Alright, we're several days in to our training at Karapiro. We've all settled in to a routine around the hotel and the race course, and it goes a little something like this: Breakfast at the hotel opens around 6:30. Sarah likes to sleep in, so I usually head out to breakfast as soon as I … Continue reading Getting in to the Groove
Arriving in New Zealand
We have arrived. I didn't run the official timer for our travel duration, but someone quoted it as being well over thirty hours from Princeton to Hamilton yesterday. All in all, it seems that the team is adapting to the travel and time change very well, and most people had no trouble getting a solid … Continue reading Arriving in New Zealand
Last Practice in Princeton
Hello out there from Denver International. We have begun our trek around the globe to get to New Zealand, and have ticked off a few hours to get to Denver. Here, we'll wait until we can catch our flight to LAX, and then our 13.5 hour journey to Auckland. During our flight this morning, I … Continue reading Last Practice in Princeton
“LIKE” Camelbak!
Camelbak products has expressed interest in partnering with the US National Rowing Team. HOORAY! YOU can help us get Camelbak pumped about sponsoring US Rowers by visiting their Facebook page and "LIKING" the photos of us using their gear at the World Cup in Lucerne: http://tiny.cc/26c3k Like early and often! THANK YOU for your help!! … Continue reading “LIKE” Camelbak!
Getting to Know Your W4X : Natalie Dell
So it's been a while since I've raced a big boat internationally (five years!?), and getting back in to the swing of "things" and remembering how to operate within a team dynamic has proven to be an exercise in faith, patience, hilarity and insanity. The particular breed of crazy that abounds within the 2010 W4X … Continue reading Getting to Know Your W4X : Natalie Dell
Support the USA LM8+
If you haven't already, go ahead and support the 2010 USA LM8+. They are a great group of guys, and are going to be responsible for paying their own way to the World Championships in New Zealand this year. That's several thousand dollars per athlete... from athletes that do not receive direct athlete support from … Continue reading Support the USA LM8+
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 