One of the more familiar faces in Indoor Rowing is Kentish man Harry Welsh. An ever-present on the scene from day one, as well as competing in most of the last decade of British and World championships, he's been responsible for a couple of Top Tips in past newsletters (see issues 22 and 33 for further detail).He's also the author of Distance Tips on the Distance Award Scheme page of the Concept 2 web site (http://www.therowingcompany.com/v4/dist_award.htm) an article written shortly after Harry had mullered his way through the 15 million metre mark. Now it looks like we might have to ask him for a revised version of article, as Harry's just burst through the 20 million metre mark, the first ever Brit to do so.Unfortunately, due to recent medical problems, while Harry can still do low-level aerobic work, he can no longer do any hard training or competition. His presence will be missed at this year's BIRC, although his performances over the years won't be forgotten. Especially by those who saw him two years ago when he had to weigh-in clad just in his underpants, his false teeth and glasses, beside on a table in order to make the weight. No matter how hard they might try.Also worthy of congratulation in the distance stakes is Peter Hawney. Last July Peter took part in a Commit To Get Fit (http://www.committogetfit.com) scheme at his local gym, Coldharbour Leisure Centre in New Eltham. Challenged to row a quarter of a million metres in the month, despite having to double his usual load, Peter ended up covering 300,000 metres, raising 217.50 pounds Imperial Cancer Research in the process. According to Peter, The longer rows have resulted in me losing about 7 kilos, and if I continue to row approximately 60,000m a week, come November I might make lightweight in the 50-54 age group for BIRC.