Rowing and Strength WOD 1/30/14: 5x800m w/ 2min Rest and 6×3 Back Squat – Post Splits and Loads

Rowing WOD:

Athletes warming up at the RRL last weekend

Athletes warming up at the RRL last weekend

5 x 800m w/ 2min Rest

1st @2k Pace (w/ Start)

2nd @2k+3

3rd @2k+2

4th @2k+1

5th @2k

  • Choose split based off of last Tuesday’s Rowing WOD.
  • Should you go faster or slower having done another 2k?
  • Post Average Split for Each to Comments.

Strength WOD:

6×3 Back Squat

  • Post Loads to Comments

Conditioning WOD:

“13.1”

Proceed through the sequence below completing as many reps as possible in 17 minutes of:
40 Burpees
45/75 pound Snatch, 30 reps
30 Burpees
75/135 pound Snatch, 30 reps
20 Burpees
100/165 pound Snatch, 30 reps
10 burpees
120/210 pound Snatch, as many reps as possible

  • Post Number of Reps to Comments.

Some of our best results are found when training at high intensity.  In order to develop as an athlete you’ll need to develop an ability to go hard and bring your “A” game.  Today’s Rowing WOD provides an opportunity for just that.  Set the monitor for 800m of work and 2 minutes of rest.  Use the first piece to practice the start of your 2k and the last to practice the finish.  There should be a focus on power per stroke and solid intensity across all five pieces.  Write down the splits you would like to hold (ex: 2:00, 2:03, 2:02, 2:01, 2:00) prior to starting and make a commitment to attack each piece and execute every stroke.  Know what mental cues you will go to when it gets tough – breath, legs down, sit tall, swing, smooth, breath…

Afterwards get in some good mobility and make sure you’re moving well and recovered for the Back Squats.  Give them all you’ve got.  I put in 13.1 in case you aren’t able to row or you have lots of time on your hand.  I’m really looking forward to retesting it, so have fun and get after it!

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