The Last Few Days, MTB, Rowing

Time to get caught up on what I've been up to.  Kirsten arrived on Saturday the 25th and we drove to Houghton that night.

The schedule for Sunday the 26th featured mountain biking and horseback riding.  We biked the Pilgrim trails at MTU.  Mostly dry with a few mud puddles. I had no trouble, the 29'er went right through if I just kept pedaling.  The mud got the best of Kirsten; perversely her bike stayed clean.

 

A muddy girl is a happy girl.

 Monday, Memorial Day was a three-sport day: Rowing, mountain biking and horseback riding.  

Kirsten tried out her new boat.  Deb and Dennis delivered and rigged it!  Kirsten's boat was ready to row.  Mine was out, but the bolts that attach the riggers were nowhere to be found.  I went back home to look for them with no luck.  Back at the docks, Dennis supposed they might be with their stuff.  They were!  I had packed the hardware away with the hardware for the double, which we traded to Deb and Dennis for Deb's single.  Finally rigged, Kirsten was nice enough to hang around while I tried out my boat a little.

The rowing season starts!

Still some snow here and there.

Like they were never apart.

I don't remember if we did anything other than horses on Tuesday.  We both seemed a bit lazy that day.  Darned if I can figure it out.

Wednesday was off.

Today, Thursday, I managed to fit a short row in between rainstorms.  58F and water like glass!  I've got to get my phone waterproof so I can use the Speedcoach app to track my rowing.  A little video research gave me some ideas to apply to the catch.  It was much improved from the last time.  My goals are correct technique and consistent technique.

Happy rower.  I'm all caught up.

Rowing

Rowing at CF906 while I wait for my Sweetie to arrive. 

Gym Warmup 2

Rowing WOD inspired by ucanrow2:

http://vimeo.com/42020051

For technique:

Butterfly row

100m arms

200m arms/hips

300m 1/4 slide

400m 1/2 slide

500m 3/4 slide

600m full stroke

500m 3/4

400m 1/2

300m 1/4

200m arms/hips

100m arms

Butterfly

Stretch

Couch stretch

Thoracic openers

CW: I don't think I got the math right at the full stroke. Still a good workout. 

3614m 

18:39.5 

2:34.8/500m avg

Get the hip closure (as opposed to leaning the back forward) soon enough felt like the biggest hole in my technique. Next time alternate arms/hips with the longer strokes. 

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MotionX-GPS Track: Anderson Park

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Charles White uses MotionX-GPS on the iPhone and is sharing with you the following track:

May 19, 2013 2:40 pm 81F. Nice trails with a flow reminiscent of my favorite Swedetown trails in Calumet. Plenty of cool kid obstacles in 'The Playground.'

Name:		Anderson Park
Date:		May 19, 2013 2:40 pm
Map: (valid until Nov 15, 2013)		View on Map
Distance:		4.91 miles
Elapsed Time:		1:00:09
Avg Speed:		4.9 mph
Max Speed:		11.8 mph
Avg Pace:		12' 15" per mile
Min Altitude:		714 ft
Max Altitude:		945 ft
Start Time:		2013-05-19T18:40:36Z
Start Location:
	Latitude:	42º 41' 35" N
	Longitude:	84º 37' 20" W
End Location:
	Latitude:	42º 41' 35" N
	Longitude:	84º 37' 20" W

 

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MotionX-GPS Track: Road bikes to the bike shop.

Hello,

Charles White uses MotionX-GPS on the iPhone and is sharing with you the following track:

May 15, 2013 5:06 pm. And back! Meanwhile, daffodils are blooming in Mount Pleasant.

Name:		Road bikes to the bike shop.
Date:		May 15, 2013 5:06 pm
Map: (valid until Nov 15, 2013)		View on Map
Distance:		9.94 miles
Elapsed Time:		40:47.0
Avg Speed:		14.6 mph
Max Speed:		24.5 mph
Avg Pace:		4' 06" per mile
Min Altitude:		793 ft
Max Altitude:		895 ft
Start Time:		2013-05-15T21:06:53Z
Start Location:
	Latitude:	42º 47' 18" N
	Longitude:	84º 33' 29" W
End Location:
	Latitude:	42º 47' 18" N
	Longitude:	84º 33' 29" W

 

MotionX-GPS Commonly Asked Questions

1. What is MotionX-GPS?
   MotionX-GPS is the essential GPS application for outdoor enthusiasts. It puts an easy-to-use, state-of-the-art handheld GPS on your iPhone.


2. Can I use MotionX-GPS?
   Sure! MotionX-GPS can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store.


3. How can I display tracks in Google Earth?
   Follow the directions on the Google Earth web site to download and install the Google Earth program. Save the attached "Road bikes to the bike shop .kmz" file to your computer. Launch Google Earth, select File, Open, and open the saved "Road bikes to the bike shop .kmz" file.


4. This email was forwarded to me. Where are the attachments?
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