NSR1 is upon us, and with it come the first opportunities for USA rowers to qualify themselves for spots on the 2012 Olympic Team. The Training Center has come alive with athletes from all over the country who have arrived to race in the W2-, M2-, M1X and LM2- events over the next three days, … Continue reading NSR 1 Weekend
Olympians’ Romance -OR- My Life As a Single Person
Happy Valentine's Day. This year is yet another in a long succession of Valentine's Days spent at the Olympic Training Center, deeply invested in the selection process for a World Championship or Olympic Team. Valentine's Day tends to fall right in the middle of winter training... a time of physical and mental fatigue; blisters; chafe; … Continue reading Olympians’ Romance -OR- My Life As a Single Person
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
Week Three Update: Winter Camp
I have just emerged from what can best be described as a "death nap"--the type of naps that are utterly necessary but which leave one feeling more like they've just been flattened by a bus than rested. It's Saturday, which means I am enjoying some highly coveted time off. We haven't had much since we've … Continue reading Week Three Update: Winter Camp
December 31 Video Update from Chula Vista
First ever video blog. Coming to you from a hill in California. Everyone please have a safe and Happy New Year! --MK
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
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 