bid to fight off the encroaching middle-aged spread brought on by a comfortable and happy life :)
Getting into a routine of an easy 5K early each workday morning, alternating weights and a hard 10K in the evenings, and a longer row at the weekend. |
64,000 | 0 | 64,000 |
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Michele Hartigan
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Bryn Mawr PA USA | 4,000 | 60,000 | 64,000 | |
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Peter Tullett
|
Billericay Free Spirit GBR |
David Lloyd Leisure |
63,000 | 0 | 63,000 |
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Clare Tusting
|
Norwich GBR | 62,459 | 0 | 62,459 | |
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Sheridan Jones
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Guildford GBR | 61,320 | 0 | 61,320 | |
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Marcus Foster
|
West Malling Kent GBR | 57,363 | 0 | 57,363 | |
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Jamie Robson
|
Worcester GBR |
Bought Concept 2 as weapon of Mass Reduction. Lost 15 Kg during 2005. Target to lose another 10 in 2006 (Already lost another 7 by end of Feb06 - may have to set a new target for 2006). Words of encouragement welcomed |
56,022 | 0 | 56,022 |
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Jacqueline Ward
|
Stockport GBR | 51,281 | 0 | 51,281 | |
Michael Gough
|
Coventry, W.Midlands Free Spirits GBR |
I got my motivation back for exercise due to a juice detox I did for a week (Jason 'the juicemaster' Vales - 7lbs in 7 days) in Oct '07. I lost 15lbs in this week and gained so much energy I have been rowing most days ever since. I looked for inspiration from "C2" - and found Free Spirits; on 7th/8th Feb managed to row for 24hours covering 254,220 m which took me over 5million lifetime metres. I'm currently a very sore but very happy man. |
50,961 | 0 | 50,961 |
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Neil Pridham
|
Oxford Oxfordshire GBR |
[img]http://www.c2ctc.com/sigs/img1242503570.png[/img] |
50,673 | 0 | 50,673 |
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Jack Wasserman
|
Somerset Free Spirits GBR | 49,483 | 0 | 49,483 | |
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Will Johnson
|
QLD AUS | 48,000 | 0 | 48,000 | |
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John Tunison
|
Eugene OR USA |
Enjoying the C2 and the self-induced pressure to do better tomorrow than I have today. My personal challenge in 2009 is to row 3 million meters for the season. |
47,000 | 0 | 47,000 |
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Robin Steer
|
Perth WA AUS |
Into my second year of erging and enjoying it more and more.
Completed my second marathon which was easier than the first (how can one say such a thing)- will probably do it again before the year is out. Still have the challenge of completing 50 km to fulfill.
The inspiration and support found in belonging to a team can not be underrated. For anyone new to the game don't be afraid to ask someone who belongs to a team, you'll find there's a whole new world out there.
Take a look at our website www.freespiritsrowing.com. |
45,139 | 0 | 45,139 |
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Gary Mepsted
|
Southampton GBR |
New to rowing - I got my Model E on 9th November 2006 |
44,806 | 0 | 44,806 |
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Adam Melville
|
Guildford Surrey GBR |
Regular gym user between 1999 and 2003 then lapsed. Since Nov 06 I cycle 15 miles per day (Mon-Fri). Since Sep 07 I am again a regular gym user using freeweights principally. Started using rower in Aug 08. |
44,000 | 0 | 44,000 |
Courtney McCauley
|
Green River WY USA | 42,391 | 0 | 42,391 | |
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Pamela Wong
|
Vancouver BC CAN |
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41,000 | 0 | 41,000 |
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clare burrell
|
adelaide AUS | 40,792 | 0 | 40,792 | |
Kris Jones
|
Alexandria VA USA |
Free Spirits rocks! http://www.freespiritsrowing.com
The team that keeps me going. |
40,698 | 0 | 40,698 |
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owain thomas
|
Stockport GBR | 39,650 | 0 | 39,650 | |
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Christian M Gunther
|
Chester GBR |
Hi, I am Christian. I first started rowing when my dad bought a Concept 2 just before Easter 2006. - I enjoy many sports such as football, cricket, athletics and rowing, of course. I am in no rowing club (not yet!), but I hope to make steady progress. |
38,918 | 0 | 38,918 |
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Tony Currie
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Sheffield GBR | 37,453 | 0 | 37,453 | |
Andrew Batten
|
Horsham West Sussex GBR |
Will I ever get my 10K below 40 minutes ?
