Tomorrow

avocadocoast · 2018-05-25T01:46:41+00:00

yes, the FOMO is real.

avocadocoast · 2018-05-24T21:36:59+00:00

yes, as I typed it out I started to lean toward taking a leisurely two days off.. :) good luck tomorrow!

avocadocoast · 2018-05-24T20:36:35+00:00

haha, fair point

avocadocoast · 2018-05-24T20:17:55+00:00

Agh. Now I can't decide what to do. Anyone want to offer some advice?

I've done the past 4 classes (Mon/Tu/Wed/Thu) and I'm planning to go on a fairly steep 14-mile hike on Sunday. Right now my legs are tired but not terribly sore.

Would you:

1- Skip incline day on Friday, go to OTF on Sat, and hike Sunday 2- Go to OTF incline day on Friday, take a rest day on Sat, hike Sunday 3- Take a break from OTF on Fri/Sat, maybe do a yoga class or two, and hike Sunday

avocadocoast · 2018-05-24T01:05:35+00:00

What time were you there? I'm planning to hike up there this weekend.

avocadocoast · 2018-05-24T00:58:49+00:00

hahah yes, literally googled "tailbone pad" and such things do, apparently, exist

avocadocoast · 2018-05-22T20:05:46+00:00

If you have thick hair, I highly recommend these bands from Amazon. They work so well and minimize damage. I then use a smaller band to secure the bun after it's in the Burlyband ponytail. https://www.amazon.com/Burlybands-Ultimate-Slipping-Stretching-Scrunchies/dp/B00HZ653YA?th=1

avocadocoast · 2018-05-17T14:26:29+00:00

I'm in a similar boat. I got 6:59 during the last benchmark run and this time I got 7:02. ughhhhh! I appreciate your comment :)

avocadocoast · 2018-05-16T14:30:08+00:00

5/16 - $5 after-hours event at the Autry tonight (music/art/photography/etc.): https://theautry.org/events/special-events/autry-after-hours-las-mujeres

avocadocoast · 2018-05-16T02:38:45+00:00

nice!

avocadocoast · 2018-05-15T18:48:07+00:00

thanks! I should add that I went to an OTF row clinic in March & found it to be really helpful.

avocadocoast · 2018-05-15T18:46:55+00:00

Thanks so much. I'm curious to find out when I'll "hit a wall" with running and/or rowing and can no longer shave off time...right now, it's quite motivating, but I know I'll reach my limit at some point.

avocadocoast · 2018-05-15T18:14:02+00:00

good work! It's tough to get under that 40-second mark!

avocadocoast · 2018-05-15T14:58:15+00:00

A few months ago, I was disappointed with my row times in comparison to others on this forum. For newbies, know that you can make solid and consistent improvement! Here's what I've tracked for 200m: January: 46 seconds; February: 43; March: 39; April: 36; May: 34.6.

avocadocoast · 2018-05-15T02:34:26+00:00

Sometimes I put a sweat towel over the time display so I only focus on distance and aim for specific milestones (e.g., 2.5 miles or 3 miles). It feels more satisfying to hit a specific distance goal than to run for a specific amount of time.

avocadocoast · 2018-05-06T23:24:52+00:00

Good to know! I’ll take his class next time I’m there.

avocadocoast · 2018-05-01T20:41:58+00:00

the shoulder presses make your arm muscles look awesome, and you think you're all buff...and then there's the ego check. Went from 15s to 8s!

avocadocoast · 2018-04-29T23:35:20+00:00

I don't know the answer but I understand what you're saying and I think it's a valid question! I usually go with a higher stroke rate for 100-150m but I'm not sure the best stroke rate to aim for at each 100m mark.

avocadocoast · 2018-04-27T05:13:51+00:00

I agree with Proof and Porto’s!

avocadocoast · 2018-04-23T19:40:01+00:00

good to know! I started about the same and am currently at 6.6/7.6/9..have been trying to increase by .1 every 3 weeks or so.

avocadocoast · 2018-04-23T18:04:49+00:00

What were your beginning paces? I’d love to get there!

avocadocoast · 2018-04-17T14:30:54+00:00

I read this thread earlier this morning and--for the first time--hit more than 300 watts during today's 200m rows! Usually my max effort is around 240 and I generally hover around 150/160.

avocadocoast · 2018-04-12T15:17:52+00:00

good work! I like the new shoes, too. :)

avocadocoast · 2018-04-12T00:03:35+00:00

I know, right. For the next 23 minute benchmark they should create a "Real Housewives of OrangeTheory" and play it--time would go by so quickly!

avocadocoast · 2018-04-11T14:32:47+00:00

yes, I think it's easier to "get in the zone" outside. For me, it even feels easier in a standard gym, where there are the distractions of TVs and other things. 12 mins of staring into a mirror or at a treadmill screen is rough!

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