It's been a full week in California so far, and not surprisingly... eventful. First--what a great response to the 2011 Winter Training Video! I have heard through the grapevine that it has been circulated in the highest rowing circles (I'm looking at you Wellesley Women and Navy Men). It's just shy of 3,000 views on … Continue reading 2011 Winter Camp: Week One
Erg Wars
Now that we are in the thick of winter training, the erg wars have begun. Of course there are the eternal number battles that occur every time we do a workout for scores; pushing your speed to see how many athletes you can beat in the training group. Testing and racing on the erg are … Continue reading Erg Wars
Home Sweet Home: Training at PTC
One of the simplest ways to introduce outsiders into our niche of the elite athletics community is to create a basic understanding of one of the most fundamental elements of the sport that we as athletes may at times take for granted: the training facilities. I know that I am guilty of complaining about not … Continue reading Home Sweet Home: Training at PTC
Megan Kalmoe, OLY 