On September 15, twenty two fitness enthusiasts accepted a challenge to row 100,000 meters on a Concept 2 Rowing Machine (erg) by October 15. Interestingly enough none of the rowers had ever rowed much before, to say nothing about accepting such a challenge. Sometimes you just move ahead on faith.... Our initial incentive was that all the teams having 10 people row over 100,000 meters would be eligible for a drawing for a free new Concept 2 rower. That is cool everyone thought. Then came the blisters, and then the callouses and sore behinds. But in the end - huge success! 17 out of 22 people went over 100,000 meters. Congratulations to Cindy Logan, Chris Giess, Kevin Morgan, Theresa DeRycke, Mike Giess, Deb Iovoli, Adam Henby, Bonnie Venton, Laura Bannister, Bob Beckwith, Laura Benotti, Tricia Cicero, Jeanne Mogauro, Ellen Dockum, Amy Mauro, Chas Bauer, and Ron Gordon.
With a cumulative total of 2,238,163 meters, CrossFit Gordon was 36th place out of 280 groups, 21 out of 188 (if you exclude the virtual clubs), and 9th in the "health club" category. And by the way, the callouses remain, but the smiles and sense of satisfaction accompanies a new level of fitness.
Only time will tell if there is a new rower in our future, but we all have a new appreciation for the sport and our abilities.
Well done everyone!
