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Cygnet Weekly Update
24th January 2017
All,
Back at base again last weekend. Suffice to say Richmond and Petersham Meadows looked beautiful with mist coming off the river and steam coming off the two Cygnet crews...
This weekend is Quintin Head starting at 12:15 rowed up river from Hammersmith to Chiswick.
The two crews are:
1st VIII (crew 58): Robin, Jez, Cris, Matt, Gav, Nick, Gareth, Bart, Marj (c)
2nd VIII (crew 55): Niall, Piers, Vasil, Tom, Sam, Bjarne, Scott, Ian S, Charlie (c)
They are both in the same Mas BC division so please come down and cheer them on, they should be passing by the club between 12:30 and 12:45.
This week:
Tuesday - 7:15 Circuits with Maxi at Cavendish School.
Wednesday - 7pm Squad run from the club - details to be confirmed
Thursday - 7pm Squad ergo - details to be confirmed
Saturday - Meet at club at 7:30 OTW by 7:50 for Pre race outings. Racing crews to boat at 11:15
Sunday Double outings meet at club at 7:30 for first outing OTW by 7:50
A bit of a captain's moan and a suggestion...
Those of use making the second outings especially on Sunday are a small band, only 5 of us on Sunday. It's frustrating for Tim and if we want to achieve our goals we need more people making the sessions and getting maximum water and training time. If people need to get away by a certain time, then can we start our outings earlier so we finish earlier let's say on the water by 7 for the first outing and second outing finished by 11. Would that enable those who currently find it hard to be able to make the second outing? Let's talk about it but anything we can do to get better turn out is worth considering.
That's it, I'll update the run and ergo plan as soon as I have it.
Cheers
Jez
Cygnet Weekly Update
18th January 2017
Hi All,
Full on morning of seat racing at a rather cold and breezy Dorney Lake on Saturday morning with three coxless fours powering down the Olympic regatta course. Four races in quick succession, Tim alongside on his bike getting accurate timings for each race. Four back to back races is hard work but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. It's great to be getting variety in our training and as well as the mileage it gets us prepared for the head races by doing dress rehearsals like this. Thanks for all those who completed the poll, 24 responses in all. Tim and the captaincy will be looking at who wants to race in each event and based on ergo and seat racing results pick the crews for them. If you said you want to race, it is assumed you are available and can make the outings ahead of each race, so if you are picked for Quintin it is important to make the outings this weekend, so update you availability if you haven't already done so.
So, this week:
Tuesday 7:15pm Circuits with Maxi at Cavendish School, bring towel and drink
Wednesday: 7:00pm club run - 5k
Thursday: 7:00pm Squad Ergo 3 x1500m at 101% of 5k wattage
(You can use tools on the Concept2 website to calculate you 5k wattage and what 101% of this means in terms of target split)
Sian is cooking supper afterwards.
Saturday: Squad outings - it's tarting to get lighter so senior squad will meet at 7:30, 18k first outing, double fartlek second outing, we must get the racing 8 for Quintin on the water.
I'll confirm the time of the novice outings, likely to be around 10am
Sunday: Meet 7:30 16k plus 3 x 10 min pieces @ 28,30,32
Further ahead
Next Learn To Row starts 1st April
We have set the date for the next learn to row course to start on 1st April. It will be 16 sessions over 8 weeks with a week off for Easter. Please help promote the course through your contacts, friends, family, colleagues. Full details will be on the the website.
Have a good week everyone, see you at the club soon,
Jez
Cygnet Weekly Update
9th January 2017
First week weekend back of 2017 and one to burn off the turkey, Christmas pub and mince pies. At the last count 17 of us took on the first 5k ergo test of the year, some 5k virgins shaking Mr Lactic Acid by the hand at the 3k mark for the first time... Lots of commitment and determination from everyone and a good number of PBs set, Tim will send out the full results and analysis shortly.
Sunday was the club time trial. Fours boats participated and every rower confessed to enjoying after it was over (well maybe with the exception of Robin). With accurate timings thanks to Tim and Ali Elliott it felt like a real head race and gets our heads and bodies read for the real thing over the coming weeks. It would be good if more of the squad can make future time trials, I'll make sure I give you plenty of advanced notice of it and the logistics.
And there were good sessions for the Novice Squad on Saturday and Sunday, the more time on the water, the better you get...
Looking forward...
Squad Poll
I'll be sending out a poll to the whole squad to find out who is wanting to race in the up and coming Head Races. Can everyone please reply to it, even if is to say that you not racing, it will only take 5 minutes of your time, but it will help Tim and the captaincy make informed plans about potential crews for the races.
Dorney Lake Seat Racing 14/15th January
This is something new to our programme from Tim, a chance for a change of water and surrounding and side by side inter squad racing. I've sent more details in a separate email, but please prioritise this and do what you can to be there. We need a critical mass of rowers to make it a success, so please let us know your availability for it via the spreadsheet. Note that this is for experienced rowers, the novice squad will train back at HQ as usual.
This Week:
Tuesday 7:15pm at Cavendish School: Circuits with Maxi - focus for this term in on core strength. If you want to do well in the races, you should be attending. Bring towel and water.
Wednesday 7pm Club Run 75 mins easy
Thursday 7pm Squad Ergo 30 min r 20 at 76% of new 2k wattage
Boat loading for Dorney
Followed by The Captains Curry - not to be missed, extra chillies available on request
Saturday Main Squad Dorney Seat Racing from 8 - 12:30
Novices: normal outing at the club,
Sunday Main Squad Dorney Seat Racing from 8 - 12:30
Novices - outing at the club (subject to numbers and cox availability)
So the new year is underway, let's build on the hard work done before Christmas and take advantage of the great coaching and programme from Tim and commit the time and effort in the run up to the Head of the River Race and Vets Head.
Have a great week,
Jez
