Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Thanks to everyone who encouraged and supported me. If I compare my results of ‘Year in Sport 2019’ to the results of those I follow on Strava such as Hans S. (Netherlands), Mark Mendes (South Africa), Mike Ramseyer (UK), Jonny Wignall (UK), Trevor Silvera (the Philippines – who cycles some 70 Kms/ day) then my
My Year in Sport 2019 Read More »
Osteoporosis is a serious and growing health problem, which will affect many people as they enter the later years of their lives. A healthy lifestyle can play a major role in reducing the risk of osteoporosis and one of the most powerful ways to achieve this is by ongoing, regular physical exercise sustained throughout mid and later life.
Indoor Rowing Good For Bone Health Read More »
The Concept 2 Fall Team Challenge is a club challenge where club members try to reach either 100,000 meters or 200,000 meters by the end of the challenge. The Ailish Sheehan All Stars Team was put together by Austin Milne as a tribute and in loving memory of his cousin Ailish Sheenan who passed away
My 146K in the 2019 Concept 2 Fall Team Challenge Read More »
Today I was feeling quite good so decided to go the distance (21,097 Km). Click on screenshot below to enlarge it.
My First Half Marathon (21 Km) on the Concept 2 Indoor Rower Read More »
Today I did a 1-hour session (12,6Km) on the Concept 2 indoor rower. This brings me to a total of 500,000 Lifetime Meters (500 Km to-date). Rowing is a full body workout and it is a most enjoyable activity. I would like to thank everyone who have motivated me. There is a huge list of
My 500,000 Lifetime Meters on the Concept 2 Indoor Rower Read More »
Olympic silver medalist Annie Vernon talks about her book Mind Games – a fascinating window into the psyche of elite athletes and coaches Anna Watkins and Annie Vernon (c) Annie Vernon Rowing & Regatta magazine asked Annie Vernon about Mind Games, her book on the psychology of elite athletes. Read on to find out more.
Mind Games – Olympian Annie Vernon Talks Sport Psychology Read More »
38 competitors over the age of eighty (80) entered the ‘World Rowing Indoor Sprints’ hosted in March 2019. Indoor rowing is for all ages but having an 80+ entering the competition is inspiring to say the least. British record holder Heidi Richards only started indoor rowing three years ago. She got silver at the ‘World
Never Too Old For Indoor Rowing Read More »
How long is an eight boat? An eight has an average length of 19.9m and a minimum weight of 96Kg. How tippy is a single scull? Quite tippy. Rowing the single takes practice, like learning to ride a bike. How many calories does a rower eat in a day? A rower can eat up to
Some Fun Facts About Rowing Read More »
In the 2018 season, Vicky Thornley suffered from overtraining syndrome (OTS), which prevented her from racing at the World Rowing Championships. The Olympic silver medallist shares her thoughts on how you can maximise your training, while avoiding overtraining. Read on for Vicky’s five areas to focus on: 1 – Training zones Use your heart rate and work out
Olympic Rower Vicky Thornley on Training Smart Read More »
