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Rowing WOD 9/29/13: How do you get Motivated? – Share

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Rest Day 9/29/13:RR UVM Men Alumni HOCR

The Head of the Charles is taking place in three weeks.  A lot of rowers have used the Head to get motivated by setting goals to place in the top 20, top 10, or top 3.  I hope you can come check it out and witness one of the most awesome rowing events in the world.  If you can’t, what is motivating you this October?  Below is an excerpt from a great blog on motivation by Alex Black of Wicked Good Nutrition.

How do you get motivated?

The Land of Motivation

Motivation can be tough. It can be hard to find your way to Motivation-land, and once you get there, it can be even harder to stay. It takes at least a month to turn a behavior into a habit, and that month will typically be rife with challenges. Because, you know, the minute you decide to give up sugar or beer the next three social outings your friends plan are a baking pot luck and outing to your favorite craft beer bar…

On top of that, some research suggests it can take up to 3 years to reset your body’s homeostasis (sense of balance) at a new weight. What this means is, if you lose 20 pounds, it can take 3 years before your body recognizes this as its new and healthy weight.

But all that aside, there are a few tricks you can use to help you get motivated and stay motivated. These include:

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Rowing WOD 9/25/13: RR Warm-Up, Speed Deadlifts, Ball Slam Metcon, RR Warm-Down – Post Load, Reps, Score, and Splits

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Rowing WOD 9/25/13:

1. 2k Row @5k+7

Deadlifts w/ BC Men's Crew

Deadlifts w/ BC Men’s Crew

2. 1 Mile Run (easy pace);

3. EMOM10 – MR Deadlift @40% of 1RM

  • Every Minute On The Minute for 10min Perform…
  • Max Reps in 20sec
  • Focus on Form, Rhythm, and Speed on the Drive

4. As Many Rounds As Possible in 10min

  • 6 Split Squat Jumps
  • 5 Push Ups
  • 5 Box Jumps (24/20 in.)
  • 5 Ball Slams (20/15 lbs.)

5. 1 Mile Run (easy pace)

6. 2k Row @5k+7

Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to use rowing as a warmup and cool down.  The deadlifts are for power and speed on the drive.  Form and speed on the bar should be the focus in hopes of transferring power/skill to the boat.  Push hard in the metcon and get that heart rate and breathing up.  There’s a video below of the Boston College Men’s Crew Team using Renegade Rowing for their daily practice.  If you can do this on the water even better!  This practice should take no longer than 2 hours.  Cut out some of the running/rowing if you’re strapped for time.

Post your load and number of reps for the Deadlift, time for the metcon, and splits held for the rowing and running.

Rowing WOD 9/23/13: Double Pyramids! – Post Distance and Thoughts

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Rowing WOD 9/23/13:

Double Pyramids

The Renegade Rowing Team after their first Race

The Renegade Rowing Team after their first Race

2 x 19min as follows …

  • 4′ @18 s/m, 3′ @20, 2′ @22, 1′ @24, 2′ @22, 3′ @20, 4′ @18

2min Rest

  • 4′ @20, 3′ @22, 2′ @24, 1′ @26, 2′ @24, 3′ @22, 4′ @20

Competing in the gym or on the water requires rowing efficiency.  Taking a little extra time once a week to focus on rhythm, timing, and overall form will go a long way in performance come game day.  Today’s Rowing WOD is a great opportunity for any athlete, experienced or not, to get a sense of form and rhythm without the pressure of intensity and competition.  Sometimes it’s good to slow down for an active recovery day in order to go harder and faster later on down the road.

Rhythm and Endurance are two necessities for successful competition in longer WODs.  A great example would be the KB Swings and Pull Ups found in “Helen”.  Those who find a consistent rhythm can flow through the movements naturally and rely on their aerobic endurance without dipping into their anaerobic energy supply.

In today’s Rowing WOD the focus is developing rhythm and endurance.  Another word for rhythm in rowing is Ratio.  By varying the ratio of the drive to the recovery rowers can maintain the same pace or split, but work more efficiently and make the stroke feel lighter or heavier.

When going from an 18 stroke rating to a 20 you should focus on more pressure with the legs and quickly redirecting the hands through the finish.  This will help increase the stroke rating while leaving you the same amount of time to sit up, breathe, and relax as you slide forward on the recovery.

Post you’re distance rowed to comments as well as your thoughts on Ratio.

Rest Day 9/22/13: Inspire Someone Today!

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Rest Day 9/22/13:

Inspire Someone Today!

Whether it’s your training partner, friend, family, or complete stranger, find a way to inspire them and fight for their goals.  Help drive their passion and pursuit of a better self.  Show them what you take pride in and how hard you work for what you believe in.  Find a way to motivate them and do what needs to be done.

Iron Bill and all of the firefighters hurt by that fire down in Houston, this video is for you!

Rowing WOD 9/18/13: RR Warmup, Deadlift, KB/Burpee Metcon, RR Warm Down – Post Splits, Load, and Times

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Rowing WOD 9/18/13:

Renegade Rowing Team - Racing through last bridge at Rumble on the River!

Renegade Rowing Team – Racing through last bridge at Rumble on the River!

1. 2k Row @5k+8

2. 1 Mile Run (moderate pace);

3. Deadlift

  • 5@40%, 5@50%, 5@60%
  • Max Reps @70% (Go For More Than Last Week!)
  • 5@50%
  • Focus on Form, Rhythm, and Speed on the Drive

4. Partner WOD For Time …

  • 21*-15*-9*
  • KB Swings (1.5 pood/1 pood)
  • Burpees Over The Kettlebell
  • *One Partner Runs 200m while One Partner Holds a Plank after each round

5. 1 Mile Run (easy pace)

6. 2k Row @5k+8

Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to use rowing as a warmup and cool down.  The deadlifts are for strength and muscular endurance.  Form and speed on the bar should be the focus in hopes of transferring power/skill to the boat.  Push hard in the metcon and get that heart rate and breathing up.  This is the Third practice that the Boston College Men’s Crew Team did with Renegade Rowing.  If you can do this on the water even better!  This practice should take no longer than 2 hours.  Cut out some of the running/rowing if you’re strapped for time.

Post your load and number of reps for the Deadlift, time for the metcon, and splits held for the rowing and running.