We've been keeping busy over the past week or so with final preparations leading up to the start of racing at the 2012 Olympic Games. The initial buzz surrounding processing took a few days to subside, but in general the Team is happy, morale is high and people are enjoying the buildup to the Games. … Continue reading Two Days to Go : One Big Bad Blog Post
HOCR 2011
So I think I was at the Head of the Charles this weekend. But honestly it's hard to say, because this year was so much different than any other year that I've been to HOCR. First off: I saw almost no rowing whatsoever. Rowing gear, rowers, and rowing shells (being walked along the walkway) but … Continue reading HOCR 2011
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
2011 NSR 2 Preview
On Tuesday, I caught up with some of the the most famous and glamorous USRowing celebrity athletes in order to see how things are going with NSR 2 preparations.
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
Wrapping up 2010
Greetings from Chula Vista. WOW, it is just awesome to be here and enjoying the Training Center during the last few days of my holiday break. I am here courtesy of the good grace of the UW women's rowing program, crashing the party that is their annual winter camp trip. I'm not actually rowing with … Continue reading Wrapping up 2010
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 