NSR 1 is now in the books and it's back to the daily grind for the women of Team USA. As expected, the W2- field threw down some really competitive racing last weekend, and it was a blast to watch my teammates duke it out in the pairs. The women's sculling team watched NSR 1 … Continue reading The Sound of Silence
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
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
Sometimes These Things Happen
Yesterday was supposed to be a short row in the afternoon, primarily to focus on technique. It was also a big boat row--however, Adrienne and I were selected to be the odd pair out since we have one pair too many for the big boat lineups. We happily went on our way, since our pair … Continue reading Sometimes These Things Happen
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 