Monthly Archives: October 2012

Rest Day 11/1: Where Are You Training This Winter? – Share!

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Rest Day 11/1:

Where Are You Training This Winter?

The time to start thinking about CRASH-B’s is finally here!  The CRASH-B’s are the Indoor World Rowing Championships held in Boston every February at Agganis Arena.  They’re put on by Concept2 and are an awesome goal to train for this winter.  Anyone can sign-up and compete.  The distance is 2,000m and all of the ergs are connected and displayed for the crowd up on the jumbo-tron.

So, if you’re planning to compete at CRASH-B’s or any other indoor rowing event this winter give a shout out and let us know where you’re training!  Post to Comments and Facebook!

If you’re in Boston and would like to train for CRASH-B’s come check out the Renegade Rowing Club at CrossFit Boston.  We’re holding our first class this Saturday at 8am.

Rowing WOD 10/31: “Ghost Row” – 2k Row w/ 5 Lateral Erg Burpees EMOM – Post Time

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Rowing WOD 10/31:

“Ghost Row”

2k Row

w/ 5 Lateral Erg Burpees Every Minute On the Minute

Happy Halloween!  For those affected by Hurricane Sandy I hope you’ve made it through safely.  Stay strong and stay safe!

Today’s Rowing WOD should provide some fun and burn some calories before all the trick or treating.  This is a great one to challenge a training partner with!  If you’re a novice rower pick one split that you can confidently hold for every stroke that you’re on the erg.  Focus on smooth rowing and being efficient.  If you’re a Vet try to hold your 2k goal split each time you’re on the erg and practice your quick release transitions getting the feet out to do the burpees.  Be sure to push both thumbs down as you pull your toes up to loosen those straps.  Remember, every minute on the minute you must complete 5 lateral erg burpees!

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Rowing WOD 10/30: 3 RFT – 1′ Row, 1′ AS, 1′ Rest – Post Totals – meters and squats

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Rowing WOD 10/30:

3 Rounds For Time

1min Max Distance Row

1min Max Rep Air Squats

1min Rest

As rowers we seek to develop the strength and power of our legs.  As Athletes training for General Physical Preparedness we seek to develop the core and our ability to extend the hips.  The combination of the two if done well can produce amazing rowers.  Take a look at gold medal winner Erin Cafaro for example.  However, if done poorly, the combination of rowing, strength, and fitness can tear the body apart.  Today’s Rowing WOD is a great example.  If you throw caution to the wind, flail around on the erg, and let your knees cave in the squat you will hurt something.  Focus on good posture in both the rowing and air squats and keep good control through the whole range of motion.  Go hard and push your limits, but don’t compromise your form.

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Rowing WOD 10/29: “Sandy” – AMRAP 20 − 500m Row, 15 Push Ups – Post Score

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MPSRA Fall Championship Regatta in Cape Cod as Hurricane Sandy moves up the Coast!

Rowing WOD 10/29:

“Row Sandy”

As Many Rounds As Possible in 20 Minutes of …

500m Row 

15 Push Ups

*Row each consecutive piece @14 s/m, @16, @18, @20, @22, … each round increase stroke rating by 2 beats

**If more than 3 consecutive strokes are taken at a different stroke rating, stop and complete a 5 Burpee penalty and then start that round over.

Now that the fall rowing season is winding down it’s time to take a week to gather ourselves before winter training kicks in to high gear.  Rowing Clubs will be popping up at gyms across the country over the next couple of weeks to begin training for indoor rowing events.  To set yourself up for a good indoor season take some time this week to really dial in your control, form, technique, and understanding of the stroke.  This week will include Rowing WODs to help build the skill set of the novice rower and refocus the veteran rower.  If you’re new to the sport of rowing take some time to feel out the stroke and go slower.  Veterans can challenge themselves by building power and ratio at the lower stroke ratings, but don’t over do it.  Their will be plenty of hard work in the coming weeks.

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Rest Day 10/28: What’s your favorite Pumpkin food?

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Rest Day 10/28:

The fall/Halloween season is in full swing and Pumpkins are all around.  Here’s a great post from Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition on why they’re so awesome!

Pumpkin Awesomeness

These days fall is almost synonymous with pumpkins, and October is National Pumpkin Month. Pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins… one New York Times writer has even argued that pumpkin is the new bacon.

Not only is it fun to carve pumpkins and a delicious addition to any meal or snack, pumpkins and their seeds also offer some health benefits.

Namely, pumpkins are … Read All About Pumpkin Benefits Here …