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Rowing WOD 8/5/14: 3x2k w/ 5min Rest – Post Goal and Experience

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Rowing WOD:

3 x 2k w/ 5min rest

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1st 2k: 

  • 750m @ 2k+5
  • 250m @ 18 spm (paddle light)
  • 750m @ 2k+3
  • 250m @ 18 spm (paddle light)

Rest 5min

2nd 2k: 

  • 750m @ 2k+4
  • 250m @ 18 spm (paddle light)
  • 750m @ 2k+2
  • 250m @ 18 spm (paddle light)

Rest 5min

3rd 2k: 

  • 750m @ 2k+3
  • 500m @ 18 spm (paddle light)
  • 750m @ 2k+1

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’ve been trying to break a 7 minute or 8 minute 2k, you’re probably wondering, 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 the prescribed pace and really execute with form and efficiency.  Then paddle out for the next 250m .  At the 1000m mark build back up and row the next 750m at the prescribed pace.  Finish with a  paddle to recover.  The second and third 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 of today’s Rowing WOD.

Rowing WOD 8/2/14: 500m Test – Post Time, Avg Split, and Stroke Rating

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Rowing WOD:

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500m Test

Today is the day!  We’ve been focusing on improving our 500m time all month.  Now is the time to get it done.

How well does your body operate at max effort for 2 minutes?  How much power can you maintain before pain and metabolic waste slows you down?  Today’s assessment will give you an idea of your work capacity in the 2 minute time frame using all three metabolic pathways – phosphagen, glycolytic, and oxidative.  You’ll be pulling from both anaerobic and aerobic energy systems.

Set your monitor for 500 meters and get after it.  Be sure to record your time and average stroke rating.

Whether you’re a Vet or Novice, the goal should be to have a strong start, settle for 10 to 20 strokes, and then sprint all out for the last 200m.  Stroke rating should be high, above 30 s/m.  A good goal would be 5 split seconds faster than your 2k split.

Let us know how you do!  Post your results to Comments.

Rowing WOD 7/25/14: 7 x :45 Row w/ 2min Rest, Heavy C&J – Post Splits and Loads

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Rowing WOD:

Stick that landing with elbows up!

Max Effort

7 x :45 Row w/ 2min Rest

During each rest perform a heavy clean and jerk.

Olympic lifters are known for their power and speed, two skills required to move boats fast.  Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to build and test your power and speed in rowing and lifting.  Be sure to warmup on the erg and platform before attempting this max effort workout.

Perform a 45 second row all out and then during the two-minute rest attempt a heavy clean and jerk.  Focus on a strong core and keeping your hips connected to your hands.

Post your splits and loads for each movement.

Rowing WOD 7/12/14: 8 x 250m w/ 1min Rest – Post Splits

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Rowing WOD:

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8 x 250m w/ 1min Rest

  • Last 2 @500m Goal Split

We will be testing our 500m in three weeks to see if we’re progressing and pushing ourselves.  Today’s focus is executing all 8 pieces at high intensity with negative splits.  Set the monitor for intervals distance with 250m of Work and 1 minute of Rest.  Row every piece with your 500m retest in mind.  Get off to a good start and settle on the first one.  Stay consistent from pieces 2 − 4.  Fight for that split on pieces 5-6.  Bring it home on 7-8 with a split at or below your 500m goal.  Take a look at your previous results for this Rowing WOD and the last 250m piece from yesterdays workout to find a good starting split.

Also, Tryouts for the Renegade Rowing Team are next Thursday.  I hope everyone’s getting excited to get on the water!  We’re still looking for at least 3-4 people to sign up and join us.  This is your opportunity to get out on the Charles River, learn to row, and race!  Practices will be on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 5:30-7am at Community Rowing.  Tryouts will be next Thursday at 5:30am at CRI!

Post your Splits to comments.

Rowing WOD 7/9/14: 3RFT – 750m Row, 15 DL@40% – Post Time, Load, and Avg Splits

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Rowing WOD:

Coxswains getting after the Deadlift last winter!

Coxswains getting after the Deadlift last winter!

3 Rounds for Time …

750m Row

15 Deadlifts @40% of 1RM

Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to focus on consistent speed and intensity.  During the Deadlift find a smooth rhythm and keep a tight midline so that you can touch and go unbroken for all 15 reps.  Try to feel the amount of pressure you have to put into the floor and the bar each rep.  If you can anticipate and maintain even pressure through each lift you’ll be able to save energy and go faster.  When getting back on the erg try to feel the same thing.  Try to push the same amount each stroke and transfer the same amount of pressure to the handle each time.  Remain efficient on the erg by holding one split, as low as possible, through each piece.  Keep working on good form and do so at the highest intensity possible.  That’s how you’ll start to drop your 500m, 1k, and 2k times from yesterday.

Remember, if you’d like to get on the water with the Renegade Rowing Team, sign up here and come ready to throwdown next Thursday, July 17th @5:30am @CRI.

Post your overall time, load, and average splits for each piece to comments.