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
99 Calories
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
Worlds? What Worlds?
I should have done myself a favor and updated my blog more regularly over the past few weeks. Because now there is just a maelstrom of god-knows-what coming at me full-force and I don't know if I can get all of it written here meaningfully and in a timely fashion before the World Championship Team … Continue reading Worlds? What Worlds?
Here We Go…
Now that we're approaching the 10-days-to-departure realm, it's time to start thinking about selecting lineups for the first big trip to Europe of the year! Around the end of the month, a group from PTC will be heading over to the UK to race Royal Henley, and then from there continue on to Lucerne for … Continue reading Here We Go…
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
The Haps as of Late
Hello out there, rowing fans. August was a crazy busy month and as much as I've wanted to take time to reflect a bit on the many milestones and events that have come to pass, I just haven't had time. Here's a rundown on what I've been up to. NSR III Margot and I got … Continue reading The Haps as of Late
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 