It's been an exciting couple of days for the W4X. We had an ok start to racing on Sunday coming second to our friends in the German quad in our heat. That race meant a trip to the Reps for us yesterday. The Reps aren't always such a bad thing--especially for a crew like ours … Continue reading Tales From the Cold Plunge
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We’re All Friends Here…
We've got just one day to go until racing begins for the W4X at this year's World Championships. We are reaching the end of our taper, and as can typically be expected about this time, moods, energy levels, and appetites are completely unpredictable. For the next 24 hours it is our primary responsibility to manage … Continue reading We’re All Friends Here…
Smile, You’re on Camera
I had an interesting experience at the course this morning that got me thinking about my Team, our role here at Worlds, women's athletics, and the delicate balance of dignity, privacy, and professionalism that we all have to accommodate when we compete. I've been thinking about it for part of this afternoon and I haven't … Continue reading Smile, You’re on Camera
Arrived in Bled
Thankfully for everyone involved, we ended up taking a bus from Munich to Bled yesterday, and left the vans behind. The drive took us about four and a half hours, not including the 25 minute pit stop in Austria. Despite slamming a triple espresso as soon as we got on the bus, I immediately dozed … Continue reading Arrived in Bled
Then and Now
A few more days have rolled by in Munich and training is still going well. Just one day of rain and wind so far, otherwise sun and high temps for training, and lots of post-practice swims. As we've been puttering around the 1972 Olympic Park, I have been fascinated with the art and design elements … Continue reading Then and Now
Arrived in Munich
So here we are in Munich--the weather has been beautiful, and the jet lag has been merciful (full night of sleep last night after a less-than-restful flight over). We are back at the same hotel that out 2008 World Cup stayed at which means at least one thing: awesome breakfast (and seriously precarious parking lot … Continue reading Arrived in Munich
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 