Rowing WOD 10/10: “Raise Your Rower” – 4 RFT, 500m Row, 15 OHS (55/45) – Post Time

Rowing WOD 10/10:

“Raise Your Rower”

4 Rounds For Time

500m Row (2k Pace)

15 Overhead Squats (55/45)

In life we need to be ready for the known and unknown.  Today’s Rowing WOD has that in mind.  Overhead squats are great for core stability and core awareness because everything must be engaged and working to keep that bar in a strong position overhead.  It’s been said ergs don’t float, even though all of the best teams have big erg scores.  In today’s workout imagine you’re saving your erg from a flood where you have to keep it up overhead to save it from the water, an unknown event we might not expect.  The erg weighs approximately 57 lbs and that’s why we’re going with 55 lbs in the workout.  Don’t underestimate the overhead squat though.  After 500m at 2k pace, a known event that we’re training for, you’ll want to really focus on midline stability and stay strong.

Post your average splits for each 500m piece and your overall time to comments.

Rest Day 9/30: Go see a regatta! – Share which one you plan to see!

Rest Day 9/30:

Go See a Regatta!

October is full of awesome regattas all over the country.  Checkout this site to find one near you!

https://www.regattacentral.com/

Pick one, go check it out, and report back with what you saw/experienced!

Rest Day 9/23: Ever think about racing on the water?

Rest Day 9/23:

Ever think about racing on the water?

Rowing WOD 8/15: AMMAP 10 − Row For Distance, 20 DU Every Minute – Post Meters Rowed

Rowing WOD 8/15:

10min – As Many Meters As Possible

Row For Distance

*Start w/ 20 Double Unders

**Perform 20 Double Unders at the top of every minute

When it comes to Double Unders and WODs with supplemental tasks to perform every minute it helps to focus on rhythm.  Don’t freak out about the clock.  Just find your rhythm, breathe, and flow.  The same focus is needed on the row in today’s Rowing WOD.  When you get to the erg just strap in and get the flywheel moving.  Then focus on solid pressure and breathing.  Try to put some of the ratio work from Monday to use so that you have a chance to breathe and recover on the recovery.  Finding a smooth rhythm on the erg will help maintain your efficiency.  Try not to pause through the finish.  Keep the hands moving.  Also use this wod to practice the quick release getting off the erg.  

Holding the lowest split possible consistently every stroke should be the goal.  Remain efficient and don’t blow yourself up on any one stroke.  Push through and get as many meters as possible!

Post total meters rowed to comments!

Rest Day 7/1: Why do you erg? Share in 1 sentence or less!

Rest Day 7/1:

Why do you erg?

We all have our reasons for using the Concept2 Ergometer.  Is it to be faster in a boat, faster in a workout, fitter, stronger, better at another sport?

Share your story in 1 sentence or less!

I erg because it allows me to stay fit, be a better coach, and share my passion for fitness and rowing with others.