Concept2 Holiday Challenge

By the Watta Team · Updated

Concept2 Holiday Challenge: The Concept2 Holiday Challenge is an annual community event where participants aim to row 100,000 or 200,000 metres during the month of December on a Concept2 ergometer.

What is Concept2 Holiday Challenge?

The Concept2 Holiday Challenge runs throughout December each year, challenging participants to log either 100,000 metres (standard) or 200,000 metres (advanced) on a Concept2 RowErg, SkiErg, or BikeErg. Metres are tracked through the Concept2 Online Logbook, and participants who complete the challenge receive a certificate and recognition. The challenge is one of several annual Concept2 community events designed to maintain training motivation during the winter months. It serves as both a fitness goal and a social accountability tool — many rowing clubs and gym groups participate collectively. The 100K target works out to approximately 3,200 metres per day, while the 200K target requires roughly 6,450 metres daily.

How Watta Uses Concept2 Holiday Challenge

Watta tracks every erg session during the Holiday Challenge with AI OCR, automatically logging distances toward the 100K or 200K target. The Effort Score ensures that daily metres are logged at appropriate intensity — helping participants avoid overtraining during a high-volume month. Club and squad feeds provide social motivation to keep logging through the holiday period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Concept2 Holiday Challenge?
The Holiday Challenge is a December event where participants aim to row 100,000 or 200,000 metres during the month. It is free to join and open to anyone with access to a Concept2 erg. Metres are tracked via the Concept2 Online Logbook.
How many metres per day is the Holiday Challenge?
For the 100K target: approximately 3,226 metres per day (about 15-20 minutes of rowing). For the 200K target: approximately 6,452 metres per day (about 30-40 minutes of rowing). Most participants row 4-6 days per week with longer sessions.
Can I use Watta to track Holiday Challenge metres?
Yes. Watta captures your distance from each PM5 screen photo and maintains a cumulative record. You can track your Holiday Challenge progress through your workout history in the app.

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