Just a few words before I get ready for bed, because as silly as it sounds: today was just awesome. It's old news now, but I posted the 2011 List last night. It was a big project this year with the video editing and getting things worked out with the shirts, so I was actually … Continue reading the Best Day of the Year
2012 Power and Grace Calendars
It's that time! Our beautiful 2012 calendars are ready, and will ship on October 15. This year's calendar is bigger and better than last year, with gorgeous on-the-water shots and stunning studio work from NYC photographers Jordan Matter and Jeremy Saladyga. Want to see us in action? Check out the video I made of our … Continue reading 2012 Power and Grace Calendars
Sometimes These Things Happen
Yesterday was supposed to be a short row in the afternoon, primarily to focus on technique. It was also a big boat row--however, Adrienne and I were selected to be the odd pair out since we have one pair too many for the big boat lineups. We happily went on our way, since our pair … Continue reading Sometimes These Things Happen
September Doom and Gloom
This is a special time of year. This is the time of year that we (the Team) have approximately two weeks on our own time to do whatever we like. Following the World Championships, most people find it rewarding to take some time off from training, travel, relax, and visit friends and family. I've used … Continue reading September Doom and Gloom
2011 Worlds Silver
Finally! After several unsuccessful seasons of struggling with 4th and 5th place finishes in sculling events, this year's USA W4X executed a great race in the Final yesterday and came out with a silver medal just 1.53 seconds behind a strong German crew. The race was just awesome. Again we threw down a stronger first … Continue reading 2011 Worlds Silver
Tales From the Cold Plunge
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
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 