April 2024 Boston Rowathon
Prize:
Firehouse with the fastest time
Winning Firehouse:
Eng 9 / Lad 2
Roster:
Flyer:
Marathon Weekend (Thurs - Mon)
In honor of Marathon Weekend, this year’s Rowathon will take place April 11th (Thurs) through April 15th (Mon). Teams will row a distance equivalent to a marathon - 42,195 meters. This must be completed in one sitting and firefighters can alternate rowing, as needed. The Concept 2 erg’s monitor will be programmed for the distance.
Civilians and sworn members are “challenged” to participate in one of two ways.
Option #1 (In-Person Event)
When: April 14th (Sun) @ 10a
Where: The Phoenix (located around the corner from HQ @ 54 Newmarket Sq)
Assemble a team of 6 to 10 firefighters and row a distance equivalent to a marathon - 42,195 meters. Teams will participate head-to-head in a friendly competitive setting. One single heat, capped at 20 teams. Participants may alternate rowing, as needed. Teams must be composed of members from the same firehouse or division. Firehouses may also field multiple teams.
Teams must RSVP by Monday, April 8th to participate @ the Phoenix.
To register, please email healthandladders@ boston.gov with your firehouse & name of team captain.
Teams captains will receive further details 1 week prior to the event.
Option #2 (Traditional Rowathon)
When: April 11th (Thurs) - April 15th (Mon)
Where: Your Firehouse or Office Gym
Assemble a team and row a distance equivalent to a marathon - 42,195 meters. This must be completed in one sitting and participants can alternate rowing, as needed. The Concept 2 erg’s monitor must be programmed for the distance (video). There is no cap on the size of the team however, your team must be composed of members from the same firehouse. Firehouses may also organize multiple teams.
Please do not let go of the rower's handle, causing it to recoil violently. Stay in control and return the handle to its cradle.
Only the firefighter actively rowing in the seat may row. Members off to the side may not pull on the handle during transitioning.
2023's time to beat is 2:24:35 by Eng 53 / Lad 16 / Dist 12
No RSVP is needed.
Once completed, each team will take a picture of their group and their erg monitor (time), then email to healthandladders@boston.gov by Wednesday, April 17th.
How to videos
1) How to program the C2 monitor (HERE)
2) How to access the C2 monitor's memory and photo your Rowathon effort (HERE)
Rowathon Prep: