Maybe it was having to get up before 5 a.m.; maybe it was the hour-long bus ride to Philadelphia International in 14 degree temps with no heat; maybe it was that my oatmeal exploded in the microwave (again). But something about reading "Why Joel Maturi Needs to Go" from the Daily Gopher Blog (via Row2k.com) … Continue reading NCAA: Revenue vs. Non-Revenue Sports
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Food Prep Wednesdays
I love food prep Wednesdays! Because of my busy schedule, I don't typically have time or energy to cook every day of the week. BUT I do love to cook my own food from scratch so I know what I'm putting in to my body. So, I typically spend Sunday and Wednesday evenings making big … Continue reading Food Prep Wednesdays
Erg Wars
Now that we are in the thick of winter training, the erg wars have begun. Of course there are the eternal number battles that occur every time we do a workout for scores; pushing your speed to see how many athletes you can beat in the training group. Testing and racing on the erg are … Continue reading Erg Wars
Away We Go…in the Snow
This morning we had the extra challenge of adding 8 inches of fresh snow to our routine. Most athletes do not currently have the luxury of garage parking, so the wake-up process also included a 10-30 minute dig-and-clear to get cars out and running in order to make it to practice. Of course, despite having a … Continue reading Away We Go…in the Snow
New Year’s Resolutions
Yikes, dangerous title. I've read a few articles this season about new year's resolutions, and why we make them, why we fail, and how to succeed if you are a resolver. I have read that the number one reason people tend to fail at their resolutions is due to being overzealous in setting them. Individual … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Rio 2016 Logo Revealed
Happy New Year! I woke up this morning to find the new Olympic Games logo for 2016 has been revealed: I don't envy the guy or gal who had the job of putting this together, and then launching it on the web to receive an onslaught of criticism. Graphic design is difficult, and for something … Continue reading Rio 2016 Logo Revealed
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 