Tracy Desrocher from Concept2 extends an open invitation to the winners of the 2009 CrossFit Games, Tanya Wagner, and Mikko Salo in the following message:

I am just getting done with a couple of weeks of working and playing with the well-known CrossFit community. It started with a few days spent at this year’s CrossFit Games and again this past weekend; Concept2 hosted their second CrossFit Rowing Specialty Certification, at their factory in Vermont. I am tired and fried, but I am also addicted. I can’t get enough of the great energy and inspiring respect that has emerged between the CrossFit community and the Rowing Community.

I have witnessed athletes from both of these communities learn from each other, have fun together, and most importantly play hard together. Each time we have an experience with CrossFit, the exchange of knowledge and love for sport is, well, incredible. I love it.

As we watched this year’s Games and everything that led up to the big weekend, we knew going to Aromas, California, that we could not just show up with two indoor rowers to give the winners of this year’s event. We knew that after we witnessed this intense competition that just exudes passion, competition, and true athleticism, that we had to arrive with an offering of something that we knew would be appreciated by the athletes and would allow Concept2 to give back more than just an object. We wanted to give something that allowed us to share with the CrossFit athletes something from our competitive world like they have done for Concept2 over the years.

This year Concept2 would like to provide both Mikko Salo and Tanya Wagner a chance to come have some fun with Concept2.[break]

Concept2 extends an invitation, to each of these incredible athletes, to attend the 2010 C.R.A.S.H-B Sprints, World Indoor Rowing Championships in Boston, Massachusetts. What is the C.R.A.S.H.-B Sprints? It’s the rowing world’s version of the CrossFit Games. The race began in 1980 by several former U.S. Olympic rowers. The CRASH-B sprints are officially sponsored by Concept2. CRASH-B stand for Charles River All Star Has-Beens. This is the name the group of originators gave to themselves, and they are the official governing body of indoor rowing. The racing format has evolved over the history of the event. Now, all athletes race 2000 meters only once.

It’s 2000 meters of Pure Fun as we affectionately describe it.

Concept2 is proud to offer each athlete this trip with all expenses paid. There is no pressure here. Mikko and Tanya are welcome to attend the event as just observers or if they would like, they may compete. Just as long as they are willing to share in the fun. If their decision is to compete, Concept2 will provide the athletes with everything they need to train for the event. Coaches, trainers and even the owners of Concept2 are standing by to offer their expertise on this event. I will be standing by to arrange equipment for them if they do not have it, connect them with their trainers and schedule everything in-between.

It would be a thrill for Concept2 to support and sponsor such true athletes at this event. I remember reading on the CrossFit website something by Greg Glassman on world class fitness. It ended by stating, “Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense. Regularly learn and play new sports.” Come on Mikko and Tanya, Come learn and play with Concept2.