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37,000 | 0 | 37,000 |
Andrew Hewett
|
Hertford GBR |
I'd rather be sailing,
but when the wind don't blow,
I'm happy to row |
35,616 | 0 | 35,616 |
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Richard Baldwin
|
Newington GBR |
rbaldwin@fsmail.net
Just started to use Concept II at local gym, brother has been using them for years!! |
35,500 | 0 | 35,500 |
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Aaron Shiller
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Baltimore MD ISR | 34,460 | 0 | 34,460 | |
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david gillibrand
|
Rugby free spirits GBR | 34,344 | 0 | 34,344 | |
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ANDREW PATERSON
|
CHESTER GBR | 34,000 | 0 | 34,000 | |
Marcus Mitchinson
|
Edlesborough GBR | 33,465 | 0 | 33,465 | |
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Brett Tudor
|
Wrexham GBR |
Back into regular rowing for fitness mid July 09. Aiming to reach lifetime best of 3.21.9 for the 1,000m and then on to a sub 3 |
33,000 | 0 | 33,000 |
Dirk Koenig
|
Chanhassen MN USA |
FRC2007 |
32,270 | 0 | 32,270 |
kuj rahelu
|
London GBR |
Trying to shift weight and so have started off incorporating the C2 into my evening routine. I hope I can sustain the motivation! |
32,000 | 0 | 32,000 |
Simon Butterworth
|
Ambleside Cumbria GBR |
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31,602 | 0 | 31,602 |
Peter Trusio
|
SPARTA FREE SPIRITS NJ USA |
Free Spirits helps you row more meters! 1,000,000 meters 10/30/06. 2,000,000 meters 4/27/07
www.freespiritsrowing.com |
31,152 | 0 | 31,152 |
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simon povey
|
darwen GBR | 31,000 | 0 | 31,000 | |
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Matthew Treby
|
Chester Free Spirits GBR |
speedi@mac.com |
30,205 | 0 | 30,205 |
Ken Reardon
|
Kent GBR | 29,612 | 0 | 29,612 | |
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Brian Griffiths
|
Cambridge GBR |
Started the rankings 11/06. First times were at c95%. End December down to 77% or below for 500, 1k, 2k, 5k and 4min. Good end to the year with a pb at 2k. Roll on 2007 - aim to be rowing as lwt by end! |
29,583 | 0 | 29,583 |
Leslie Helms
|
Greenville SC USA |
Rowed for two seasons back in high school, and 10+ years later I really started to miss it! Got the Concept2 in January 2007, and I'm aiming for a marathon perhaps in August :) |
28,422 | 0 | 28,422 |
Ian Mclean
|
Crawley FREE SPIRITS GBR |
I'll keep telling myself: "Pain is only weakness leaving the body!" oh, and by the way it enables me to continue in my other hobby of eating lots!! |
27,734 | 0 | 27,734 |
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Joanna Greenwood
|
Twyford GBR | 26,913 | 0 | 26,913 | |
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Barry Warner
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GBR | 25,750 | 0 | 25,750 | |
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Justin Card
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USA | 24,957 | 0 | 24,957 | |
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Harry Anderson
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Milford CT USA | 24,000 | 0 | 24,000 | |
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Rob Humphries
|
Nottingham GBR | 23,290 | 0 | 23,290 | |
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Jaanus Tärnov
|
Kiili EST |
Sõudmine on vahva! |
22,646 | 0 | 22,646 |
Nicholas Shepherd
|
Weldon GBR | 21,000 | 0 | 21,000 | |
Nick Mahoney
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Chichester GBR | 19,215 | 0 | 19,215 | |
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Neil Morton
|
Shaw Wiltshire GBR |
The older I get the better I was. |
