Shaun Quincey – Tasman Trespasser II
In September 2009 Shaun will undertake a World Record attempt – a million meters in under 128hrs ergometer row. Which incidentally is just his warm up to the challenge of a lifetime in November when Shaun will row solo from Aussie to NZ! If successful Shaun will follow his father as the only other person to cross the Tasman solo. View More
As part of his preparation for the physical and mental challenges he will face, Shaun is training as a sponsored athlete of CrossFit Auckland up to five days per week to raise his level of general physical preparedness. Beyond everyday functionality, CrossFit will help ensure Shaun’s body runs as efficiently as possible – all the right muscles working and firing in the right sequence. Shaun’s needs will differ from the normal CrossFitter in that we will adjust his training to the longer duration work required of him. More emphasis is placed on Strength-Endurance, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Endurance, Stamina and Recovery!
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A Million Meters in Under 120 Hours
“I have decided to have a crack at the million meter record on a Concept2 ergometer this September 23rd till the 27th, I need to row under 128 hours in total time from start to finish and this will certainly be a test of my will to break the record and also to row the Tasman”. View More
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Concept2 Ergometer Training for CrossFitters
As a CrossFitter, the Concept2 Indoor Rower plays a large part in your training regimen. Concept2 have developed a great web resource to support your training. Visit their CrossFit Rowers web page and use the links and resources provided in this section to learn more about rowing, the indoor rower, technique and more.
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A Typical Training Week for Shaun Quincey…
“I visit a Chiropractor twice a week and see the Physio once per week for sore bits and pieces. To break the current world million meter record I need to maintain sub 2:33min per 500 meter splits for 17 hours a day for 5 days. My Dietitian Rebbecca Yortt has estimated I will consume between 9,500 and 10,000 calories per day to sustain the effort and be drinking between 6 and 10 liters’ of water and isotonic sports drink per day.” says Shaun.
“I believe my biggest challenge will be general wear and tear such as blisters and chafing and it will also be a true test of my will to succeed the world record.”
Shaun Quincey – 11 August 2009
Monday
Water Row 2hrs AM
Rest PM
Tuesday
Water Row 2hrs AM
Rest PM
Wednesday
CrossFit Auckland AM
Ergo 2hrs hard sub 2:10 Splits PM
Thursday
CrossFit Auckland AM
Flexibility PM
Friday
CrossFit Auckland AM
Ergo 5 x 20min Sprints holding sub 2:05 Splits PM
Saturday
CrossFit Auckland AM
Rest PM
Sunday
5 to 17hr Test Rows on Ergo 60km – 200km sets
