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
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
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
2011 Worlds Silver
Finally! After several unsuccessful seasons of struggling with 4th and 5th place finishes in sculling events, this year's USA W4X executed a great race in the Final yesterday and came out with a silver medal just 1.53 seconds behind a strong German crew. The race was just awesome. Again we threw down a stronger first … Continue reading 2011 Worlds Silver
Tales From the Cold Plunge
It's been an exciting couple of days for the W4X. We had an ok start to racing on Sunday coming second to our friends in the German quad in our heat. That race meant a trip to the Reps for us yesterday. The Reps aren't always such a bad thing--especially for a crew like ours … Continue reading Tales From the Cold Plunge
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 