WOD Nov 18-24

Well #Movember is over halfway done. I never really paid attention to this event, mostly believing it was a time of the year to look like a creepy 80s movie extra. But after chatting with a couple of people I realized it is also about raising awareness for mens suicide. This is something that hits home with me and I decided to help raise awareness for this. Instead of just the creepy mustache, I also decided to try to walk to raise funds and awareness. I am already 130km in walked, and that is wearing my 60 pound rucksack.

Raising money is nice and all, so donate if you can/want, but getting people talking is the most important part. Most men don’t talk to anyone when they are suffering, or they don’t have anyone to talk to. Reach out to a friend or family member and truly ask how they are doing, have an actual conversation. If you don’t have anyone to reach out to, reach out to me. I have lost too many people who felt like they had nobody who cared or they could speak to. People do care, you are not alone.

Speaking of things named after November, ROWVember is also halfway done. I have done the workouts so far and actually enjoyed them. Instead of just jumping on the rower and rowing for a set distance or calories it gives the opportunity to work on things like pacing, and stroke rate. I already feel like my rowing has improved and I have put in some good mileage on the rower.

After a month or practicing all this rowing its time to put it to good use, so we are gathering up to 10 people (we only have the 10 rowers) to get together at the end of the month and row a half-marathon. This is an arduously long task, but always more enjoyable in a group. We will also be playing a movie to keep us entertained during the row. Sign up now as not many spots left if you are interested.

Just a reminder, this is the day after our annual Holiday Party, so it will give you an opportunity to burn off some of those holiday calories. Speaking of the Holiday party, if you have not registered yet, please let us know if you are attending.

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