It's before 7 am on Sunday -- my day off. I've been up since about 5:30, wide awake and trying to rest quietly for as long as I could without disturbing my roommate. By about 6:15 the sound of the fishing boats on the lake had ensured I wasn't going to be getting any more … Continue reading Winter Fatigue
And…We’re Back
Hello again. I'm finishing up the tail end of my first team camp of 2013 down at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. I've had three weeks with a small group of USA women and men to get back in to organized full time training and readjust to the physical and social demands of … Continue reading And…We’re Back
What it Means to be a Hopeful
Here I am--I'm still alive after several days of excitement following the official Team Announcement on Friday afternoon. It's been a busy weekend with calls, texts, emails and messages of support from friends and family all over the world--I am so grateful to have such a broad network of support and so many communities of … Continue reading What it Means to be a Hopeful
The Sound of Silence
NSR 1 is now in the books and it's back to the daily grind for the women of Team USA. As expected, the W2- field threw down some really competitive racing last weekend, and it was a blast to watch my teammates duke it out in the pairs. The women's sculling team watched NSR 1 … Continue reading The Sound of Silence
Week Three Update: Winter Camp
I have just emerged from what can best be described as a "death nap"--the type of naps that are utterly necessary but which leave one feeling more like they've just been flattened by a bus than rested. It's Saturday, which means I am enjoying some highly coveted time off. We haven't had much since we've … Continue reading Week Three Update: Winter Camp
December 31 Video Update from Chula Vista
First ever video blog. Coming to you from a hill in California. Everyone please have a safe and Happy New Year! --MK
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 