Ready All? Winter Training Begins Jan. 6th at MRC

—by Marnie Read
• Jan 6, 2025

Marnie, Amy, Leslie, and Hugh celebrate the successful assembly of the new TR-H!

After a well deserved break for the holidays, Megunticook Rowing kicks off again with a five-day-a-week series of rowing fitness sessions in their training facility at MidCoast Recreation. Coaches Sam Abbott and Will Schaetzke have put together a comprehensive agenda that includes core work, strength training, and of course erg workouts – both steady state and speed work. All ages, levels and abilities welcome! 

In addition, incoming board president Hugh Brock, to ensure the world dominance of Megunticook Rowing going forward, has donated a TR-H – https://last500com – to the club. The TR-H tunes your rowing stroke while building strength exactly where you will want it – as in when you’re passing an 8 going under Eliot Bridge. This machine will be a key part of strength training this winter season! Want to use it? Show up for winter training with Will and Sam!

All sessions are FREE to Megunticook Rowing adult members and current Varsity and Club rowers – please just add the sessions to your Attendance Plans in iCrew – see https://icrew.club/memberportalpanel?opentab=plans – so Sam and Will know you’re coming. 

Not a member?  Check out the various membership levels including Winter Training and join today! https://megunticookrowing.org/membership/ 

Session times are as follows:

Monday 5:30-7 p.m.: Sam will lead a mixed strength training, core, and steady state erg session to kick off your week.

Tuesday 5:30-7 a.m.: Will starts your day off right with his trademark mix of yoga-inspired calisthenics and erg pieces.

Wednesday 5:30-7 p.m.: Sam is back with a steady-state erg workout including an emphasis on core fitness.

Thursday 5:30-7 a.m.: Will takes on strength training, including the TR-H, in case you weren’t already sore enough.

Friday 5:30-7 p.m.: Sam feels the Need for Speed. Check your erg times with this speed work session every week. 2k-day keeps the doctor away!

Please sign up in advance at https://icrew.club/memberportalpanel?opentab=plans so we know who is coming, and who to notify in case we have to cancel for weather.

See you at MRC!

For more info go to: www.megunticookrowing.org 

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