The first part of Team USA arrived this morning in London and we are bunking in at the satellite rowing/canoe/kayak village (W4X, W8+, W2-, W2X, M2- and LM4-). It's been a long 24 hours since we rolled out of Princeton yesterday afternoon, and we have accomplished a lot in that time. The W1X and … Continue reading Arrival in London + Processing
2011 US Women’s Playlist
So. Music. It can be a touchy subject in a group the size of ours. We all come from different, diverse backgrounds, and all love different things to listen to while we're training. And then what some people like to listen to for erging, some people prefer for lifting, or running, or vice versa. There's … Continue reading 2011 US Women’s Playlist
Power and Grace Calendar Sales… continued
It's been a big week for calendar sales in and around Princeton. On Thursday night, a group of the PTC women hit the streets in freezing temperatures outside the Princeton Running Company in order to pitch calendars. The superstar of this event was cox Ariel Frost, who ended up selling more calendars than anyone else … Continue reading Power and Grace Calendar Sales… continued
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
2010 USRowing Meet and Greet
On Saturday, we had a grand old time in standard USRowing fashion at the Caspersen Boathouse for our annual meet and greet. We got our gear packages, hung out with our visiting Iraqi friends, and chowed on some delicious BBQ food. The W4X apparently made an impression on our visitors, as we got a cheer … Continue reading 2010 USRowing Meet and Greet
News from the Other Side
Selection for 2010 has come to an end and we are through to the other side of the Naming Date. As of this afternoon, I have been nominated to the 2010 World Championship Team for a seat in the W4X. Congratulations to all of my teammates who survived the onslaught of 1500m pieces over the … Continue reading News from the Other Side