Rowing WOD 4/11/14: AMRAP12 − 250m Row, 10 DL, 10 HR Push Ups – Post Score and Avg Splits

Rowing WOD:

Ever think about how you put the boat in the water?  Learn how!

Ever think about how you put the boat in the water? Learn how!

As Many Rounds As Possible in 12min …

250m Row (@2k+3 to 2k+5)

10 Deadlifts (185/125 lbs)

10 Hand Release Push Ups

Rowing finally showed up in the Open this year.  What does that mean?  Going into Regionals or any competition this summer you will need to be prepared for more Rowing WODs!  If the organizers decided to throw in a short rowing piece with high load movements over a long duration you need to know exactly what pace you can hold to remain efficient and stay in contention.  You’re ability to row might not win a WOD, but it will set you up to win it with the other movements.

Today’s Rowing WOD is all about holding a consistent pace on the erg and pushing through the deadlifts and push ups.  If you want to get the full effect of this workout and be ready for competition you can’t coast.  If you can hold a pace of 3 split seconds slower than your 2k you will crush this.  It won’t be easy, so stay positive and focus on being smooth.  Keep breathing and get hungry for your next competition whether it’s in your own box or at Regionals.

Post the number of complete rounds plus additional reps to comments.  Also include your average splits for each 250m piece.

Rowing WOD 4/10/14: “Hamilton” 3RFT – 1k Row, 50 Push Ups, 1k Run, 50 Pull Ups – Post Time and Splits

Rowing WOD:

Try the RWOD with 8 other people and see if you can row together! -MSCF Rowing Workshop

Try the RWOD with 8 other people and see if you can row together! -MSCF Rowing Workshop

“Hamilton”

3 Rounds for Time …

1k Row, 50 Push Ups

1k Run, 50 Pull Ups

From time to time CrossFit creates a new WOD that is a step above all the rest.  These are called Hero WODs.  They are named after Heroes who have given their lives in the line of duty.  Every time we perform a Hero WOD is an opportunity to think outside ourselves and push a little bit harder for those that put themselves in harm’s way for us.

Over the past couple of weeks we have been preparing ourselves physically and mentally to crush this workout in its entirety.  Today’s Rowing WOD is the full thing, an awesome Hero WOD named Hamilton.  Today is the day to push ourselves harder, execute our rowing, and honor Hamilton.  Your focus should be to push the pace on the running, push ups, and pull ups.  Figure out how you’re going to game each movement to get through it the fastest.

On the 1k Row I would like to see everyone execute the first 1k of your 2k race plan.  We will be testing our 2k again soon and today is a great opportunity to build confidence and hit your new 2k splits.  Start quick and light, settle with breathing, and execute every stroke with balanced power.  Stay strong mentally and physically.  Look back at what you did last week and try to hold a consistent pace through the whole workout.  If you can, negative split the run and the row to make each round a little faster than the first.

Execute your game plan.  Smooth is Fast!

Post your time and average splits for the 1k’s to comments.

Rowing WOD 4/8/14: 15 x :20 On :40 off – Post Fastest and Slowest Splits

Rowing WOD:

Bringing it home in the sprint! Checkout the Renegade Rowing Membership!

Bringing it home in the sprint! Checkout the Renegade Rowing Team!

15 x :20 On :40 Off

Max Pressure

  • Post your fastest and slowest splits to comments.

Elite fitness is all about developing power through high intensity.  Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to push your boundaries and test the limits of your speed.  Catch your breath and focus on the 40 seconds off so that you can put every ounce of energy into suspending from the oar and going low on the split.  Compare your results to your 2k race plan.  Do you last through the first 7, but die soon after?  Could you go faster at the start of your 2k?  What happens to your focus in the last couple?  Use your results to adjust your race plan and goal for your next 2k which will be about a week before Regionals.

Try warming up with a couple of strap drills to feel and practice suspending from the oar.    Have Fun!

Rowing WOD 4/5/14: For Time – 500m Row; 3Rounds – 7 Thrusters, 7 CTB Pull Ups; 500m Row – Post Time

Rowing WOD:

Complete all 3 For Total Time …

Coach Tapply warming up for the thruster

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

2. 3 Rounds: 7 Thrusters (85/45 lbs), 7 Chest to Bar Pull Ups

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

This week CFB tested Fran!  The feeling after completing Fran is the same as the feeling after completing a 2k.  That being said, your game plan for both should be similar.  Quick clean start for 10 reps/strokes and then settle into a consistent, smooth pace that you can handle for the whole race.  Your form will have to be on point, you’ll need to focus on breathing, and your mind must be right.  Mental strength will be key and you must be ready to fight off that little voice inside your head with cues like “legs”, “push”, “I can”, “breath”, “swing”, “smooth”…

Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to dial in your form, prepare mentally, and buildRR Thruster consistency in your movement.  Start and finish with a 500m Row that mimics your 2k race plan.  Execute the same split and stroke rating you ideally want to hold on your next 2k.  In between perform 3 flawless rounds of thrusters and pull ups.

A 2k didn’t pop up in this years open, but you can be sure it will pop up at Regionals and the games.  From now until Regionals, Renegade Rowing will be working to improve your form, capacity, and strategy to crush that 2k.  If you plan to be at the top of the podium you will need to crush the erg.  These workouts are a great place to start.  Fit in a couple every week, share your thoughts and results, and you’ll be ready to crush that 2k in competition.

Post your time and average splits for each 500m to comments!

Rowing WOD 4/4/14: 6x2min On, 1min Off – Post Avg Splits

It's getting warmer!  Who's ready to bring these workouts to the water? RRL1k - Register Here!

It’s getting warmer! Who’s ready to bring these workouts to the water? RRL1k – Register Here!

Rowing Wod:

6 x 2min On, 1min Off

  • 3 pieces @32 s/m
  • 2 @34 s/m
  • 1 @36 s/m

When training it can be beneficial to work at a pace greater than you would normally compete in order to gain a greater sense of control and fluidity.  Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to push the stroke rating so that race pace feels smoother and more controlled.  Focus on your breathing for the first couple and when the rating goes up be sure to bring the split down accordingly.  Rowing at higher ratings can send the chain and boat all over the place if you aren’t smooth and horizontal with the hands.  At the finish you’ll need quick hands away to pick up the stroke rating, but don’t let the chain jump up and down or chatter.  During the minute off, paddle at a light 14 to 16 stroke rating to catch your breath and re-focus for the next piece.

Post your Average Splits to comments.