18,910 | 0 | 18,910 |
Beryl Archer
|
Living in NZ GBR |
Recently bought a Concept 2 E. Really enjoying the weight loss, increasing challenge and improved fitness. |
18,594 | 0 | 18,594 |
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Kique Morcillo
|
Sevilla ESP | 17,865 | 0 | 17,865 | |
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nancy wyatt
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clarion pa USA | 17,375 | 0 | 17,375 | |
Mike Maloney
|
Elkhart IN USA |
Rowing for weight loss and C2 glasses ... now if only I could get my human to row, too! |
15,821 | 0 | 15,821 |
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Francis Corbin
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Hickory NC USA | 15,794 | 0 | 15,794 | |
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Ella G
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GBR | 15,784 | 0 | 15,784 | |
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Tamsin W-P
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Newport, Essex GBR | 15,608 | 0 | 15,608 | |
Colin Brinkman
|
Charlottesville VA USA |
Ad augusta per angusta. |
15,192 | 0 | 15,192 |
Barry Stults
|
Alton IL USA |
Goals for April 30, 2009:
BW: 110 KG
4 min: 1200m
500m: 1:25
1000m: 3:15
2000m 6:57
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13,213 | 0 | 13,213 |
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Corbin Kohn
|
Sherborn MA USA |
BU heavyweight '86-'90. Started indoor rowing again 12/01/07 with hopes of losing a few pounds and staying fit over the winter months. |
12,630 | 0 | 12,630 |
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Barbara Browning
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Dorchester Dorset GBR | 12,237 | 0 | 12,237 | |
Joanne Hill
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Gosport GBR | 11,518 | 0 | 11,518 | |
David Owen
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Aberdeen Scotland GBR | 11,250 | 0 | 11,250 | |
Toby Pearce
|
Grantham GBR |
Just starting this wonderful game of indoor rowing. Keen for any contact with other rowers, please do email away!
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11,006 | 0 | 11,006 |
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Terry Johnson
|
Atlanta GA USA |
www.freespiritsrowing.com
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11,000 | 0 | 11,000 |
Jason Bartley
|
Whangamata Free Spirits NZL |
bart@thesilverfern.co.nz |
10,389 | 0 | 10,389 |
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Chris Clark
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Midvale UT/FreeSpirits USA | 10,029 | 0 | 10,029 | |
Marco Raspa
|
Rome ITA | 10,000 | 0 | 10,000 | |
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Dale Bennett
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Norwich GBR | 10,000 | 0 | 10,000 | |
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HN Kiper
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Herndon VA USA | 10,000 | 0 | 10,000 | |
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David Roberts
|
Anglesey GBR | 10,000 | 0 | 10,000 | |
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Steffen Stamp
|
Kerteminde DEN |
Not rowed in ages - must get into shape again. |
8,577 | 0 | 8,577 |
Stefan Strand
|
Göteborg SWE |
I got my own model D at BIRC 2003.
Improved well and did some competition in 2004.
PBs as of 24 Jan 04:
500m 1:28.5
1k 3:11.3
2k 6:46.6
5k 17:45.8
10k 37:32.1
Now in December 2007, I work on the Holiday Challenge and aim to get back to sub 7 after a couple of lazy years. |
8,500 | 0 | 8,500 |
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John Glynn
|
Letterkenny Free Spirits IRL |
I started rowing around February 2004. I'm 6'6". 18 Stone (down from 22).
