This means different things to different people: as a rower, I think of the back of the boat as the bow. This is in both a literal and figurative sense, since the bow woman not only sits behind everyone and is difficult to see and hear, but she also tends to fall victim to jokes … Continue reading Back of the Boat
Ready and Waiting in Lucerne
Hello again, from Switzerland this time--the USA women have transitioned from our lovely two week camp in Breisach to the more familiar setting of Lucerne. We arrived on Sunday afternoon and have been easing in to our new routine over the past few days as we focus in on this weekend's racing. Lucerne is a … Continue reading Ready and Waiting in Lucerne
The Lucerne Letdown
Today was my first day of almost normal sleep after having been back in the US for two and a half days. Despite my best efforts, staying up past about 7:00 has been a challenge over the past few days, but now that I'm due at the boathouse at regular practice times, motivation to sleep … Continue reading The Lucerne Letdown
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 