A little before and after chat about yesterday's erg test. Any psych people out there want to do a compare/contrast on my about body language and facial expressions? I was actually really nervous for yesterday's test--more than I have been for anything in quite a while. I'm not sure if that comes through in the … Continue reading Erg Test: Before and After
2012 USA Women’s Rowing Playlist
It's that time of year again: I've gone around and asked all of my lovely teammates to contribute some of their current favorite songs for training and testing. I've gone ahead and made this year's post a little more colorful than last year's video and I have to say this is one of my favorite … Continue reading 2012 USA Women’s Rowing Playlist
Week Three Update: Winter Camp
I have just emerged from what can best be described as a "death nap"--the type of naps that are utterly necessary but which leave one feeling more like they've just been flattened by a bus than rested. It's Saturday, which means I am enjoying some highly coveted time off. We haven't had much since we've … Continue reading Week Three Update: Winter Camp
December 31 Video Update from Chula Vista
First ever video blog. Coming to you from a hill in California. Everyone please have a safe and Happy New Year! --MK
A Hell of a Holiday Season
Obligatory sitting-at-gate-en-route-to-Christmas-holiday-post: Ok, wow. It's been an incredibly busy fall. Training has been going well since the speed order, and my body seems to be holding up with the transition back to sculling, erging and lifting weights. Taking some time away from the sweep motion seems to be a good move for me at the … Continue reading A Hell of a Holiday Season
2012 Power and Grace Calendars — LET’S DO THIS
Ok, it's definitely time to get some new content up so I don't have horrifying mustaches as my top post on the blog any more. Although, I can't say that the new view is much more pleasant--yesterday I finally got around to putting together the sequel to last year's not-nerdy-at-all promo video for our Power … Continue reading 2012 Power and Grace Calendars — LET’S DO THIS
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