Small shoulder injury reduced my rowing at the start of the year, but have already got back to form and better :D . ||
Free Spirit website | http://www.freespiritsrowing.com/ |
8,230 | 0 | 8,230 |
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Richard Perkins
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Bishops Stortford Herts GBR | 7,258 | 0 | 7,258 | |
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Simon Outhwaite
|
San Clemente CA USA | 7,026 | 0 | 7,026 | |
Frazer Newbould
|
Chester GBR |
Hi, not exactly a natural rower! Bought CII 2 years ago and just started doing the challenges this summer. Thanks to the organisers of this site and especially all those who post. It's all extremely useful to those of us not part of a club. Here's to staying fit in my 40s instead of trying to get fit in my 40s ;-)
Cheers |
7,000 | 0 | 7,000 |
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Thomas C
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GBR | 6,800 | 0 | 6,800 | |
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Joe H
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GBR | 6,700 | 0 | 6,700 | |
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Cecilia Stroede
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Wausau WI USA | 6,609 | 0 | 6,609 | |
Mark Blight
|
Taunton Somerset GBR |
Bought a Concept 2 rower a few months ago, to keep fit and make a change from running. Times are slowly improving..... |
6,550 | 0 | 6,550 |
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Zoe W
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GBR | 6,293 | 0 | 6,293 | |
Becky Cooke
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Austin/San Marcos Tx USA | 6,238 | 0 | 6,238 | |
Marilena Albertini
|
Miami FL USA |
One little piggie has a belly. One little piggie has none. One little piggie likes jelly. One little piggie likes fun. But these little piggies want you to know. That these little piggies can row! |
5,619 | 0 | 5,619 |
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Kellie Wyatt
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Clarion PA USA | 5,232 | 0 | 5,232 | |
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Hannah Casey
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Grantham GBR | 5,200 | 0 | 5,200 | |
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Laura Hill
|
Dixon CA USA |
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5,030 | 0 | 5,030 |
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William Taylor
|
Rochford GBR | 5,000 | 0 | 5,000 | |
Paul Turner
|
Barrie ON CAN |
Sitting in the heavyweights at the moment, but working on getting down to 75kg. Been rowing on a Concept 2 model C with a PM2 monitor (looking to upgrade to a PM4 soon)since 13th Feb 2009. Loving it !!! |
5,000 | 0 | 5,000 |
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Terri Lodge
|
Hopkinton MA USA |
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4,800 | 0 | 4,800 |
Rik Sarin
|
Crowthorne GBR | 4,000 | 0 | 4,000 | |
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Stijn K
|
NLD | 3,609 | 0 | 3,609 | |
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Daniel G
|
GBR |
Actually a year younger |
3,562 | 0 | 3,562 |
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Benedict Lindley
|
GBR | 3,500 | 0 | 3,500 | |
Denise Jones
|
Benfleet FREE SPIRITS GBR |
artden@blueyonder.co.uk
Just purchased the Concept2 for fitness and weight control.
New year, new regime.
Will be doing alot more hillwalking in the summer and need to be slimmer and fitter! |
2,517 | 0 | 2,517 |
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steven tanner
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Columbia MO USA | 2,139 | 0 | 2,139 | |
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clive ellis
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chesterfield GBR | 2,109 | 0 | 2,109 | |
Derek Reinhard
|
Fairfax VA USA |
I'd been watching my kids enjoy rowing (and dreading the erg) for years. Started indoor rowing in 2002, seriously in the summer of 04, not so seriously since... |
2,000 | 0 | 2,000 |
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Tom Hachten
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Camp Hill PA USA | 2,000 | 0 | 2,000 | |
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Job K
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NLD | 1,495 | 0 | 1,495 | |
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Louisa J
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SGP | 1,274 | 0 | 1,274 | |
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Brendan Glynn
|
Sligo IRL | 1,148 | 0 | 1,148 | |
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Sam D
|
BC CAN |
I'm a young Free Spirit - 11 years old! |
1,000 | 0 | 1,000 |
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Summer B
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GBR |
Im Only 4 |
972 | 0 | 972 |
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Jacqueline Wojcik
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Hollywood MD USA | 847 | 0 | 847 | |
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Maria Fernandez
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Sevilla ESP | 771 | 0 | 771 | |
Tadeas O
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CZE | 753 | 0 | 753 | |
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Nicholas K
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NH USA | 500 | 0 | 500 | |
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Henry Harris
|
Chelmsford GBR |
Email address: Trog@gotadsl.co.uk |
500 | 0 | 500 |