For a slight change of pace, I'm going to make a more personal entry today regarding what I've been up to for the past few months and specifically, the past few days. Today, I am recovering from minor surgery on my vocal cords. Yesterday, I underwent minor surgery on my vocal cords at NYU.Fourteen months … Continue reading Under the Knife
2009 Fall Speed Order
The 2009 Fall Speed Order has come and gone, and I am on my way home for Thanksgiving Break. We get a whole week of time to do with ourselves as we please... something that is both a blessing and a curse since being out in in rural Wisconsin doesn't always provide one with the … Continue reading 2009 Fall Speed Order
Anticipating Something?
I had a dream last night that I was doubling up at the Olympics: in swimming and rowing. I arrived at the pool on the day of my event (the 40m freestyle, which is not a real event) to discover that I had forgotten my USA swimsuit, my swim cap and goggles. Upon further inspection, … Continue reading Anticipating Something?
Boston, Bling, Bronchitis
Best Head of the Charles ever. Despite going on day four of some nasty bronchial infection courtesy of this weekend's frivolity, I am delighted with how it all turned out. I am still totally exhausted from working overtime Friday-Monday to get boats loaded, unloaded, rigged, de-rigged, launched, docked, raced and steered--times two. I think going … Continue reading Boston, Bling, Bronchitis
Boston or Bust
Good morning all--I only have time for a short post while Ellen is in the shower before we hit the road for Boston in order to compete in this year's Head of the Charles Regatta. I'm pretty excited about this year's regatta. Though it's meant to be the crappiest weather that we've ever had in … Continue reading Boston or Bust
2009 Fall Racing, Vol. 1
It's been a busy couple of weeks of traveling and adventuring after coming back from Poland. I spent some time at home; I spent some time out in the woods; I spent some time cross training. I've also spent some time racing with some good results at two very fun regattas. The Battle Between the … Continue reading 2009 Fall Racing, Vol. 1
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 