Running two races on Thursday doesn't leave much time for blogging before bedtime (after you account for cool down, flirting with the men's team, stretching, an ice bath and eating). But, Gevvie and I did make it through our Heat with a win in headwind conditions that were a little surprising given how nice the … Continue reading NSR 2: On to the Final
NSR 2: Good Morning!
Well hello there! It was a beautiful day for racing this morning at Mercer (finally). Gevvie and I came away with a win in the Time Trial by a margin of .03. That's some tight racing, but we'll take it! I was happy to see all of the USTC doubles packed in to the top … Continue reading NSR 2: Good Morning!
2011 NSR 2 Preview
On Tuesday, I caught up with some of the the most famous and glamorous USRowing celebrity athletes in order to see how things are going with NSR 2 preparations.
Was it Good For You?
Well. Here we are. After a few tough weeks of training and selection, we've made it out the other side of NSR 1 and are looking toward NSR 2 this weekend. Selection for doubles combinations this year included what I'd consider a great deal more racing than we have done in the past, as well … Continue reading Was it Good For You?
Hit and Run
It's been a bit of a WTF morning today. Today we had a glorious 9k race piece around Lake Mercer in the doubles. Good stuff. Hauling butt up and down the lake. The lead boat today was Kate Bertko and Sarah Trowbridge, leading the charge in a Fluidesign double. As we were making our way … Continue reading Hit and Run
Born This Way
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
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 