Arshay Cooper with Concept2 co-founder Dick Dreissigacker, Judy Geer and Josh Carlson.
Arshay Cooper is a rower, author, speaker and activist. His story of rowing with the first African American high school team in America is now available for preorder in hardcover (launches June 30) and is coming soon to movie screens nationwide.
Last November, Concept2 invited Cooper to visit Concept2 and share his story. The visit was long overdue: Josh Carlson, in Concept2 Customer Service, originally connected with Cooper in 2015 when a copy of Cooper’s first book, Suga Water, arrived at Concept2 addressed to him. Carlson had been working with outreach in schools, building programs in physical education classes. He started reading, and couldn’t put the book down. Since Josh first reached out, the relationship between Cooper and Concept2 has developed as one of mutual respect and admiration. We feel fortunate to provide ongoing support for his work.
Cooper’s movie, A Most Beautiful Thing, opens in select AMC theaters starting July 10. Watch a preview of this inspiring—and beautiful—new film. Continue Reading ›
Thanks to the nearly 7500 people who participated in our first Juneteenth Challenge on June 19! You helped raise $33,616 for three not-for-profit organizations working to end systemic racism and inequality. Continue Reading ›
Some days, it’s just enough to get a few meters in. I often follow a personal slogan of “any meters are better than no meters.” With two kids at home and working full time, it can be hard to motivate. Here are a few workouts that help me get moving on the RowErg, SkiErg or BikeErg. (Some days, once I start, I am motivated to do even more!) Continue Reading ›
“asensei” is an iOS App that connects with the Performance Monitor 5 (PM5) via Bluetooth. With the app, you can join coached video workouts with others around the world. Choose from a growing list of world-class coaches including two-time Gold Medalist and World Champion Eric Murray, YouTube rowing instructor Shane Farmer of Dark Horse Rowing, and San Francisco Studio Rowing coach Johan Quie. Continue Reading ›
Hey kids! Here’s some exercise for both your brain and your body! Continue Reading ›
Eric Murray is one part of the famous Kiwi Pair, along with his teammate Hamish Bond. The Kiwi Pair's dominance in the rowing world is legendary—double Olympic champions, world record holders and the winners of eight World Championships. We caught up with him to see what he's up to during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading ›