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Rest Day 11/7/13: Announcing the Renegade Rowing League 2013/14

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Rest Day 11/7/13:

Renegade Rowing League is Back!

Announcing the Renegade Rowing League 2013/14

2k Row CRASH-B Style @CFB

December 21st and January 25th

 If you’re in the Boston Area on December 21st come to CrossFit Boston Iron and Grit at 114 Western Ave in Allston, MA at 11am to compete Head to Head CRASH-B Style.  There’s a $15 Entry Fee and prizes for winner’s of all age categories.  There will be holiday drinks and socializing afterwards with athletes from all over the area.
Mike and Mike attacking the 2k at the RRL - Are you ready for the Renegade Rowing League?

Mike and Mike attacking the 2k at the RRL – Are you ready for the Renegade Rowing League?

We’ll have 10 ergs hooked up to one another and displayed on the wall via a projector so that competitors and spectators can witness how fast each boat is going.  The 2k Row is a test of how much pain and glory athletes can endure over seven to eight minutes.  Grab some friends, come on down, and get after it.  This will be the first of two 2k competitions called the Renegade Rowing League, which is a good lead up to the CRASH-B Indoor Rowing World Championships in February.  Anyone is welcome to come test themselves to see how they stack up.

If you’re interested in competing and bringing your gym shoot me an email at pat@renegaderowing.com.  I’ll have a registration link up soon.  All those that compete in the Renegade Rowing League have a shot at a prize if they win their race category.  The Renegade Rowing League will use the same event categories as CRASH-Bs.

Shout out if you’re training for the Renegade Rowing League and CRASH-B’s!

Rowing WOD 11/6/13: 2k Row w/ 5 LEB’s EMOM – Post Time

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Rowing WOD 11/6/13:Lateral Erg Burpee Air

2k Row

w/ 5 Lateral Erg Burpees Every Minute On the Minute

Happy Wednesday!  Get excited because everyday is another day closer to the start of the Renegade Rowing Club, the Renegade Rowing League (RRL), and the CRASH-B’s.  More details on the RRL will be out tomorrow.  The RRL will be held on December 21st and January 25th.  I’m reaching out to those I know are interested this week.  If you or your box is interested in competing at the RRL please let me know – pat@renegaderowing.com.

Chest to the deck!

Chest to the deck!

Today’s Rowing WOD should provide some fun and motivation for the RRL!  This is a great one to challenge a training partner with!  If you’re a novice rower pick one split that you can confidently hold for every stroke that you’re on the erg.  Focus on smooth rowing and being efficient.  If you’re a Vet try to hold your 2k goal split each time you’re on the erg and practice your quick release transitions getting the feet out to do the burpees.  Be sure to push both thumbs down as you pull your toes up to loosen those straps.  Remember, every minute on the minute you must complete 5 lateral erg burpees!

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Rowing WOD 11/5/13: 3Rds – 1min Max Distance, 1min Max Air Squats, 1min Rest – Post Scores

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Rowing WOD 11/5/13:

Get Hungry for next Spring! Winter training starts now!

Get Hungry for next Spring! Winter training starts now!

3 Rounds

1min Max Distance Row

1min Max Rep Air Squats

1min Rest

As rowers we seek to develop the strength and power of our legs.  As Athletes training for General Physical Preparedness we seek to develop the core and our ability to extend the hips.  The combination of the two if done well can produce amazing rowers.  Take a look at gold medal winner Erin Cafaro for example.  However, if done poorly, the combination of rowing, strength, and fitness can tear the body apart.  Today’s Rowing WOD is a great example.  If you throw caution to the wind, flail around on the erg, and let your knees cave in the squat you will hurt something.  Focus on good posture in both the rowing and air squats and keep good control through the whole range of motion.  Go hard and push your limits, but don’t compromise your form.

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Rowing WOD 11/4/13: AMRAP20 – 500m Row, 15 Push Ups – Post Score

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Rowing WOD 11/4/13:

When should you break the elbow? Learn more about the stroke with Renegade Rowing!

When should you break the elbow? Learn more about the stroke with Renegade Rowing!

As Many Rounds As Possible in 20 Minutes of …

500m Row 

15 Push Ups

*Row each consecutive piece @14 s/m, @16, @18, @20, @22, … each round increase stroke rating by 2 beats

**If more than 3 consecutive strokes are taken at a different stroke rating, stop and complete a 5 Burpee penalty and then start that round over.

Now that the fall rowing season is winding down it’s time to take a week to gather ourselves before winter training kicks in to high gear.  Rowing Clubs will be popping up at gyms across the country over the next couple of weeks to begin training for indoor rowing events.  To set yourself up for a good indoor season take some time this week to really dial in your control, form, technique, and understanding of the stroke.  This week will include Rowing WODs to help build the skill set of the novice rower and refocus the veteran rower.  If you’re new to the sport of rowing take some time to feel out the stroke and go slower.  Veterans can challenge themselves by building power and ratio at the lower stroke ratings, but don’t over do it.  Their will be plenty of hard work in the coming weeks.

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Rowing WOD 11/2/13: “Fran” – 21-15-9 Thrusters, Pull Ups – Post Time

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Rowing WOD 11/2/13:

The BC Men were in here yesterday crushing "Helen". They're fired up for training with Renegade Rowing this winter. Who's next?

Photo c/o row2k.com – The BC Men were in here yesterday crushing “Helen”. They’re fired up for training with Renegade Rowing this Winter. Who’s next?

“Fran”

21-15-9

Thrusters (95/75 lbs)

Pull Ups

Hello Rowing WOD Fans!  It’s been a solid week of Rowing assessments.  How have you done?  What needs the most work?

Our assessment week wouldn’t be complete without a classic Benchmark WOD!  While Fran is similar in feeling to a 2k it is a beast unto itself.  How will you attack it?  What’s your game plan?  Have you thought about breaking it down into sections of focus like a 2k race plan?

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