Monthly Archives: February 2013

Rowing WOD 2/9/13: 10×1:00 On, :45 Off – Post Splits and Distances

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Rowing WOD 2/9/13:

10 x 1:00 On, :45 Off

CRASH-B's here we come! Attention! Row!

CRASH-B’s here we come! Attention! Row!

  • Goal Pace!!!

One Week until CRASH-B’s!  You’ve been training hard all winter with a goal pace in mind.  Today is the day to attack it and dial it in.  Those with experience know the benefit of pacing, gaming, and executing a plan to produce a personal best performance.  In the end a game plan facilitates mental toughness and focus to deal with pain when things get tough.

Next weekend we will be testing our 2k at CRASH-B’s, the World Indoor Rowing Championships.  If you’re in Boston swing on by and say hi.  If not, crush a 2k in your hometown gym with a friend.

Today’s focus is executing your goal 2k race plan at high intensity.  Set the monitor for intervals distance with 1 minute of Work and 45 seconds of Rest.  Row the first two pieces as if they were the start of the 2k.  Row the next three pieces as if they were part of the second 500m, Row the next three pieces as if they were part of the third 500m, and finish the last two pieces with a sprint like the end of a race.

This should not be an all out Max Effort, but rather a calculated effort at a split close to your goal split.  The goal should be to pull the lowest split possible, consistently through all 10 intervals.  If you have a good start and settle in the first two pieces and a solid sprint for the last two pieces then you’re average split for all 10 pieces should be that goal split you’d like to hit on the 2k.

Post your Splits and Distances for each piece to comments.

Rowing WOD 2/8/13: Rowing Annie – Post Time

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Rowing WOD 2/8/13:

Rowing Annie – For Time…

Keep good posture on the Double Under's!

Keep good posture on the Double Under’s!

500m Row
50 Double Unders
50 AbMat SitUps
400m Row
40 Double Unders
40 AbMat SitUps
300m Row
30 Double Unders
30 AbMat SitUps
200m Row
20 Double Unders
20 AbMat SitUps
100m Row
10 Double Unders
10 AbMat SitUps

Today’s Rowing WOD is a great take on the classic Girl WOD Annie.  The rowing pieces are descending in length, so a good goal would be to hold the average 500m split that you row on the first 500m all the way through the rest.  If you can finish the last 100m in 10 strokes you got game!  Be sure to breathe and find a consistent rhythm for the double under’s and sit ups.

Attack it and post your time to comments!

Rest Day 2/7/13: Got enough Iron in your life?

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Rest Day 2//7/13:

Got enough Iron in your life?UVM HOCR

Here’s a great post from Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition on Iron and a fun recipe to get some!

One of the bigger challenges when you’re eating healthier is that you have to spend a little more time planning ahead and preparing foods. What better time than rest day to do a little cooking? Here in Boston it’s a balmy 20 degrees outside, so some southern comfort food seemed like a great idea. And, as a bonus, collard greens are a great source of nutrients including vitamins K, A, and C, folate, and fiber. You can also reach 25% of your daily needs for calcium and 12% of your daily iron needs in just one cup! A great find for anyone dealing with anemia or having trouble getting enough iron in their diet. (http://www.wickedgoodnutrition.com/get-some-iron/)
Collard Greens w/ Pulled Pork

Collard Greens w/ Pulled Pork

So, if you’re in the mood for something awesome, try these paleo friendly southern style collard greens. Hint: They have BACON!

http://www.wickedgoodnutrition.com/paleo-southern-collard-greens/

Rowing WOD 2/6/13: 5RFT – 15 Cals, 10 Floor Press, 5 Wall Climbs – Post Time

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Rowing WOD 2/6/13:

5 Rounds for time…

Stay Connected in the Wall Climb!

Stay Connected in the Wall Climb!

15 Calorie Row
10 Floor Press As Heavy As Possible
5 Wall Climbs

Today’s Rowing WOD is all about efficiency of movement and connection through the core.  On the erg try to focus on the legs so that you save your upper body for the floor press and wall climbs.  What’s cool about this workout is the need to learn suspension using your whole body.  To efficiently row with your legs requires good connection and suspension from the catch throughout the drive.  See the video below for a good suspension drill.  On the wall climbs you must learn to stay connected through your core and not break at the midline in order to be efficient and suspend your weight on the hands as your feet climb up the wall.  For the floor press feel free to use dumbbells or a barbell, just keep the shoulder blades pinched, elbows strong, and don’t drop the weight on yourself.  Push the pace, breathe, and have some fun.

Post your time to comments and let us know how it goes!

Rowing WOD 2/5/13: 10 x :40 On, :20 Off – Post Avg Split

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Rowing WOD 2/5/13:

10 x :40 On, :20 Off (Race Pace)

Get After It!

Get After It!

If you’re looking for an edge in Tabata This, Fight Gone Bad, or simply your Tabata Row, today’s Rowing WOD is the perfect opportunity to build your consistency on shorter pieces.   The focus is maintaining race pressure and mentally executing a race plan.  The goal is to be consistently strong through all 10 pieces.  During the 20 seconds off, paddle lightly at a stroke rating of 14 – 16 to recover.  Focus on your breathing and form.

The first two pieces should be executed like the start of a 2k race; sprint start, high ten, then settle to an efficient race pace.  The second three pieces should focus on holding a consistent race pace and stroke rating, around 32 for vets and 28 for novices.  The third section represents the third 500 of the 2k where mental toughness is key to keep the split from jumping up.  The last two pieces are an opportunity to either practice your sprint to the finish line or hold strong if you’re really feeling it.  When finished you will have 10 data points you can compare to see where extra focus will be required during your next 2k or first 2k if you’ve never done one!

CRASH-B’s are less than two weeks away!  Really dial in your game plan and attack each piece.  This is when you should have your race plan dialed in and really get comfortable with pulling the splits you plan to hold during the race.  Focus on consistency and make every single stroke count.

Post your average 500m split to comments and share your game plan.