Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we've come through the darkest days of the indoor training season. While we watch the days lengthen and countdown to the on water season, we've got a few more online challenges in store to get you through the hump. But first, a recap! Continue Reading ›
Each year, the leader board for the Virtual Team Challenge lights up with impressive meters rowed over thirty-one days. Some of these results seem unbelievable: how is it possible to row over two million meters in just one month? We reached out to a few rowers in the challenge who completed over one million meters to find out.
There may be a lack of snow here in Vermont but the Tour de SkiErg has been in full swing since Friday, February 1. It's not too late to join.
The Tour de SkiErg is is a great challenge to help you stay focused on your workouts throughout the month--and stay in skiing shape if the weather isn't cooperating in your neck of the woods. The Tour de SkiErg runs from February 1–28 and features a different event each week. Continue Reading ›
A new high of $31,434.96 was raised by the participants in the 2012 Holiday Challenge—up about $4000 from last year! This was thanks to the efforts of 2483 individuals who achieved the 200k level, over 5500 who surpassed 100k, and 385 kids and adaptive athletes who rowed or skied 50k—all between American Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve! A total of over 1.3 billion meters was reached—well over 10 million more meters than last year. An amazing nine individuals logged over one million meters each during these four weeks. That’s an average of over 31,250 meters per day! Continue Reading ›
Christmas Eve was hardly a silent night. If you listened carefully, you could hear the quiet roar of thousands of flywheels across the world finishing up Holiday Challenge meters. You have until January 4 to enter your Holiday Challenge meters; we give extra time to enter meters online for those traveling or who are away from their computers during the holidays. Continue Reading ›
We are closing in on the fourth week of the Holiday Challenge, and the meter tally is really growing! Over 950 million meters have been rowed or skied for the 2012 Holiday Challenge, and we still have until midnight on December 24 to complete meters! The size of our charity donation is increasing rapidly, and it's exciting to watch the progress on the Online Logbook homepage. Continue Reading ›
Here are some facts and figures about this year’s challenge:
The SkiErg Sprints is an international race of 1000m on the Concept2 SkiErg. It’s held annually in homes, gyms, ski clubs and fitness centers anywhere in the world—all it takes is a SkiErg and interested people. Sometimes it’s a small group of friends in a home gym; other times it’s a sizeable public event. No matter the venue, the goal is the same—your best effort for 1000 meters. Continue Reading › 
The countdown to the Holiday Challenge has begun! If completing 100,000 or 200,000 meters in a month is a new challenge for you, read on for some ideas to help you prepare. Continue Reading ›
The 2012 Holiday Challenge is quickly approaching! This year, row or ski your way through the holidays and maintain your fitness while raising money for good causes. The challenge begins on Thursday, November 22, and ends at midnight, Monday, December 24, 2012. Continue Reading ›
