Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Welcome Yall!

Hey yall. This is an idea I had to help keep us motivated to stay in shape this summer. I will start by posting the workouts I'm doing, along with my results (splits, times, sets, etc.). If you have (or make in the future) a Google account, I can add you to be an author for this blog and you can fill us in on what you've been doing to get fast this summer. Just shoot me an email at tarheelcrew@gmail.com and I'll add you to the list! The idea is to establish the kind of competition amongst each other Cottrell said was missing this year... So rock out with your cock out and start kickin' some ass on the erg or in the weight room.

Also, I thought this might be a good way to show recruits what it is that we do. If you can, take pictures during some of your workouts, or if you get to hit the water this summer, have someone take pictures (I thought Jordan would be especially excited about this - don't forget Jordan, you need more than just beach muscles!). Also, add any thoughts you had about how the workout went, if you feel it's effective training, etc. Accessibility will hopefully get more people interested in rowing in the next few years.

So, let's try it and see how fast we can make each other - even when we're all in different places.

DOMINATE!

3 comments:

Taylor Hewett said...

You're right, it is pretty hard to get motivated. I have been trying to work out every day, but doing serious cardio every other day.

The other day I did 30 min on the bike and burned around 500 calories.

Yesterday I was on the erg...yes, the erg. I did a 10k at 1:57-2:02 split, cadence at a 20-22.

Also, I was watching "a day in the life of" on USRowing.com and I saw this weight exercise that some of the national team guys were doing...you hold two dumbbells so that it looks like you're resting them on your shoulder...then you do a squat. At the bottom of the squat, stand up rapidly as if you were exploding off the catch, and simultaneously push the dumbbells into the air over your head. Lower them near your shoulders and repeat. It's a good workout.

Today I plan on returning to the erg...I am feeling the pain from yesterdays workout and it hurts SOOOO GOOOD :)

Jordan Wong said...

erg? i'd rather eat a turd covered in burnt hair...

I have been running a lot lately (45-60min) 4 times a week. I'm lifting 4 times a week mixing in strength and endurance training. Tucker don't worry I'm working out my legs and back too.

Guys make sure you work on your core strength (abs and LOWER BACK) This will help a lot and prevent injuries expecially to your back. Plus you'll have that six pack you've always wanted (and I'm not talking about yuengling)

Pictures are on their way, but of course you guys knew that already

Ben Flitter said...

Got the boot off last week. All I can do right now is bike, swim, and longboard. I wont be able to start running til july 4th. I hope all of you are having a good summer.