Twitter VIPS and #baldyschallenge Day 44

Have you made my Twitter VIP list?

I've been using Twitter on and off for nearly 3 years now. I've enjoyed some great conversations and made some very interesting friends through it. It's also been funny, useful and interesting.

Here are  just a handful of my favourite Tweeters, with a brief reason why. Please don't be annoyed if you are not listed - let me know if I missed you and why you should be on the list! ;-)

@dougielawson - Dougie - first person who tweeted me, indoor rowing pal, top geek!
@ravards - Ruby - Bonkers, funny, witty, celeb stalker extraordinaire!
@gregjrutherford - Greg - Olympic Athlete, Ginger, Pie Eater, Challenged me to decathlon last year!
@katharinemerry - Katharine - TV presenter, ex Olympian, friendly, funny, genuine top lady!
@domsdads - Robert - Chef, Twitter Pal, positive, friendly, rubbish at Words with Friends!
@iwanrunner - TV presenter, ex Olympian, overlord of #rubbishjokes, looks like Riddian, top bloke!
@deanmacey - ex Olympian, TV, decathlete, angler, looks like me but not as handsome!
@kevp - Kev - indoor rowing pal, puke-inducing training partner, Sir, wears lycra onesies!
@thunderthumbs @jowivipe @juicyjulesrocks - original twitter gang members!
@welshrower - Niall - indoor rower, shares all the interesting stuff, genuine guy, #baldyschallenger!
@thelawns - Richard - King of Twitter
@kellysotherton @louisehazel @j_ennis - Babes with 7 times the power!
@winceywillis - Queen of Twitter, ex weathergirl
@trude103 - Princess of Twitter
@lolasnu @vixter1982 @witterbird84 @27sarahjane @gothiechick @christineleith @jayneyrus - Top Birds!!
@yorkie2906 - Stu - incredible life changing loser of weight! friend met from indoor rowing

If you are following any of them - let them know they are listed here? The ones you are not currently following, perhaps follow them and tell them where you found out about them?

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#Baldyschallenge - Day 44

On new year's day I suggested that we do 1 press up and 1 sit up and then add one rep each day. We added squats recently and are now on 44 press ups, 44 sit ups and 44 squats. Once you've done them, Tweet it using the #baldyschallenge tag and FB status update it (even though your FB mates won't know what you're on about!).

5k row, 60kg Bench Challenge

Felt weak because I missed breakfast and lunch today before the gym so chose a steady 5000m row on the indoor Concept2 machine.

5000m - 19:55.2 - 1:59.5 pace - 22 strokes / min

Got a bit shaky and dizzy towards the end which is a sign of fatigue or poor nutrition and energy levels.

Then, it was a challenge from a friend - How many reps of 60kg can you bench press in one go?

I managed 27 before my arms gave way! next time 30+

Then did some more bench pressing and a cycle to cool down.

Will rest tomorrow as I obviously need it - oh, and EAT!

Day 2 of no smoking and rowing session

I stopped smoking yesterday. I'd love to say I feel great on Day 2 but I don't! 

It's tough this time. Last night I woke up in the middle of the night - too hot, too cold, couldn't get comfy, etc. This morning I felt nauseous for a while. By late afternoon I was yearning a strong cup of coffee and a session at the gym for my fixes!

The rowing session was a mixed bag, but high power work:

1000m r15 - 3:26.9 - 1:43.4 - 316W - 21.17 spi - df115

Tabata Row - r15 (8 x 20 sec on / 10 sec off)

1/ 97m

2/ 97m

3/ 96m

4/ 95m

5/ 95m

6/ 93m

7/ 94m

8/ 94m

761m - 1:45.1 - r15 - 301W - 20.1spi - df on max

249m - r18 - 1:31.3 - 25.55spi - ran out of oomph going for a 500m...

500m - r12 - 1:48.5 - 274W - 22.83spi

2000m - r10 - 8:13.6 - 2:03.4 - 18.63spi - strapless and minimum drag

A decent power session tonight. Looking forward to an endurance session next to test the new lungs out!

Getting the odd craving, just dealing with each one as they come and drinking more water/tea and less coffee than usual, although I felt very lethargic this afternoon until I had an espresso!