So yesterday was another testing day. This time it was the much more fun and familiar 2k distance that we all know and love so well; and it will serve as the doorway into spring racing and selection over the next several weeks. And if we're going to go along with that metaphor, I can … Continue reading 99 Calories
Erg Test: Before and After
A little before and after chat about yesterday's erg test. Any psych people out there want to do a compare/contrast on my about body language and facial expressions? I was actually really nervous for yesterday's test--more than I have been for anything in quite a while. I'm not sure if that comes through in the … Continue reading Erg Test: Before and After
A Hell of a Holiday Season
Obligatory sitting-at-gate-en-route-to-Christmas-holiday-post: Ok, wow. It's been an incredibly busy fall. Training has been going well since the speed order, and my body seems to be holding up with the transition back to sculling, erging and lifting weights. Taking some time away from the sweep motion seems to be a good move for me at the … Continue reading A Hell of a Holiday Season
2011 Fall Speed Order
...is in the books. Just as predicted: a tough weekend. But overall, some really great racing from the group. The erg on Saturday was mentally the more difficult of the two events for me. But I ended up putting together a piece I could be happy with--for now--and I was happy to hear a lot … Continue reading 2011 Fall Speed Order
Selection Starts Tomorrow
The time has arrived for selection to begin for the 2012 Olympic Team. This weekend is the East Coast Fall Speed Order in Princeton, and we start the 48 hours of fun with a 6k erg at 1:15pm tomorrow afternoon. On Sunday we hit the water for a 4.25k head race in small boats. I … Continue reading Selection Starts Tomorrow
Here We Go…
Now that we're approaching the 10-days-to-departure realm, it's time to start thinking about selecting lineups for the first big trip to Europe of the year! Around the end of the month, a group from PTC will be heading over to the UK to race Royal Henley, and then from there continue on to Lucerne for … Continue reading Here We Go…
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 