Rowers are some of the fittest beasts on the planet. Nothing is more feared for a rower than a 2k time trial. Come find out for yourself why 2000 meters on a rower is an anaerobic nightmare.

This was a workout at the Northeast Qualifier for the CrossFit Games last year. Turned out it was the most dramatic event of the whole contest. Read about it here.

Concept 2 keeps records for all ages on their site. Check out where you stand. Guys see who can go sub 7:00. Girls see if you can break 8:45. We have quite possibly the best top 5 mens 2k times of any CrossFit gym in the country. If any CF gyms out there read this please correct me if im wrong.

1. Ben Gordon 6:15  2. AJ Brooks 6:24 3. BDG 6:28 4. Justin Flynn 6:34 5. Mike B. 6:37

Read up on race strategy here.

After much debate with the city of Costa Mesa (permit issues), we have decided to cap the event at 75 athletes instead of 100. What does that mean? Well there are now 24 entries in my possession for the OC CrossFit Throwdown. That leaves just 51 spots left. Get your entry in the mail to us asap!

WOD

Row

2k

Coaches make sure athletes pace themselves so they have gas in the tank for the last 500 meters.