Project 15

What happens if everyone in a boat shaves 15 seconds off their 5K time? How much faster will the boat go? There’s only one way to find out and Tom has come up with a plan…

Project 15 Plan Overview

Goal: Get at least 15 seconds faster for next HOCR… stretch goal: get 30 seconds faster.

Phase I (Nov-Jan)

Build base.

C2 Team challenge- row 100k by end of Dec

Improve on best 5k erg time

Phase 2 (Jan- April)

Increase interval & short distance work, sharpen for 2k distance:

CRASH-Bs (3/1)

San Diego Crew Classic (4/6)

Phase 3 (April-July)

On the water time

Race in Masters 1K races

Build Strength (“Beaches!”)

Phase 4 (Aug-Oct)

World Masters in Austria

Build up more endurance, further improve on best 5K time, prep for & Race HOCR 2020!

Summary of Important Dates and Links

• March 1, 2020 - CRASH B Sprints - The good news is that for us older folks, they just let us in if we are crazy enough to apply, no need to qualify.

• April 4-5, 2020 - San Diego Crew Classic - This is always a blast, clear your calendar.

• Sept 4-6, 2020- World Masters Rowing Regatta - Why TF not?

• October 17-18 2020- Head of the Charles, yup….