For the past five years, as part of my offseason training for surfski racing, I have participated in the World Indoor Rowing Championships in Boston, Massachusetts. Anyone can enter by registering and then you are placed into age groups and heats depending on your predicted 2K time.
Rowers from all over the world come to participate. Roughly 2000 people will participate in all ages. Last year I talked Mark Ceconi, Sean Milano, and Tim Dwyer to join in the pain. 2K is a full on sprint that can last anywhere from 5.30-6.30 minutes for the worlds best men, to 6.30-7.30 for the mid packers like we are. Erging as it is called, is probably the best overall workout there is. If you have not tried one, give it shot!
This year Mark, Sean, myself and newcomer Chris Chappell(web master) will participate on February 22. Chris has logged in more time on the erg than all of us put together but he has never done the Crash B's. Stay tuned to see how we all make out. Will we beat our times from last year? Will we have a new leader among our group? Will Sean hold on to his title before passing out? Will it be more painful than last year? Will Chris(the big guy) dominate the field? Will Mark's kayak erging pay dividends on the rowing erg? Will I limp home in last place again?
Wesley
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