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Rowing WOD 1/2/13: 5RFT – 250m, 15 Squats, 10 Push Ups, 5 Pull Ups – Post Time

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Rowing WOD 1/2/13:

RRC 20125 Rounds For Time

250m Row, 15 Air Squats, 10 Push Ups, 5 Pull Ups

It’s official!  We have just over a month until CRASH-B’s.  By now you should have tested your 2k a couple of times and know what part of your game plan you need to focus on.  Do you need better focus through the body of the race?  Do you need to work on breathing and settling early on so you don’t fly and die?  Or, do you need to be more aggressive and work on pushing it at the end of the race?  In each 250m interval be disciplined and try to execute as if you were in the middle of a 2k.  Each day from here on out is an opportunity to build your confidence and improve your race plan.

Today’s Rowing WOD is a chance to get in that mind-set and work on some solid body weight conditioning for WOD’s like “Cindy”.  The combination of short rowing intervals and body weight movements should allow you to push the intensity and deal with staying mentally tough as the pain sets in.  Be efficient and get full range of motion.  Hip crease below the knee and hips all the way open at the top of the squat.  Chest to the deck and elbows extended at the top of the push up.  Chin over the bar and elbows extended at the bottom of the pull up.  Be honest and clean with all of your reps and get a solid day of training in.

Post your time to comments!

Rowing WOD 12/29: 2x2k w/ 5min Rest – Post Goal Split and Experience

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Rowing WOD 12/29:

2 x 2k w/ 5min rest

Mike w/ nice Preparation on his first day back from the Holiday

Mike w/ nice Preparation on his first day back from the Holiday

1st 2k: 

  • 750m @ Race Pace
  • 250m @ 18 spm (paddle light)
  • 750m @ Race Pace
  • 250m @ 18 spm (paddle light)

Rest 5min

2nd 2k: 

  • 750m @ Race pace
  • 500m @ 18 spm (paddle light)
  • 750m @ Race Pace

Have you ever wished you could get a feel for Fran before competing so that you know what to plan for mentally and physically?  If you’re competing at the Renegade Rowing League on January 19th or CRASH-B’s on February 17th I’m sure you’re thinking about that 2k.  What will it feel like?  How should it be paced?  What can I do to improve upon my last 2k?

Today’s Rowing WOD is a great way to test out the race pace you’d like to hold on your next 2k.  Set the monitor for 2,000m of work and 5 minutes of rest.  During the first 750m hold your ideal race pace and really execute with intensity.  Then paddle out for the next 250m .  At the 1000m mark build back up and row the next 750m at race pace.  Finish with a  paddle to recover.  The second 2k will be executed similarly.

To see your consistency during the race pace portions set the monitor to record split lengths of 250m.  This is done on the screen when you enter the work and rest.  After the workout go into the memory and check it out.

Post your goal 500m Split and how you executed the 750m portions to achieve it.

Rowing WOD 12/22: 4 x 1k w/ 2:30 Rest – Post Fastest and Slowest Times

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Rowing WOD 12/22:

4 x 1k w/ 2:30 rest

Mike T. hitting a good Catch Position!

Mike T. hitting a good Catch Position!

While it’s good to constantly vary your training to push your boundaries, there is something to be said about repetition to build your confidence!  Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to build your aerobic capacity and work on a couple of tactical and technique fixes.  Have a game plan for each piece including the split and stroke rating you want to hold.  Ideally each piece will be done a little bit faster.  If you’re working on efficiency or sequencing, focus on one fix each piece.  Perhaps you find your breath and rhythm on the first.  Or maybe it’s sequencing and body preparation that needs attention on the second.  If you choose the right pace it will build your confidence and you will be ready to tear up your next rowing WOD. Below are some goals and times to think about.

Post your fastest and slowest times!

Interval Time = 3:15; Goal 2k Time = 6:30

Interval Time = 3:30; Goal 2k Time = 7:00

Interval Time = 3:45; Goal 2k Time = 7:30

Interval Time = 4:00; Goal 2k Time = 8:00

Interval Time = 4:15; Goal 2k Time = 8:30

Interval Time = 4:30; Goal 2k Time = 9:00

Rowing WOD 12/15: Renegade Rowing League – 2k Row – CRASH-B Style – Post Time

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Rowing WOD 12/15:

Renegade Rowing League

2k Row CRASH-B Style

Attention! Row!

Attention! Row!

* If you’re in the Boston Area come to CrossFit Boston Iron and Grit at 114 Western Ave in Allston, MA at 8am to compete Head to Head CRASH-B Style.  There’s a $10 Entry Fee and Winner’s get the new Renegade Rowing T-Shirt as well as the pride of knowing they can drop the hammer on game day.

** If you’re not in Boston then grab your friends, hook as many ergs together as you can using the RACE VENUE SOFTWARE FROM CONCEPT2, and then race each other for 2,000 meters.  Put something up for grabs, like a shirt or a meal, for the winner!

Today’s Rowing WOD is a 2k Row.  It’s a test of how much pain and glory you can endure over seven to eight minutes.  Grab some friends and get after it.  This is the second of a monthly series of 2k competitions called the Renegade Rowing League.  Once a month Renegade Rowing will hook up all of the ergs at CrossFit Boston and host a 2,000m indoor race.  Anyone is welcome to come test themselves to see how they stack up.  Each month their will be a different prize.  This month it is a new Renegade Rowing T-Shirt inspired by CrossFit Boston Iron and Grit.

If you have access to more than one erg and can get a group of friends together to compete you can join in on the Renegade Rowing League as well.  Take a picture of everyone racing and then email it and the results to pat@renegaderowing.com.  I’ll post the picture and results of your race and include everyone that competed in the Renegade Rowing League.  All those that compete in the Renegade Rowing League have a shot at the prize for the month if they win their race category.  The Renegade Rowing League will use the same event categories as CRASH-Bs.

No matter what!  Post your 2k results to comments!

Rowing WOD 12/14: 500m Row; 3Rds 5 Power Cleans, 10 Burpee Broad Jumps; 500m Row – Post Time

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Renegade Rowing League Resumes Saturday, 12/15 at 8am!

Renegade Rowing League Resumes Saturday, 12/15 at 8am!

Rowing WOD 12/14:

All For Time …

1. 500m Row (like start of 2k)

2. 3 Rounds Of:

  • 5 Power Cleans (135/95 lbs)
  • 10 Burpee Broad Jumps

3. 500m Row (like finish of 2k)

Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to practice both the beginning and end of your 2k race plan while developing power with the hips.  Treat each 500 as if they were your ideal 2k.  For the first 500m perform your starting sequence with a race start, high 7-10 strokes, and settle to race pace.  During the Power Cleans and Burpees work on efficient movement and connection through your hips.  Try to go unbroken and consistently jump the same distance for each broad jump.  If you’re still working technique for the power cleans, substitute 3 med ball cleans for every power clean to build up your strength and conditioning.  As you come into the last 500m you will be feeling it just like the 2k, so focus on breathing and holding onto race pace.  When you hit the last 250m start to negative split and practice your sprint for the finish.

Post your overall time to complete all three parts to comments.