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jtIcon...28-09-2020 @ 19:06 
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Sandtex, well its not the worst. Generally the sloppier the paint the less effective it is, I painted next doors house with sandbox after the neighbour has already bought the paint. I use Dulux Weathershield for our rentals I bought 100L of concrete grey when it was buy 2 get 3rd free it is a pretty good covering.

My own house and my studios I use a Finnish paint, Tikkurlia its the dogs bollox costs around £350 for 20L but is worth it.

I use a "standoff" makes life much easier.

Nice row.
BimIcon...28-09-2020 @ 19:26 
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jt said:Sandtex, well its not the worst. Generally the sloppier the paint the less effective it is, I painted next doors house with sandbox after the neighbour has already bought the paint. I use Dulux Weathershield for our rentals I bought 100L of concrete grey when it was buy 2 get 3rd free it is a pretty good covering.

My own house and my studios I use a Finnish paint, Tikkurlia its the dogs bollox costs around £350 for 20L but is worth it.

I use a "standoff" makes life much easier.

Nice row.


I actually tried to get Weathershield initially, but my order got bolloxed up and I ended up having to buy from town where choice was limited. The Sandtex has gone on ok, second coat seems to have given a pretty good covering. It's pretty rubbery when you're getting it off stuff, I just hope it lasts a while! £350 sounds a lot, but if it's good and lasts 20+ years it's probably worth it, I don't usually mind paying for decent stuff.

Not sure what a standoff is?
jtIcon...28-09-2020 @ 19:32 
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Standoff, fits to the top of your ladder to give you a bit of working space between ladder and wall

https://www.toolstation.com/ladder-stand-off/p88242
BimIcon...28-09-2020 @ 19:38 
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jt said:Standoff, fits to the top of your ladder to give you a bit of working space between ladder and wall

https://www.toolstation.com/ladder-stand-off/p88242


Ahh cheers, that would have made it easier Grin I'll keep it in mind for next time I have to do one.
jtIcon...28-09-2020 @ 19:48 
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Bim said:
Ahh cheers, that would have made it easier Grin I'll keep it in mind for next time I have to do one.


There is a better version which fits over the top 2 rungs and clips on so no need to piss about with bolts.
BimIcon...29-09-2020 @ 13:47 
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Post Edited: 29.09.2020 @ 16:27 PM by Bim
Tuesday 29/09/20

Row - 2k warm up, 3x8 min AT 3 min rest, 2k cool down

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M HR
7:54.0 2,013m 1:57.7 214 1038 22 129

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M HR
24:00.0 6,763m 1:46.4 290 1298 29 155
8:00.0 2,334m 1:42.8 322 1407 28 154
8:00.0 2,228m 1:47.7 280 1263 29 155
8:00.0 2,201m 1:49.0 270 1229 29 155

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M HR
8:27.4 2,019m 2:05.6 176 907 22 134

Meant to be 4 min rest but I set it up wrong. Hard work but not desperate.

It seems I have developed a habit of spitting onto a t-shirt I have on the floor next to the rower (although I don't always hit it Grin). It's only when I'm in considerable discomfort, so at the moment just on the AT work, but it's a lot easier than messing up my breathing for a couple of strokes. Is this acceptable behaviour?
jtIcon...29-09-2020 @ 17:39 
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As long as no one is wearing it I would say it is ok.
BimIcon...30-09-2020 @ 16:40 
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755.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq		Wednesday 30/09/20

Row - 1k warm up, UT1 3x15 min 3 min rest, 1k cool down

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M HR
3:56.6 1,018m 1:56.2 223 1067 23 129

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M HR
45:00.0 12,190m 1:50.7 258 1186 25 149
15:00.0 4,167m 1:47.9 278 1256 26 149
15:00.0 4,024m 1:51.8 250 1161 25 150
15:00.0 3,999m 1:52.5 246 1145 25 148

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M HR
4:16.7 1,017m 2:06.2 174 899 21 133

Felt decent, legs not the weak link since I took a few days off, easy enough to get to target HR again.
SparrowIcon...30-09-2020 @ 18:38 
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752.5 kgs @ 103kgs Eq		Some great sessions. Looks like a little rest has done you well!

Nice painting too.
BimIcon...30-09-2020 @ 19:26 
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Post Edited: 30.09.2020 @ 19:26 PM by Bim
Sparrow said:Some great sessions. Looks like a little rest has done you well!

Nice painting too.


Cheers Sparrow! Working off HR, distances now are pretty much the same as before I took a rest, but mentally the sessions are a lot easier.
SparrowIcon...30-09-2020 @ 19:33 
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Bim said:
Cheers Sparrow! Working off HR, distances now are pretty much the same as before I took a rest, but mentally the sessions are a lot easier.


That's the main battle if you ask me. The only person that can beat you is yourself on the C2.

It's nice to follow your progress and will be interesting to see where you're at when you next attempt some PBs.
BimIcon...01-10-2020 @ 14:05 
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Sparrow said:
That's the main battle if you ask me. The only person that can beat you is yourself on the C2.
It's nice to follow your progress and will be interesting to see where you're at when you next attempt some PBs.


Yeah, I agree with that.

Same with you Sparrow! As for me attempting pb's, I'm going to scrap any planned ones until my current program finishes. I might sneak one in if I'm feeling good on the day but I'm not going to plan any, I've found it too disruptive when trying to keep training on track.

Thursday 01/10/20

Row - 1k warm up, 4x6 min 3 min rest AT, 2k cool down

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M HR
3:53.4 1,013m 1:55.2 229 1087 22 129

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M HR
24:00.0 6,845m 1:45.1 301 1335 28 154
6:00.0 1,784m 1:40.8 341 1472 29 153
6:00.0 1,709m 1:45.3 300 1330 28 154
6:00.0 1,682m 1:47.0 286 1282 28 154
6:00.0 1,669m 1:47.8 279 1260 28 155

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M HR
8:21.1 2,012m 2:04.5 181 923 21 137

Feeling decent still, leg drive not holding me back and easier to reach target HR. Faster first set than I've done before but the next three were a touch slower.
jtIcon...01-10-2020 @ 16:41 
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That 6.30 looks a forgone conclusion, you would be close right now..
SparrowIcon...01-10-2020 @ 19:43 
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jt said:That 6.30 looks a forgone conclusion, you would be close right now..


Agreed. Just think how much faster you could go at max HR.
BimIcon...01-10-2020 @ 21:16 
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755.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq		Maybe jt, I think I might be close, on the other hand 1:37.5 pace for six and a half minutes sounds like madness!

I've just checked my last 2k and my HR only got to 160. I think my legs burned out rather than my cardio, I did have it on 140 drag, I'm doing most work on 130 at the moment:

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M HR
6:37.2 2,000m 1:39.3 357 1530 31 158
1:37.8 500m 1:37.8 374 1587 32 154
1:39.4 1,000m 1:39.4 356 1526 30 158
1:39.2 1,500m 1:39.2 359 1533 30 160
1:40.7 2,000m 1:40.7 343 1479 31 160

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