Monthly Archives: August 2012

Ran my first 5k

Posted on August 30, 2012 by camckenna

Tonight, after a few days dropped from Tropical Storm Isaac, I ran my first official 5k.  No stops!    Time: 32:30.    After yesterday’s mockery of a run, tonight my legs felt in good form and my breathing pretty steady. … Continue reading →

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Video: Rowers Flip a 4+

Posted on August 26, 2012 by camckenna

Why you never take your hands off the oars:

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Nearing a goal

Posted on August 22, 2012 by camckenna

Yesterday morning I ran 3 miles without stopping.   A snail crossing molasses could run faster than me, but I kept on it.  5k here I come! It’s been tough to log water time lately.   We’ve had thunderstorms in … Continue reading →

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The Inner Voice

Posted on August 20, 2012 by camckenna

“Your mind will give up before your body does.” I can’t find the correct attribution, but I know I heard it while watching the Olympics in a segment about the long distance runners.   It’s one of two quotes I … Continue reading →

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Goal #1 Obtained!

Posted on August 18, 2012 by camckenna

Before I headed out the door for the Saturday row (rained out), I stepped on our scale.    150.4!   Amazing!  Even after eating ice cream with chocolate syrup! My new theory:  eat something awful for your body once a … Continue reading →

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Erg test

Posted on August 17, 2012 by camckenna

At the crack of dawn, I completed my erg test.  Average 2:10.2 spilt, 4615 meters.  🙂

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The Gauntlet has been thrown

Posted on August 12, 2012 by camckenna

In 365 days, four days of intense, sweat-drenching rowing will fill Benderson Park.    If the weather is anything like today (hotter than the Amazon on fire without one cute, fluffy white cloud in the sky),  every stroke will burn … Continue reading →

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Erging update

Posted on August 10, 2012 by camckenna

This morning I erged with a few women from the 8+ and 4x.     Our erg test is looming, so the more practice I can get with how I will react to the stresses and cardio work of urging, … Continue reading →

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Rowing where no rower has rowed before…

Posted on August 9, 2012 by camckenna

William Shatner would have been proud.   Usually we go “North” or we go “South.”  Okay, so maybe we row by Spanish Point, or up to Midnight Pass, or, if you’re really brave, skirt the Casey Key side.    Today … Continue reading →

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Flipper!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by camckenna

This morning we had an amazing sunrise row on the Intercoastal.   The water was flat and shiny, wind nonexistent, and we were smooth going in the Quad. On our way back in, we heard a massive “whoosh” of water. … Continue reading →

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