This is a blog post that has been in the works for some time now. Given today's intro into the season known as "spring", the sunshine, the new leaves on the trees and a really great karaoke session in the car on the drive home this afternoon, I'm feeling a little feisty--why not?--so I think … Continue reading Born This Way
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My Mom is a Starboard!
Mama Kalmoe went to Learn to Row Day at the University of Minnesota (where my little sister, Molly, rows) this morning. She erged, rowed on the Mississippi, and rowed in the tanks. And best of all, she chose the right side--she's a starboard! Way to go Mom! Check out more of Mom's adventures on http://www.olympicmom.com
NSR 1: It’s Over!
"Alright, let's get this thing over with!" --me, to lanes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 as we were pulling on to the course yesterday night. NSR 1 came and went in a big hurry this year, with all of the racing packed in to just two short days. Maybe for naught? As today's forecasted … Continue reading NSR 1: It’s Over!
Probably the Best Thing I’ve Seen at NSR1 (yet)
From an anonymous fan. Enjoy, ladies (but he's married, so don't enjoy TOO much). --MK
NSR 1: Day one completed!
Special. That's a word for today. Despite all the chatter about the weather, my racing schedule was only slightly affected--positively, in fact, as I ended up racing my night time heat about 30 minutes earlier than the original time. Speed order events, however, were not so lucky (M2-, M2X, LM1X, LW1X, LM2-) and their racing … Continue reading NSR 1: Day one completed!
NSR 1 : Day one
Good morning everyone! What time is it...? I'm about to head over to beautiful Mercer Lake to get ready for our Time Trial this morning in the W1X event. I will be starting as bow #47, right behind my teammate, Kate Bertko. There has been a lot of chatter about the weather for this regatta, … Continue reading NSR 1 : Day one
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 