This means different things to different people: as a rower, I think of the back of the boat as the bow. This is in both a literal and figurative sense, since the bow woman not only sits behind everyone and is difficult to see and hear, but she also tends to fall victim to jokes … Continue reading Back of the Boat
Ready and Waiting in Lucerne
Hello again, from Switzerland this time--the USA women have transitioned from our lovely two week camp in Breisach to the more familiar setting of Lucerne. We arrived on Sunday afternoon and have been easing in to our new routine over the past few days as we focus in on this weekend's racing. Lucerne is a … Continue reading Ready and Waiting in Lucerne
Luzern Preview 2011
Team USA is in Luzern and ready to rock! Having been in the UK for a week beforehand, bodies seem a little less sluggish and eyes a little brighter than usual when we are here. I have to say that the extra time to get used to the sleep/wake and eating schedule is a nice … Continue reading Luzern Preview 2011
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 